Helena Blackman News

Critically acclaimed musical theatre composer/lyricist - and BBC comic songwriter - Alexander S. Bermange is bringing his unique blend of wit and whimsy to The Crazy Coqs in London this summer.

The last time I saw Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was during the 2006 UK Productions tour which starred Dave Willetts and Shona Lindsay; a production that is close to my heart as it is one of the shows that made me want to pursue a career in theatre.

Sheffield Theatres will welcome classic American musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 10 February to Saturday 15 February.

If the January blues are getting you down, I can suggest no better cure than to do-si-do on down to the Bristol Hippodrome this week for a thigh-slapping evening of musical mayhem with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. A show packed full of raucous dance numbers, rugged sets (and men!) and downright rollocking entertainment, this old-fashioned musical is sure to bring even the grumpiest of bears out of hibernation.

Gary Naylor sees an energetic crowdpleaser please the crowd.

Sheffield Theatres today announces seven exciting shows that will visit Sheffield next year as part of the company's spring 2014 season. The shows will go on sale to Centre Stage Members on Saturday 21 September and to the public on Saturday 28 September.

Sam Attwater and Helena Blackman will star in a stunning new version of the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE is a four week season of new musical theatre writing produced by KATY LIPSON for Aria Entertainment and ROBERT McWHIR of The Landor Theatre. The season will comprise of readings, showcases and revues of International new musical theatre work with a focus on British writing and will showcase the work of over 40 writers.

Evergreen Theatrical Productions Ltd in Association with Jermyn Street Theatre presents Ivor Novello's GAY'S THE WORD, a musical comedy, featuring Book and Music by Ivor Novello with Lyrics by Alan Melville. The production is presented by special permission of Samuel French Ltd for the Ivor Novello Trustees. Directed and choreographed by Stewart Nicholls, the show features book adapted by Richard Stirling, musical supervisor Ross Leadbeater, original musical direction by Ben Stock and stars Sophie-Louise Dann, Helena Blackman, Josh Little and Elizabeth Seal. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Evergreen Theatrical Productions Ltd in Association with Jermyn Street Theatre presents Ivor Novello's GAY'S THE WORD, a musical comedy, featuring Book and Music by Ivor Novello with Lyrics by Alan Melville. Playing tonight, 7 February - 2 March 2013 at the Jermyn Street Theatre, Gay's The Word has a press night slated for Friday 8 February 7.30pm.

Evergreen Theatrical Productions Ltd in Association with Jermyn Street Theatre presents Ivor Novello's GAY'S THE WORD, a musical comedy, featuring Book and Music by Ivor Novello with Lyrics by Alan Melville. Playing 7 February - 2 March 2013 at the Jermyn Street Theatre, Gay's The Word has a press night slated for Friday 8 February 7.30pm.

Howard Goodall and Nick Stimson's take on Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is, in many ways, radically different from the original. The question is, have the right aspects been changed?

Arion Productions Ltd have announced the full cast for the professional world premiere of A Winter's Tale, a brand new British musical at the Landor Theatre, this November, including Helena Blackman, Alastair Brookshaw, Fra Fee, Pete Gallagher and a host of recognisable West End alumni.

Arion Productions Ltd have announced the full cast for the professional world premiere of A Winter's Tale, a brand new British musical at the Landor Theatre, this November, including Helena Blackman, Alastair Brookshaw, Fra Fee, Pete Gallagher and a host of recognisable West End alumni.

A collection of timeless Disney classics, recorded by London Music Works and an array of current vocal artists including Helena Blackman (How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?), Helen Hobson (Mamma Mia, Aspects of Love and many more) and Keith Ferreira (The Singing Accountant).

Paul Taylor-Mills has announced a concert performance of LITTLE WOMEN, Steven Luke Walker's adaptation of the novel by Louisa-May Alcott with music and lyrics by Steven Luke Walker, for tonight, 24 June 2012 at 7.30pm at the Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London WC2. With a guest appearance from Samantha Barks (Les Miserables film), the cast includes Gina Beck, Lisa-Anne Wood and Shona Lindsay, Helena Blackman, Norma Bowman, Daniel Boys, Nikki Davis-Jones, Sarah Lark, Jon Robyns and Lisa-Anne Wood.

Paul Taylor-Mills has announced a concert performance of LITTLE WOMEN, Steven Luke Walker's adaptation of the novel by Louisa-May Alcott with music and lyrics by Steven Luke Walker, for Sun 24 June 2012 at 7.30pm at the Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London WC2. With a guest appearance from Samantha Barks (Les Miserables film), the cast includes Gina Beck, Lisa-Anne Wood and Shona Lindsay, Helena Blackman, Norma Bowman, Daniel Boys, Nikki Davis-Jones, Sarah Lark, Jon Robyns and Lisa-Anne Wood.

The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series follows Perchance to Dream with Ivor Novello's last musical.