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Steve Coogan to star in stage adaptation of ‘Dr. Strangelove’
The show will start performances next year, marking the first stage adaptation of Kubrick’s iconic film classic. Directed and co-written by Steve Foley, the play tells the hilarious story of a US General who triggers a nuclear crisis. Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room. Well, you’d better get ready for…
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Kenneth Branagh’s ‘King Lear’ to release £20 ticket schemes throughout run
The production will launch front row and standing tickets every week through three different process of booking, including an online lottery. Starring and directed by Branagh, the cast features Mara Allen, Deborah Alli and Raymond Anum, among many others. How sharper than a serpent’s tooth is to have a thankless child… Well, maybe we can…
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New production of ‘Starlight Express’ to open in London next year
The show will return next summer in a new immersive production performed at a custom-built theatre. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and direction by Luke Sheppard, the musical tells the story of a group of toy trains that magically come to life, as they get ready to compete in the most epic race ever…
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‘The Time Traveller’s Wife’ musical to release original cast album
The show will have its West End premiere in London in November, with two of the songs available for listening online and the whole album available for pre-order from today. Based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger, the show tells the story of an unlikely couple, where time and order are the only things…
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‘Plaza Suite’, starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, releases sale dates
One of the most successful play productions in Broadway history travels to London for a strictly limited run at the start of next year. Also featuring an all Tony Award winning creative team, the show tells the story of three different couples and their hilarious affairs taking place in a hotel room. I couldn’t help…
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Full cast and new company pictures released for ‘Wicked’ UK & Ireland tour
The show will begin performances in December for a run extending until 2025. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the piece tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz – having become one of the most successful and performed musicals in the world. Good news! They’re here! The cast from the show is…
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Full cast and creatives announced for new London production of ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s film noir musical returns to its birth avenue for a strictly limited run – in a fully new production directed by Jamie Lloyd and starring Nicole Sherzinger and Rachel Tucker. Celebrating 30 years after its original premiere, the show has also released today a first teaser trailer featuring the montage’s lead actress.…
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‘Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist’ to play in the West End for one week only
The show will play at London’s Lyric Theatre for 5 days only, featuring the same lead cast as in its first UK tour. Directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, the musical tells, through pop and comedy, the true story of the royal scandal that started the French revolution. Nothing like a good slice…
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‘Les Misérables Arena Spectacular’ announces world tour starting next year
The show will be reimagined in a new version following the success of its West End concert montage. Featuring custom-made designs and a troupe of 110 actors and musicians (including stars from the musical), the production will travel all across Europe and also the UK, to later land on North and South America. Look down,…
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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ announces new cast starting this month
The London production will welcome half a new set of leads starting at the end of July. One of the longest-running shows in theatre history, the musical tells the story of a deformed genius madly in love with a beautiful young soprano. It seems the ghost from so many years ago can’t be frightened away,…
