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EXCLUSIVE: London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be replaced by Jamie Lloyd reimagining
The music of the night is about to go silent in its birthplace. At least, for a few months. Today, producers have announced that the legendary revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will go dark before experiencing a complete makeover under the guidance of reputed director Jamie Lloyd. “It feels like the right time…
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Cast announced for the return of ‘A Jaffa Cake Musical’
Upon last year’s critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show is returning to this summer’s festival, with two previous additional performances to take place in Bath. Inspired by the real-life 1991 trial, the show is a crazy, feel-good parody following the company’s brand of family-friendly quality shows. It’s so sweet of them to…
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‘Scouts! The Musical’ announces new cast for its upcoming summer tour
The show will tour around several parts of the UK for one month only, welcoming two different leads while also featuring most of the original troupe. The run will be followed by the company’s return to the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back their latest creation upon an initial sold-out run at the festival last year. Are…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
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Lee Mead to star in West End solo concert next month
The one-off performance will feature a repertoire blending the songs that defined the actor‘s career as well as themes from his newest EP. Delivered as part of the Westway Sessions, the show will be the first installment in a series of recitals led by A-list performers – to take place at the same venue in…
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The Royal Court announces full cast for upcoming futuristic play ‘More Life’
The venue will premiere this new piece directed by James Yeatman, produced in tandem with the Kandisnky Theatre Company. Written by Lauren Mooney, the story explores the facts of human existence through the story of a woman revived into a robotic body. What does it mean to be human? Are we still people when we…
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Sarah McGuinness’s one-woman cabaret show to transfer to London this month
The internationally acclaimed film director returns to the stage with this musical recount exploring the trauma, struggles and joys of her personal and professional life. Putting her documentary expertise into the narrative, the montage will include a diverse repertoire ranging from music theatre classics to pop and rock icons. Leave all your troubles outside! And…
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‘Harry Potter and The Cursed Child’ celebrates 8 years in the West End
The show commences its new season today, marking its own individual milestone since its world premiere in the London scene. Set 19 years after the end of the original series, the plot reunites the old lead trio, as they are joined by a younger generation of wizards in an epic adventure that will determine the…
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Theatre Peckham to host world premiere of new Peter Pan themed musical
The show will open the venue’s Christmas season, featuring a new original score, as well as music and lyrics, in an updated adaptation bringing further proximity between the characters and its audience. Their latest installment in a long series of reimagined fairy tale classics, the montage will also give the opportunity to young artists to…
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West End concert production of ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to be available for streaming from next month
Frank Wildhorn and Don Black’s popular musical travels to the screen through this play-on-demand recording filmed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Nick Winston and with sets and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, the performance features Jeremy Jordan and Frances MaylI McCann in the lead parts. It’s time to raise a little hell… But…
