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National Casting Search Begins For The Greatest Showman

National Casting Search Begins For The Greatest Showman 05-03-25 Disney Theatrical Group have announced that the new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 smash-hit film, will première at ATG Entertainment’s Bristol Hippodrome in Spring 2026. A casting search is underway across the UK and Ireland for this brand-new production, discovering the stage talent who will play the roles originated by the stars of the film. Open […]

March 5, 2025

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Cast News: Hamlet Hail To The Thief

Cast News: Hamlet Hail To The Thief 25-02-25 Full cast and creative team are today announced for the upcoming world premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief opening at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, Manchester (27 April – 18 May 2025) before transferring to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon (4 June - 28 June 2025). Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, and celebrated directors, Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones […]

March 1, 2025

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Irish Affair Returns This Summer

Irish Affair Returns This Summer 22-02-25 Irish Affair, the brand new musical by west end composer Stuart Brayson (From Here To Eternity) is set to return this summer. This incredibly moving and melodic true Irish story set in 1957 will take place on the main stage at the National Opera House in Wexford on June 27. 2025. Last year in 2024 Irish Affair received its workshop premiere at the National […]

February 22, 2025

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PP Arnold Releases New Retrospective

PP Arnold Releases Soul Survivor – A Life In Song 21-02-25 The term "well-established" might be appropriate for some artists but it barely begins to cover the career of the phenomenal P.P. Arnold, whose records and performances are now in their seventh decade. Her consistently excellent music covers multiple genres, her high-profile admirers and collaborators are plentiful, and yet Soul Survivor - A Life In Song is the first collection […]

February 22, 2025

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Review: The Parent Agency

Review: The Parent Agency ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Storyhouse, Chester 19-02-25 by Jamie Griffiths Adapted by David Baddiel from his best-selling children’s book, The Parent Agency is a brand-new family musical featuring music by acclaimed songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) and direction by Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York). Part fantasy fairytale in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, we step through […]

February 19, 2025

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A Knights Tale: World Premiere Details Released

A Knights Tale: World Premiere Details Released 12-02-25 Producer Runaway Entertainment have announced the full cast for the world premiere production of A Knights Tale The Musical, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany. The musical will open at Manchester Opera House on 11 April 2025 for a strictly limited run until 10 May 2025. It is adapted […]

February 15, 2025

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Young Frankenstein: Regional Premiere Announced

Young Frankenstein: Regional Premiere Announced 12-02-25 Hope Mill Theatre have announced Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein The Musical will have its regional premiere from 10 October to 30 November 2025, with a press night on 15 October. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston. Adapted by Mel Brooks from his legendary 1974 film starring Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein tells the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor […]

February 12, 2025

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Review: Here You Come Again

Review: Here You Come Again Sunderland Empire, 11-02-25 by Steve Colman I had high expectations for Here You Come Again, the Dolly Parton musical, and it’s safe to say those expectations were not just met but exceeded. Originally written by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and songwriter Bruce Vilanch, alongside Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, this production has been adapted for the UK by acclaimed playwright Jonathan Harvey (Gimme, Gimme, […]

February 12, 2025

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Gerónimo Rauch announces rare UK Performance

Gerónimo Rauch announces rare UK Performance 17-01-25 Renowned Argentine artist Gerónimo Rauch, celebrated for both his solo career and his outstanding achievements in international musical theatre, continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility. He has unveiled his latest single, "Never to Love," and announced a rare UK solo performance in London this March. This release is part of his album Chapter One (English Version), a project that marks […]

February 1, 2025

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Cast News: Midnight Cowboy

Cast News: Midnight Cowboy 29-01-25 ADAMA Entertainment have revealed that EastEnders star Max Bowden, WhatsOnStage Award nominee Paul Jacob French and Tori Allen-Martin will star as Rico ‘Ratzo’ Rizzo, Joe Buck and Cass respectively in the world premiere of Midnight Cowboy - A New Musical which will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 4 April 2025. This powerful adaptation has a book by Bryony Lavery (writer of the Tony-nominated play […]

February 1, 2025