Julie Walters News

Due to popular demand MAMMA MIA!, which was previously scheduled to end in August after more than 2,300 performances, will now play through January 4, 2009.

Universal Pictures has debuted the theatrical trailer for the musical romantic comedy Mamma Mia! on the new official movie website: www.MammaMiaMovie.com

The much-anticipated movie-trailer for Mammia Mia! was released exclusively online today!

Judy Craymer, Global Producer of the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! was presented with an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace in London this week.

Christine Baranski and Julie Walters are rumored to complete the trio (with previously-announced Meryl Streep) in the up-coming 'Mamma Mia!' film.

As I walk into the dark and slightly unsettling North London pub I scan the room for the type of person who'd play the role of 'The Elephant Man'. Marc Pickering is the actor I'm here to meet, but the grey hair atop the balding heads around me suggest he's upstairs rehearsing. With less than two weeks before the play hits the West End, it's not surprising the cast are busy. The story of the severely deformed John Merrick is a well known one and director Bruce Guthrie and his cast have a challenge ahead of them.

It's not every night you have a 'date' with Julie Walters ... most people go through life watching the English national treasure on screen, wondering what she's like in person. I could only ever dream of getting straight forward advice from the leading lady; advice about life, acting, the media industry and chasing dreams. Sound heavy? It wasn't. As I sat in a room with other aspiring 'stars', I was shocked about her frank honesty, easygoing nature and razor sharp wit. You know what… the woman is human after all; she even spilt a drink down her front and tutted at her own clumsiness. Now that, my dear theatre buffs, is real-life showbiz.

Sir Elton John, composer/lyricist of the multi award-winning West End hit, Billy Elliot The Musical, hosted a special charity Gala performance of the show on November 22nd as the musical celebrated with it's one millionth patron through the doors at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Sir Elton John, composer of the multi award-winning West End hit, Billy Elliot The Musical, is to host a special charity Gala performance of the show on 22 November 2006 as the musical celebrates with it's one millionth patron through the doors at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

The nominations have been released for the 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards. The ceremony for this year's awards will take place at the Park Lane Hilton on February, 2006. Leading the pack this year are Billy Elliot with nine nominations, and Guys and Dolls with eight.

Jake looks back at 2004 in the UK theatre industry, including the summer's disastrous closing trend and the 'big 3' winter..

As Mary Poppins opens to a rave celebrity reception, Billy Elliot announces casting and Liza makes a TV comeback.

Alan Rickman directs a play, tickets soar above Broadway prices and Brad Oscar gives us Max in London

Joshua Jackson and Patrick Stewart give us A Life in the Theatre and news of a sizzling revival of On The Town

He Can Do It! - Nathan Lane steps into London Producers and Slater's Nest extends.

How will you be spending your Saturday Night? In bed with a 'Fever' or just Singin' in the Rain?? Also this week - anger with Les Mis music and a difficult Stones script dilemma..