Les Dennis News

The most-downloaded and recognisable icon of this millennium PAMELA ANDERSON has been confirmed to appear as the Genie of the Lamp in this year's production of Aladdin at the Liverpool Empire. Pamela returns to pantomime following her enormously successful appearance in the same role at the New Wimbledon Theatre, Christmas 2009/10.

Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the UK tour of High School Musical 2: Live on Stage will close three months early. The production, a follow-up to the wildly successful original High School Musical, was initially scheduled to close on 29 May, 2010 after launching at London's New Wimbledon Theatre on 22 August. It will now take its final bow on 27 February, 2010.

Stage, film, and television star Henry Winkler will join the cast of USA's 'Royal Pains' in its second summer season. Winkler will join the cast in a major role next season as Eddie R. Lawson, father of the show's two lead characters Hank and Evan Lawson, played by Mark Feuerstein and Evan Paulo Costanzo respectively. It was revealed at the end of the first season that Winkler's would be character stole all of the money from his sons' business, HankMed. The show will air on Thursdays on USA during the summer. A premiere date and time slot have yet to be announced.

The producers of HAIRSPRAY are delighted to announce full, all star casting for the show that will embark on its first ever tour of the UK and Ireland this year.

Henry Winkler is currently starring in his fourth annual production of PETER PAN in Liverpool; however, this is not the typical production of PETER PAN. This production is what's known to English audiences as a pantomime, which means, as described by the New York Times, 'recastings of old children's stories with vaudeville, audience participation, puns, singing and cross-dressing.'

Henry Winkler is currently starring in his fourth annual production of PETER PAN in Liverpool; however, this is not the typical production of PETER PAN. This production is what's known to English audiences as a pantomime, which means, as described by the New York Times, 'recastings of old children's stories with vaudeville, audience participation, puns, singing and cross-dressing.'

Pamela Anderson: the Aladdin pantomine genie? Wonder what the dads in the audience will be wishing for this year...

Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the UK tour of High School Musical 2: Live on Stage will close three months early. The production, a follow-up to the wildly successful original High School Musical, was initially scheduled to close on 29 May, 2010 after launching at London's New Wimbledon Theatre on 22 August. It will now take its final bow on 27 February, 2010.

As previously reported, the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) confirmed on Tuesday that it had completed the purchase of Live Nation's UK Theatres (excluding their one third share of The Dominion Theatre). The acquisition is the most significant development in ATG's 17 year history.

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) today confirmed that it had completed the purchase of Live Nation's UK Theatres (excluding their one third share of The Dominion Theatre). The acquisition is the most significant development in ATG's 17 year history.

Carrie Dunn talks to the UK tour's Sharpay about sparkly costumes, hair extensions and school drama clubs...

Carrie Dunn talks to the tour's Gabriella and Ryan about screaming fans, sparkly golf buggies and Les Dennis...

The East High Wildcats are back in the second instalment of the hugely successful musical franchise.

The Disney hit will get its first UK showing at the New Wimbledon theatre in August

The Disney hit will get its first UK showing at the New Wimbledon theatre in August

The Disney hit will get its first UK showing at the New Wimbledon theatre in August

Outrageous TV chat show king Graham Norton, comedienne Mel Giedroyc, 'Hairspray' leading man Michael Ball, opera diva Lesley Garrett and the stars of 'Jersey Boys' are to add glamour to the biggest and glitziest gathering of stars in the theatre year - the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards launch party.

Lord of the Rings plans to cast its spell on London, Chris Carmack and Rosamund Pike plan Summer and Smoke, Trevor Nunn trims Porgy and Bess and a roundup of Avenue Q reviews.

Nathan Lane wins Best Actor, David Schwimmer comes to the West End and more on the Olivier Awards.

Three more closures, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, and - with or without Justin - Rent makes a comeback.. as a concert!