UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 651

Highly acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, talented actors Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens return to London's West End as Eric & Ern at The Duke of York Theatre on St Martin's Lane on 2nd and 9th February 2020.

When you think of country music icon Dolly Parton, passion, storytelling and female empowerment spring to mind.

In a world where it is now normal to name your baby Bear, Apple and Denim, it is interesting for a play to explore if a person's name reflect who they really are.

Former Artistic Director of The Other Palace and full-time producer Paul Taylor-Mills opened a new theatre back in August.

Catching up with actor Rufus Hound, he takes us through the development of The Boy in the Dress: from tears early on at hearing the songs for the first time, to tech week and getting into the theatre.

On a sunny November morning, the Royal Opera House opened its doors for TheatreCraft 2019, the UK's largest free event for those aged 16-30 who want an offstage career in theatre.

Waitress has announced its next Cast Album Karaoke Night will take place on 19 November, hosted by cast members Sandra Marvin who plays Becky and Kelly Agbowu who plays Nurse Norma.

Sarah Brightman returned to the UK for her first performance in nearly 15 years.

As we enter the intimate studio space of Theatre503 we're greeted by our own reflections in a mirror at the back of the stage.

The cast of Come From Away, winner of Mastercard Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards, have announced the date and venue for next year's ceremony!

Menier Chocolate Factory presents their major revival of Sandy Wilson's The Boy Friend running at the theatre over Christmas.

Polly Findlay will direct Roger Allam and Colin Morgan in Caryl Churchill's play A Number at the Bridge Theatre.

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for the world premiere of Swive [Elizabeth].

The National Theatre have today announced the NT Women of Tomorrow Directors Award, as part of a new partnership with the CHANEL Fund for Women ina??thea??Arts and Culture.

The King's Head Theatre, Making Productions and RGM Productions have announced the full cast for the return of Kevin Elyot's Coming Clean to Trafalgar Studios 2.

Following sold-out runs at both Chichester Festival Theatre and the Menier Chocolate Factory, Laura Wade's The Watsons transfers to the West End in 2020.

Set in 1933 New York, Annie is the well-known and well-loved story of Annie, an orphan living under the guardianship of the hideous Miss Hannigan.

The festive season is a fantastic time for a London theatre trip to get together with friends and family and celebrate with a show full of seasonal goodwill, or just great drama, music, laughs and spectacle.

On 16 and 17 November, Pamela Howard's new production The Ballad of the Cosmo Café brings to life the memories of patrons at the Finchley Road's beloved restaurant, which welcomed a community of European artists and intellectuals through its doors and served as a home from home, providing a

Music royalty arrives in full force, as international superstar Christina Aguilera brings her X Tour to the UK.

The Tabard Theatre has been rebranded as Chiswick Playhouse.

All new production photos have been released for The Great Gatsby.

High Fidelity was first a book by Nick Hornby, then a film starring John Cusack and Jack Black, then a rather unfortunate Broadway musical with a score by Tony Award winner Tom Kitt.

Check out the current standings in the 2019 BroadwayWorld UK Awards and cast your vote!

Kelli O'Hara was briefly back to London on Sunday the 10th for a two-show day at Cadogan Hall.