Avenue Q, Sister Act close tonight
The West End bids farewell to long-running shows Avenue Q and Sister Act tonight, 30 October 2010.
Month: October 2010
Wicked Day this weekend
West End blockbuster Wicked will be celebrating this weekend, Sunday 31 October 2010, with its annual WICKED DAY.
Baz and Love: The saga continues
I feel bad for Baz Bamigboye, the Daily Mail’s showbiz guru. He loved Loved Never Dies and feels as disappointed and betrayed as a scorned lover
Frankenstein cast: Cumberbatch & Miller
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller to star in Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein at the National Theatre
When We Are Married – Reviews Round-up
When We Are Married – Reviews Round-up
Lloyd Webber sells venues to Michael Grade
Lloyd Webber sells four London theatres to Grade
Elaine Paige cast in USA Follies
Elaine Paige to sing I’m Still Here in new US production of Follies; new album Elaine Paige and Friends out Monday; new EP concert tour announced
VIDEO: Elaine Paige and Friends
Video interviews with John Barrowman, Olivia Newton John and Billy Ocean about their duets with Elaine Paige for her new album, Elaine Paige and Friends – out on 1 November 2010.
Sadler’s Wells record year; Nude dance
Sadler’s Wells, the dance venue in North London, has posted record audiences figures for its 2009 to 2010 financial year.
La Soiree Ticket Offer – Save £19.50
Save £19.50 on ringside seats to see La Soiree at the South Bank Big Top in London
Evening Standard nominees announced
This year’s London Evening Standard Theatre Awards long-list of nominees has been announced.
Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Nominees 2010
LONDON EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS – NOMINEES 2010
La Soiree – Reviews Round-up
La Soiree – Reviews Round-up
Ben Barnes in Birdsong – Save £13.50
TICKET OFFER: Save £13.50 on tickets to see Ben Barnes in BIRDSONG at the Comedy Theatre
Love never dies but does take rests
Are Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright best buddies or what? It’s like a true West End bro-mance. And now we hear that Bill is assisting the Lord in doing a bit of light tinkering with Love Never Dies at the Adelphi Theatre.
Mad Men’s Peggy to play West End
The West End is jumping on the worldwide craze for AMC’s hit Sixties-set drama Mad Men. Elisabeth Moss, who plays ambitious young copywriter Peggy Olson in the series, is set to join Keira Knightley in a revival of Lillian Hellman’s controversial classic The Children’s Hour.
Keira Knightley in The Children’s Hour?
News from the New York Post that our very own Hollywood darling Keira Knightley may make a return to the West End stage in early 2011 in Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour, following her success in The Misanthrope at the Comedy Theatre earlier this year.
Flashdance – Save £19.50 on tickets
Save £19.50 on tickets to see FLASHDANCE The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London
Deathtrap and Free Dinner
Enjoy stalls or dress Circle tickets to DEATHTRAP and a free pre or post theatre dinner for £49.50
VIDEO: Flashdance the Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Video trailer for Flashdance the Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre
VIDEO: The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in London
Video trailer for Disney’s The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre in London – in stunning HD
The Country Girl – Reviews Round-up
The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre – Reviews Round-up
Should No. 10 be celebrating the West End?
Should Number 10 be following the White House’s lead and doing its bit to support the West End, asks Paul Raven
La Bete on Broadway: It’s a hit!
The Broadway transfer of recent West End success La Bete proves a hit with New York critics, with particular attention heaped on Mark Rylance’s tour de force performance.
Opening this week: When We Are Married
When We Are Married and The Go! Go! Go! Show start previews this week in the West End. Plus special anniversaries for The Lion King and Dirty Dancing.
Glee does Rocky Horror Show
The latest episode of Glee, currently airing on Fox in the USA, has seen the cast of the hit series take on West End and Broadway musical The Rocky Horror Sho
VIDEO: Glee and The Rocky Horror Picture Show
VIDEO: Fans of forthcoming big-budget Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark were treated to a sneak preview of the show on Good Morning America last week.
