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Friday, February 22, 2019

The Play That Goes Wrong gets BBC series by Eleni Cashell

The Mischief Theatre team, who are responsible for such calamitous hits as The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, have been given a six-part series by the BBC.Due to …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:04AM

Heathers releases “Seventeen” & “I Say No” from cast album by Eleni Cashell

Heathers fans (or corn nuts as they’re sometimes known) can now stream "Seventeen" and "I Say No" from the upcoming Heathers West End cast album! The post Heathers releases “Seventeen”…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:05AM
Thursday, February 21, 2019

Three Sisters casting announced by Eleni Cashell

The cast of the upcoming production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters has been announced, and there are some familiar faces you may recognise from recent West End productions.Joining the previous…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:05AM

SIX The Musical announces sing-along West End performance by Eleni Cashell

The queens of Six The Musical are putting on a sing-along performance on 6 June 2019, where fans will be encouraged to sing along, dress-up and fully get involved.Properly getting into the c…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:00AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

10 things you didn’t know about Danny Dyer by Eleni Cashell

You know him as a cheeky cockney chappy, a pub owner in the EastEnd(ers), for being a Love Island winner’s dad and for basically being an absolute legend.But with Pinter Seven now up and r…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:41AM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Carrie Hope Fletcher returns to Les Mis, closing shows and Dear Evan Hansen – the weekly roundup by Eleni Cashell

February may be a shorter month, but Theatreland has never been busier with exciting announcements, new casts, and several fond farewells.In fact, there’s been so much going on, you’ve p…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:00AM

Waitress extends booking period by Eleni Cashell

The Waitress cast has only just starting cooking, and they’re already baking a success, as an extension on the show’s booking period has been announced.Due to popular demand, more ticket…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:10AM

Dear Evan Hansen on-sale dates announced by Eleni Cashell

Dear Evan Hansen tickets can be found at last!The on-sale dates for the award-winning musical that everybody’s been waiting for has been announced.If you’ve been waving through a window …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:24AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

New Everybody’s Talking About Jamie production shots released by Eleni Cashell

New Jamie New and a new cast mean new production shots for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie! Who knew! (well, us, that’s why we’re sharing them…)With the new cast of Everybody’s Tal…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:55AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Michael Ball, Carrie Hope Fletcher & Alfie Boe return to Les Misérables by Eleni Cashell

Do you hear the people sing? Well if you go and watch Les Misérables when it transfers to the Gielgud Theatre in August, then you’ll see some VERY special people sing. As Michael Ball, Al…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:08AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

New musical The View Upstairs to have European premiere by Eleni Cashell

We love seeing a new musical arriving into Theatreland, so we’re excited to see that The View Upstairs will have its European premiere at the Soho Theatre soon!The View Upstairs is the st…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:07AM
Monday, February 4, 2019

Last chance to see: 12 shows leaving in February by Eleni Cashell

Isn’t it annoying when you realise that a show you’ve been meaning to see for ages ups and leaves Theatreland before you get a chance?We feel your pain, and we also hate the thought of y…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:40PM

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Henry announced for MT Fest UK by Eleni Cashell

When you think of festivals, you instantly start thinking about standing in the rain, getting cold and being stuck in large crowds. Well MT Fest UK is going to be the exact opposite if that.…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AM
Friday, February 1, 2019

West End LIVE announcement, famous castings & a 10-year challenge – the weekly round up by Eleni Cashell

Pinch, punch first of the month! (no return!). We’re already into the second month of 2019, and still writing 2018 on everything, which is nice and awkward.So while we’re all getting use…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:24AM

Anne-Marie Duff & Arthur Darvill to appear in Sweet Charity by Eleni Cashell

We’ve got some sweet news to share with you. Sweet Charity is coming back to the West End, and it’s returning with an equally sweet cast.Anne-Marie Duff (Shameless, Nowhere Boy) will sta…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:44AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Tea For Two talks announced for MT Fest UK by Eleni Cashell

