Mamma Mia! tickets at the Prince of Wales Theatre (transfers to the Novello Theatre from 6 September 2012)
July 29, 2010
Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! The show features 27 of Abba’s best known songs including Dancing Queen, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper and Mamma Mia!
‘A GLORIOUS EVENING OF FUN!’ Baz Bamigboye. Daily Mail.
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Big crowds for West End Live 2010
June 21, 2010
Over 250,000 people gather in Leicester Square for free West End theatre event.
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West End Live, a free event held in the West End this weekend, showcased the best of London theatre and attracted over a quarter of a million people.
Now in its sixth year and the largest free theatre festival in the world, the event featured the casts of some of London’s biggest shows including Thriller Live, Disney’s The Lion King, Legally Blonde, All The Fun Of The Fair, Tap Dogs, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Hair, Chicago, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Burn the Floor, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys.
An array of West End stars performed at the event including Ramin Karimloo (Love Never Dies), Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde), Patina Miller (Sister Act), Daniel Boys (Wolfboy) and Ryan Molloy (Jersey Boys).
Councillor Robert Davis of Westminster City Council, who organised the event, said: “Without doubt, this has been our biggest and best West End LIVE. We’ve seen spectacular performances from some of the nation’s favourite shows.”
Nica Burns, President of the Society of London Theatre said: “London has the best theatre in the world and West End LIVE is a fantastic opportunity for people to sample some of the West End’s most popular shows for free.” The success of the past weekend suggests that a quarter of a million satisfied theatre fans agree.
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West End Live this weekend
June 17, 2010
A free event will be held in London this weekend, showcasing the best of West End theatre.
West End Live will feature the casts of some of London’s biggest shows, performing at a free event this weekend in Leicester Square. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2010, hundreds of West End performers will gather to showcase the best of London theatre. Careful juggling by the organisers has enabled the casts of over 25 shows to appear live on a stage in Leicester Square in between performing their matinee and evening performances.
Download and print the West End Live timetable of events.
The line-up for the celebration has now been confirmed, with Brazil! Brazil! launching the weekend at 11am on Saturday.
Shows which have agreed to participate in the family event include Thriller Live, Disney’s The Lion King, Legally Blonde, All The Fun Of The Fair, Tap Dogs, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Hair, Chicago, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Burn the Floor, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys.
West End stars will be out in force to entertain audiences at the event, including Daniel Boys (Wolfboy), who will be hosting proceedings from 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday 20 June, Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde), Kerry Ellis (Oliver!), Patina Miller (Sister Act) and Hannah Waddingham (Into The Woods).
Saturday’s full line up* is as follows: 11.00am Brazil! Brazil!; 11.15am Dirty Dancing; 11.25am Burn the Floor; 11.35am Wicked; 11.45am We Will Rock You; 12.05pm Billy Elliot; 12.15pm Love Never Dies; 12.30pm Chicago; 12.45pm HAIR; 13.05pm Jersey Boys; 13.25pm Sweet Charity; 13.35pm Grease; 13.50pm Mamma Mia!; 14.00pm Sister Act; 14.10pm Thriller Live; 14.30pm Julie Atherton; 14.40pm Avenue Q; 15.00pm Into the Woods; 15.20pm Fireman Sam; 15.30pm Sylvia Young Theatre School; 15.50pm Burn the Floor; 16:00pm The Big Dance; 16:20pm London Gay Men’s Chorus; 16:35pm Burn The Floor; 16.45pm The Gleeks; 17.10pm Royal Albert Hall; 17.35pm All the Fun of the Fair; 17.45pm STOMP.
On Sunday* there’s more theatrical thrills and spills with: 12.00pm Tap Dogs; 12.15pm Stomp; 12.30pm Thriller Live; 12.55pm Jersey Boys; 13.10pm Priscilla Queen of the Deasert; 13.25pm Legally Blonde; 13.35pm Disney’s The Lion King; 13.50pm Mamma Mia!; 14.00pm West End Kids; 14.15pm Daniel Boys; 14.30pm National Youth Music Theatre; 14.45pm Into the Woods; 15.10pm Mark Jermin Stage School; 15.30pm Fireman Sam; 15.45pm Jack Day; 16.00pm T Mobile Big Dance; 16.20pm West End Gospel Choir; 16.40pm Burn the Floor; 16.50pm SOLT competition; 17.00pm 1916 the Musical; 17.15pm Burn the Floor; 17.25pm Dover Street.
