Reviews round-up: The Dresser at the Duke of York’s Theatre.
Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith shine in the much anticipated revival
Harriet Thorpe
The Dresser at the Duke of York’s Theatre
The Dresser starring Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith at the Duke of York’s Theatre
Gary Barlow’s new musical The Girls announce casting
Gary Barlow’s new musical The Girls announce casting
New Richard Bean play Great Britain goes on sale at National Theatre
Richard Bean’s controversial new play Great Britain to open at the National Theatre next week, starring Billie Piper.
Crazy For You at the Novello Theatre – Save £30
SPECIAL OFFER: Save up to £30 on tickets to see Crazy For You at the Novello Theatre in London
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Highly Acclaimed Production Of The Gershwin Musical Crazy For You Transfers To London’s West End
The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre smash hit Gershwin musical CRAZY FOR YOU will transfer to London’s West End, opening at the Novello Theatre on Friday 7 October. Cameron Mackintosh, who was full of praise when he saw the show in Regent’s Park, is thrilled to be able to play host to the production in one of his theatres. CRAZY FOR YOU reunites director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Stephen Mear, who were responsible for the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly!.
Open Air Theatre’s production of Crazy For You to transfer to the West End
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Gershwin musical Crazy For You is to transfer to the West End next month, playing at the Novello Theatre from Friday 7 October.
Mamma Mia! Hits Its 5000th Performance In London
MAMMA MIA! reaches another milestone tonight, Thursday 17 March, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, when the show celebrates its 5000th performance in London. Producer of MAMMA MIA! worldwide, Judy Craymer, is delighted: “I am so proud that the London show, which started the whole ball rolling with stage productions around the world and the international success of the film, is celebrating its 5000th performance in London. This is a great milestone. Here’s to many more!”
CASTING: Billy, Mamma and Chicago
Three big West End shows have announced new cast members, including EastEnder’s Emma Barton joining the cast of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre. BILLY ELLIOT 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 …