Dirty Dancing at the Piccadilly Theatre
May 10, 2013
Dirty Dancing is back in the West End, as the smash-hit musical arrives at the Piccadilly Theatre in London from 13 July 2013.
Based on the movie starring Patrick Swayze, Dirty Dancing is currently on a hugely successful national tour before heading back into the West End for a strictly limited season.
Written by Eleanor Bergstein, script writer of the original movie, the production features all the much-loved characters and original dialogue from the iconic film with exciting extra scenes added in.
The tantalising dance sequences and brand new choreography come alive on stage, set to all the hits from the unforgettable soundtrack, including ‘Do You Love Me?’, ‘Hungry Eyes’ and the Academy Award Winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, plus many additional songs, making the show a truly extraordinary live experience.
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing.
On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, ‘Baby’ shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerised by the raunchy dances move and the pounding rhythms,’Baby’ can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor.
‘Baby’s’ life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences.
Theatre: Piccadilly Theatre
Viva Forever! to close at the Piccadilly Theatre
May 2, 2013
Viva Forever!, the musical based on the music of the Spice Girls, has posted closing notices at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.
Judy Craymer, the producer of Viva Forever!, has announced that the show is to close at the Piccadilly Theatre on 29 June, 2013. The musical opened six months ago in December 2012.
Viva Forever! to close at the Piccadilly
In a particularly honest press statement Craymer, who is also the producer of Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, said that it was with, “a heavy heart that we’ve had to make this very difficult decision to post closing notices”.
The show opened with mixed reviews from critics, and has undergone a number of changes to make it lighter and funnier, but that, “despite the wonderful audiences and extremely positive feedback we just can’t make it work”, she said.
Craymer went on to say that, “I’m so proud of everyone involved in this production. Viva Forever! may be taking it’s leave for now in the West End but the legacy of Spice Girls will never fade.”
Featuring 16 of the Spice Girls’ greatest hits, the team behind the worldwide smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! have produced the show, written by Ab Fab’s Jennifer Saunders.
Viva Forever! follows the highs and lows of a mother and daughter as they work their way through a TV reality singing contest, with the show set against the songs of the Spice Girls.
Directed by Paul Garrington and featuring a book by Jennifer Saunders, the cast includes Sally Ann Triplett, Hannah John-Kamen, Bill Ward, Sally Dexter, Lucy Montgomery, Simon Slater, Tamara Wall, Siobhan Athwal, Lucy Phelps and Dominique Provost-Chalkley.
The musical would have faced stiff competition from a forthcoming Harry Hill penned show, X Factor – It’s Time To Face The Musical!, that has the backing of Simon Cowell and will open in the West End next year.
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Viva Forever! – Save up to 22% on tickets
February 22, 2013
Save up to 22% on tickets to see Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.
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Viva Forever! is the brand new musical at the Piccadilly Theatre featuring the music of the Spice Girls.
Featuring 16 of the Spice Girls’ greatest hits, the team behind the worldwide smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! have produced the show, written by Ab Fab’s Jennifer Saunders.
Viva Forever! follows the highs and lows of a mother and daughter as they work their way through a TV reality singing contest, the show is set against the unforgettable songs of the world’s greatest ever girl band, including Spice Girls hits Wannabe, Say You’ll Be There, Mama, Stop and of course the title song, Viva Forever.
A talented cast includes Sally Ann Triplett, Hannah John-Kamen, Bill Ward, Sally Dexter, Lucy Montgomery, Simon Slater, Tamara Wall, Siobhan Athwal, Lucy Phelps and Dominique Provost-Chalkley.
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February 11, 2013
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SALLY ANN TRIPLETT in Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre
October 1, 2012
Sally Ann Triplett to star in Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Sally Ann Triplett is clearly a favourite star of producer Judy Cramer having just finished another stint as Donna in Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre (the show has now moved to the Novello Theatre).
And now Sally Ann Triplett will take the lead role of Lauren in Judy’s next project, Viva Forever! – the musical featuring the songs of the Spice Girls and set against the backdrop of TV talent shows.
Sally Ann Triplett trained at the Arts Educational School and has performed in an A to Z of musical theatre including Follies at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Carrie at the RSC and on Broadway, Grease at the Dominion, Jolson at the Victoria Palace, Cats at the New London, Anything Goes at the National and Drury lane, Acorn Antiques at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Chicago at the Adelphi, Guys and Dolls at the Piccadilly, and most recently in Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales.
Sally Ann Triplett’s on-screen appearances include EastEnders, Down to Earth, Doctors, Holby City, The Bill and Dark Matters.
Sally Ann Triplett will star in Viva Forever! alongside Hannah John-Kamen, Bill Ward, Sally Dexter, Lucy Montgomery, Simon Slater, Tamara Wall, Siobhan Athwal, Lucy Phelps and Dominique Provost-Chalkley.
