Aaron J. Dootson

Review: A SONG OF SONGS, Park Theatre
by Louise Penn - May 15, 2024

A Song of Songs has been placed within a traditional Middle Eastern beat by Ofra Daniel, writer, composer, director, and lead actor as Tirzah, unfulfilled wife. Whether through the stamps and flowing skirts of flamenco or thumping percussive beats, the physicality of the piece takes centre stage. What may be missing is an emotional connection.

Full Cast and Production Team Set For The European Premiere of A SONG OF SONGS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

The full cast and production team are announced for the European premiere of A Song of Songs. The production will open at the Park Theatre, Thursday 9 May to Saturday 15 June 2024.

Review: THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 30, 2023

Society places a huge amount of pressure on mothers to be perfect, so it's a joy to see this new musical that reassures mums that their best is good enough. With a book and lyrics by Emily Beecher, who developed the show after her own diagnosis of postnatal depression, this production is produced, directed, designed and performed by mothers.

Double Bill of THE SNOW QUEEN and THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Comes to Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Full cast and creative team details have been revealed for Polka Theatre's 2023 Winter shows. Learn more about The Snow Queen and The Night Before Christmas here, and find out how to get tickets!

Production Team Revealed For CHESTER MYSTERY PLAYS at Chester Cathedral This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

The production team has been announced for the 2023 cycle of the Chester Mystery Plays, the UK's largest regularly produced community theatre production.

Review: CALIGULA AND THE SEA, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 6, 2023

Caligula and the Sea blew my expectations out of the water, pun fully intended. It is an incredibly well-crafted show that will leave you speechless in the best way possible. Director and producer Yuxuan Liu has created a tale for the ages. Everyone will adore Caligula - And isn’t that, in a strange way, what he wanted?

Review: JACK V GIANT, Polka Theatre
by Charlotte Bois-Pursey - Feb 20, 2023

Opening the Spring season at Polka Theatre is a new musical adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk from the team behind We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Co-written by Polka's outgoing Artistic Director, Peter Glanville with music by Barb Jungr, and directed by Roman Stefanski, Jack v Giant offers a gender-swapped take on the fairy tale for ages 4 to 8.

Royal & Derngate and Polka Theatre Present THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Polka Theatre are collaborating once again to present The Night Before Christmas. Following on from previous successful co-productions of The Everywhere Bear and Moominsummer Madness, this festive story will bring the magic of Christmas to life in Royal & Derngate's Underground Studio from Friday 25 November to Saturday 31 December.

Full Cast Announced For Hope Mill Theatre's Production Of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Full casting has been announced for the UK theatrical premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, opening at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester in November.

Jacob Fowler Will Play Prince Topher in Hope Mill Theatre's Production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester is to stage the UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. Jacob Fowler will play Prince Topher opposite the recently announced Grace Mouat, who plays Ella.

Grace Mouat Will Lead Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2022

Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester is to stage the UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, with SIX, & Juliet and Legally Blonde star Grace Mouat taking on the lead role of Ella.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Comes to Hope Mill Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022

Cinderella will finally go to the ball! Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester is to stage the UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella.

Full Dates and Casting Announced For ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022

Zog and his crew are flying back to the stage with a brand-new adventure next month! Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will premiere at Rose Theatre, Kingston from Thursday 10 to Saturday 19 February 2022 prior to a Spring/Summer UK Tour.

VIDEO: Alex Lodge Announces His Casting In PIPPIN
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021

Alex Lodge is joining the critically acclaimed immersive London production of ‘Pippin’, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece.

PIPPIN Extended at Charing Cross Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2021

The immersive smash-hit new London production of ‘Pippin’, Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece, directed by Steven Dexter, is extending its season at Charing Cross Theatre to September 5.

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Will Be Performed at the Rose Theatre Before Embarking on UK Tour in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

Zog and the Flying Doctors follows their smash-hit adaptation of Zog (on tour now) and reunites director Emma Kilbey and composer and lyricist Joe Stilgoe for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.

Casting Announced For PIPPIN at Charing Cross Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2021

Learn more about the full cast, and how to get tickets. The production will be staged in the round at Charing Cross Theatre from 30 June - 14 August.  

Photo Flash: First Look at THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT, a new musical with book by Allan Knee, and music and lyrics by newcomer Andre Catrini, comes to Hope Mill Theatre. Ryan Kopel stars in the title role of Timothy. He is joined by Paul Greenwood, Michael Matus, Sammy Graham and Helen Pearson who star as Scrooge, Grimaldi, Lucy and Mrs Linden/Miss Poole respectively.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Rehearsal Photos for New Musical THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment, Joseph Houston & William Whelton for Hope Mill Theatre and Timothy Cratchit Development LLC have announced the full cast for THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT, a new musical with book by Allan Knee (the writer of Hope Aria's 2017 hit musical, Little Women), and music and lyrics by newcomer Andre Catrini. Ryan Kopel stars in the title role of Timothy. He is joined by Paul Greenwood, Michael Matus, Sammy Graham and Helen Pearson who star as Scrooge, Grimaldi, Lucy and Mrs Linden/Miss Poole respectively. 

Hope Mill Announces Casting For THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2019

The full cast has been announced for The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit, a new musical with book by Allan Knee (the writer of Hope Aria's 2017 hit musical, Little Women), and music and lyrics by newcomer Andre Catrini. Ryan Kopel stars in the title role of Timothy. He is joined by Paul Greenwood, Michael Matus, Sammy Graham and Helen Pearson who star as Scrooge, Grimaldi, Lucy and Mrs Linden/Miss Poole respectively.