⭐ RUMOUR – MAJOR WEST END REVIVAL OF INTO THE WOODS SET FOR LATE 2020 ⭐ Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece Into The Woods is rumoured to return to London’s West End in a major revival in late 2020. A dark and humorous twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy Continue Reading
RACHAEL WOODING JOINS CAST OF WEST END’S PRETTY WOMAN
⭐ RACHAEL WOODING JOINS CAST OF WEST END’S PRETTY WOMAN ⭐ Rachael Wooding will be joining the cast of the upcoming West End production of Pretty Woman, it has been announced. She will reportedly be playing the role of Kit, Vivian’s best friend. Following an Instagram post from Jerry Mitchell. Continue Reading
MARY POPPINS WEST END EXTENSION ANNOUNCED
⭐ MARY POPPINS WEST END EXTENSION ANNOUNCED ⭐ Mary Poppins has extended its West End run, it has been announced. The hit musical, based on the iconic book about a flying nanny who swoops in to save a family, is now booking until 26th July 2020 at the Prince Edward Continue Reading
KATHERINE PARKINSON TO STAR IN STAGE ADAPTATION OF THE GOOD LIFE
⭐ KATHERINE PARKINSON TO STAR IN STAGE ADAPTATION OF THE GOOD LIFE ⭐ Katherine Parkinson will star in a stage adaptation of Esmonde & Larbey’s classic eco-awareness sitcom The Good Life, it has been announced. Parkinson is stated to play Barbara Good, the role created on TV by Felicity Kendal. Continue Reading
FUN HOME MUSICAL FILM ADAPTATION ANNOUNCED – STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL
⭐ FUN HOME MUSICAL FILM ADAPTATION ANNOUNCED – STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAAL ⭐ A film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical, Fun Home, has been announced. The stage musical, Fun Home, was adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic novel memoir of the same name. The Continue Reading
GRETA GERWIG DEVELOPING ORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICAL
⭐ GRETA GERWIG DEVELOPING ORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICAL ⭐ Greta Gerwig has teased that she is currently developing an original movie musical, in an interview with Variety. Lady Bird & Little Women director Gerwig was commenting on her love of movie musicals and let slip that she’s also working on an Continue Reading
THEATRE FAN – TOP FAVOURITE SHOWS OF 2019
⭐ THEATRE FAN – TOP FAVOURITE SHOWS OF 2019 ⭐ So as 2019 has come to a close, here is a look back at the Theatre Fan – Top Favourite Shows of 2019. I got to see 76 different shows this year (though 90 performances). I saw big shows and Continue Reading
THE HISTORY BOYS ANNOUNCED FOR WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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