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Interview: 'It's Utterly Thrilling': Jo Parsons On Creating and Directing Edinburgh Fringe Hit, SHANTIFY, In The West End
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 1, 2026

After two successful sailings of the sea of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shantify is docking in London for a run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. The show, a “nautical musical adventure,” stars a crew of West End performers who take a range of songs and transform them into sea shanties with harmonies that will shiver your timbers. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jo Parsons, the creator and director of Shantify. We discussed the evolution of the show over the past few years, how songs get turned into sea shanties and what it is like to direct something like Shantify versus Les Misérables!

Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.

Double Bill ROMAN REVER and THE HUMAN VOICE Come to Pegasus Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates are proud to present a double bill featuring the gripping female driven stories of Roman Fever by Philip Hagemann and The Human Voice (La Voix Humaine) by Francis Poulenc, play by Jean Cocteau at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London.

Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters Will Host the First WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS)
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

Following the success of Broadway Barks across the pond, stage icons Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters will host the first live WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS) on Saturday 18 November from 10.00am - 12.30pm at St Paul’s Church.

THE MERRY WIVES Comes to Whitley Bay in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

After a sold-out performance at this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe in London, a witty new show based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor will be showing at Laurel’s in Whitley Bay for two nights only.

Hayley Tamaddon Joins The 2023-24 UK and Ireland Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced the return of Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale) as Miss Hedge, having previously appeared in the West End production at the Apollo Theatre.

Photos: In Rehearsal With THE SIX OF CALAIS & RUTH By Pegasus Opera Staged At Susie Sainsbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023

Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates presents a double bill The Six of Calais & Ruth at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, NW1 5HT. The productions will be staged on Friday 21 April 7.30pm, Saturday 22 April 7.30pm, Sunday 23 April 2.30pm. See photos from inside rehearsal!

Royal Opera House and London-Based Ukrainians Will Mark One Year Since Invasion
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2023

Almost a year since Russia's devastating invasion of Ukraine, the Royal Opera Chorus and more than 130 London-based Ukrainians are preparing for a performance at the Royal Opera House's iconic home in the heart of Covent Garden.  

Pegasus Opera Company And Hagemann Rosenthal Associates Present THE SIX OF CALAIS & RUTH, Starting 21 April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023

Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates presents a double bill The Six of Calais & Ruth at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, NW1 5HT. The productions will be staged on Friday 21 April 7.30pm, Saturday 22 April 7.30pm, Sunday 23 April 2pm

Natalie May Paris, Josh Taylor & More to Star in ACTORS' CHURCH CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022

Led by some of the West Ends brightest talents, The Actors' Church present a joyous community focused evening of song and Christmas cheer! Complete with musicians, West End stars and their two church cats Eliza and Mrs Higgins (who will both be wearing their festive Christmas bowties).

Iris Theatre Launches Pop-Up Cafe and Bar to Accompany 2022 Summer Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2022

Iris Theatre announced the opening of a brand-new pop-up, garden café and bar to accompany their 2022 Summer programme at the Actors’ Church.

Full Cast Announced For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM as Part of Iris Theatre's Outdoor Summer Festival 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Award winning Iris Theatre today announce the full cast and creative team for A Midsummer Night's Dream led by rising star director Sara Aniqah Malik.

Pegasus Opera Company In Association With Hagemann Rosenthal Associates Presents THE ASPERN PAPERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2022

Hagemann Rosenthal Associates has announced their first full opera composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to Iris Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

Iris Theatre today announces A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of their Summer Festival 2022. It opens on 5th July, with previews from 29 June, and running until 30 July, at the Actors’ Church in the heart of Covent Garden.

Full Casts And Creative Teams Announced For The First Half Of Iris Theatre's Winter Season At The Pod
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021

Iris Theatre today announces the full casts and creative teams for the first four productions in their inaugural Winter Season. The Winter Season will run at new theatre space The POD at the Actors' Church, Covent Garden from 20 November – 21 December 2021.

Mark Robert Petty Presents A MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS at The Actors' Church, Covent Garden
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

Featuring festive favourites from the musical theatre cannon, traditional carols, and more, the concert will be hosted by Tom Read Wilson and Dolly Diamond, with musical direction by George Francis and BSL translation by Paul Whittaker alongside a host of West End stars. 

Iris Theatre Announces The Pod - A New Theatre Space In Covent Garden
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

Iris theatre, led by Artistic Director Paul-Ryan Carberry, announces today a new bespoke theatre space within the heart of Covent Garden, supported by CAPCO. THE POD, a 70-seater thrust theatre, will be erected in the heart of the West End within the grounds of the company's home of St. Paul's Church, also known as the Actors' Church from November 2021.

Iris Theatre Announce Jack Miles As The Next Artist In Their Platform Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Iris Theatre today announces musical theatre composer Jack Miles as the next artist featured in their ongoing PLATFORM initiative, which supports artists from a variety of disciplines taking the next steps in their career.

THE PRODIGAL SON (L'ENFANT PRODIGUE) to be Presented at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

Hagemann Rosenthal Associates has announced their latest double bill composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company. Passion, Poison and Petrification and The Prodigal Son will be staged at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music.

Casting Update Announced For Iris Theatre's Outdoor Summer Festival 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Each of the five selected recipient receives £1000, as well as technical, marketing and creative support from Iris Theatre to develop and present their work as part of the Summer Festival. Each artist receives 50% of their production's box office revenue.