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Sunday, October 23, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This new Complicite musical by Bryony Kimmings, looking at life when you have been diagnosed with cancer, runs at the National Theatre until 29 November 2016. Do critics think it is a strong…

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS " Waterloo East Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This heartwarming and vivid production about one boy's journey of self-discovery and mission to find his dad " told through the life and music of David Bowie.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

NEWS: Sleeping Trees return to Theatre503 with new Scrooge pantomime by Emma Clarendon

Scrooge, Snow White, Harry Potter and Father Christmas are just a few of the characters to expect from the new pantomime Scrooge and the Seven Dwarfs, running at the Theatre503 from 22 Novem…

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NEWS: 25th anniversary Miss Saigon sets event cinema UK box office record by Emma Clarendon

Last Sunday (16 October 2016) saw the release of Miss Saigon: the 25th Anniversary Performance in cinemas across the UK, it has now been confirmed that the screening has recorded the biggest…

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

CHICAGO " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Having last been seen in the West End in 2012, Chicago still proves to be a popular and sassy musical with an exquisite layer of dark humour at the centre of it, focusing on the darker side …

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Ragtime at Charing Cross Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Thom Southerland directs this new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, which runs at Charing Cross Theatre until 10 December 2016. But does it still fit with the times or is…

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NEWS: Arlene Phillips makes panto debut at New Wimbledon Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The renowned choreographer will make her debut in the New Wimbledon Theatre's Christmas pantomime as Fairy Bowbells in Dick Whittington. Arlene Phillips joins the cast which includes Matthew…

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Red Barn at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Robert Icke directs this new play by David Hare, starring Mark Strong, Hope Davis and Elizabeth Debicki. Here's what critics have been saying about it.

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NEWS: Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2016 longlist announced + predictions! by Emma Clarendon

The Evening Standard newspaper has today announced the longlist for this year's annual awards, with Billie Piper, James Norton and Ralph Fiennes among those nominated. Here is who has been n…

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Monday, October 17, 2016

NEWS: Dreamgirls extends booking until May 2017, TICKETS ONSALE by Emma Clarendon

Sonia Friedman Productions has today announced that more tickets will be available for the run of  Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre starring Amber Riley.  It has now been confirmed …

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Dresser at the Duke of York's Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith star in Ronald Harwood's play about two men reluctantly co-dependent. After touring, the production officially opened last week at the West End's Duke of York'…

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

LUNCH & THE BOW OF ULYSSES " Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

Steven Berkoff's plays are curious examinations of one couple's relationship from when they first met, then fast forwarding to twenty years later but strongly brought to life by Emily Bruni …

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

KEEP DANCING " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Touring at just the perfect time for Strictly Come Dancing's return to our television screens, Keep Dancing is a celebration of all things dance, featuring star performances from Robin Winds…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA " 30th anniversary gala " West End by Emma Clarendon

Thirty years and still going strong: Romantic, gothic and lavish, it is no real surprise that Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical has lasted so long. Thoughts from the 30th anniversary gala at the…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Murder Ballad at the Arts Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The UK premiere of this new American musical - a tale of love, desire and murderous obsession - stars Kerry Ellis, Ramin Karimloo, Norman Bowman and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. It's booking a…

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Monday, October 10, 2016

PHOTOS: First look at Louise Jameson & Linda Nolan in Rumpy Pumpy! by Emma Clarendon

New images have been released of Louise Jameson as WI campaigner Jean Johnson and Linda Nolan as madame Holly Spencer in new musical Rumpy Pumpy! as final casting for the productio…

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

NEWS: Casting announced for John Milton's Comus at the Globe by Emma Clarendon

The Shakespeare's Globe has announced the casting for the production of John Milton's Comus: A Masque, which will play at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse from 26 October until 19 November 2016.

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NEWS: Geoffrey Streatfeild leads Wild Honey cast at Hampstead Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Running at the theatre from 2 December until 14 January 2017, Michael Frayn's Wild Honey will be directed by Hampstead's Associate Artist Howard Davies. The full cast has now been announced.

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ROMEO & JULIET (Northern Ballet) " Touring by Emma Clarendon

This revival staging by Omar Gordon and Daniel de Andrade strips back William Shakespeare's story to let Jean-Christophe Maillot's choreography really stand out " but can leave you feeling c…

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Friday, October 7, 2016

THIS LITTLE LIFE OF MINE " Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This new British musical examines what happens if you can't get everything that you want in life, as seen through the eyes of one couple under pressure from society's expectations.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Libertine at the Theatre Royal Haymarket by Emma Clarendon

Dominic Cooper is currently making his West End debut in Terry Johnson's production of The Libertine, which runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 3 December 2016. But what have critics t…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

NEWS: King's Head Theatre appoints James Seabright as new Chair by Emma Clarendon

" "I'm thrilled and honoured that James Seabright " published author, award-winning producer and Godfather of the fringe " has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at the King's Hea…

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Monday, October 3, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: La Fille Mal Gardee at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

Frederick Ashton's ballet is brought to life once again and opening the Royal Ballet's new season at the Royal Opera House, where it continues until 22 October 2016. What do critics say?

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

NEWS: Tonight with Donny Stixx transfers to London's new Bunker by Emma Clarendon

The Bunker Theatre in association with Metal Rabbit will present the London transfer of the critically acclaimed 2015 Edinburgh Festival sell-out To

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

NEWS: Jest End parody returns to Waterloo East, 29 Nov by Emma Clarendon

Following its last run in 2015, musical comedy parody Jest End will return to the Waterloo East Theatre from 29 November to 18 December 2016.

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Friday, September 30, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Floyd Collins at Wilton's Music Hall by Emma Clarendon

Adam Guettel and Tina Landau’s award-winning musical is based on the true story of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer who dreamt of finding fame and fortune deep underground. But what have…

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THE LIBERTINE " West End by Emma Clarendon

Dark, seductive and thrilling are just three words to describe Dominic Cooper's performance in Terry Johnson's production of Stephen Jeffrey's biographical account of the life of John Wilmot…

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

NEWS: Dick King-Smith's Babe the Sheep-Pig tours UK after Polka Theatre by Emma Clarendon

It has been announced that a new production of Dick King-Smith's Babe the Sheep-Pig will head off on a UK tour, after a Christmas season at the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon from 25 November 20…

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NEWS: Casting announced for La Soiree's new Christmas run in Leicester Square by Emma Clarendon

La Soirée has confirmed a programme of new acts and old favourites for its festive run at Christmas in Leicester Square, running from 11 November to 8 January 2017.

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NEWS: Aladdin extends West End booking until April 2017 by Emma Clarendon

The West End production of Aladdin the musical is now booking at the Prince Edward Theatre until 1 April 2017, it has been confirmed.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

NEWS: World premiere of good dog by Arinzé Kene announced by Emma Clarendon

The world premiere production of Arinzé Kene's good dog will open at the Watford Palace Theatre in February before embarking on a UK tour. Chronicling Britain's multi-cultural communities a…

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