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Russell Watson announces special Encore this Autumn

Russell Watson announces special Encore this Autumn 14-08-24 Celebrated British tenor (and Matinee favourite) Russell Watson is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across the UK this Autumn. The Magnificent Buildings Tour will see Russell performing 19 shows in some of the country’s most stunning and historic abbeys and cathedrals, beginning at Exeter Cathedral on September 20th and culminating in a special Christmas show at Liverpool Cathedral on […]

August 14, 2024 59

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Review: Gangs of New York

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsrRakzfvhU Review: Gangs of New York Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre - 25-07-24 by Jamie Griffiths ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The setting for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre's rendition of Gangs of New York couldn't have been more perfect. The summer evening was balmy, the atmosphere was alive with anticipation, and the weather itself seemed to conspire to make the night magical. This annual event, presented by Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre, is a real […]

July 26, 2024 69

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Patti LuPone releases new album

Patti LuPone releases new album 17-07-24 Center Stage Records have released Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes. Her first new studio album since 2006, the Grammy Award winner’s new double album is available digitally now, and on CD on August 30, 2024. Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. With A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs […]

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Review: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical

Review: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 03-07-24 Hope Mill Theatre by Jamie Griffiths "I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical" has just begun it's first full scale UK tour at Hope Mill Theatre, an absolute gem in Manchester's theatre scene. Originally a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and played on Matinee for many years now, the show seamlessly transitions to the cosy confines of Hope […]

July 4, 2024 62

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CAKE is heading for The Other Palace

CAKE is heading for The Other Palace 01-07-24 Following electrifying try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul-Taylor Mills present the brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, now back for a full reign. This time, one of the most prolific monarchs in history has found her (rightful) home at a palace…The Other Palace, to be exact from 13 September 2024 for a strictly limited season. […]

July 1, 2024 27

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Quadrophenia To Return As A Mod Ballet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GK5r0XIfPc Quadrophenia To Return As A Mod Ballet 25-06-24 Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK have today announced the world premiere of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet. In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia . Recorded by The Who - it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it’s […]

June 25, 2024 84

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Your Lie in April : 12 Week West End Premiere

Your Lie in April : 12 Week West End Premiere 24-06-24 Your Lie in April is all set to start previews at The Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, London SW1 on 28 June and run to 21 September. Zheng Xi Yong, Rachel Clare Chan and Dean John-Wilson, who all starred in the two sold-out critically acclaimed concert versions of the show last month at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, return. They […]

June 25, 2024 56

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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 95

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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 […]

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