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OLIVER! Extends Run at The Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver! will extend booking through until Sunday 29 March 2026. Learn more about the production here!

Listen: OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

The new 2024 cast recording from the London company of Oliver! is now available on digital. Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre last year, the recording features iconic songs like “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself”, and more. Listen to it here!

Interview: 'It's Very Emotionally Intense': Actor Aaron Sidwell on Playing Bill Sikes in OLIVER!
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 23, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Aaron Sidwell, who takes on the infamous role of Bill Sikes. We discussed what made him want to be involved in Oliver!, how he is able to take on such an emotionally demanding role and what makes this production so special compared to other versions of the musical.

Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.

OLIVER! in London Finds its Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

The full London cast has been announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London this weekend. Learn more here!

Tickets Available From £37.50 For OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Tickets are available now from £37.50 for Oliver!, playing at the Gielgud Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets for this upcoming show here!

Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.

Presale Tickets Available for OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Presale tickets are available today for Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre. The presale will begin on 9 September 2024 at 12pm and run through 10 September 2024 at 11:59pm. Tickets are available for performances from 14 December 2024 - 6 April 2025.

Review: OLIVER!, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2024

Matthew Bourne brings sensational dance routines to the stage, adding a cherry to the cake of one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history

Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of OLIVER! Comes to the West End in December
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh has announced that his new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year.

Review: COOL RIDER, London Palladium
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 16, 2024

Producers Christopher D Clegg and James Drury have had a remarkable journey with Cool Rider, the much-lauded Grease 2 stage adaption. From a supposed ‘one night only show’ back in 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, to record-breaking ticket sales, a flurry of last-minute additional dates, then a return run three months later at the Duchess Theatre…not to mention an original cast recording.

Video: Watch 'Megamix' from Original COOL RIDER Concert; Reunion at London Palladium Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!

Additional Cast Revealed For COOL RIDER 10th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Additional casting has been announced for the reunion concert of Cool Rider at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm, which marks the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.

New Revival of OLIVER! Comes to Chichester Festival Theatre; Initial Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

An all new revival of Oliver! is coming to Chichester Festival Theatre as part of its new season. This new production of Lionel Bart’s musical has been fully reconceived especially for CFT by director and choreographer Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh. Learn more about the show here!

10th Anniversary Concert of COOL RIDER Will Be Performed at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

TuckShop, in association with Christopher D. Clegg and James DP Drury, will bring Cool Rider back to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm to mark the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical Company Celebrates Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday, as The Show Sells Out at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

As the company celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' official birthdays, Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that their production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS has officially sold out. Learn more about the show here!

Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023

Get a first look at photos and video of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre!

Full Cast Revealed For THE LORD OF THE RINGS at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Newbury's The Watermill Theatre has announced the full cast of their upcoming musical; a brand-new production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, with book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus and music by A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Värttinä and Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated Christopher Nightingale (Matilda the Musical).

BWW Review: HENRY VI: REBELLION and WARS OF THE ROSES, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 21, 2022

Arthur Hughes is in showstealing form as the Duke of Gloucester, soon Richard III, as Henry VI loses his wife, his kingdom and his life. Read our BWW critic's review.

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For the Premiere of THE BROTHERS GRIMM PRESENT: CINDERELLA at The Barn Theatre in Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced the full cast and creative team for the premiere of the musical play The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella, which will run at the Cotswold venue from 16 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.