Brian Conley

Milton Keynes Theatre Confirms Autumn Season Line Up

Milton Keynes Theatre has enjoyed a fabulous season so far this year with smash- hit musicals, stunning dance, thrilling drama and sublime opera and the lineup for the autumn season is just as spectacular.

Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91

The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.

Brian Conley Will Star in Milton Keynes Theatre Pantomime CINDERELLA

Milton Keynes Theatre has announced that pantomime legend Brian Conley will lead this year’s panto cast in the magical family favourite Cinderella from 9 Dec 2023 to 14 Jan 2024.  

Photos: PRETTY WOMAN Celebrates One Year Back in the West End at Gala Event

All new images have been released from the gala night of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (Wednesday 6 July), celebrating one year being back in the West End. Check out photos from the big night here! 

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Dominion Theatre

This isn’t the first time that an opening night review has been written when the following day is closing night, but it is hopefully the last. When Tier 3 restrictions were announced at 3.30pm on Monday, the theatre industry heaved a collective sigh of desperation as once again, the rug was pulled out from under them. Of course, regional theatres have been closed for many months, but some is better than none, and seeing London theatres alive these past few weeks gave a glimmer of hope - not to mention employment - to thousands of people.

Photo Flash: Simon Callow, Sophie Isaacs, Kevin Clifton, and More Film WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Concert

On Sunday 6 December, stars gathered at the Actors’ Church (St Paul’s Church) in London’s Covent Garden, to film the concert: We Need A Little Christmas, in support of Shelter and Crisis at Christmas.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Dominion Theatre

Exclusive photography has been released from the rehearsal room with preparations underway for the musical staged concert of A Christmas Carol. Performances will begin at the Dominion Theatre on Monday 7 December.

Dame Maureen Lipman, Sally Ann Triplett, and More Come Together For WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert

The concert will be filmed live at the Actors' Church (St Paul's Church) in London's Covent Garden, with performances from Dame Maureen Lipman, Courtney Act, Christine Allado, David Bedella, Simon Callow, Kevin Clifton, Brenda Edwards, Sheila Ferguson, Amy Hart, Dom Hartley-Harris, Sophie Isaacs, Cassidy Janson, Lydia Lucy, Lee Mead, Peter Polycarpou, Jodie Prenger, Sharon Rose, Sally Ann Triplett and The Vivienne, along with Brian Conley and the cast of A Christmas Carol – The Musical and the West End Gospel Choir.

Jacqueline Jossa, Matt Jay-Willis and More Join Brian Conley In A CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Dominion Theatre

A star cast will join Brian Conley in the new, musical staged concert of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent's A Christmas Carol, which is set to play a strictly limited season at the Dominion Theatre in London. Performances run from Monday 7 December 2020 to Saturday 2 January 2021.

Brian Conley To Star As Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Dominion Theatre

Brian Conley will star as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas, as an exciting new, musical staged concert of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent's A Christmas Carol will play a strictly limited season at the Dominion Theatre in London. Performances run from Monday 7 December 2020 to Saturday 2 January 2021.

Roundup: Check Out These Socially Distanced Shows

Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry. Lots of venues are mounting new shows and bringing back our favourites over the next few weeks and months - albeit with social distancing and safety measures in place. Here are some of the live theatrical goodies on offer.

VIDEO: Musical Theatre Stars Show Love For the Theatre Royal Plymouth in Tribute Video

Due to the ongoing crisis with the global pandemic, the Theatre Royal Plymouth has closed its doors for the first time in 37 years.  More than 180 actors and singers from around the world have written posters pledging their love for TRP, alongside the shows and dates they performed in the theatre, for a special video.

VIDEO: Panto Stars Headline '12 Days Of Lockdown' in Support Of Acting For Others

Some of the biggest names in British pantomime have come together to raise awareness and show support for theatrical charity ACTING FOR OTHERS with a hilarious take on the panto classic a?oeThe 12 Days Of Lockdowna??.

9 TO 5 Cast and Creatives Reflect on a Successful West End Run

Following the news that the London run of 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre (where it had been scheduled to run until 23 May) has been cut short due to the cancellation of all performances in the West End until 31 May, Executive Producer Adam Speers celebrated the success of the show today by saying..

New Film and Music Releases For the Week of March 23 - 9 TO 5, GODSPELL, KATY KEENE, and More!

Need something new to listen to or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

Winners Announced For Acting For Others' Golden Bucket Awards 2020

Theatrical charity, Acting for Others today announces the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2020.

Emma Barton Announced As A Patron Of The Kings Theatre In Portsmouth

EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Barton has been announced as a patron of the Kings Theatre and will be helping in the Theatre's regeneration efforts.

BWW Album Review: West End Production of Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Still Giving Women a Voice Almost 40 Years Later

While it's fun to re-live 80's fashion in the workplace and bop along to the renowned “9 to 5” tune, this cast album explores the tough emotions and issues that give voice to women who didn't have the visibility, as more current social movements have allowed.

Lineup Announced For The Kings Theatre's First Regeneration Fundraising Gala

A star-studded line-up of variety acts will be performing at the Kings Theatre on Sunday March 22nd, at a fundraising gala in aid of the Theatre's stunning regeneration project.

Kings Theatre Confirms Funding For Regeneration Project

A historic theatre - which has hosted a range of stars from Laurel and Hardy to Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan - is set to surpass its former glory thanks to a significant injection of cash.