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BILL WARD in Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre
October 1, 2012
Bill Ward to play TV talent judge in Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Casting has been announced for big new West End musical Viva Forever! featuring the songs of the Spice Girls.
The lives of a girl band and their family and friends are turned upside-down by a TV talent show, and actor Bill Ward is set to channel Simon Cowell in the show, playing one of the TV judges.
Formerly Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street, Bill Ward has performed in a number of West End musicals including Sir Lancelot in Spamalot, Scar in The Lion King and Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet. Drama roles for Bill Ward include Jimmy Porter in Look Back in Anger and Prospero in The Tempest.
Bill Ward’s fellow judges in Viva Forever! include Sally Dexter and Tamara Wall, with other cast including Sally Ann Triplett, Hannah John-Kamen, Lucy Montgomery, Simon Slater, Siobhan Athwal, Lucy Phelps and Dominique Provost-Chalkley.
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Viva Forever! a new musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls at Piccadilly Theatre
June 26, 2012
Viva Forever! is the brand new musical at the Piccadilly Theatre featuring the music of the Spice Girls.
Featuring 16 of the Spice Girls’ greatest hits, the team behind the worldwide smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! have produced the show, written by Ab Fab’s Jennifer Saunders.
Viva Forever! follows the highs and lows of a mother and daughter as they work their way through a TV reality singing contest, the show is set against the unforgettable songs of the world’s greatest ever girl band, including Spice Girls hits Wannabe, Say You’ll Be There, Mama, Stop and of course the title song, Viva Forever.
A talented cast includes Sally Ann Triplett, Hannah John-Kamen, Bill Ward, Sally Dexter, Lucy Montgomery, Simon Slater, Tamara Wall, Siobhan Athwal, Lucy Phelps and Dominique Provost-Chalkley.
Theatre: Piccadilly Theatre
Spice Girls musical Viva Forever to open at the Piccadilly Theatre
June 26, 2012
Brand new musical Viva Forever! based on the songs of the Spice Girls comes to London in November 2012.
Viva Forever!, a brand new show that features the songs of the Spice Girls, one of the world’s most successful girl groups, will open at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in November 2012. Produced by Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer, Viva Forever! will have a book by Ab Fab’s Jennifer Saunders.
The show will be directed by Paul Garrington, who is closely associated with Judy Craymer’s Mamma Mia! having directed productions in Germany, Sweden, Holland, Korea, Japan, Spain and Russia, and shows including The Pet Shop Boys musical Closer the Heaven.
Viva Forever! is a modern fable of camaraderie, love and loyalty based on the songs of the Spice Girls.
The Spice Girls launched their brand new musical Viva Forever!, coming to the West End’s Piccadilly Theatre this November.
Featuring 16 of the Spice Girls’ greatest hits, the show follows the highs and lows of a mother and daughter as they work their way through a TV reality singing contest. The show is set against the unforgettable songs of the world’s greatest ever girl band, including Spice Girls hits Wannabe, Say You’ll Be There, Mama, Stop and of course the title song, Viva Forever.
The Spice Girls launch the new musical Viva Forever! based on 16 of their songs
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Ghost The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre – Save £26.50
May 27, 2012
Save £26.50 on tickets to see Ghost The Musical live on stage at the Piccadilly Theatre. But HURRY! This show must end on 6th October 2012.
Why should I see it?
Musicals don’t get much more romantic than Ghost.Especially during its iconic love scene at a potter’s wheel, played out to the strains of Unchained Melodyand made famous in the Oscar-winning film starring Patrick Swayze. So if you want to treat your other half to a date to remember, this is the show to take them to.But what makes Ghost unmissable are its jaw-dropping stage illusions and hi-tech special effects. Characters disappear through doors, fly above the stage and magically vanish before your eyes. You’ve never seen anything like it.
About the show
Based on the Oscar-winning movie, lovebirds Sam and Molly are mugged on their way home one evening, and Sam is murdered on a darkened street.
Trapped in the form of a ghost between this world and the next, Sam tries to communicate with Molly through a (rather hilarious) phony psychic. What unfolds is a funny and moving story about the power of love.
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VIDEO: Ghost stars sing Gotye cover
April 28, 2012
The stars of Ghost The Musical have recorded a cover of Gotye’s Somebody I Used To Know.
Mark Evans and Siobhan Dillon, who play the lead roles of Sam and Molly in the hit West End show, have recorded a new version of Belgium/Australian musician Gotye’s Number One song Somebody That I Used To Know.
The show, which is based on the Oscar winning movie that starred Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, opened at the Piccadilly Theatre last summer and also stars Sharon D. Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl.
Ghost The Musical is directed by Matthew Warchus (Deathtrap, La Bete), with music and lyrics by legendary pop and rock writers Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (writer of Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror). The show features the classic song from the movie, Unchained Melody.
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Ghost The Musical stars Mark Evans and Siobhan Dillon sing Somebody I Used To Know
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