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New Music Released From Soho Dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pCBXa4b928 New Music Released From Soho Dreams 08-02-24 A second song and video have been released from new upcoming British musical Soho Dreams: ‘Child’ has been released by Bucks Music on SPOTIFY, Apple Music and streamers worldwide. More tracks will be released later this month, and include vocals from Daniel Bravo (Sebastian Valmont in Cruel Intentions the ‘90s Musical) ‘Child’ is a moving autobiographical ballad, performed by Jessica Pardoe […]

February 9, 2024

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Spring Awakening: 15th Anniversary Announcement

Spring Awakening: 15th Anniversary Announcement 02-02-24 Producers Jack Maple and Evelyn Hoskins are delighted to announce the 15th Anniversary Concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical Spring Awakening, based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Celebrating the original London production’s 15th anniversary, the concert will take place on Sunday 2 June 2024 at Victoria Palace Theatre. Tickets are […]

February 8, 2024

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One month left to see The Unfriend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhSbZS2W_ww One month left to see The Unfriend 08-02-24 With less than five weeks of performances remaining, the limited season of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking comedy collaboration, The Unfriend must come to an end on Saturday 9 March. Final tickets are on sale now. Playing to packed houses, the production has recouped its investment and discovered an audience of theatre goers who are relishing a night of […]

February 8, 2024

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Hope Mill reveal cast for Gypsy

Hope Mill reveal cast for Gypsy 02-02-24 Hope Mill Theatre has revealed the full cast that will be joining the already-announced Jodie Prenger in a new one-night concert version of Gypsy, at the Opera House, Manchester on Sunday 25th February. The concert will raise funds for Hope Mill Theatre’s ‘Hope for the Future’ fundraising campaign and will be directed by Joseph Houston and choreographed by William Whelton, the co-founders […]

February 2, 2024

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Cool Rider: 10th Anniversary Announcement

Cool Rider: 10th Anniversary Announcement 29-01-24 TuckShop, in association with Christopher D. Clegg and James DP Drury, has announced that they will bring Cool Rider back to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm to mark the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert. The cult musical sequel, which is a loving, unofficial parody and tribute to everyones favourite follow-up movie, played […]

January 30, 2024

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Cast News: 42 Balloons

Cast News: 42 Balloons 24-01-24 Award winning producers Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes from Global Musicals (SIX, The Choir of Man, Pieces of String, Lift) and Kevin McCollum from Alchemation (Mrs Doubtfire, SIX, Rent, Avenue Q) are delighted to announce details of the full cast and creative team for the premiere production of new musical 42 Balloons playing at The Lowry, Salford from 18 April – 19 May 2024, with […]

January 28, 2024

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New Show Announced: Soho Dreams

New Show Announced: Soho Dreams 26-01-24 1980s Soho is a place where you can be anyone or anything at anytime -a catalyst for many freedoms of today - and a place where secrets stay secret. The Night Owls on Greek Street is a venue where American stars drop in along with famous names from from the worlds of journalism, clergy, TV, and theatre. Here they mingle and mix with police […]

January 27, 2024

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Steps Announce New Musical

Steps Announce New Musical 26-01-24 UK pop band Steps are delighted to announce the world premiere of Here & Now, a brand-new musical using their iconic music, with an original book by Shaun Kitchener. Here & Now will open at The Alexandra, Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024. Featuring Steps’ most beloved hit songs, Here & Now is produced by the band and ROYO with […]

January 26, 2024

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Tour News: Jason Donovan

Tour News: Jason Donovan 01-01-2024 Australian entertainment icon, Matinee favourite and bonefide national treasure, Jason Donovan is thrilled to announce his "Doin' Fine 25" tour, a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, TV and film. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen accompanied by his live band. The Doin' Fine 25 Tour is scheduled to kick […]

January 20, 2024

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New Cast Recording: How to Dance in Ohio

New Cast Recording: How to Dance in Ohio 19-01-24 How to Dance in Ohio is the new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. With book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik, music by Jacob Yandura, orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin, choreography by Mayte Natalio, direction by Sammi Cannold and musical direction by Lily Ling, the musical features Desmond Luis Edwards, Amelia Fei, Madison Kopec, […]

January 20, 2024