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Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

Following last year’s multi-award nominated and winning Christmas show Alice in Wonderland, Brixton House returns with a brand-new spin on the story of Cinderella. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For CINDERELLA at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for Cinderella at Brixton House. Check out the photos here!

VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August. Watch Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser sing 'Lily's Eyes' here!

Mark Feehily Will Make His West End Debut in THE SECRET GARDEN in Concert at the London Palladium Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August.

& JULIET Announces Special Sing-Along Performance This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

& Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance of the acclaimed show at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Monday 6 June 2022 at 19.30. Tickets will go on sale at 10.30 on Wednesday 27 April.

Tom Francis Joins the Cast of & JULIET as Romeo
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022

Tom Francis is to play Romeo in & Juliet, as the award-winning show today announces new cast. Tom, who starred in the recent acclaimed production of Rent, will join the company next month, in the joyous musical which won 3 Olivier Awards and 6 Whatsonstage Awards.

Photos: & JULIET Releases All New Production Photos to Celebrate Second Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

& JULIET is celebrating its second anniversary in London’s West End with the release of brand new production photographs.

Black British Theatre Awards Announces 2021 Nominees; PHANTOM, CINDERELLA, PRINCE OF EGYPT, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), the UK's first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry, have announced the 2021 nominees.

& JULIET Will Re-open on 24 September; New Cast Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2021

Learn more about the award-winning production, the new cast, and how to purchas tickets here!

New Casting Announced For RENT At Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021

The production runs from August 6 to September 19, 2021. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

2021 WhatsOnStage Awards Available to View Four More Times
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021

For those that missed last Sunday’s 2021 WhatsOnStage Awards, there is an opportunity to watch the event with four upcoming encore screenings – in honour of World Theatre day on 27 and 28 March at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are £15 and are on sale now.

University Celebrates LGBT History Month With Free Online Talks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2021

LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Layton Williams, Alex Thomas-Smith, and Will Wilhelm Join Panel Discussions For LGBT History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2021

The University of Wolverhampton is presenting Friday afternoon Zoom panels featuring musical theatre performers and writers as part of LGBT History Month. On Friday 5th February at 4pm, Dr. James Lovelock will be joined by Layton Williams (Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Alex Thomas-Smith (Bat Out Of Hell) and Will Wilhelm (Oklahoma!).

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Broadway, North American Tour and West End Company Members Perform 'You Will Be Found'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020

Company members from the Broadway, North American Tour, and West End productions of Dear Evan Hansen have come together to perform a rendition of 'You Will Be Found'. The video features Jordan Fisher, Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery, Ivan Hernandez, Jared Goldsmith, Phoebe Koyabe, Zachary Noah Piser & more.

Photo Flash: First Look at RENT at Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2020

Get a first look at Rent at Hope Mill Theatre, running to socially distanced audiences with the 12-strong cast forming a 'bubble' for the duration of the show's run in Manchester.

RENT to Play Final In-Person Performance at Hope Mill Theatre November 3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2020

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that its hotly-anticipated revival of the classic rock musical RENT will play its final in-person performance November 3 due to strict lockdown measures put in place to stem the surge of Covid-19 cases in Britain.  

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For RENT at the Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2020

Hope Mill Theatre stages this hotly-anticipated revival of the classic rock musical RENT which will run to socially distanced audiences this autumn – with the 12-strong cast forming a ‘bubble’ for the duration of the show’s run in Manchester. 

Hope Mill Theatre To Release Tickets To Watch Their Sold-out Production Of RENT Online
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that after selling-out the live run of their revival of the classic rock musical RENT in only 48 hours, the production will be filmed and broadcast online to a  strictly limited number of viewers.

West End Stars Celebrate New Writing In Online Concert For Stiles + Drewe's Best New Song Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2020

The winner of the 2020 annual Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize will be announced during a 'virtual concert' and online ceremony on Sunday 5 July.

Benjamin Rauhala, William J Connolly and Darren Bell Launch THEATRE CAMP: LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020

Benjamin Rauhala, William J Connolly and Darren Bell for Club 11 London have officially launched free daily live conversations with global stars from the arts supporting LGBTQ and vulnerable young people.