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Thursday, February 25, 2021

REVIEW: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Southwark Playhouse Online ✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ray Rackham reviews new musical The Sorcerer's Apprentice which was recorded at Southwark Playhouse and is now streaming online. This post REVIEW: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:50PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Boris Johnson’s Covid-19 Roadmap and what it means for theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Boris Johnson and the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport have unveiled their roadmap under which theatres could re-open at full capacity by late June. This post B…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:08AM
Monday, February 22, 2021

Shane Richie to star in digital revival of Scaramouche Jones by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Stage and screen actor Shane Richie is to star in the digital revival of Justin Butcher's one-man show Scaramouche Jones. This post Shane Richie to star in digital revival of…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:01PM
Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Tribunal rules against Seyi Omooba in Color Purple case by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Seyi Omooba has lost her employment tribunal against Leicester Curve and Global artists in relation to The Color Purple. This post Tribunal rules against Seyi Omooba in Color…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:22AM
Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Organised Fun goes online with the audience in control by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Organised Fun is a new online comedy improv show where the audience determines what people do. Anything can happen and you don't need to leave your home. This post Organised …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:17AM

Whoopi Goldberg drops out of Sister Act London run as postponement announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sister Act London has announced a postponement to the 2021 season at the Apollo Hammersmith and the withdrawal of Whoopi Goldberg. This post Whoopi Goldberg drops out of Sist…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:53AM
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Treason the musical announces streamed concert casting by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Treason the musical has announced casting for the world premiere concert screening this March 2021. Book now! This post Treason the musical announces streamed concert casting…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:14AM

National Theatre at Home – Angels in America and other shows added by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo National Theatre at Home has added Tony Kushner's multi-award-winning Angels in America: Parts 1 and 2 and other great productions to its streaming service. This post Nationa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:16AM
Friday, February 5, 2021

Out For Blood podcast does a deep dive into mega-flop Carrie the musical by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New podcast Out For Blood - a deep dive into the backstage story of Carrie the musical on Broadway and it's compulsory listening for fans of this mythic musical. This post Ou…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:39AM
Thursday, February 4, 2021

Tina The Musical London restarts on 3rd June 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tina the musical London will restart performances at the Aldwych Theatre on 3 June 2021. Book Tina the musical tickets now! This post Tina The Musical London restarts on 3rd …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:13PM
Monday, February 1, 2021

New Adventures announces free online company classes. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New Adventures announces a new series  of free open company classes on YouTube following the success of online classes in 2020. This post New Adventures announces free onlin…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:29AM
Sunday, January 31, 2021

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells celebrates 50 years at Royal Festival Hall by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of live concerts at the Royal Festival Hall in August 2021. This post Mike Oldfield’s Tubula…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:58AM
Monday, January 25, 2021

Remembering Jonathan Larson – 25 years after his death by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Today, we take time to remember the genius of Jonathan Larson, the composer of Rent who passed away 25 years ago on this day. This post Remembering Jonathan Larson – 25 yea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:22PM

Jermyn Street Theatre announces restoration comedy reading by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Jermyn Street Theatre has announced an all-star cast for a reading of William Wycherley's restoration comedy Love In A Wood on 31 January 2021. This post Jermyn Street Theatr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:08PM

Original Theatre present four monologues by Peter Barnes will All-Star cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Original Theatre are to stream Barnes' People - four new monologues by Peter Barnes starring Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough from 18 Februar…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:13AM
Thursday, January 21, 2021

New musical 101 Dalmations removed from Regent’s Park 2021 schedule by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has confirmed that new musical 101 Dalmations will no longer be part of their 2021 season. This post New musical 101 Dalmations removed from Re…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:17AM
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Les Miserables the concert announces cancellation of shows by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cameron Mackintosh has advised that performances of Les Miserables The Concert have been cancelled. This post Les Miserables the concert announces cancellation of shows first…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:00PM

Frozen the musical delays London opening due to COVID-19 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney Theatrical has announced that they are delaying the London opening of the much anticipated Frozen the musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane as a result of uncertaint…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:31PM

Come From Away the concert cancelled by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers of the concert version of Come From Away have announced the cancellation of the production due to restrictions with COVID-19. This post Come From Away the concert c…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:22PM
Monday, January 18, 2021

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane opens at Duke Of York’s Theatre October 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New dates have been announced for the West End transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane at the Duke Of York's Theatre, London. This p…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:01AM
Monday, January 11, 2021

Mean Girls the musical will not return when Broadway re-opens by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mean Girls the musical won't re-open at the August Wilson Theatre, Broadway along with productions closed down by the pandemic, the Broadway producers announced. This post Me…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:21AM
Monday, December 28, 2020

Ratatouille the musical online – what you need to know by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ratatouille musical will get an online premiere from 1 Jan 2021. Organically grown on Tik Tok, the streamed concert is directed by Lucy Moss This post Ratatouille the musical…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41PM

Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you see London in a new light by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Silent Disco Walking Tours have fast become a tourist hit around London with even a few of the locals joining in this fun event. This post Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:40AM
Sunday, December 27, 2020

REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, Curve Online ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard in concert presented online by Curve Leicester At Home initiative. This post REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:42AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Anything Goes UK Tour 2021 – Initial tour dates announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following a run at the Barbican Theatre London, Cole Porter's Anything Goes will tour. The Anything Goes UK Tour has announced the initial tour dates starting at the Bord Gai…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:36AM
Monday, December 21, 2020

REVIEW: Blake Patrick Anderson’s Mulled Wine, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews Blake Patrick Anderson's Mulled Wine, a live cabaret that was forced to stream when London went into Tier 3. This post REVIEW: Blake Patrick Anderson’s…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:43AM
Monday, December 14, 2020

London Theatres to Close Down After Shows on Tuesday have concluded by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As London move into Tier 3 on Wednesday, the theatre industry is preparing for London Theatres to close down following Tuesday night's shows. This post London Theatres to Clo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:36AM
Friday, December 11, 2020

Come From Away The Concert comes to the Phoenix Theatre for Limited Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Come From Away The Concert - The Award-winning musical has been specially adapted for a limited concert season in Feb 2021 at the Phoenix Theatre, London. This post Come From…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:10AM
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour 2021 announced. On sale today by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The world premiere of the Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour based on the Disney classic movie will open in August 2021 This post Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK To…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:10PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2020

FIRST LOOK: Death Drop – the Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As the West End comes back to life one of it's most fasbulous new productions comes in the form of Death Drop - A Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery now playing at the Garrick …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:27AM
Monday, December 7, 2020

Marisha Wallace Tour 2021 – Marisha Wallace Tour Tickets on sale 11 December by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo West End and Broadway leading lady Marisha Wallace has announced an all-new tour in 2021. Marisha Wallace Tour tickets go on sale 11 December. This post Marisha Wallace Tour …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:44AM

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