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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Craig Chalmers in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular Joseph’s of all times, returns by special request to don the famous coat for a Christmas Special at G-Live in Guildford from the 27 to 31 December.   Craig is absolutely delighted to be returning to the role of “Joseph” for a Christmas Special run between Boxing Day [...]

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The Art of Concealment – The Life of Terence Rattigan at Jermyn Street Theatre

Monday, December 5, 2011

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John B Hobbs and GC Productions in Association with Jermyn Street Theatre present THE ART OF CONCEALMENT – The Life of Terence Rattigan by Giles Cole  from January 9th to 28th at Jermyn Street Theatre. 1977. Terence Rattigan, once regarded as the golden boy of the West End stage, is 66 years old and dying [...]

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Joking Apart by Alan Ayckbourn at The Union Theatre

Monday, December 5, 2011

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After the success of ‘Confusions’ (2009) and ‘Absent Friends’ (2010) here at The Union, Ben De Wynter was given some suggestions from Alan Ayckbourn for the next staging.  The intimacy of The Union lends itself well to the intricacies and subtleties of Ayckbourns writing.  Therefore, Joking Apart was decided upon. Written in 1978, Joking Apart [...]

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The Joy of Sketch: Time Out and Pleasance’s gourmet guide to sketch comedy at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Time Out and Pleasance present The Joy of Sketch: Everything you ever wanted to know about Sketch but were afraid to ask. The stunning line-up includes Multi Award Winning American Duo The Pajama Men, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Idiots of Ants, ‘Comedy Lab’ stars Anna & Katy, duo Will & Greg (William Andrews and ‘Fresh [...]

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X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley to Join Dreamboats and Petticoats

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Due to its phenomenal West End success, DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS, inspired by the million + selling albums, will continue its national tour throughout 2012.   The dazzling success of the first four albums in the ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at [...]

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Zach Braff UK debut in All New People at the Duke of York’s Theatre

Monday, December 5, 2011

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American actor Zach Braff (Scrubs and Garden State) is to make his UK stage acting debut in a new comedy, All New People. The witty play, written by Braff, will be directed by award-winning Peter Dubois. All New People will open at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 22 February 2012.  Before arriving in London [...]

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American Anthems: The Spectacular Rock Musical on UK TOUR with John Parr

Monday, December 5, 2011

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American Anthems in association with Harley-Davidson, are delighted to announce that John Parr, who had Worldwide hits with “St Elmo’s Fire” and “Naughty Naughty” will be appearing as a guest star on ALL the UK dates. American Anthems takes audiences on a journey from the East to the West Coast of the USA, searching for [...]

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The Maddening Rain at Soho Theatre

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Following its acclaimed transatlantic tour, Upstart and Darbourne Luff’s co-production of Nicholas Pierpan’s thrilling one-man play The Maddening Rain opens at Soho Theatre Upstairs this evening, and runs until Saturday 10th December. Felix Scott’s barnstorming performance has been grabbing audiences in Exeter, New York, Salisbury, Bradford and Hull – now London audiences have the chance [...]

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Matilda The Musical – Now booking until 21 October 2012

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL has extended its booking period to 21 Oct 2012 at the Cambridge Theatre, London. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly  and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Children and [...]

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Sharon Gless: A Round Heeled Woman at Aldwych Theatre

Thursday, November 24, 2011

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Take a feisty, funny unforgettable journey of love, sex, heartache and laughter with multi-award-winning actress Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice) in A ROUND HEELED WOMAN, the sparkling adaptation of Jane Juska’s best-selling novel chronicling the real-life adventures she experienced after placing a rather unusual ad in the New York Review [...]

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