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Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett to star in ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”
The actress will be returning to the London scene through this new production of the American classic – playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a limited run. Directed by Georgie Ranckom, the show is a satire of big business and its idolization, featuring music and lyrics by legendary composer Frank Loesser, whose credits also include…
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TV star Tom Read Wilson to join lead cast of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Starting in Bradford, Wilson will play the role of Squidward on selected locations – his role to be alternated with other television celebrity Gareth Jones. With songs by some of the most iconic pop and rock songwriters of the last decade, the show features all of the beloved characters from the international hit series, in…
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Paul Kaye & Matthew Tennyson confirmed for West End premiere of ‘The Pillowman’
The cast will also Steve Pemberton and Lily Allen, who will play the leads in this comedic thriller following the investigation of several mysterious murders. Directed by Matthew Dunster, the show is produced by the same company that brought Prima Fascie, and will run a similar scheme of Pay What You Can for a selected…
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Peter Wilson, Pippa Ailion, Andrew Bruce and Amanda Parker to be granted the Olivier Industry Recognition Award next week
The Society of London Theatre has announced the upcoming recipients of this category, acknowledging pioneering, excellence and determination in their fields of work. Taking place next month at the Royal Albert Hall, the full award ceremony will be hosted by Hannah Waddingham.
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FEATURE: The English National Ballet presents its 2023/24 season
Following the announcement of its new Artistic Director, the company has introduced today all the the upcoming productions that will be put together over the following months – through a programming that will combine tradition with modernism and also social awareness.
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The Oliviers announce their 2023 recipients of the Special Award and Lifetime Achievement Award
As the most prestigious accolades in London and British theatre are about to disclose their new list of nominees, Dame Arlene Phillips and Sir Derek Jacobi have been made the beneficiaries of this year’s categories. Set to hold their ceremony in the beginning of April at the Royal Albert Hall, all the rest of candidates…
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Cirque du Soleil’s latest show to become its most successful production in London
Only two weeks away from concluding its run at the Royal Albert Hall, this new montage has already sold over 200 thousand tickets. Inspired by the aesthetics of the Victorian era, this incredible display of talent and spectacularity features, among others, 6 new acts never seen before in the UK.
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‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ to embark on its first UK tour in September
The show will travel all across the country until May 2024, some of its locations including Bath, Salford and Belfast. Written by award-winning BBC author Danny Robins, the play tells the eerie tale of a couple moving to their new house, where they will soon find their accompanied by some unwanted guest.
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9 new shows to watch from this month for only a limited run
As February bridges into its second half, the London scene gets packed with productions of all kind you must be sure to enjoy before it’s too late! Today, we’re presenting you with our selection of recently opened and upcoming montages you shouldn’t forget to put in your bucket list – but in the one you…
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Leicester’s Curve Theatre to stage new production of ‘Evita’
The show will play for a limited run starting next autumn, led by acclaimed director Nikolai Forster. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the piece tells the story of Eva Perón’s ascend from rags to riches, featuring some of the most iconic songs both in theatre and music history.
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