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FREDDIE, TED, AND THE DEATH OF JOE ORTON to Premiere at London Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017


Ray Rackham Productions announces the world premiere of a new play, developed through the London Theatre Workshop Theatre Lab. FREDDIE, TED, and the DEATH of JOE ORTON by Don Cotter, directed by Ray Rackham, is coming to London Theatre Workshop (Leadenhall Market, 88 Gracechurch Street, London ECV3 0DN), starring Robert Styles, Eion McAndrew, Helen Sheals and Perry Meadowcroft.

London Theatre Workshop in Association with Julie Clare Productions Presents JUDY!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017


Following a critically acclaimed debut season at Southwark Playhouse under its original title, Through The Mill, Ray Rackham's biographical musical about the life of iconic movie star and chanteuse, Judy Garland, arrives in London's West End this Summer.

Photo Flash: First Look at THROUGH THE MILL at Southwark Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2016


Ray Rackham's July Garland musical THROUGH THE MILL comes to Southwark Playhouse this summer. It features musical supervision and arrangement by Simon Holt, musical direction by Jordan Li Smith, choreography by Chris Whittaker, set design by Johnson Williams and sound design by Ed Shaw. The show runs runs July 6-30, with press night tonight, July 8.

Photo Flash: THROUGH THE MILL Begins Tonight at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016


Skye Crawford presents THROUGH THE MILL, written and directed by Ray Rackham, with musical supervision and arrangement by Simon Holt, musical direction by Jordan Li Smith, choreography by Chris Whittaker, set design by Justin Williams Design, and sound by Ed Shaw. The production runs today 6 July through Saturday 30 July 2016, with press opening slated for 8 July 2016 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a peek at the cast in costume below!

Photo Flash: Judy Garland Musical THROUGH THE MILL Comes To Southwark Playhouse
by Marianka Swain - May 24, 2016


Ray Rackham's July Garland musical THROUGH THE MILL comes to Southwark Playhouse this summer. It features musical supervision and arrangement by Simon Holt, musical direction by Jordan Li Smith, choreography by Chris Whittaker, set design by Johnson Williams and sound design by Ed Shaw. The show runs runs July 6-30, with press night on July 8.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THROUGH THE MILL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2016


Skye Crawford presents THROUGH THE MILL, written and directed by Ray Rackham, with musical supervision and arrangement by Simon Holt, musical direction by Jordan Li Smith, choreography by Chris Whittaker, set design by Justin Williams Design, and sound by Ed Shaw. The production runs Wednesday 6 July through Saturday 30 July 2016, with press opening slated for 8 July 2016 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a peek at the cast in costume below!

Helen Sheals, Belinda Wollaston & Lucy Penrose to Lead THROUGH THE MILL at Southwark Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2016


The three actresses from the THROUGH THE MILL's original run will once again portray Judy Garland at three pivotal stages in her life - Helen Sheals (CBS Judy), Belinda Wollaston (Palace Judy) and Lucy Penrose (Young Judy). at Southwark Playhouse. They will be joined by a further cast of nine actor-musicians, playing a variety of historical figures who featured heavily in Garland's biography. The production will run 6-30 July 2016 with an official press night of Friday, 8 July.

BWW Review: THROUGH THE MILL, London Theatre Workshop, December 8 2015
by Gary Naylor - Dec 9, 2015


Gary Naylor sees Judy Garland brought back to life by three very fine performances in a show that is at its best when the songs are being sung.

Photo Flash: First Look at THROUGH THE MILL at London Theatre Workshop
by Reilly Hickey - Dec 3, 2015


Helen Sheals, Belinda Wollaston and Lucy Penrose have been cast to play Judy Garland in three different stages of her life in Through the Mill, a new play featuring a hit list of Garland greatest standards, by Ray Rackham.

Photo Flash: THROUGH THE MILL Opens Tonight at London Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015


Left, check out the three actresses sharing the role of Judy Garland in the world premiere of THROUGH THE MILL!

Photo Flash: First Look at Three Judy Garlands in THROUGH THE MILL at London Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


Left, see the first photo featuring the three actresses sharing the role of Judy Garland in the world premiere of THROUGH THE MILL!

Leading Ladies Announced for Judy Garland Play THROUGH THE MILL at London Theatre Workshop
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015


Helen Sheals, Belinda Wollaston and Lucy Penrose have been cast to play Judy Garland in three different stages of her life in Through the Mill, a new play featuring a hit list of Garland greatest standards, by Ray Rackham.

BWW Reviews: IN THE JUNGLE OF CITIES, Arcola Theatre, September 18 2013
by Gary Naylor - Sep 19, 2013


Gary Naylor sees an uncompromising presentation of an uncompromising play.

Photo Flash: First Look at Steven Webb and Zoe George in QUASIMODO at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


Quasimodo, the last great unproduced musical by Oliver! composer Lionel Bart, is getting its World Premiere, 50 years after it was written. In a major coup for the King's Head Theatre in London, Quasimodo will play for a 4-week season from last night, 20 March through 13 April 2013. Scroll below for a first look at the show's stars Steven Webb and Zoe George!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Steven Webb, Richard Chevara and More in King's Head QUASIMODO World Premiere!
by Stage Tube - Mar 20, 2013


Ahead of the first public preview tonight, producers have released rehearsal footage and creative interviews for Quasimodo, the last great unproduced musical by Oliver! composer Lionel Bart, which is getting its World Premiere, 50 years after it was written. In a major coup for the King's Head Theatre in London, Quasimodo will play for a 4-week season from Wednesday 20 March - Saturday 13 April. Click below to watch the behind-the-scenes video!

Steven Webb to Lead QUASIMODO's World Premiere at King's Head Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2013


Casting is now complete for Quasimodo, the last great unproduced musical by Oliver! composer Lionel Bart, which is getting its World Premiere, 50 years after it was written.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Plays Rose Theatre Kingston, Begins Sept 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011


Hull Truck's production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice will feature the up and coming actress, Lauren Hood from Malton, in the starring role as Little Voice at Rose Theatre Kingston from Tuesday 13 Sept. Lauren made her professional debut playing the role of Carrie Pipperidge in the West End Production of Carousel, for which she was nominated for a TMA award.

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