* Timetable and acts subject to change – check West End Live site for details.
To get the party started early, the cast of Wicked will also be performing on Friday 18 June 2010 at Cardinal Place, Victoria between 12.30 and 1pm for a pre West End LIVE performance.
The weekend event will feature exhibits and activities including the London Film Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum, Little Angel Puppet theatre and Forbidden Planet.
Over a quarter of a million people attended last year’s event in Leicester Square. Running in a variety of formats for a number of years, including the Society of London Theatre’s Fair in the Square events in the 1990s, this year’s two-day event is organised by Westminster City Council.
Saturday 19 June, 11am-6pm and Sunday 20 June, 12noon to 6pm in Leicester Square.
Download and print the West End Live timetable of events.
LINKS: West End Live website
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Supporting Winners
June 17, 2010
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Supporting Winners
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
2012 Sheridan Smith for Flare Path
2009 Patrick Stewart for Hamlet
2008 Rory Kinnear for The Man Of Mode
2007 Jim Norton for The Seafarer
2006 Noma Dumezweni for A Raisin In The Sun, Young Vic
2005 Amanda Harris for Othello
2004 Warren Mitchell for The Price
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2011 Michelle Terry for Tribes
2010 Ruth Wilson for A Streetcar Named Desire
2002 Marcia Warren for Humble Boy
2001 Pauline Flanagan for Dolly West’s Kitchen
2000 Patricia Hodge for Money
1997 Deborah Findlay for Stanley
1995 Dora Bryan for The Birthday Party
1994 Helen Burns for The Last Yankee
1993 Barbara Leigh-Hunt for An Inspector Calls
1992 Frances de la Tour for When She Danced
1991 Sara Crowe for Private Lives
1984 Marcia Warren for Stepping Out
1983 Abigail McKern for As You Like It
1982 Anna Massey for The Importance Of Being Earnest
1981 Gwen Watford for Present Laughter
1980 Suzanne Bertish for Nicholas Nickleby
1979 Doreen Mantle for Death Of A Salesman
1978 Elizabeth Spriggs for Love Letters On Blue Paper
1977 Mona Washbourne for Stevie
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2011 Adrian Scarborough for After the Dance
