Harriet Thorpe News

Audiences have only six weeks left to see the critically acclaimed West End production of Sir Ronald Harwood's The Dresser which brings together a multi award-winning cast and creative team in a five-star revival.

In the theatre it is well known that; no matter what, the show must go on. This sentiment has rarely been portrayed so poignantly as it is in Ronald Harwood's Olivier award-nominated play The Dresser. First performed in 1980, the play returns to the West End in a fabulous revival of the tragic comedy that delves into the psyche of an actor well past his prime.

Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith star in a prestigious revival of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER. The production, which also features Harriet Thorpe and Selina Cadell, is currently in previews at the Duke of York's Theatre, running until 14 January, 2017.

Harriet Thorpe's diverse career ranges from hit musicals Les Miserables, Wicked, Mamma Mia! and Crazy For You to Absolutely Fabulous and extensive work with the National. She's currently starring in The Dresser, alongside Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith, which begins previews at Duke of York's Theatre on 5 October.

West End Wilma is delighted to announce that the third annual West End Wilma Awards will be held, once again, in association with the Hippodrome Casino. This years ceremony will be held on Friday 4th November 2016 at the Hippodrome Casino at 2pm. Tickets are now on sale!

The first images of Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith in a new production of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER were released today, along with two new cast members: Selina Cadell and Harriet Thorpe.

TheatreMAD (Make A Difference Trust) announced that GRAHAM NORTON hosted WEST END BARES 2015 'TAKE OFF' at the Cafe De Paris, Coventry Street, W1 on Sunday 20 September 2015 at 9.30pm and Midnight. Check out a first look at the event below!

The Daily Mail has just unveiled a saucy promo image for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new musical THE GIRLS, based on the ever-popular CALENDAR GIRLS, which begins at Leeds Grand Theatre this winter. Check it out below!

TheatreMAD (Make A Difference Trust) are delighted to announce that GRAHAM NORTON will host WEST END BARES 2015 "TAKE OFF" at the Cafe De Paris, Coventry Street, W1 on Sunday 20 September 2015 at 9.30pm and Midnight. Tickets are available from www.madtrust.org.uk and are priced from £30.

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS cast is shaping up! The Daily Mail writes that Ben Hunter, Chloe May Jackson and Josh Benson are the teenaged stars set for the musical's upcoming production, based on the ever-popular CALENDAR GIRLS, at the Leeds Grand Theatre this winter.

West End's Lyric Theatre is presenting the premiere of FACING EAST, a new musical. Now making its UK premiere for one night only, this is one of the first opportunities to hear the soaring new score of this emerging musical following workshops in Dallas and Chicago and ahead of its first fully staged production in 2016. Check out a behind the scenes look at the show below!

Based on Carol Lynn Pearson's stirring play, FACING EAST is a new and intimate musical by David Rigano and Mark-Eugene Garcia.

According to a Tweet by the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth have found their leading ladies for their new British musical THE GIRLS, based on the true story and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls.

According to the Daily Mail, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical reworking of the film and stage play CALENDAR GIRLS is getting a workshop in the Yorkshire Dales later this month.

Alexandra Dowling, Charlotte Powell, Roberta Taylor and Harriet Thorpe will be starring in London's first professional production of St John Hankin's The Last of the De Mullins for over a century. Directed by Joshua Stamp-Simon, the production will open at Jermyn Street Theatre on Thursday 5 February for a limited season, previewing from 3 February and ending on 28 February.

?Richard Bean's Great Britain will have its final performance at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 10 January 2015 as previously announced.

Auburn Jam Records is pleased to announce the release of 'The West End Goes MAD For Christmas'; a compilation album of Christmas songs by new writers, performed by a host of West End stars. The album will be officially released on November 30th to coincide with MAD Trust's annual fundraiser, 'A West End Christmas', at St Paul's (The Actor's Church), Covent Garden. CDs, priced at £10, are available to pre-order now via both the MAD Trust and Auburn Jam Music websites.

Richard Bean's new play Great Britain opened in the West End last night (26 September 2014) following a sell-out run at the National Theatre.

Following the National Theatre's sold out run, Great Britain has started performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Lucy Punch leads the cast as Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Great Britain, is designed by Tim Hatley, with video design by 59 Productions, lighting by Neil Austin, music by Grant Olding and sound by Paul Arditti. Press night is tonight 26 September, and the production is strictly booking to 10 January 2015. BroadwayWorld has new photos of the cast in action below!