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New Musical HERE & NOW, Featuring the Music of Steps, Will Premiere in November
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

The world premiere of HERE & NOW, a brand-new musical using the iconic music of UK pop band Steps, with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, will open at The Alexandra, Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024.

Details Revealed For Upcoming Tours of BLOOD BROTHERS, CALENDAR GIRLS, and More in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced their upcoming Spring 2024 touring productions, which include Blood Brothers, Calendar Girls the Musical, Twelve Angry men, and Sleuth. Casting and tour dates have been revealed for all four touring productions. Learn more about the full lineup below!

Nenda Neururer Completes the Cast of IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US at Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Nenda Neururer will star as Leela, completing the cast of It’s Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

BONES, THE INTERVIEW, and More Set For Park Theatre's Summer/Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

As it starts its 10th anniversary celebrations, Park Theatre has announced its Summer / Autumn season. The season that takes audiences from mental health in sport to life choices that are app controlled, from a dystopian Europe to an Icelandic avalanche in a comedy by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer, and from theatre based on Anime to an exploration of that Princess Diana interview.

IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US Comes to Park Theatre in September, Starring Rufus Hound and Samuel West
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and RJG Productions have announced It's Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

Full Cast Announced For THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF MUSICAL, Including Haydn Gwynne, Zoe Birkett, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

Mark Goucher Productions has announced the full cast for The Great British Bake Off Musical for its transfer to London's West End, opening at the Noël Coward Theatre for a limited twelve-week run from 25 February to 13 May 2023.  

Photos: First Look at the Royal Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production photos from its current production of A Christmas Carol, which features Adrian Edmondson as Scrooge and Sunetra Sarker as The Ghost of Christmas Present.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL Will Transfer to The Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

The Great British Bake Off Musical will transfer to the West End opening at the Noël Coward Theatre for a limited twelve-week run from 25 February to 13 May 2023.

Children's Cast Announced For RSC's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company has revealed the names of the children who will appear alongside Adrian Edmondson (who plays Scrooge) in its forthcoming production of Dickens' classic festive tale, A Christmas Carol.  The roles the children play include the iconic part of Tiny Tim, which will be shared by four young actors.

Adrian Edmondson Will Play Scrooge in RSC's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2022

Adrian Edmondson will play Ebenezer Scrooge in the Royal Shakespeare Company's revival of David Edgar's adaptation of Dickens' much-loved classic story A Christmas Carol.  The production, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 26 October 2022 – 1 January 2023.

John Owen-Jones, Rosemary Ashe, and Claire Moore Set For GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

Great British Bake Off: The Musical will open at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 22 July 2022 for a limited run. Endorsed and created in association with producers of the TV phenomenon, Love Productions, this musical comedy has perfectly reimagined the nation's favourite baking show into a funny and charming musical comedy.

John Owen Jones and Rosemary Ashe Join the Cast of BAKE OFF THE MUSICAL at Everyman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

Endorsed and created in association with Executive Producer Richard McKerrow and the producers of the TV phenomenon, Love Productions, this musical comedy has perfectly reimagined the nation’s favourite baking show into a funny and charming musical comedy.

HALF A SIXPENCE to be Broadcast on Sky Arts This Christmas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021

Half a Sixpence, recorded during its 2016, West Ed Run will be broadcast on Sky Arts this Christmas. The cast features Charlie Stemp as Arthur Kipps and Devon-Elise Johnson as Ann Pornick, alongside three-time Olivier-nominated actor Ian Bartholomew as Chitterlow and three-time Olivier-nominated actress Emma Williams as Helen Walsingham.

BWW Interview: Emma Williams of GATSBY - A MUSICAL at Cadogan Hall
by Eleni Cashell - Jan 27, 2021

Reprising her role in Gatsby - A Musical, Emma Williams chats to us about juggling acting and motherhood, writing her first novel and the roles she’d love to play.

London Theatre Runway Offers Weekend Only Option for New Graduate Training Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020

London Theatre Runway is a bespoke training and connectivity programme for performing arts graduates which will be based at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. With new Government advice allowing dance studios to open this month, the programme is due to begin in September with applications open until 27th July.

MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Will Open at Manchester Palace Theatre in September 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2020

Michael Harrison and David Ian announced today rescheduled dates for the world premiere of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL. Starring Alexandra Burke as Julianne Potter, the show will open at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 20 September 2021 ahead of a UK and Ireland tour.

New Training Programme London Theatre Runway Announced For September at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2020

London Theatre Runway is a bespoke training and connectivity programme for performing arts graduates which will be based at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.  The first term is due to begin in September and the application process opens today.

VIDEO: Nick Butcher, Tom Ling & Joe White Join Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2020

In this episode of In The (Home) Office, Donna Lynn will check in with Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White who developed their new musical at Goodspeed's 2020 Johnny Mercer Colony. Tune in to learn more about their project and hear song or two. 

Sharon Small To Play Miss Jean Brodie At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Sharon Small will make her Chichester debut in the title role of THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark. Rachel Kavanaugh directs the production, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 29 May a?" 30 June.

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2020 has today been unveiled by Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

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