2010 Eddie Redmayne for Red
2002 Toby Jones for The Play What I Wrote
2001 Ben Daniels for All My Sons
2000 Roger Allam for Money
1997 Trevor Eve for Uncle Vanya
1995 Ken Stott for Broken Glass
1994 Joseph Mydell for Perestroika
1993 Julian Glover for Henry IV (Parts 1 and 2)
1992 Oleg Menshikov for When She Danced
1991 David Bradley for King Lear
1984 Edward Petherbridge for Strange Interlude
1983 Alan Devlin for A Moon For The Misbegotten
1982 David Healy for Guys And Dolls
1981 Joe Melia for Good
1980 David Threlfall for Nicholas Nickleby
1979 Patrick Stewart for Antony And Cleopatra
1978 Robert Eddison for Twelfth Night
1977 Nigel Hawthorne for Privates On Parade
Best Supporting Performance
2003 Essie Davis for A Streetcar Named Desire
1999 Brendan Coyle for The Weir
1998 Sarah Woodward for Tom & Clem
1996 Simon Russell Beale for Volpone
1989/90 Michael Bryant for Hamlet, The Voysey Inheritance and Racing Demon
1988 Eileen Atkins for Cymbeline, The Winter’s Tale and Mountain Language
1987 Michael Bryant for King Lear and Antony And Cleopatra
1986 Paul Jesson for The Normal Heart
1985 Imelda Staunton for A Chorus Of Disapproval and The Corn Is Green
1976 Margaret Courtenay for Separate Tables
Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical
2012 Nigel Harman for Shrek The Musical
2011 Jill Halfpenny for Legally Blonde – The Musical
2010 Iwan Rheon for Spring Awakening
2009 Lesli Margherita for Zorro
2008 Tracie Bennett for Hairspray
2007 Sheila Hancock for Cabaret
2006 Celia Imrie for Acorn Antiques – The Musical!
2005 Conleth Hill for The Producers
2004 The Chorus of Jerry Springer – The Opera
2003 Paul Baker for Taboo
2002 Martyn Jacques for Shockheaded Peter
2001 Miles Western for Pageant
2000 Jenny Galloway for Mamma Mia!
1999 Shuler Hensley for Oklahoma!
1998 James Dreyfus for Lady In The Dark
1997 Clive Rowe for Guys And Dolls
1996 Sheila Gish for Company
1995 Tracie Bennett for She Loves Me
1994 Sara Kestelman for Cabaret
1993 Janie Dee for Carousel
1992 Jenny Galloway for The Boys From Syracuse
1991 Karla Burns for Show Boat
LINZI HATELEY in Mamma Mia!
May 13, 2010
Linzi Hateley, star of the global mega-hit ABBA musical Mamma Mia!
LINZI HATELY in Mamma Mia! Photo: © Roy Tan
Linzi Hateley is one of the most accomplished and experienced stars of the West End stage. She had her first break at only 17 years old starring in the infamous RSC production of Stephen King’s horror Carrie, taking the show to Broadway and enjoying a ‘Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer.
Her subsequent and numerous theatre credits cover much of the recent history of the West End including Eponine in Les Miserables, an Olivier-nominated role as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rizzo in Grease at the Dominion, Into The Woods, The Rink, Oliver!, On Your Toes, Martha in the RSC’s The Secret Garden, Roxy in Chicago and Mrs Banks in Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Phew!
Plus cabaret, movies and recording three solo albums.
Linzi we salute you.
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Free West End event scheduled
May 13, 2010
The casts of London’s biggest shows are being allowed out of their theatres again this year to perform at the West End’s annual live event in Leicester Square.
West End Live is a weekend of free entertainment on 19 and 20 June that promises to showcase the best of London’s Theatreland.
Running in a variety of formats for a number of years, including the Society of London Theatre’s Fair in the Square events in the 1990s, this year’s two-day event initiated by Westminster City Council will see 23 shows perform on a stage in Leicester Square.
Shows which have agreed to participate in the family event include Thriller Live, The Lion King, Legally Blonde, All The Fun Of The Fair, Tap Dogs, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Hair, Chicago, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Burn the Floor, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing, The Fantasticks and Jersey Boys.
West End stars will be out in force to entertain audiences at the event, including Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde), Kerry Ellis (Oliver!), Patina Miller (Sister Act) and Hannah Waddingham (Into The Woods). More stars are expected to be announced shortly.
Last year’s event attracted around 250,000 people.
Saturday 19 June, 11am-6pm and Sunday 20 June, 12noon to 6pm in Leicester Square.
LINKS: West End Live website
Mamma Mia!, Free Dinner and cast Q&A
April 26, 2010
Enjoy a fabulous free meal at Planet Hollywood in London and top price tickets to see ABBA’s Mamma Mia at the Prince of Wales Theatre – all for only £62.50 (ticket face value £62.50). PLUS enjoy a free Q&A and meet-the-cast session after the show, making this a truly unforgettable night out at the theatre.
Offer valid on 20th and 27th May only (restaurant booked for 6pm, show starts at 7.30pm, Q&A follows the show)
MORE ABOUT MAMMA MIA!
