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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Liverpool Theatre Festival has been created in the wake of the pandemic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Liverpool Theatre Festival is a new outdoor event that will offer live entertainment in the open-air environs of St Luke's Bombed Out Church this September. This post Liv…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:27AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Big Top Panto production of Aladdin announced with Jaymi Hensley by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The UK’s first ever socially distanced Big Top panto is to take place in the grounds of a beautiful country estate starring Jaymi Hensley This post Big Top Panto production…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:22AM

Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin star in First Date musical online by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin lead the cast of Broadway musical First Date which is to be presented online in October 2020. This post Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin star i…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:56AM

Anton and Erin Showtime Tour 2021 – Book Tickets Now! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The nation's favourite ballroom couple Anton and Erin Boag will tour with Showtime in 2021. Tickets for Anton and Erin Showtime are now on sale. This post Anton and Erin Show…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:22AM

Josie Lawrence to appear in Lars von Trier’s streamed The Boss Of It All by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Josie Lawrence is to perform in a New Perspectives stage production of the cult classic Lars von Trier film The Boss Of It All from 18-20 September 2020. This post Josie Lawr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:30AM
Friday, August 28, 2020

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice – Him and Me Tour 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Him and Me Tour 2021 will see Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice join forces for their first tour ever. This post Anton Du Beke and Gi…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:39AM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

REVIEW: Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert, Online ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews the Godspell 50th Anniversary concert streamed online benefitting Acting For Others and the National Aids Trust. This post REVIEW: Godspell 50th Annivers…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:59AM

Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser star in Before After at Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser to star in new musical Before After via live stream at Southwark Playhouse this September with three live performances. This post Rosalie Crai…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:18AM

West End Stars perform in online charity concerts in September by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo West End Stars and theatre's technical entertainment companies come together in Wewst End Unplugged to support industry family throughout September. This post West End Stars …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:09AM

Debfibrillator to present World Premiere of Sunnymead Court by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Defibrillator, in association with The Actors Centre, today announces the cast for the world première of Gemma Lawrence’s new play Sunnymead Court This post Debfibrillator…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:32AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Chicago Blues Brothers Tour – A Night At The Movies by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Direct from London’s west end, join the Chicago Blues Brothers Tour bring the boys and their 11 piece band, for a new all singing, all dancing hit parade This post The Chic…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Sleepless brings indoor musical theatre back to London tonight by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tonight, for the first time since lockdown, a fully staged musical is opening inside a theatre. Sleepless begins previews at Troubadour Wembley Theatre. This post Sleepless b…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:37PM

Tony Awards 2020 go online – What shows are eligible? by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Tony Awards 2020 have announced they will hold a ceremony online on 21 August celebrating a Broadway season halved by the COVID-19 pandemic. What shows are eligible? This…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:44AM
Monday, August 24, 2020

Pippin revival at The Eagle London to feature reduced cast of six by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Such is the demand for theatre in London that shows being performed outdoors in specially created venues the initial run of Pippin had sold out and another eight shows added …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:38PM
Friday, August 21, 2020

Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Comedian Tom Walker takes his fictitious broadcaster Jonathan Pie on the road around the UK in 2021. Tickets for the Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021 are on sale now! This post Jona…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:20PM
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Warner Bros Studio Tour Tickets – Making Of Harry Potter by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Book Warner Bros Studio Tour tickets in London. Be enthralled by the magical world of Harry Potter on the studio tour. Book tickets Now! This post Warner Bros Studio Tour Tic…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:48AM

Doctor Who Time Fracture immersive adventure – London February 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Doctor Who Time Fracture - an immersive theatrical adventure lands in London in February 2021. Tickets are on sale today. This post Doctor Who Time Fracture immersive adventu…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:03AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luke Bayer by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For this week's Throwback Thursday we spoke to Luke Bayer who appeared as Robbie in Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre and Fiver at Southwark Playhouse. This post THROWBAC…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:26PM

The View From The Shard Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Shard is Western Europe's tallest building at 1016ft, offering spectacular views of London. The View From The Shard tickets are now on sale. This post The View From The S…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:47AM

Blackpool Grand Theatre faces permanent closure by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Blackpool Grand Theatre management has said the historic theatre could be closed for good as a result of the financial devastation bought about by COVID-19. This post Blackpo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:45AM

Wise Children to stream Romantics Anonymous live from Bristol Old Vic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Wise Children announce that the critically acclaimed Romantics Anonymous will be performed and broadcast live from Bristol Old Vic. This post Wise Children to stream Romantic…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:10AM

New digital mystery agency game experience launched today by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Mystery Agency, a brand new collection of immersive, escape room style mystery puzzle experiences launched on Kickstarter today. This post New digital mystery agency game…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:48AM

Riverside Studios announce Riverside Reads by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A season of new plays and musicals are to get their world première as part of ‘Riverside Reads’, a series of read-through events at Riverside Studios on the first Tuesda…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:06AM

Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple suffers damage from flash flood by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Queen's Theatre Barnstaple has suffered damage after torrential rain flooded Barnstaple Town Centre. This post Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple suffers damage from flash flood fi…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:57AM

New British Musical is taking the Internet by Storm by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Catfish the Musical is a new contemporary show with an electric cast album many are describing as the next big thing! Book Tickets! This post New British Musical is taking th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:45AM
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Drifter’s Girl announces postponement of West End Opening to 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New West End musical The Drifter's Girl has postponed its opening at the London's Garrick Theatre until November 2021 This post The Drifter’s Girl announces postponement of…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:07AM
Monday, August 17, 2020

Cast announced for new musical St Anne Comes Home by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New British Musical St. Anne Comes Home by Jack Miles announces its cast for its outdoor performances at St Paul’s Church Courtyard, Covent Garden. This post Cast announced…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:21AM

Casting announced for UK premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T, the socially distanced outdoor play featuring live performance and 3D sound design in public spaces across Lo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:36AM
Sunday, August 16, 2020

Godspell single performed by Jodie Steele released for charity. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With the Godspell 50th Anniversary Online Concert almost upon us, Jodie Steele has released a single of Beautiful City from the show for charity. This post Godspell single pe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:19AM

The Last Five Years to play socially distanced encore run at Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Jason Robert Brown's iconic musical The Last Five Years is to play a socially distanced encore season at Southwark Playhouse this October. This post The Last Five Years to pl…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:33AM

INTERVIEW: Ruthie Henshall talks Godspell, touring and lockdown by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ruthie Henshall is appearing in the 50th Anniversary online concert of Godspell the musical this month. We talked about the show, her tour and lockdown. This post INTERVIEW: …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:16AM

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