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Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 5, 2025

Additional Cast Set For Return of DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further casting for its highly anticipated return of James Graham's smash-hit production of Dear England as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
Review Roundup: Did OLIVER! Leave Audiences Wanting More?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 15, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, OLIVER!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, has now opened at the Gielgud Theatre.
Review: OLIVER!, Gielgud Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 15, 2025

After blowing audiences away in Chichester, Matthew Bourne’s addictive version of Lionel Bart’s beloved OLIVER! lands in the West End in truly glorious form.
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!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Gwilym Lee Joins Cast of DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The National Theatre has announced that Gwilym Lee will play former England manager Gareth Southgate in the return of James Graham’s production of Dear England at the Olivier Theatre.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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!
Photos: Broadway Dreams Hosts Annual NYC Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Broadway Dreams hosted its annual NYC Showcase on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7 PM at the United Palace. Check out all new photos from the event here!
Broadway Dreams Annual NYC Showcase to Take Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase. The showcase represents the top 5% of the organization’s students and affords them the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency. Learn more!
Spencer Liff to Direct Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase, directed by Spencer Liff at the MasterCard Midnight Theatre. The showcase affords students the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency.
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 18, 2024

Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
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.
Photos: 1984 at Hackney Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new production photos have been released for 1984 at Hackney Town Hall, featuring live video and projection mapping onto the venue itself running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October at 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
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.

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