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The Lightning Thief London Premiere Announced

The Lightning Thief London Premiere Announced 23-06-24 Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills have announced the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan’s 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace from: 23 November 2024– 02 February 2025 Based on the much-loved best-selling book series (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), that has also been adapted into both films and a major […]

June 23, 2024

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Collabro’s Jamie Lambert Announces Solo Album And Tour

Collabro's Jamie Lambert Announces Solo Album And Tour Updated 17-06-24 Westway Music have announce the release of Matinee favourite Jamie Lambert’s debut solo album "What I Was Made For", coming this September which will be followed by a UK tour in the Autumn. “What I Was Made For” is Jamie's love letter to the songs he has grown up loving. Each song has been chosen because it tells a story, […]

June 19, 2024

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Muriel’s Wedding The Musical to Open in 2025

Muriel's Wedding The Musical to Open in 2025 29-05-24 Leicester’s Curve theatre will stage the UK premiere of Muriel's Wedding The Musical, with performances running from 10 April to 10 May 2025. Based on the international cult classic 1994 motion picture 'Muriel's Wedding' (written and directed by PJ Hogan, produced by Lynda House and Jocelyn Moorhouse), the Made at Curve and Global Creatures co-production of Muriel's Wedding The Musical is […]

June 17, 2024

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Tour Announcement: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical

Tour Announcement: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical Updated 17-06-24 Following critically acclaimed seasons at Wilton’s Music Hall and several Edinburgh Festival Fringes, James Seabright has announced the debut UK and Ireland tour of Alexander S. Bermange’s hugely popular revue, I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical. This wonderfully humorous depiction of the unseen world of musical theatre has so far been lauded with an unprecedented fifty […]

June 17, 2024

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Patti LuPone: A Life In Notes is coming to London in 2025

Patti LuPone: A Life In Notes is coming to London in 2025 10-06-24 Fourth Wall Live and AEG have announced that legendary award-winning Broadway star Patti LuPone will return to the UK for the first time since her triumphant Oliver Award-winning turn in Company, to perform her solo show Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes. The concert will take place at the London Coliseum on Sunday 16 February 2025 at […]

June 10, 2024

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New Release: Schwartz Songs

New Release: Schwartz Songs 04-06-24 Westway Music, along with The Theatre Cafe, have revealed the full details of Schwartz Songs, an album of spectacular new recordings of Stephen Schwartz’s much-loved songs including Deliver Us and When You Believe (Prince of Egypt), Corner Of The Sky (Pippin) Let There Be (Children of Eden), The Wizard And I and Defying Gravity (Wicked), Colours Of The Wind (Pocahontas), Beautiful City (Godspell) and many […]

June 8, 2024

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Carrie Hope Fletcher IS Calamity Jane

Carrie Hope Fletcher IS Calamity Jane 30-05-24 Jamie Wilson Productions is delighted to announce the revival of The Watermill Theatre’s whip-crackin’ production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher which will tour the UK and Ireland from January 2025 prior to the West End. Calamity Jane will open at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on 14 January 2025 followed by Manchester Opera House, Southend Cliffs […]

June 8, 2024

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Billy Porter is touring the UK

Billy Porter is touring the UK 18-05-24 Grammy®, Emmy® and 3x Tony® Award winner Billy Porter’s brand new show and UK tour THE BLACK MONA LISA, which will run from 18 October 2024, including a night at The London Palladium on 26 October. Tickets on sale Friday 31 May at www.fw-live.com, www.aegpresents.co.uk and axs.com Backed by a full band, the Black Mona Lisa UK Tour 2024 takes the audience on a musical journey […]

May 28, 2024

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Review – Little Shop of Horrors

Review - Little Shop of Horrors 19-05-24 Westside Theatre, NYC by Jamie Griffiths In the heart of Broadway's bustling theatre district, a revival of Little Shop of Horrors emerges as a spectacular showcase of talent, innovation, and pure theatrical magic. Led by a stellar cast, including a career defining turn by Jinkx Monsoon, Corbin Bleu and James Carpinello, this production not only breathes new life into a beloved classic but […]

May 24, 2024

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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar 21/05/2024 – The Lowry by Tiffany Chevis Jesus Christ Superstar has been a theatrical megahit for over 50 years, helping elevate Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice as the kings of musical theatre. The sung-through rock musical depicts Jesus’ last week from the perspective of Judas, unravelling questions of betrayal, faith, mob mentality, and martyrdom. The iconic telling under Tim Sheader’s direction remains as poignant as […]

May 23, 2024