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Carrie Dunn Carrie is the UK editor-in-chief for BroadwayWorld. After spending her formative years reading books and ending up with a Masters degree in English literature from King's College London, it was inevitable that Carrie should be a journalist. Her pure and simple delight in the art-form of musical theatre led to the Guardian asking her to be their West End Girl. Since then, she's picked up a PhD, and also written for many other UK publications, including the Times and the Independent. She has many eclectic loves, including sport, karaoke, reality television, MMORPGs, three-volume Victorian novels, the British seaside, embroidery and Veronica Mars.





Photo Coverage: GHOST STORIES Challenge Fans To Spend A Night In A Coffin!
Photo Coverage: GHOST STORIES Challenge Fans To Spend A Night In A Coffin!
May 12, 2011

The smash hit show challenged four people to spend over seven hours in coffins on the stage of one of London's oldest and most haunted theatres. Those who made it through the night without leaving their coffin would have the chance to win two flights to New York.

THE BWW:UK Q&A: Jennifer Tierney (WICKED) Prior To Her Cabaret!
THE BWW:UK Q&A: Jennifer Tierney (WICKED) Prior To Her Cabaret!
May 12, 2011

The West End's Jennifer Tierney is the next in the BWW:UK hotseat...

BWW Interviews: Maria Friedman, Musical Theatre Star and Vocalist For STRICTLY GERSHWIN
BWW Interviews: Maria Friedman, Musical Theatre Star and Vocalist For STRICTLY GERSHWIN
May 11, 2011

The Olivier-winning star talks Gershwin, Sondheim, Bryn Terfel and when she'll be back on a West End stage...

Chocolate Factory Announces European Premiere Of Sondheim's ROAD SHOW, From July 6
Chocolate Factory Announces European Premiere Of Sondheim's ROAD SHOW, From July 6
May 9, 2011

Following on from the Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed productions of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's latest musical, ROAD SHOW, directed and designed by the Tony Award-winning John Doyle and featuring David Bedella, Michael Jibson, Jon Robyns and Gillian Bevan, premieres in a brand new production at the Menier Chocolate Factory on 6 July 2011.

Jonathan Wilkes To Join CHICAGO As Billy Flynn From May 9
Jonathan Wilkes To Join CHICAGO As Billy Flynn From May 9
May 5, 2011

Jonathan Wilkes will star as Billy Flynn in the smash-hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 9 May for seven weeks only, until 26 June. His last West End engagement was as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. On tour, Jonathan has starred in We Will Rock You, The Wedding Singer, Guys and Dolls, Tommy, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show and Godspell.

GHOST STORIES Dares You To Spend A Night In A Coffin
GHOST STORIES Dares You To Spend A Night In A Coffin
May 5, 2011

The smash hit show at the Duke of York's Theatre, is challenging four people to spend an entire night sealed inside a wooden coffin on the stage of one of London's oldest and most haunted theatres. Those brave enough to make it through the night without leaving their coffin will be in with a chance of winning two flights to New York.

BWW Interviews: Hannah-Jane Fox, Star Of FINGS AIN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE
BWW Interviews: Hannah-Jane Fox, Star Of FINGS AIN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE
May 4, 2011

We talk about Barbara Windsor, rock musicals and small theatres...

New David Walliams Musical MR STINK To Get London Premiere At Hackney Empire
New David Walliams Musical MR STINK To Get London Premiere At Hackney Empire
April 28, 2011

David Walliams, star of Little Britain and Come Fly with Me has written the smelliest book of all time, which now breaks new ground in the first ever interactive scratch ‘n' sniff family show, bringing Mr Stink pongingly to life.

Caroline Sheen To Play Fantine In West End LES MIS
Caroline Sheen To Play Fantine In West End LES MIS
April 26, 2011

Caroline Sheen is reported to be taking the role of Fantine in Les Miserables when the cast changes in June.

