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Olivier Bursary winners announced

Published: 8 September 2011

Seventeen drama students heading into their final years have been awarded a combined total of £56,000 as part of the 2011 Laurence Olivier Bursaries.The scheme, which has previously helped performers… Read More

Richmond reveals Cinderella line-up

Published: 8 September 2011

Kellie Shirley, Jenny Éclair and Gary Wilmot are to star in Richmond theatre’s pantomime Cinderella this Christmas, from 9 December to 15 January. Shirley, who plays the title character, is… Read More

Christmas adventure pulls into Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 8 September 2011

The Lyric Hammersmith is to host a brand new show for children this Christmas about two toys who fall off the back of Santa’s sleigh. A collaboration with Pins &… Read More

The Kitchen

Published: 8 September 2011

Bijan Sheibani’s production of Arnold Wesker’s The Kitchen is not so much a play as an experience, a snapshot of the hot, heady, hectic goings-on in the kitchen of a… Read More

ATG renames Comedy theatre after Harold Pinter

Published: 7 September 2011

The Ambassador Theatre Group has announced it is to rename the Comedy theatre the Harold Pinter theatre after the late Nobel Prize-winning British playwright. The theatre, on London’s Panton Street,… Read More

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Published: 7 September 2011

Not many actors are lucky enough to have major career opportunities fall in their laps. But that’s exactly what keeps happening to Nicholas Lyndhurst, finds Caroline Bishop.There’s something about Nicholas… Read More

Chicago razzle dazzles at Garrick

Published: 7 September 2011

Chicago, the long-running American musical that closed at the Cambridge theatre last month, is to transfer to the Garrick theatre later this year.The fishnet-wearing satire on fame and celebrity will… Read More

Trevor Nunn’s The Tempest

Published: 7 September 2011

One of the questions I am asked on a yearly basis is: “Why do directors feel the need to relocate Shakespeare? Why not play it traditionally?” Trevor Nunn’s The Tempest… Read More

Mackichan gets Jumpy with Greig

Published: 6 September 2011

Smack The Pony actress Doon Mackichan is to join Tamsin Greig in April De Angelis’s new play Jumpy, which opens at the Royal Court next month.The funny family drama about… Read More

Olympic-sized Shakespeare Festival unveiled

Published: 6 September 2011

The World Shakespeare Festival, which will run in the UK from 23 April to November 2012, will feature 70 productions and exhibitions, and more than 50 arts organisations.Among the notable… Read More

First hand: The 39 Steps

Published: 5 September 2011

As The 39 Steps prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday with a gala performance on Wednesday, Caroline Bishop takes a sneak peak backstage to find out what keeps this successful… Read More

Des makes debut as Dreamboat

Published: 2 September 2011

Veteran entertainer Des O’Connor is to make his West End musical theatre debut this autumn at the age of 79, joining the cast of Dreamboats And Petticoats.From 3 October, the… Read More

Beatles revealed for West End Backbeat

Published: 2 September 2011

Performers Andrew Knott, Daniel Healy and William Payne are to star as Lennon, McCartney and Harrison in the forthcoming Beatles musical Backbeat.The trio are joined by Nick Blood as the… Read More

Court productions play in Peckham

Published: 2 September 2011

The Royal Court’s Theatre Local project, which last year brought a selection of the theatre’s shows to an empty shop in Elephant and Castle, is to relocate to Peckham this… Read More

Ruby Wax – Losing It

Published: 2 September 2011

If I’m honest, historically, I’ve not been a Ruby Wax fan. I’ve never felt comfortable with her comedy. Losing It might just have changed that. The brash, brutal, boundary-bounding comedian… Read More

Henry, Hinds and Hodge in NT autumn/winter

Published: 2 September 2011

The National Theatre’s autumn/winter season is to feature a debut performance by Lenny Henry, along with Sinéad Cusack and Ciáran Hinds in Juno And The Paycock and a new play… Read More

Piper has Reasons To Be Pretty

Published: 2 September 2011

Billie Piper is to return to the stage in November to appear in Neil LaBute’s new play Reasons To Be Pretty, which opens at the Almeida theatre on 17 November… Read More

Priscilla to close on New Year’s Eve

Published: 2 September 2011

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will celebrate its 1,000th London performance this weekend before drawing its stay in the capital to a close at the end of December.The… Read More