Mamma Mia! is the smash-hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. The show celebrated its 11th London birthday in April this year and continues to break box office records at the Prince of Wales Theatre. From West End smash to global phenomenon, “MAMMA MIA!” has already been seen by over 42 million people in over 200 cities across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago…
MORE ABOUT PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Planet Hollywood is the world’s one and only dining experience inspired by the glamour of Hollywood. The successful restaurant now boasts a large cocktail bar, along with many other themed areas, such as the Bond room, the British room and our trendy Cabana room. There are still lots of favourite pieces of memorabilia, among them Ursula Andress bikini from the iconic film, Dr No, R2D2 from the classic Star Wars films and much much more. Planet Hollywood is a madhouse of giant proportions. From the scurrying waiters to the continuous soundtracks to the projection screen going up and down, to the sounds of happy kids, to the visual overload of a collection of museum-quality film memorabilia, Planet Hollywood’s atmosphere is absolutely unique.
THE OFFER
Exclusive offer for the performances of Mamma Mia on the 20th and 27th May. Package includes a 2 course dinner, top price ticket and a Q&A session with cast members after the show, for only £62.50
Offer valid on 20th and 27th May only (restaurant booked for 6pm, show starts at 7.30pm, Q&A follows the show)
CASTING: Billy, Mamma and Chicago
April 23, 2010
Three big West End shows have announced new cast members, including EastEnder’s Emma Barton joining the cast of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre.
From 31 May Genevieve Lemon will join the cast of Billy Elliot in London at the Victoria Palace Theatre. She will play Billy’s dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson, played in the movie by Julie Walters. Australian actress Lemon has appeared in numerous musicals and plays including Billy Elliot in Sydney.
Also 12 year old Aaron Watson from King’s Lynn, Norfolk, will join the cast to become the 23 young boy to play the title role of Billy in the West End.
Harriet Thorpe will join the cast of Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London from 14 June in the role of Tanya. She is best-known for her TV roles in the Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous, and stage roles include Madame Morrible in Wicked. Other current cast members include West End star Linzi Hateley and Jessie May as mother and daughter Donna and Sophie Sheridan.
EastEnders star Emma Barton, who played Honey Mitchell in the BBC soap, will return to the London stage from 26 April to star as Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in London. Taking over from Ruthie Henshall, and appearing for only 12 weeks in the role, she returns to the role after performing in the UK tour of the show. Her other stage work includes The Secret Garden for the RSC and Grease.
Also starring in the show will be Vivien Carter (We Will Rock You), as Velma Kelly, Terence Maynard as Billy Flynn and Adam Stafford as Amos Hart.
Knighthood for National Chief
January 4, 2010
Nicholas Hytner and Patrick Stewart Knighted in New Year’s Honours List
The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list includes a number of high-profile theatre leaders and stars.
Acclaimed stage and screen actor Patrick Stewart and National Theatre artistic director Nicholas Hytner both receive knighthoods in recognition of their services to drama.
Also Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd, actress Margeret Tyzack, Barbican Centre artistic director Graham Sheffield, founder of the National Youth Music Theatre Jeremy James Taylor and director and arts chief Graham Devlin are appointed CBEs. Artistic director of Northern Ballet Theatre David Nixon and Manchester Royal Exchange artistic director Braham Murray are appointed OBEs.
Nicholas Hytner
Nicholas Hytner was said to be “delighted and flattered” to receive a knighthood. He has been artistic director of the National Theatre since 2003, with many direction credits including The History Boys, The Habit of Art, The Madness of King George and Miss Saigon.
Patrick Stewart, who received an OBE in 2001, is perhaps best known for his screen roles in Star Trek and The X Men. He recently appeared in Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Sir Ian McKellen. He said, that, “this is an honour that embraces those actors, directors and creative teams who have in these recent years helped fill my life with inspiration, companionship and sheer fun.”
Phyllida Lloyd directed both the stage and screen productions of international hit musical Mamma Mia! and said that her CBE was “a complete surprise. I feel humbled”.
Margeret Tyzack is a veteran theatre performer who most recently starred alongside Helen Mirren in Phedre at the National Theatre. Last year she appeared in Enid Bagnold’s The Chalk Garden at the Donmar Warehouse, for which she won the Best Actress award in the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards and the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Actress.
Broadway Tickets
August 5, 2009
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