The BWW Q&A: Jack Shalloo Of HAMLET! THE MUSICAL
The BWW Q&A: Jack Shalloo Of HAMLET! THE MUSICAL
April 26, 2011

Welcome to a brand-new feature, where we find out more about the real person behind the theatre star. We start with Jack Shalloo, who's just finished The Kissing Dance and is about to return to the title role in Hamlet! The Musical.

WHISPERING VOICES: Should Andrew Lloyd Webber Launch A MY FAIR LADY Talent Search?
WHISPERING VOICES: Should Andrew Lloyd Webber Launch A MY FAIR LADY Talent Search?
April 25, 2011

Whispers reach us that Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning yet another talent search show. The rumour is that he fancies producing a new version of My Fair Lady, and wants to find a new actress to play Eliza Doolittle. I'd suggest that he doesn't. And here are my reasons why

Marianne Elliott To Direct VIVA FOREVER, The Spice Girls Musical
Marianne Elliott To Direct VIVA FOREVER, The Spice Girls Musical
April 22, 2011

Judy Craymer's new musical, VIVA FOREVER, a modern fable of camaraderie, love and loyalty based on the songs of the Spice Girls, is to be directed by one of the most illustrious British theatre directors Marianne Elliott.

Che Walker's ZELDA To Open At Charing Cross Hotel, April 28
Che Walker's ZELDA To Open At Charing Cross Hotel, April 28
April 20, 2011

Zelda Sayre is the belle of Alabama, the outlandish good-time girl who captures the heart and imagination of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Their life together is one great party, from the madness of Jazz Age New York to the gin-soaked glamour of the Riviera. Then Zelda takes up writing herself - and more than her marriage begins to crack up.

LEGALLY BLONDE's Alex Gaumond Announces May Concert Date!
LEGALLY BLONDE's Alex Gaumond Announces May Concert Date!
April 20, 2011

Following the success of his highly acclaimed Lauderdale House appearance, Alex Gaumond announces his debut West End solo concert at the Leicester Square Theatre on Sunday May 22nd, 7.30pm.

RUMOURS: Landor Theatre Cancels New Musical MOBY DICK?
RUMOURS: Landor Theatre Cancels New Musical MOBY DICK?
April 18, 2011

BroadwayWorld understands that Moby Dick, scheduled for the Landor Theatre, has been pulled from the schedules. This has not yet been confirmed by the theatre or producers, and no official statement has been made.

BWW Interviews: END OF THE RAINBOW's Stephen Hagan
BWW Interviews: END OF THE RAINBOW's Stephen Hagan
April 7, 2011

Carrie Dunn talks to the man playing Judy Garland's little-celebrated final husband.

BWW Interviews: Christopher Bartlett - In Rehearsal For BARTLETT ON THE BARGE!
BWW Interviews: Christopher Bartlett - In Rehearsal For BARTLETT ON THE BARGE!
April 7, 2011

Carrie Dunn talks to Christopher Bartlett before his cabaret at the Battersea Barge.

BWW Reviews: KING LEAR, Courtyard Theatre, Stratford, April 2011
BWW Reviews: KING LEAR, Courtyard Theatre, Stratford, April 2011
April 6, 2011

Hazel Davis reviews the new production

BWW Interviews: Daniela Lavender Of A WOMAN ALONE
BWW Interviews: Daniela Lavender Of A WOMAN ALONE
March 30, 2011

We interview the star of the new Dario Fo production...

NEWSFLASH: THE KISSING-DANCE At Jermyn Street Theatre CANCELLED TONIGHT
NEWSFLASH: THE KISSING-DANCE At Jermyn Street Theatre CANCELLED TONIGHT
March 26, 2011

We've just been informed by Peter Huntley, producer of The Kissing-Dance at the Jermyn Street Theatre, that tonight's performance is CANCELLED due to the protests in the area preventing cast and audience from reaching the venue in safety.



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