The God Of Soho

Published: 2 September 2011

There is something rather incongruous about a modern-day chav in a pink velour tracksuit holding court at a reconstruction of a 16th century theatre. But that is what’s currently happening… Read More

Soho announces bulging autumn/winter season

Published: 1 September 2011

Soho theatre has announced an autumn/winter season so full – it boasts 18 new plays and 26 comedy/cabaret shows – that were it to try nibbling a wafer thin mint,… Read More

The Faith Machine

Published: 1 September 2011

One decision makes or breaks a burgeoning relationship at the very start of Alexi Kaye Campbell’s latest play, yet it is the relationship between the girl and her father that… Read More

Autumn 2011 Access London Theatre Published

Published: 31 August 2011

The autumn 2011 Access London Theatre brochure is now available. With listings for over 100 audio-described, captioned and signed performances, the brochure is an invaluable tool for any theatregoer who… Read More

Mel C and Peter Andre sing for Pudsey

Published: 31 August 2011

Melanie C, the Sugababes and Peter Andre are among the singing celebrities ‘popping up’ in hit West End musicals during September to help raise money for BBC Children In Need.… Read More

Stick Man travels to Leicester Square

Published: 31 August 2011

Stick Man, the woody creation of Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson, will spend his Christmas escaping from danger at Leicester Square theatre.The herbaceous hero will entertain children and adults with… Read More

Playwright NF Simpson dies

Published: 31 August 2011

NF Simpson, best known for his absurdist plays, died on Saturday 27 August following a stroke. He was 92.The son of a Baptist glass-blower, Simpson had his first play, A… Read More

Kids Week tickets get topped up

Published: 26 August 2011

As Kids Week 2011 heads into its third week of offers and activities, more shows have released tickets to the family-friendly initiative.Hit London productions including Disney’s The Lion King, Shrek… Read More

Q & A: RESPECT La Diva

Published: 26 August 2011

As the new show celebrating the work of the world’s greatest female vocalists opens in London, Matthew Amer finds out about its stars’ thoughts on music and divas.New musical extravaganza… Read More

Ashfield and Freeman join Legally Blonde

Published: 26 August 2011

Stephen Ashfield and Ben Freeman are to become the new men in Carley Stenson’s life when they take over the roles of Emmett and Warner in Legally Blonde The Musical… Read More

Justin Lee Collins

Published: 24 August 2011

From “terrible” stand up to television presenter to West End star, Justin Lee Collins tells Caroline Bishop how one thing just keeps leading to another…So well does Justin Lee Collins… Read More

Walsh replaces pregnant Holden in Shrek

Published: 24 August 2011

Kimberley Walsh, one fifth of chart-topping pop group Girls Aloud, is to replace Amanda Holden in the role of Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical from 5 October. Walsh’s casting… Read More

South Pacific

Published: 24 August 2011

There is a dark undertone simmering beneath Michael Yeargan’s postcard-perfect sets. The violet-hued sunsets belie the racial tension, sexual frustration and threat of death that hangs over the Seabees, soldiers… Read More

Don Giovanni

Published: 23 August 2011

Just when you thought bankers could not get a worse reputation, along comes OperaUpClose to re-style Don Giovanni as a modern money-monger.At Soho theatre, Mozart’s legendary lothario has very little… Read More

Betty Blue Eyes to close at Novello

Published: 23 August 2011

Betty Blue Eyes, the new Stiles and Drewe musical which opened at the Novello theatre in March, is to end its West End run on 24 September. It had been… Read More

West End Ghost goes West

Published: 22 August 2011

The West End’s spookiest evening of tuneful entertainment, Ghost The Musical, has proved such a hit in London that a Broadway production has been announced.A US production of Ghost The… Read More

Introducing… Kyle Soller

Published: 22 August 2011

As he takes to the stage in transatlantic drama The Faith Machine at the Royal Court, Kyle Soller talks to Caroline Bishop about his own decision to cross the pond… Read More

Syal is Sister George

Published: 22 August 2011

Meera Syal is to lead the cast of dark comedy The Killing Of Sister George at the Arts theatre from 5 to 29 October (press night 7 October). In this… Read More

Okonedo is Haunted at the Court

Published: 19 August 2011

Award-winning actress Sophie Okonedo is to return to the London stage this winter to star in Joe Penhall’s new play Haunted Child at the Royal Court.In the drama, which opens… Read More

