20/8/13 More Summer Fun
Hi Theatre-goers The sun has come out again in the South East of England which always makes me feel like getting out and doing fun stuff with my friends. Here’s …
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12/8/13 Family Fun in August
Hi theatre-goers With all the good weather we’re having in the South East (& I hope you are having some sunshine too) a trip to the theatre can often be …
12/8/13 Family Fun in August Read More31/07/13 Curious Cast Change
Hi Theatre-goers I’m back from my hols looking bronzed and feeling refreshed. And although I’ve been on a sun-lounger in Spain doing nothing for a week, not so for the …
31/07/13 Curious Cast Change Read More22/7/13 The Sound of Music
Hi Theatre Goers I’m off on my hols tomorrow – can’t wait, but don’t worry I will of course leave some sunshine here in order for you to make the …
22/7/13 The Sound of Music Read More16/7/13 World Premiere of Stephen Ward
Hi theatre-goers Andrew Lloyd Webber has been pretty busy recently – as well as reviving some of his (and others’) musicals in the West End and presiding over numerous judging …
16/7/13 World Premiere of Stephen Ward Read More11/7/13 What’s new in July
Hi Theatre-goers It’s out with the old and in with the new (and some not so new) this month. The early closure of Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly theatre has …
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Stephen Ward
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical: Stephen Ward OK it didn’t really sound like a smash hit musical (most people will not know who Stephen Ward was), but let’s face it neither …
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Hi theatre-goers Very pleased to read yesterday that one of my favourite musical actors, Darius Campbell, has been cast in Tim Rice’s new musical From Here to Eternity based on …
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Peter Pan The Never Ending Story
Peter Pan – Believe a Boy Can Fly! We are sorry to report that the Peter Pan Arena Tour has been cancelled until further notice. We will update this page …
Peter Pan The Never Ending Story Read More26/6/13 The return of Miss Saigon
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you are all enjoying (finally) the June sunshine (fingers crossed you have some where-ever you are in the world!). I am soooo excited that one of my …
26/6/13 The return of Miss Saigon Read MoreFatal Attraction Theatre Breaks
Fatal Attraction in London Fatal Attraction has now closed in London. Next show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is Daytona starring Maureen Lipman The classic movie thriller is dramatically re-interpreted for …
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Sweet Bird Of Youth
Sweet Bird Of Youth – Old Vic Critics went crazy for the Old Vic’s new production of Tennessee Williams’ powerful and poetic, Sweet Bird of Youth and visitors to London …
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Spells taught at Harry Potter Studios
A Spelltastic summer on the Harry Potter Studio Tour This summer, Warner Bros. promise visitors to their studio tour at the studios where Harry Potter was made to delve into …
Spells taught at Harry Potter Studios Read More17/06/2013 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Hi Theatre-goers This week I’m very excited to be attending a preview performance of new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. One of my …
17/06/2013 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Read More10/6/13 What’s new in June
Hi theatre-goers June is a busy month in the West End with shows closing and new ones coming in. The Michael Grandage season continues it’s success at the Noel Coward …
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Derren Brown – Infamous
Derren Brown is quoted as saying: “I enjoy the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place for what I do: it’s unpredictable, and the …
Derren Brown – Infamous Read More3/6/2013 Father’s Day Gift Packages 2013
Hi theatre-goers Goodness me, Father’s Day is just 2 weeks away – that’s crept up fast hasn’t it? Maybe because of lack of sun we didn’t realise June was actually …
3/6/2013 Father’s Day Gift Packages 2013 Read More29/5/13 What’s new in West End
Hi theatre-goers There’s lots happening in the West End in June 7 July… what with former Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) both headlining in separate …
29/5/13 What’s new in West End Read More21/5/13 The Full Monty reveals itself in the West End
Hi theatre-goers Sometimes films can make good stage plays/musicals or visa versa and sometimes they absolutely do not make a good transition. For example : Dirty Dancing – great film …
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London Breaks
London Breaks for an attraction-packed Short Break From tickets to musicals and concerts in the West End to tours of palaces and castles along the River Thames, and cruises along …
London Breaks Read More13/5/2013 Dirty Dancing returns
Hi theatre-goers Good news for those of you who didn’t want to “put Baby in the corner” as Dirty Dancing the Musical returns to the West End having toured the …
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The Full Monty
The Full Monty, London In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm. then they came back, live …
The Full Monty Read More7/5/13 Rock of Ages in London
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you all had a great Bank Holiday Weekend (for those of you in UK & I think most of Europe as well). We’re off to see Rock …
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And the winner is… Review of the Olivier Awards 2013
Last Sunday was the year’s most prestigious London theatre awards – the Oliviers – held in the ornate surroundings of the Royal Opera House with a number of special outside …
And the winner is… Review of the Olivier Awards 2013 Read MoreFences
Fences Theatre Breaks Following his triumphant performance as Othello in the West End, Lenny Henry took on one of the 20th century’s most poignant characters in Paulette Randall’s new production …
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Hi Theatre-goers If you don’t believe me when I say The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is a brilliant play, then perhaps you will take note of …
29/4/13 Olivier Award Winners 2013 Read More22/4/13 Revived Viva!
Hi theatre-goers There’s been a big buzz in theatreland about the re-vamped version of Spice Girls inspired musical Viva Forever which is currently playing at the Piccadilly theatre. When it …
22/4/13 Revived Viva! Read MoreLife and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum
In just one day in AD79, Pompeii and Herculaneum, the south of Italy were buried by a catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 2034 years later we are honoured to be able …
Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum Read MoreMay Bank Holiday Family Theatre Breaks
Hi Theatre-goers Forecasters say that the weather is going to pick up on Sunday – it really can’t get any worse in the UK can it? So, I’m looking at …
May Bank Holiday Family Theatre Breaks Read MoreDare you enter The London Dungeons?
Hi Theatre-goers I know The London Dungeons is not what you would class as conventional theatre but it is a theatrical experience none-the-less! And now that it’s firmly in place …
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