Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Arrival) production of A Taste of Honey returns to the West End for the first time in 60 years this week, opening on Thursday at Trafalgar Studios. The remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19 will play a limited 12-week run in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with a press night on Monday 9 December. (more...)
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features! (more...)
Shelagh Delaney was known for putting working class women centre-stage. It is remarkable to think that she was only 19 when she penned A Taste Of Honey, a bleak depiction of working class life in post-war Britain where people did not live, but simply tried to exist.
It is even more significant that she was a young, uneducated, Northern woman succeeding in a theatrical world that was run for and by an educated elite of men. The National Theatre's excellent 2014 version now returns for a national tour before transferring to the Trafalgar Studios next year. (more...)
The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, Dance Nation) production of A Taste of Honey, the remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19, will transfer to the West End immediately following a nine-week UK tour. A Taste of Honey will play a limited 12-week run at Trafalgar Studios from 5 December in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with an opening night on Monday 9 December. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 11 October. (more...)
Durone Stokes has spent the past two years in the West End production of the award- winning soulful musical Dreamgirls. Playing the role of C.C White, Stokes impressed audiences with his velvety vocals and the endearing warmth of his portrayal. Following his departure from the show, Durone has recorded and produced a reimagined version of one of his main songs: 'Family'. (more...)
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award-winning musical Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End. Get 47% off tickets in our summer sale - book here! (more...)
A dazzling new trailer for the multi award-winning West End production Dreamgirls has been released today. Watch the full trailer below! Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions, this critically acclaimed musical is now booking at the Savoy Theatre in London through to 22nd September 2018. (more...)
Go behind the scenes at London's most fabulous show, Dreamgirls, to find out how the stunning costumes help to tell the story. Check out the video here! (more...)
To celebrate a new cast and its second year in the West End, Sonia Friedman Productions has today released brand new production photography for the critically acclaimed, multi award-winning musical Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre in London, which is currently booking through to 2nd June 2018. (more...)
Sonia Friedman Productions' UK premiere of Dreamgirls, which opened last December at the Savoy Theatre is currently running through 2nd June 2018 in the West End. From 20th November 2017, Moya Angela will join Marisha Wallace and Karen Mav to play the iconic role of Effie White in Dreamgirls. In the video below, go backstage with the show's new Effies! (more...)
It was a starry night last night at Dreamgirls in the West End as Effie White's past, present and future met at London's Savoy Theatre. See a photograph below of Jennifer Holliday visiting the show! (more...)
Sonia Friedman Productions has just announced that the UK premiere of Dreamgirls, which opened last December at the Savoy Theatre to widespread critical acclaim, will extend booking through to 2nd June 2018. (more...)
Following celebrated wins at the 2017 Olivier Awards this week: Best Actress in a Musical for Amber Riley (Effie White); and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Adam J Bernard (Jimmy Early), Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to confirm that the highly anticipated Dreamgirls Original London Cast Recording will be released by Sony Masterworks Broadway on Friday 12 May 2017 via Amazon, iTunes, and all usual channels. (more...)
Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce that Asmeret Ghebremichael has joined the company of Dreamgirls to perform the role of Lorrell Robinson. She began performances this week. (more...)
National Theatre Production of A TASTE OF HONEY Opens in the West End This Week
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BWW Review: A TASTE OF HONEY, Richmond Theatre
The National Theatre's Production Of A TASTE OF HONEY Will Transfer To The West End
Photo Flash: First Look at A TASTE OF HONEY at The Marlowe, Canterbury
National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A TASTE OF HONEY
DREAMGIRLS Star Durone Stokes Re-imagines 'Family'
Get 47% Off Tickets To Hit West End Musical DREAMGIRLS
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer for DREAMGIRLS
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS
Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS Celebrates New Cast and Two Years in West End
VIDEO: Go Backstage with the New 'Effies' of London's DREAMGIRLS
Photo Flash: Jennifer Holliday Visits West End DREAMGIRLS!
Marisha Wallace, Moya Angela, Karen Mav, and More Join DREAMGIRLS; Extends Through June 2018