Goodman-Hill and Calf join Newton’s Maiden

Published: 19 August 2011

Actors Tom Goodman-Hill and Anthony Calf are to join the previously announced Thandie Newton in the forthcoming West End revival of Death And The Maiden.The tale of a former political… Read More

Phillips leads Frantic Lovesong

Published: 18 August 2011

Veteran actress Siân Phillips is to star in new show Lovesong, the latest play from The Hour writer Abi Morgan, which plays at the Lyric Hammersmith early next year.Phillips, who… Read More

West End nominees make torchbearers short list

Published: 17 August 2011

Two of the West End’s unsung stars, Harry Gabriel and Jo Hawes, could be carrying the Olympic torch as it makes its way through London next year.The pair, nominated for… Read More

Suranne Jones

Published: 17 August 2011

As her breakthrough TV performance is repeated and she leads the cast of Top Girls in the West End, Suranne Jones talks to Matthew Amer about pigeonholes and pyjamas.It is… Read More

Top Girls

Published: 17 August 2011

Feminism, food and shoulder pads; Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls might be rooted in the 80s, but its West End revival proves as pertinent as ever. I have not returned to… Read More

Carle’s Caterpillar crawls into Kingston

Published: 16 August 2011

Canadian company Mermaid theatre is to bring its touring stage adaptation of Eric Carle’s much-loved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the Rose theatre, Kingston from 5 to 7… Read More

Gazey and Head meet on Third Floor

Published: 16 August 2011

Craig Gazey and Emily Head are to appear in thriller Third Floor at Trafalgar Studios from 11 October to 5 November (press night 13 October).Third Floor is a new play… Read More

Kids Week: “It all seems worth it”

Published: 15 August 2011

Elvis Presley, be-kilted jugglers and a seven-foot tiger; no, not my ideal dinner party – though throw in a tap-dancing badger and you’re close – but just a couple of… Read More

Make a war horse at Imperial War Museum

Published: 15 August 2011

Members of the company of hit West End show War Horse are taking part in a Children’s Literature Festival at the Imperial War Museum this week. The festival, which runs… Read More

Rudolph missing at Ambassadors theatre

Published: 12 August 2011

Young children will have a second chance to meet Santa Claus this year as the famous reindeer owner returns to the Ambassadors theatre from 29 November to 31 December. Claus,… Read More

Roper replaces Greene in Betwixt!

Published: 12 August 2011

British actress and comedian Lizzie Roper is to replace Ellen Greene in new musical Betwixt! at Trafalgar Studio 2 from 22 August. The comic fantasy musical, which had been due… Read More

Nutcracker and Gershwin in Coliseum Christmas

Published: 11 August 2011

English National Ballet is to return to the London Coliseum for the festive season with a revival of Wayne Eagling’s The Nutcracker and Strictly Gershwin.Eagling’s version of the classic fairytale… Read More

Oh boy! Bakula gets Terrible Advice

Published: 11 August 2011

Scott Bakula, known to many as the star of cult American science fiction drama Quantum Leap, is to join the cast of Terrible Advice at the Menier Chocolate Factory this… Read More

The Globe Mysteries

Published: 11 August 2011

Shakespeare’s Globe, situated on the banks of the Thames in old London town, couldn’t feel more northern at the moment if it had cobbled streets, a pet whippet and a… Read More

Samantha Womack

Published: 10 August 2011

Returning to musical theatre in South Pacific at the Barbican, Samantha Womack talks to Caroline Bishop about her heady past and the joy and terror of a new challenge.  It’s… Read More

Actor John Wood dies

Published: 10 August 2011

British actor John Wood, who received the CBE in 2007 for his services to drama, has died at the age of 81.The former Royal Shakespeare Company regular passed away in… Read More

More panto for Potted duo

Published: 10 August 2011

Potted Panto, the irreverent romp through classic pantomimes, is to return to the West End this Christmas following an Olivier-nominated run last festive season. The production is the latest show… Read More

Anna Christie

Published: 10 August 2011

The Donmar Warehouse is known for its clean, clear productions which get to the heart of the play, and Anna Christie is no different.In fact Rob Ashford’s production makes Eugene… Read More

Show goes on in West End

Published: 10 August 2011

It was business as usual in the West End last night as all major shows went ahead. Today’s Kids Week launch at the Royal Festival Hall will also continue as… Read More

