UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 180

All new rehearsal images have been released of the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, including Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray.

After a successful run at the Fringe, Martha Watson Allpress’ lyrically poignant show Lady Dealer now comes to the Bush theatre.

Recently we had the chance to chat with Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds, who play Kathy and Stella, respectively.

Deeply mining the scores of four musicals Jerry Herman is best known for (Hello, Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles), with a handful from others like Dear World and Parade, this will appeal to Herman devotees and musical generalists alike.

Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will star in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October.

UK Equity has voted to actively campaign and lobby for the abolition of student tuition fees for drama schools at its recent 2024 conference.

Marin is regarded as a major force in French modern dance, and one can understand why when appreciating the work's overall accomplished structuring…but that doesn't mean it will be an unequivocally enjoyable experience for all.

Terry’s Richard is a hyper masculine misogynist grunting, lumbering, and bruising his way to the throne.

Passing Strange, the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Stew, is making its European premiere at the Young Vic.

The Watermill Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical.

The UK and Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde the Musical, originally set to run through October 2024, has cancelled the remainder of its run.

Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week.

The cast has been announced for Songs for Slutty Girls, a new musical by New York-based composer and lyricist Kailey Marshall, which will receive its UK premiere in a staged reading at The Other Palace on Saturday 8 June.

Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August.

Political and punchy, the Book Grace is an incredibly powerful piece of theatre.

Stephanie J.

The Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next To Normal has announce its full company ahead of its transfer to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre this summer.

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.

As I write this, I'm in a rehearsal room with an immensely talented group of creative people - people who have dedicated their lives to the study and creation of theatre - figuring out what it looks like to revive a fish from the dead.

Big news, Dolls: The cast of 23 June’s “The Pink Doll Cabaret” has been announced! Previously seen at New York’s iconic 54 Below, this four-time sold-out show is traveling across the pond to Crazy Coqs with its original all-female, Gen-Z creative team.

The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season.

As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O.

Three new titles are coming soon to stream on National Theatre at Home, beginning with Till The Stars Come Down next month.

Tickets are on sale now for Death of England: The Plays at @sohoplace! Performances run 15 July 2024 - 28 September 2024.

The West End production  of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced the full cast joining the previously announced Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett who share the role of Tina Turner and Rolan Bell as Ike Turner.