Alan McHugh

Further Casting Set For UK Tour Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Elaine C. Smith will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Beacon Arts Centre

Once upon a time, in the fairytale land of Auchterdreich, Inverclyde… the vain Prince Sebastian refused to marry the Witch Queen - Deadly Nightshade - who cursed him to live as a hideous beast unless he could find true love.

Review: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring pantomime legends Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery.

LENA Starring Jon Culshaw and Erin Armstrong Will Debut at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This August will see LENA, the new play by BAFTA and Olivier Award winner Tim Whitnall, come to the Assembly George Square playing throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

Review: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, Richmond Theatre

Let me start this review with a confession - I’m an American who had never seen a panto before last night, and I had no idea what to expect from Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I was aware of the tradition of the pantomime, but did not know the extent to how beloved it was in the UK. So it was with joy that I reviewed Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Nominations Revealed For The 2021/2022 Season Pantomime Awards

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's.

Elaine C. Smith and Steven McNicoll to Star in MRS PUNTILA AND HER MAN MATTI

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, with Citizens Theatre and DOT Theatre Istanbul, will present a brand new adaptation of Brecht's classic master and servant comedy Mrs Puntila and her Man Matti by award-winning writer Denise Mina and directed by DOT Theatre's Murat Daltaban, who returns to the Lyceum Theatre to direct, following the celebrated Zinnie Harris adaptation of Rhinoceros in 2018.

Elaine C. Smith Will Lead New Adaptation Of Brecht Classic Comedy MRS PUNTILA AND HER MAN MATTI

The Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh have announced a major new co-production. Elaine C Smith will play the lead role in a new adaptation of Brecht's comedy Mr Puntila and His Man Matti by Denise Mina, directed by Murat Daltaban.

BWW Review: ALADDIN, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Under the direction of Nigel West, Glasgow's King's Theatre once again delivers a seriously entertaining pantomime.

BWW Review: ALADDIN, Richmond Theatre

To be frank, Christmas has not begun until you have seen Christopher Biggins sashaying across a stage to the Strictly Come Dancing theme tune in a fuschia pink fringed dress with giant red foam cherries for breasts.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of DICK WHITTINGTON at the London Palladium

Last night, Wednesday 13 December, Qdos Entertainment's production of Dick Whittington opened at the London Palladium. The show runs for five weeks over the Festive season until Sunday 14 January 2018. Check out photos here!

Photo Flash: First Look at Charlie Stemp, Elaine Paige and More in DICK WHITTINGTON at the London Palladium

Qdos Entertainment's production of Dick Whittington runs at the London Palladium for five weeks over the Festive season, until Sunday 14 January 2018. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast, featuring Broadway-bound Charlie Stemp (Hello, Dolly!) in the title role, in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Elaine Paige, Julian Clary, and Cast of DICK WHITTINGTON at the London Palladium

Julian Clary (Spirit of the Bells), Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo (The Sultan) and Diversity (The Sultan's Special Advisors),Paul Zerdin (Idle Jack), Nigel Havers (Captain Nigel), Gary Wilmot (Sarah the Cook), Charlie Stemp (Dick Whittington), Emma Williams (Alice Fitzwarren) and Lukus Alexander (Eileen the Cat) comprise the principal casting for Dick Whittington at the London Palladium this Christmas.

Emma Williams and Lukus Alexander Join DICK WHITTINGTON at the Palladium

Emma Williams and Lukus Alexander complete the principle casting for the London Palladium Pantomime this Christmas playing the role of Alice Fitzwarren and Eileen the Cat respectively. 

Elaine Paige, Ashley Banjo & Diversity, Gary Wilmot And Charlie Stemp Join Palladium DICK WHITTINGTON

Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo and Diversity (The Sultan and his Entourage), Gary Wilmott (Sarah the Cook) and Charlie Stemp (Dick Whittington) will join the previously announced Julian Clary (Spirit of the Bells), Paul Zerdin (Idle Jack) and Nigel Havers (Captain Nigel) in the line-up for Qdos Entertainment's London Palladium production of Dick Whittington.

Go Dance Celebrates Ten Years, Jan. 31 - Feb. 4

Go Dance this year celebrates its 10th anniversary with another jam packed programme of community dance.Taking place at Theatre Royal from Tuesday 31 January until Today 4 February, Go Dance  features a calibre of talent and dynamic routines from Scotland's leading dance colleges, dance schools and community groups.

Go Dance Celebrates Ten Years, Jan. 31 - Feb. 4

Go Dance this year celebrates its 10th anniversary with another jam packed programme of community dance.Taking place at Theatre Royal from Tuesday 31 January until Saturday 4 February, Go Dance  features a calibre of talent and dynamic routines from Scotland's leading dance colleges, dance schools and community groups.

Qdos Entertainment to Light Up Stages Across the UK with 2016-17 Panto Season

Beginning this month, a host of stars from the world of entertainment will light up the stages in twenty four towns and cities around the UK for this year's Qdos Entertainment pantomime season. From Aberdeen to Plymouth, over 60 well-known actors, comedians and entertainers will lead the casts of the nation's favourite pantomimes in theatres across the country including, for the first time in nearly three decades, a return to the capital's London Palladium.

Qdos Entertainment Sets 2015-16 Panto Season

Stars of theatre and screen take to the stage next month for this year's gilt-edged line-up of Qdos Entertainment pantomimes, 24 of which will come to life across the UK this winter.