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16 major West End musicals join forces to help during the Coronavirus pandemic
Both legendary and most recent popular shows have allowed their brands to be used on a new T-shirt which advertises support for the theatre. Designed by two friends from a West End props provider company, all the profits will be destined to two organisations which provide financial aid to those theatre professionals whose careers have…
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The National Youth Theatre celebrates the Earth Day with an ambitious project
The company will start online rehersals for a new play featuring a 200-member cast. Directed by Paul Roseby OBE, the production will be carried out in collaboration with University of Hull’s Energy and Environment Institute – in order to raise awareness about global warming and help society to adapt to climate change by using sustainable…
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Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ celebrates its West End run and announces multiple upcoming tours
The producers have recognised the achievements made by the London version during its course at the Savoy Theatre, which was extended twice due to public demand. The show, which will tour around the UK again in 2020, is confirmed to be replicated during the following years in Australia and South Africa, with negotiations for other…
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Disney releases free educational materials from its West End musicals
To help the youngest (and the youngest at heart) to cope with the lockdown, the company has prepared several special family activities related to each of its shows’ storyline. The contents, which can be downloaded from today, are aimed at different age groups and will be joined by new ones soon.
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We will survive! (Happy World Theatre Day)
Today we are celebrating one of the most important dates to any true lover of this genre. Despite the special circumstances we are living this year, the theatre still lives among us – also thanks to the collaboration of so many artists. Because nothing can stop our creativity and imagination, join us in this cultural…
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‘Zorro – The Musical’ to return in a new immersive production
The show will feature a magic tricks and breathtaking swordfight scenes, apart from some special numbers which will take place outside the auditorium. Scheduled to open in mid-March at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre, the musical includes some international hits by The Gypsy Kings, which bring back the legend of the masked hero who only appears…
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‘The Best of Rock Musicals’ to return to Eventim Apollo next June
The venue will once again host this must see event for any true musical theatre lover, featuring the most famous tunes from all major rock shows in the last 50 years. Directed and devised by Hugh Wooldridge, the production will count on a A-list cast including world-renowned actors such as Adam Pascal, Kerry Ellis and…
