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Review: LITTLE MANFRED, Polka Theatre

Following the success of War Horse it’s little wonder that Michael Morpurgo’s books have become a popular choice for stage adaptations. A favourite with primary school teachers too, the bestselling author’s novels can be found in classrooms around the country.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to The Detroit Opera House in January 2023

It’s showtime! The ghost-with-the-most will make his Detroit debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play at the Opera House from January 31 – February 12, 2023, as part of Broadway In Detroit's 2022-23 Season.

BEETLEJUICE Goes Is On Sale At DPAC On Thursday, October 13

It's showtime! The ghost-with-the-most will make his Triangle debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play DPAC from April 11 – 16, as part of Truist Broadway at DPAC.

Southbank Centre Announces Classical Music Spring/Summer 2023

The Southbank Centre, its six Resident Orchestras and wider orchestral partners have today announced Classical Music Spring/Summer 2023, an exciting, varied programme of over a hundred events featuring a wealth of established and emerging artists from the UK and internationally. 

BEETLEJUICE to Celebrate 31 Days of Halloween With Surprises for Fans & More

BEETLEJUICE will celebrate its final Halloween (The Ghost-with-the-Most’s favorite holiday) on Broadway with a month of surprises for fans every Day-O in October, including Halloween-themed cocktails at the Marquis concessions stand, weekly costume contests, limited edition “Strange and Unusual” swag giveaways and more.

Cast Announced For THE SLEEPING SWORD At The Watermill

Full casting and creative team have been announced for the new production of Michael Morpurgo's THE SLEEPING SWORD, adapted by Tatty Hennessy, and directed by Lucy Jane Atkinson, which will play at The Watermill from Thursday 27 October to Saturday 5 November.  

BEETLEJUICE to Close on Broadway January 2023

BEETLEJUICE will officially close on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2023. When BEETLEJUICE makes its final Broadway bow, it will have played 27 previews at the Winter Garden Theatre and 366 regular performances, and 313 regular performances during its resurrection at Broadways’ Marquis Theater, for a total of 679 Broadway performances.

LITTLE MANFRED Comes to Soldiers' Arts Academy in October

Soldiers' Arts Academy will present a wonderful new adaptation of Little Manfred, at Polka Theatre this October Half Term.  Little Manfred is a delightful story created by Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE, writer of War Horse which this year celebrates its 40th birthday, and has enjoyed both stage and film adaptations.

Peter Duncan Will Star in UK Tour of New Ghost Story WHEN DARKNESS FALLS

Peter Duncan will star as John Blondel and Daniel Rainford as The Speaker in the spine-chilling ghost story, WHEN DARKNESS FALLS.  Following a successful season at Park Theatre in London last summer and a short tour, there will now be a full UK Tour, opening on 15 September at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 

BYMT Announces Summer Season 2022

​​​​​​​The UK's leading new musical theatre company for young people 11-21 years old has announced their 2022 season of summer performances filled with brand new musicals, adaptations, some returning BYMT shows and even dance led work.

BEETLEJUICE Will Launch National Tour in December 2022

What a week in the Netherworld! In addition to the reopening of the Broadway production at the Marquis Theatre last Friday, April 8, the producers of BEETLEJUICE have announced the launch of a North American Tour in December 2022.

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