Flashdance The Musical – Reviews Round-up
A round-up of reviews for Flashdance The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London
Celebrity Endorsement : The Musical
Celebrity Endorsement : The Musical – Bette Midler, Michael Ball, Whoopi Goldberg, Will Smith… is celebrity endorsement of musicals the future of theatre?
Ugly Betty star in reasons to be pretty?
America Ferrera, who plays Ugly Betty in the US series, may be looking further than Hollywood for her next job now that the show has been cancelled in the States.
Martin Guerre to return to the West End?
A revival of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil’s troubled musical Martin Guerre may be heading back to town.
The Gruffalo
Everyone’s favourite monster is back – live on stage in the West End, The Gruffalo is full of songs, laughs and scary fun for children of all ages.
The Go! Go! Go! Show
The Go! Go! Go! Show is a must-see family extravaganza featuring five new pop stars, brand new pop songs and a sock-stealing ‘Fluffalope’! It’s stacked full of laughs and audience interaction for kids of all ages to enjoy this winter.
Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre
Seven classic pantomimes for the price of one! CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff take a madcap ride through the best-loved panto stories in an hilarious new family show.
Clybourne Park tickets at the Wyndham’s Theatre starring Sophie Thompson and Stephen Campbell Moore
Winner of Best New Play at the 2011 Olivier Awards, the Royal Court transfers Bruce Norris’ satirical comedy Clybourne Park to the Wyndham’s Theatre for a strictly limited run, staring Sophie Thompson.
TRACIE BENNETT in End of the Rainbow
TRACIE BENNETT in End of the Rainbow
Gareth Gates to join London Les Mis
Actor Gareth Gates to join the London cast of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre.
Onassis – Reviews Round-up
A round-up of review for Onassis starring Robert Lindsay at the Novello Theatre
PETER BOWLES in The Rivals
PETER BOWLES in The Rivals
PENELOPE KEITH in The Rivals
PENELOPE KEITH in The Rivals
Apollo Victoria Theatre – History
The history of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London
Palladium celebrates Centenary year
Veteran celebrity Bruce Forsyth unveiled a commemorative plaque at the London Palladium today, 12 October 2010, to celebrate the forthcoming Centenary of the theatre.
My First: Interview with Frances Ruffelle
Musicals star Frances Ruffelle gives us the low-down on her first key show-biz experiences.
Theatre of the month: Apollo Victoria Theatre
A look behind the scenes of the Apollo Victoria theatre
Empty Space… Peter Brook Awards – Nominees 2010
EMPTY SPACE… PETER BROOK AWARDS – NOMINEES 2010
MICHAEL XAVIER in Love Story
MICHAEL XAVIER in Love Story
EMMA WILLIAMS in Love Story
EMMA WILLIAMS in Love Story
Love Story – Save £22.50 on tickets
Save £22.50 on tickets to see Love Story at the Duchess Theatre in London
Apollo Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
O2 Arena in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the O2 Arena, Drawdock Road, London, SE10 0BB
Wyndham’s Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA
Waterloo Station Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Waterloo Station Theatre, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND
Victoria Palace Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA
Vaudeville Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Vaudeville Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R 0NH
Trafalgar Studios in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY
Theatre Royal Haymarket in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT
Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
St Martin’s Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the St Martin’s Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ
Shaftesbury Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP
Savoy Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Savoy Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R 0ET
Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
Royal Opera House in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD
Queen’s Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Queen’s Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA
Prince of Wales Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS
Prince Edward Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS
Playhouse Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE
Piccadilly Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY
Phoenix Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JP
Peacock Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT
Palace Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Palace Theatre, Cambridge Circus, London, W1V 8AY
Old Vic Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Old Vic Theatre, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB
Joan Sutherland dies, aged 83
Dame Joan Sutherland, Australia’s great soprano, has died aged 83.
