Benjamin Purkiss

THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL Opens This Friday At Storyhouse; Children's Cast Announced

Phoebe Cheffings (12) from Wrexham, North Wales, Eve Corbishley (13) from the Wirral and Eva Johnson (11) from Salford have all been cast as Young Clare in the world premiere of The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger and the New Line Cinema film screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse in Chester

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL.

David Hunter and Joanna Woodward Will Lead the World Premiere of THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL

David Hunter will star as Henry and Joanna Woodward as Clare and in the world premiere of The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger and the New Line Cinema film screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin. 

BWW Interview: Benjamin Purkiss Chats ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross Theatre

Benjamin Purkiss first donned the Zorro mask in 2020 at the Hope Mill Theatre - but the run was cut short due to the pandemic. Now, the iconic story of good vs. evil is reimagined for a new production of at Charing Cross Theatre.

BWW Review: ZORRO THE MUSICAL, Charing Cross Theatre

Zorro the Musical has lived many lives before its latest engagement at the Charing Cross Theatre. From the West End Production of 2008-09 to this production’s first outing at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, which was cruelly cut short just two previews in by the pandemic. It bursts into its new home with fiery abandon.

Photos: First Look at ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross Theatre

All new photos have been released from the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

JERUSALEM Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross

Rehearsal photos have been released for the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Full Casting Announced For Reimagined ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross

Aria Entertainment today announces full cast for newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark. 

VIDEO: Alice Fearn, Sophie Isaacs, and More Perform 'Unity' To Raise Money For Acting For Others

The West End Best Friend team's charity single, 'Unity', is now available!

West End Best Friend Will Release Charity Single Featuring Alice Fearn And Other West End Stars

West End Best Friend has announced details of their charity single, 'Unity', which will be released on Friday 17 July.

Sophie Isaacs, Alice Fearn, Dom Hartley-Harris and More to Take Part in The Unity Project

West End Best Friend has announced an international musical theatre singing competition called 'The Unity Project'. For The Unity Project, one lucky winner will be picked to be the eighth soloist on a charity single being releasing in July called 'Unity' with seven of the biggest stars in the UK's musical theatre scene.

Photo Flash: Head Inside Rehearsal for ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Hope Mill Theatre

Zorro The Musical reveals a first look at the cast in action as rehearsal images for the new immersive production are released today. The production features music by The Gipsy Kings and the evening will start with live entertainment and a Flamenco party in the foyer of Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre before the story continues in the auditorium itself, bringing the legendary adventure of the masked hero to life. Zorro the Musical is directed by Christian Durham and runs from 14 March – 18 April 2020, with opening night on 18 March.

Full Casting Announced For New Immersive Production Of ZORRO THE MUSICAL

Full casting is announced today for the new spectacular production of Zorro The Musical which will run at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from 14 March a?" 18 April 2020, with opening night for press on 18 March, directed by Christian Durham. The show will be brought to life by a cast including Antony Costa as Garcia, Alex Gibson-Giorgio as Ramon, Emma Kingston as Luisa, Genevieve Nicole as Inez, Kit Orton as Don Alejandro and Benjamin Purkiss as the masked hero, Zorro. The cast is completed by Ajjaz Awad, Amy Bastani, Isobel Bates, Ben Boskovic, Maxwell Griffin, Matthew Heywood, Jessica Pardoe, Thomas Ping, Seren Sandham-Davies and Stylianos Thomadakis.

BROKEN WINGS Will Make International Premiere in Lebanon

Following its Theatre Royal Haymarket debut and recent performances at The Other Palace, casting is announced for the international premiere of new musical Broken Wings.

BROKEN WINGS Will Have Pre-Tour Workshop Presentation

New Musical Broken Wings premiered at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018 in semi-staged concert format, Directed by Bronagh Lagan, Produced by Ali Matar and with Orchestrations and Musical Direction by Joe Davison. Following further development, the show now prepares for its first international production dates with a two-week London workshop, culminating in two public presentations at The Other Palace.

BWW Review: THE BEGGAR'S OPERA at Grand Théâtre

Luxembourg has welcomed a variety of interesting shows over the last months, but it has been a while since the public had a chance to see something as great as this version of The Beggar's Opera. This famous masterpiece devised by John Gay and Johann Christoph Pepuschm, who some claim to have defined our modern understanding of musical theatre, is often subject to small adaptations, in order to better fit a certain decade or national context. In this version, Robert Carsen and Ian Burton made the choice to set the play in modern Britain, using 21st century costumes and writing references to today's social and political environment.

Photo Flash: London's Leading Luvvies Perform the Songs of Alexander S. Bermange

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists took to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 4th March for an evening of songs by award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange.

Full Line-Up Of West End Stars Revealed For Hippodrome Show Celebrating Alexander S. Bermange

The complete line-up of leading musical theatre artists has been announced who are taking to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 4th March for an evening of songs by award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange.

London's Leading Luvvies Perform Alexander S. Bermange

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists are taking to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 4th March for an evening of songs by award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange.