⭐ 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
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SUNSET BOULEVARD FILM ADAPTATION UPDATE
⭐ 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
REVIEW – FUNNY GIRL – THÉÂTRE MARIGNY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 15th December 2019 Review by Shaun Tossell “… Hello, gorgeous…” The classic musical Funny Girl comes to Paris’ beautiful Théâtre Marigny, in an English-language production directed by Olivier Award-winning Stephen Mear. This is his second time directing for this theatre, following on from his critically acclaimed production of Guys Continue Reading
THE TURBINE THEATRE 2020 SPRING SEASON ANNOUNCED
⭐ 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
⭐ 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 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