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Review: DORIAN: THE MUSICAL, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 11, 2024

However, penned by Joe Evans (score and lyrics) and Linnie Reedman (book and direction), Dorian is an awkward production that’s supposedly adapting the mores and morals of the time for a social media-obsessed audience. They reimagine the protagonist as a lonely rocker who gains overnight popularity after producer Harry Wotton takes him under his wing. Basil Hallward becomes Baz, a celebrity photographer charmed by the young star, while Sibyl Vane is a besotted opera singer. We wish we could say it works, but the team desecrates the original material - and not in a good way. Sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll have never looked so dull and unappealing.

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For DORIAN: THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for Dorian: The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Performances run 4 July - 10 August 2024. Check out the video here!

Full Cast Announced for DORIAN: THE MUSICAL From Ruby In The Dust And Southwark Playhouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

DORIAN: THE MUSICAL has revealed its cast, featuring rising stars and seasoned performers.

Review: LAUGHING BOY, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 1, 2024

When Connor dies whilst in the care of the NHS, his mum, Sara, wants answers. Premiering under Stephen Unwin’s taut direction, Sara Ryan’s Laughing Boy is a bittersweet docu-play about brutal neglect and apathy. While it’s a damning inquiry into the shortcomings of public health, is it a good play or is it a great production of a rather mediocre one? In our opinion, it's the second.

DORIAN: The Musical Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

DORIAN: The Musical will premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Large) for a five-week run, from 4th July to 10th August 2024.

Full Cast Set for LAUGHING BOY World Premiere at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed the full cast for the world premiere Laughing Boy, written and directed by Stephen Unwin after Justice for Laughing Boy by Sara Ryan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Janie Dee and Forbes Masson Lead the Cast of LAUGHING BOY at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Janie Dee and Forbes Masson lead the cast of Laughing Boy by Stephen Unwin at Jermyn Street Theatre. This world premiere production is a co-production with Theatre Royal Bath. Don't miss this powerful play directed by Stephen Unwin.

Photos: Inside THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK Concert at the Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

All new production images have been released for the special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which was performed  Monday 20 June, at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Upcoming Concert Performance of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2022

All new rehearsal images have been released for a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which will be performed at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June.

Full Cast Announced For THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

The full cast has been announced to join West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Laura Pitt-Pulford in a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June 2022, directed by Olivier Award-winning Maria Friedman.

BWW Review: MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS - LEGACY, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Marianka Swain - Mar 9, 2022

Among the many reflections on the legacy of the late, great Stephen Sondheim, here comes a touchingly personal one from his frequent collaborator Maria Friedman, who also pays tribute to two other dearly departed composers: Marvin Hamlisch and Michel LeGrand.

Photos: First Look at MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS - LEGACY at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, today announces the extension of the world première of their brand-new show Maria Friedman & Friends – Legacy, celebrating the brilliance of Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim, until 17 April due to popular demand. 

MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS - LEGACY Will Tribute Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim at Menier Chocolate Factory in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, today announces the world première of a brand-new show Maria Friedman & Friends – Legacy, celebrating the brilliance of Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim.