BWW:UK AWARDS 2014: MISS SAIGON, LES MIS, URINETOWN All Lead!October 28, 2014Miss Saigon, Les Miserables and Urinetown are all leading the musical theatre categories in this year's BWW:UK Awards - with Saigon stars Eva Noblezada, Kwang-Ho Hong, Rachelle Ann Go and Jon Jon Briones all out in front in the performance categories.
BWW Interviews: George Maguire of SUNNY AFTERNOON!October 17, 2014We talk to George Maguire about playing Dave Davies of the Kinks in 'Sunny Afternoon' as it transfers from Hampstead to the West End, and what it's like working with the legendary Ray Davies...
THE THREE LIONS Returns For UK Tour Prior To St James Theatre, Mar 2015October 8, 2014Following a critically acclaimed run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe, William Gaminara's comedy The Three Lionsreturns for a national tour and run at St. James Theatre, London. The production begins its tour at Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford (2 - 7 March 2015), before travelling to the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich (9 - 14 March 2015) and Liverpool Playhouse (16 - 21 March), ahead of a six week run at St James Theatre. There it will open on 26 March, with previews from 24 March, and run until 2 May. Philip Wilson directs Dugald Bruce-Lockhart, Tom Davey and Sean Browne - recreating their roles of David Beckham, David Cameron and Prince William from the original run.
BWW Reviews: LOVE STORY, Union Theatre, October 3 2014October 4, 2014The Howard Goodall season continues at the Union Theatre in Southwark, a celebration of a neglected musical theatre composer; this production of Love Story showcases the strengths of one of his most famous pieces but also occasionally highlights its weaknesses.
BWW Previews: The London Stage, October 2014October 1, 2014Of course the launch of voting for the 2014 BWW:UK Awards is the biggest story on this side of the pond this month...but in case you're looking for a new show or two, then London is definitely the place to be.
Voting Opens For 2014 BWW:UK Awards!September 30, 2014Voting is now open for the 2014 BWW:UK Awards! After your nominations, these shortlists have been compiled - who will pick up the prizes this year?
BWW Reviews: EVITA, Dominion Theatre, September 22 2014September 23, 2014It seems odd to go to the Dominion Theatre and not see that giant golden statue of Freddie Mercury looking down on you. After this limited run of Evita, one wonders if they'll use the space to honour Madalena Alberto, who gives a simply astonishing performance as Eva Peron.
BULL And LIPPY To Play The Maria At The Young Vic In 2015September 17, 2014Two internationally acclaimed productions receive their London premieres at the Young Vic in 2015. Bull, Mike Bartlett's dark workplace comedy will run 8 January - 7 February 2015. Lippy, an exploration of a real-life Irish tragedy and a major hit at the Dublin and Edinburgh Festivals, will run 19 February - 21 March 2015.