How does a series of intimate talks with theatre experts giving advice, insider information and generally sharing their knowledge sound? Pretty good right?That’s exactly the premise of Tea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:46AM

West End LIVE 2019 dates announced! by Eleni Cashell

If you’re a fan of musical theatre, you’re going to want to save these dates in your diary, as this year’s West End LIVE will take place on the 22 and 23 June 2019. GET THE FULL EXPERI…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:22AM

Royal Court Theatre announces Spring events by Eleni Cashell

It’s time to get your diaries out and start making plans for Spring (yes already), as the Royal Court Theatre has announced a spectacular season of events. Featuring unmissable shows, uniq…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:13AM

Nicholas Lyndhurst & Cassidy Janson join Man Of La Mancha cast by Eleni Cashell

As Only Fools and Horses comes into the West End, it seems rather fitting that one of the show’s original cast members has been announced for the upcoming production of Man Of La Mancha at…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:00AM

Duchess of Sussex makes first official visit to the National Theatre by Eleni Cashell

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her first official visit to the National Theatre, since becoming its Royal Patron in January this year.The Duchess certainly had a busy day at …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:28AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Sarah Hadland announced for Admissions by Eleni Cashell

Class will soon be in session for Admissions, and Miranda star Sarah Hadland will be joining for the term.Sarah will be joining the already announced Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) in the aw…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:42AM

Theatreland’s 10-year challenge by Eleni Cashell

You’ve probably noticed a lot of your friends doing the 10-year challenge. They’ll pick either a beyond flattering picture or a terrible photo they’d want no employer to see (it’s ei…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:39AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

John Malkovich returns to the West End in David Mamet play by Eleni Cashell

The glamour of Hollywood is coming to Theatreland, as multi-award winning actor John Malkovich is returning to the West End. And it’s been a much-anticipated return too, as John hasn’t t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:32AM
Monday, January 28, 2019

8 things you didn’t know about Charlie Stemp by Eleni Cashell

He’s joined the cast of Mary Poppins as Bert, dazzled in two pantomimes at the London Palladium and gave us a performance worth more than Half A Sixpence in…well Half A Sixpence, but the…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:45PM

Caroline, Or Change to end in five weeks by Eleni Cashell

With only five weeks left to see the critically acclaimed, Caroline, Or Change, you are now entering the “last chance to see” part of the show’s run.Currently showing at the Playhouse …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:12AM

Dame Judi Dench and Patti LuPone to appear in Haymarket season by Eleni Cashell

What’s better than seeing one Theatreland legend have a frank and honest conversation about their career? Watching several of them over the course of two months of course! And that’s exa…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:26AM
Friday, January 25, 2019

New family shows, Mischief Theatre and a Showstopping quiz – the weekly roundup by Eleni Cashell

With West End transfers, star castings and brand new shows from critically acclaimed producers, it’s been another incredibly busy week in Theatreland.Missed everything because you’ve bee…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:34AM

Mischief Theatre announce year-long residency at the Vaudeville Theatre by Eleni Cashell

They’ve battled falling sets and missing props in The Play That Goes Wrong, failed to successfully rob a bank in The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, and now the team behind these successful s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:57AM

Fiddler On The Roof transfers to the West End by Eleni Cashell

Couldn’t get a ticket for Trevor Nunn’s sold-out, critically acclaimed production of Fiddler On The Roof at the Menier? Then you’re going to be very excited to hear that the show is he…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:46AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Relaxed Performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time announced by Eleni Cashell

There will be a Relaxed Performance of the smash-hit show, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm.This special matinee performance will take place d…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:08AM

Lenny Henry joins King Hedley II production by Eleni Cashell

Sir Lenny Henry will soon be treading the boards of Theatreland once more, as he will be starring in a production of King Hedley II at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.Directed by the theatr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:07AM