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⭐ THE HISTORY BOYS ANNOUNCED FOR WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND ⭐ Wolverhampton Grand Theatre continues its reputation for producing quality drama with a new production of Alan Bennett’s classroom comedy, The History Boys. An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. A Continue Reading

⭐ THEATRE’S GILES TERERA, SAM MENDES, JAMES GRAHAM & MORE INCLUDED IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST 2020 ⭐ The New Year Honours list for 2020 has been published and included are some very deserving recipients from the world of theatre. Including Hamilton’s Giles Terera, theatre director Sam Mendes and writer Continue Reading

⭐ VANARA – THE MUSICAL CONCEPT ALBUM OUT NOW ON STREAMING SERVICES – FEAT. EVA NOBLEZADA, ROB HOUCHEN, CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER & MORE ⭐ The concept album of Vanara – The Musical is now available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms, it has been announced. This concept album features Continue Reading

⭐ ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SUNSET BOULEVARD FILM ADAPTATION UPDATE ⭐ The long gestating film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is moving forward and we now have an update on its progress. The composer is stated to join Glenn Close, director Rob Ashford and studio chiefs at Paramount in Continue Reading

⭐ THE TURBINE THEATRE 2020 SPRING SEASON ANNOUNCED ⭐ The Turbine Theatre 2020 spring season has been announced. It includes the Edinburgh Festival transfer of Amy Booth-Steel’s #HonestAmy – Directed by Kathy Burke, The Barn Theatre production of The Importance of Being Earnest and the previously announced MTFest UK. Opening Continue Reading

⭐ ONCE UPON A MATTRESS ANNOUNCED FOR UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE ⭐ The musical Once Upon A Mattress will be coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse, it has been announced. The 1959 classic Tony-nominated hit musical from Mary Rodgers, daughter of legendary composer Richard Rodgers, is returning to London for Continue Reading

⭐ MATT LUCAS TO RETURN TO LES MISÉRABLES ⭐ Matt Lucas will return to Les Misérables in the West End, it has been announced. Lucas will reprise his role as Thénardier fron Monday 23rd December, stepping in for Gerard Carey who was originally cast. Carey has been told not to Continue Reading

⭐ EMILIA CLARKE TO STAR IN CHEKHOV’S THE SEAGULL – DIRECTED BY JAMIE LLOYD ⭐ Emilia Clarke⁩ is to play Nina in ⁦Anya Reiss⁩’s adaptation of Chekhov’s The Seagull, it has been announced. The production will be directed by ⁦Jamie⁩ Lloyd, which is to play at the Playhouse Theatre from Continue Reading

⭐ STING’S THE LAST SHIP MUSICAL WEST END PRODUCTION PLANNED ⭐ Sting is hoping to bring his musical The Last Ship to the West End, it has been announced. There are plans to bring it to the West End late next year or in 2021. Unfortunately like many other shows Continue Reading

⭐ BOUBLIL & SCHÖNBERG’S THE PIRATE QUEEN CONCERT CAST UPDATE ⭐ Further casting has been announced for the upcoming gala concert performance of Boublil & Schönberg’s The Pirate Queen. Olivier Award-nominated Hannah Waddingham, Steph Parry and Emma Norman have been announced to be joining the cast. Also announced as featured Continue Reading