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Sunday, September 11, 2016

Terry Johnson's Dead Funny Comes To The Vaudeville Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Terry Johnson’s comedy Dead Funny returns for a strictly limited season to London’s Vaudeville Theatre from 27 October 2016. Eleanor wants a child. Richard would …

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FIRST LOOK: The Libertine starring Dominic Cooper by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We are pleased to bring you these great production images for Stephen Jeffreys’ sexually charged restoration piece The Libertine, which stars Dominic Cooper. John Wilmo…

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The Lion King " No Booking Fee Offer by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We are pleased to bring you a great offer for Disney’s The Lion King currently playing at London’s Lyceum Theatre. Book a ticket between now and the 7th October a…

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An Inspector Calls " Casting Announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers have announced that Clive Francis (The Crown, Netflix), Barbara Marten (Casualty) and Liam Brennan (Diary of a Madman " winner of a Stage Edinburgh Award) will lead…

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School Of Rock " Cast Announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that David Flynn will play the coveted role of Dewey Finn in the upcoming London production of School Of Rock at the New London Theatre. Fly…

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

PANTO GUIDE 2016-17 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As we get closer to Christmas and the New Year we thought we’d start putting together a list of the fabulous pantomimes being presented across the UK. Get ready to boo,…

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Licensed To Ill " Beastie Boys Musical Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Licensed To Ill is a brash, big-hearted new show about hip-hop's most notorious pranksters. Join Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock as they go from teenage punks in 80s New York, via th…

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

FIRST LOOK: Vanities The Musical " Trafalgar Studios by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tonight is press night for Vanities the musical and we are pleased to bring you this set of wonderful production photos by Pamela Raith. Starring Lauren Samuels (Bend it Like…

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The Full Monty Opens UK Tour with £5million Advance by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As The Full Monty – the play prepares to go out on a UK tour commencing in Bournemouth on 21 September 2016, producers have announced today the show has amassed an adva…

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REVIEW: Bumblescratch, Adelphi Theatre ★★ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As it stands the score is far too dense and thematically all over the place, the plot far too complex and several characters seemingly irrelevant. Once I got home after the s…

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Monday, September 5, 2016

Scarlett Strallen To Star In She Loves Me At The Menier by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Menier Chocolate Factory will present She Loves Me as their Christmas production from 25 November 2016 starring Scarlett Strallen. She Loves Me reunites Scarlett Strallen…

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REVIEW: Bounder And Cad, The Pheasantry ★★★★ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo There is no doubt that their highly comedic takes on current affairs, politics and the British psyche not only hit the nail on the head but well and truly hammer it into the …

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Ellen Kent's Nabucco UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ellen Kent returns with a production of Verdi’s Nabucco, which was the very first opera that she produced. Nabucco stars Olga Perrier, the international French Soprano …

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

Pink Floyd " Their Mortal Remains Exhibition " Book Now by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Iconic and the V&A present The Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains Exhibition, the first international retrospective of one of the world’s most pioneering and influent…

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FLASH SALE " Save 40% on The Last Tango by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo SAVE 40% IF YOU BOOK BY 5 SEPTEMBER 2016 Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance 'Til Dawn, Strictly Come Dancing superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia …

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Meet The 10th Anniversary Cast Of Wicked London by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As Wicked London approaches its 10th Birthday, we are pleased to bring you this great photo gallery of the 10th Anniversary cast. From Monday 5 September 2016, Wicked will st…

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Natasha J Barnes Cast As Cinderella For Palladium Panto by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We are absolutely delighted to announce that Natasha J Barnes will play the role of Cinderella in QDOS Entertainment’s production of Cinderella at the London Palladium.…

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Harry Potter Gets Symphonic Treatment Live by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Harry Potterâ„¢ will make a magical Royal Albert Hall debut next year with a sensational live orchestral screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stoneâ„¢. Thi…

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Half A Sixpence Transfers To Noel Coward Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following its critically-acclaimed, record-breaking run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Cameron Mackintosh has announced that the production will open at the Noel Coward …

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Real Life Story Of Performer's Voice Loss Challenge Comes To Pleasance by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Can You Hear Me Running? is based on the true story of Louise Breckon-Richards – a performer who lost her voice and tried to overcome it through running the London Mara…

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In The Heights London Sets Closing Date by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo In the Heights, the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical has announced that it will close at the King’s Cross Theatre on Sunday 8 January 2017. In The Heights won thr…

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Friday, August 26, 2016

SPECIAL OFFER " Ghost at Wimbledon Theatre Tickets £25 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging. Ghost – The Musical has moved …

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Drink, Drugs And Homosexuality Feature In New Old Red Lion Production by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You, a new one-act  play developed out of The Minaturist’s 10th Birthday last November, will be presented at …

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Monday, August 22, 2016

The Top 100 Musicals Poll " Voting Now Closed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We’re excited to say that after weeks of fervent discussions on our social network groups (Facebook and Twitter), voting has now closed for the BritishTheatre.com Top 1…

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Broken Strings Comes To The Tabard Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Coronation Street stars Steven Arnold and Linda Clarke are to star in the World Premiere of Broken Strings at The Tabard Theatre in September 2016. Following the death of her…

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Rediscovered Priestley Comedy Comes To Park Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Roundabout, a recently discovered comedy by J B Priestley comes to the Park Theatre in late August 2016. The Kettlewells are a dysfunctional family. Richard is a charming…

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REVIEW: Scooby Doo Live Musical Mysteries, London Palladium ★★★★ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The show runs for just under 90 minutes with a brief interval and had the attention of children throughout. Lots of audience response was called for and the children responde…

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Kenny Morgan Back By Popular Demand by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mike Poulton’s play Kenny Morgan returns to the Arcola Theatre for a limited run of four weeks in September, following a critically acclaimed premiere earlier this year…

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REVIEW: Groundhog Day, Old Vic Theatre ★★★★★ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For a 10 week trial, this production of Groundhog Day is as good or better than many shows I have seen this year. A West-end transfer must surely be on the cards and I’…

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

REVIEW ROUND UP: Groundhog Day, Old Vic Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With Groundhog Day, it looks like Tim Minchin might just repeat the huge success of his international hit musical Matilda. Groundhog Day opened last night at London’s O…

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Mum's The Word UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo In October 2016, Mum’s The Word 2 will tour the UK. Gemma Bissix (EastEnders, Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Michelle Heaton (Liberty X), Polly Highton an…

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