Novello Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Novello Theatre, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD
Noel Coward Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4AA
New London Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW
National Theatre – Olivier Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
National Theatre – Lyttleton Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Lyttleton Theatre at the National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
Lyric Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Lyceum Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ
London Palladium in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the London Palladium, Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF
London Coliseum in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
Her Majesty’s Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL
Gielgud Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
Garrick Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH
Fortune Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HH
Duke of York’s Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Duke of York’s Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4BG
Duchess Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London,, WC2B 5LA
Dominion Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London, W1P 0AG
Criterion Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, SW1Y 4XA
Comedy Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN
Cambridge Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, London, WC2 9HU
Arts Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Arts Theatre, Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JB
Apollo Victoria Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LL
Ambassadors Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
Aldwych Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF
Adelphi Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, WC2E 7NA
The Country Girl: Save on tickets
Save £9.50 on tickets to see Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove in The Country Girl at the Apollo Theatre in London
Opening this week: Onassis, Flashdance
This week’s West End openings range from classic American drama to modern Greek tragedy, with Pittsburgh flashdancing and West End blues thrown in. Plus the 80th birthday of a Wicked West End theatre.
The Music of the Blues Brothers – A Tribute
Following spectacular success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, this raucous live tribute show is now rolling into London.
SOLT fights arts cuts
Nica Burns, president of the Society of London Theatre, sent out a message to SOLT customers and subscribers today asking for their support against cuts in arts spending.
Rachel Weisz to star in David Hare’s Plenty?
David Hare’s post-war play Plenty is slated to get a revival in 2011, with Rachel Weisz attached to the project.
Alfie Boe to play Jean Valjean in Les Mis?
After wowing just about everybody as Jean Valjean in the O2 Arena 25th birthday celebrations for Les Miserables – will opera tenor Alfie Boe take over the role in the West End?
Phantom celebrates anniversary
Today, Saturday 9 October 2010, marks the 24th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.
Tracie Bennett to star as Judy Garland
Award-winning actress Tracie Bennett returns to the West End in a new musical about the final days of Judy Garland.
End of the Rainbow tickets at the Trafalgar Studios starring Tracie Bennett
Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett puts in a career-defining performance as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s new musical play based on the star’s final days, directed by Terry Johnson.
Sister Act: big changes for Broadway
Sister Act to move to Broadway; Jerry Zaks to make changes to the show.
Current Sister Act stars Patina Miller and Simon Webbe
Current Sister Act stars Patina Miller and Simon Webbe
Sister Act, based on the hit film, is moving to Broadway following its closure at the London Palladium on 30 October.
Les Miserables, 25 today
Les Miserables celebrates its 25th birthday today, 8 October 2010
Waterloo Station Theatre
Waterloo Station Theatre, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 7ND
The Nutcracker
English National Ballet present a sumptuous new production of The Nutcracker this Christmas, created by Artistic Director Wayne Eagling to celebrate the Company’s 60th birthday.
The Rivals
Sir Peter Hall directs a glittering revival of Sheridan’s classic comedy starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles.
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic – Wembley Arena
Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters, from 18 beloved stories come to life as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.
Doctor Who Live
A spectacular new stage show based on the BBC’s award-winning series Doctor Who, featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the show’s most popular monsters including Daleks, Cybermen, Scarecrows, Oods and Silurian.
Les Mis celebrates 25th birthday
A spectacular concert performance of Les Miserables was held at the O2 Arena in London last night, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the musical.
SAMANTHA BOND in An Ideal Husband
SAMANTHA BOND in An Ideal Husband
SHARON D CLARKE in Ghost The Musical
SHARON D CLARKE in Ghost The Musical
MAUREEN LIPMAN in When We Are Married
MAUREEN LIPMAN in When We Are Married
SIMON THOMAS in Legally Blonde
SIMON THOMAS in Legally Blonde
MICHAEL CRAWFORD in The Wizard of Oz
MICHAEL CRAWFORD in The Wizard of Oz
Countdown to Les Mis at the O2
Last few tickets remain for major Les Miserables concert at the 02 this Sunday; Katie Hall to replace Camilla Kerslake as Cosette; concert to be shown live in cinemas around the world
Les Miserables in Concert – Cinemas
Cinemas showing the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Miserables at the O2 Arena on Sunday 3 October 2010.
Shrek The Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Everyone’s favourite ogre is brought to life in Shrek The Musical®, based on the Oscar-winning film and now playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.