Neil Brand News

WICKED has announced its full new London cast who are set to begin performances at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in March. Learn more about the full cast here!

DARK DUKES, Lancaster's biggest horror festival, has announced its return this October, featuring a lineup of spine-chilling events and activities for horror enthusiasts.

Emma Kingston will join Isaac Sutton for the BROADWAY ISRAEL TOUR in June 2024, bringing Broadway hits to audiences across Israel.

The BBC have revealed their festive line-up, including many theatrical treats. Among the announcements are Rambert's Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty and The Hound of the Baskervilles, recorded on the stage of London’s Barbican Theatre.

From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. This unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more.  Learn more about Dark Dukes here!

Norfolk & Norwich Festival have announced the full programme for 2023. The Festival will run for 17 days from 12 May - 28 May 2023 with artists from around the world and across the region sharing exceptional arts experiences, exploring the unique physical and cultural identities of the city and county.

The Lammermuir Festival opens with a rich and ambitious programme of beautiful music in beautiful places. The festival runs until 19 September, featuring 35 live performances at 17 venues across East Lothian, allowing audiences to truly explore and appreciate the beauty of this stunning corner of Scotland well within reach of Edinburgh, the Borders, Northumberland and Newcastle.

Dean Johnson directs Sejal Keshwala (Faith), Emma Kingston (Brooklyn), Newtion Matthews (Street Singer), Jamie Muscato (Taylor) and Marisha Wallace (Paradice), with musical direction from Leo Munby and video editing by Sam Diaz.

Musical theatre is a global phenomenon, drawing millions of fans every year to sell-out shows in the West End, on Broadway, and in cities across the world. And for writer and composer Neil Brand, the best musicals can stand shoulder to shoulder with any other art form.

This coming November, Birmingham Hippodrome will present Wagner's epic The Ring Cycle in its entirety. Conducted by Maestro Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera, it is the only UK date in 2014.

During the first week of November, the Mariinsky Theatre returns to the UK for an operatic showcase of Wagner's Ring in Birmingham at the historic Hippodrome and three operas originally written for the Mariinsky including the most recent Levsha (The Left-hander) by Rodion Shchedrin. With a 300-strong troop of musicians, soloists and chorus starting the tour in Cardiff with Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, Valery Gergiev proceeds to London to present Russia's national epic Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov followed by the UK premiere of The Lefthander, both in concert versions at the Barbican.

This coming November, Birmingham Hippodrome will present Wagner's epic The Ring Cycle in its entirety. Conducted by Maestro Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera, it is the only UK date in 2014.

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from today 27 November to Sunday 5 January.

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from Wednesday 27 November toSunday 5 January.

HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre MAY LISTINGS Paul Merton's Silent Clowns Sunday 10 May

Heres whats coming up at HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre Anansi and The Magic Mirror 19 February - 7 March Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre The naughty spider-man is brought to life in a fun-packed family show by the famous Talawa Theatre Company. Bring all your peeps to laugh and learn from Anansi's antics! Starring Kat as Anansi