Crazy For You

Published: 9 August 2011

There is something irresistible about Crazy For You at the Regent’s Park Open Air theatre that just makes you smile.It could be Ken Ludwig’s simple story, which follows Bobby, a… Read More

Richard Pulford dies aged 67

Published: 9 August 2011

The former Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatre and Theatrical Management Association, Richard Pulford, has died following a long battle with illness.He stood down from his role as… Read More

Attwater skates in for Kids Week launch

Published: 9 August 2011

Sam Attwater, star of West End hit Dreamboats And Petticoats and winner of the last series of Dancing On Ice, has thrown his support behind Kids Week 2011 and will… Read More

Backstage: Olly Fox

Published: 8 August 2011

Olly Fox is one of London theatre’s leading composers with credits at the National Theatre, Young Vic and West End. But nowhere invigorates him as much as Shakespeare’s Globe, for… Read More

Monroe takes centre stage in Exposure

Published: 8 August 2011

Rare images of Marilyn Monroe are to be seen on stage in new musical Exposure, which is planned for the West End in spring 2012. The images are provided by… Read More

Karamazovs fly a little early

Published: 5 August 2011

Circus troupe The Flying Karamazov Brothers is to bring its London run to a close earlier than planned, playing its final performance on 20 August.The unique production, featuring a quartet… Read More

Youth Music Theatre UK is Busted

Published: 5 August 2011

Former star of boyband Busted, James Bourne has written a new musical Out There, which will premiere as part of Youth Music Theatre UK’s summer season.Out There, co-written by Elliot… Read More

Napoletango

Published: 5 August 2011

Apparently when the performers of Napoletango flew into Britain their luggage was lost in transit. Perhaps this explains the distinct lack of clothing in this eclectic show at the London… Read More

Double Feature

Published: 5 August 2011

War, huh, what is it good for? Writing plays about, if the National Theatre’s new season of four short plays by four playwrights new to the South Bank venue is… Read More

Prime Minister moves home

Published: 5 August 2011

Yes, Prime Minister, the stage version of the popular 1980s sitcom, is to remain in the West End after its run at the Apollo theatre ends on 17 September by… Read More

Jackson’s Lane offers Enormous Turnip

Published: 4 August 2011

It may still be 143 days until Christmas but Jackson’s Lane is already thinking about what present to give its audiences and has decided on an Enormous Turnip.The North London… Read More

Soho home for Fit And Proper People

Published: 4 August 2011

As the 2011/12 football season begins to hot up, Soho theatre will be presenting a new play by Georgia Fitch set behind the scenes of the beautiful game.Fit And Proper… Read More

Hampton revived as Betwixt! extends

Published: 3 August 2011

Christopher Hampton’s When Did You Last See My Mother? is to be revived at the Trafalgar Studios this autumn, following the extended run of musical Betwixt!Set in 1965, When Did… Read More

David Hayman

Published: 3 August 2011

I find most interviews enjoyable. Some are hard work. Very occasionally an interview comes along that inspires me and encourages me to change my life. David Hayman was one of… Read More

Top trio star at Hampstead

Published: 3 August 2011

Leading actresses Tamzin Outhwaite, Nicola Walker and Claudie Blakley are to appear together at the Hampstead Downstairs in fellow performer Amelia Bullmore’s new play.Di And Viv And Rose, which is… Read More

Brigstocke opens Kids Week launch

Published: 2 August 2011

Comedian and host Marcus Brigstocke will be among an array of talented theatre stars coming together at the Royal Festival Hall on 10 August to launch Kids Week in the… Read More

Tucker continues as West End witch

Published: 1 August 2011

Former I’d Do Anything finalist Rachel Tucker is to continue playing Wicked’s leading witch Elphaba into 2012.Tucker and current Madame Morrible, Julie Legrand, have extended their contracts with the Oz-set… Read More

Beatles musical receives London premiere

Published: 1 August 2011

The stage adaptation of Beatles biopic Backbeat is to receive its West End debut this autumn, playing at the Duke of York’s theatre from September.The musical, based on the 1994… Read More

Showstopper! returns to West End

Published: 29 July 2011

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is to enjoy a return West End visit at the Ambassadors theatre this autumn, playing on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 20 September to 12 October.… Read More
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