COMING UP: Theatre Productions Across The UK in July and August

All eyes are on the West End at the moment and while I love a big London show, I wanted to highlight the many productions from right across the country that will be happening in July and August. This list is definitely not endless and so please do check your local venues and organisations and... Continue Reading →

Michael Harrison’s London Palladium Production Of Joseph To Tour The UK

After its 2nd Summer at the London Palladium, the London Palladium production of Joseph is set to tour the UK It's been long rumoured that the Michael Harrison production would take to the road after the long ruining Bill Kenwright production came to a close. While casting and full dates are yet to be confirmed,... Continue Reading →

Why I won’t stop talking about the Orchestra cuts at the Phantom of the Opera

The West End is slowly but surely returning and it's going to need all the support it can get. Why then, as an avid supporter of all things theatre have I become such a pessimist of the Phantom of The Opera's decision to cull half an orchestra and to close the original production? While I... Continue Reading →

News! Fat Friends The Musical Starring Lee Mead To Tour The UK

Back in 2018 Fat Friends the Musical toured the UK marking Freddie Flintoff's musical debut. It looks like the production is once again going to tour the UK this time staring West End star Lee Mead Dates already announced include Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich and Southampton The musical is based on the hit TV show Fat Friends... Continue Reading →

Premiere Screening of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie To Take Place In San Francisco Next Month

It appears to have been announced that the film adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie will be premiering during San Francisco Pride next month. A Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park has just placed tickets on sale for what has been billed as the first screening of the film that will be shown on June... Continue Reading →

Amazon Shamefully Shuns Cinema Release For Everybody’s Talking About Jamie As Film Will Be Shown Exclusively On Amazon Video

It was announced today that like a handful of other Paramount Films, The Film Adaptation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie is going going to bypass cinemas and head straight to the back catalogue of Amazon Video in September. 2021 was destined to become a great year for the movie Musical with Dear Evan Hansen, Into... Continue Reading →

Now Confirmed: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child To Be Combined Into One Production On Broadway

Update 28th June 2021 - It has been officially confirmed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will return on Broadway as one stand alone play, rather than the current two part play format. The new one play format will be produced in San Francisco and Toronto. The Original West End production will remain unchanged. The... Continue Reading →

The Point Of No Return? Phantom Dibacle Continues As Makintosh Launches A War Of Words On Musicians In A Disdainful Interview With Dominic Cavendish

It's been no easy feet to keep track of the goings on at the Phantom of the Opera. First it was closed for good, then promised to be reopened as the 'Brilliant Original', then a new design was announced. Most recently it was revealed there would be a slashing of the Orchestra and a pushed... Continue Reading →

Birmingham Rep Scraps Free Membership Scheme For Under 30s As Part Of Wider Changes To Its Membership Schemes

The Birmingham Rep has communicated with Members of its Preview Club to confirm its closure and replacement for just those under 25. The Preview Club was available for free to anyone under the age of 30 giving them access to £5 tickets selected preview performances, as well as inclusion in any Rep priority booking period.... Continue Reading →

The Orchestra Cull At The Phantom Of The Opera Must Not Be Accepted

It was reported by the Stage today that the Phantom of the Opera's orchestra will be cut in half when it returns to London this summer. Yet ticket prices remain sky high, this move is not only one that's bad for artists and the wider industry but also for audiences who are asked to shell... Continue Reading →

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