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Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.

Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!

Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.

Video: Get a First Look at the Trailer for SUNSET BOULEVARD, Starring Nicole Scherzinger
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

Watch the trailer for Sunset Boulevard in the West End.

Review Roundup: Nicole Scherzinger Stars In SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023

The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is officially open on the West End, starring Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. Read the reviews!

Nicole Scherzinger Wants to Write a Musical Based on Her Life
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023

In an interview with the New York Times, Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger, formerly of the band The Pussycat Dolls, wants to write a musical 'loosely based on her life.'

Photo: First Look at Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond in SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

Ahead of tonight's first preview of The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, an all new photo has been released of Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. Check out the photo here!

SUNSET BOULEVARD Will Release 5000 £20 Tickets to Under 30s, Key Workers, and Those Receiving Government Benefits
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

5000 £20 tickets will be released for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Find out how to get your hands on these discounted tickets here!

Photos: Nicole Scherzinger Rehearses for SUNSET BOULEVARD in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Get a first look at the cast, find out how to get tickets, and more!

Full Cast Set For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Nicole Scherzinger, Plus Check Out a New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

The full cast and creative team has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard directed by Jamie Lloyd, with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, based on the Billy Wilder film.

Photos: First Look at SOUTH PACIFIC, Starring Gina Beck
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2022

New production images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC, ahead of its London run at Sadler’s Wells. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For SOUTH PACIFIC at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

All new photos have been released from rehearsals for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. Check them out here!

VIDEO: The Cast of SOUTH PACIFIC Sings a Medley at The Ivy
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

A brand-new video has been released of some of the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC singing a special medley at The Ivy.

Full Cast Announced for SOUTH PACIFIC Starring Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Rob Houchen & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022

The full cast has been announced for the Sadler’s Wells season and UK and Ireland Tour of the Chichester Festival Theatre production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC.

Review Roundup: Ruthie Henshall Stars in Stephen Sondheim's PASSION at Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022

Read the reviews for Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre. Sondheim's Passion is a legendary musical based on Ettore Scola's Italian film, Passion d'Amore, starring Ruthie Henshall in the role of Fosca. 

Photos: First Look at Ruthie Henshall in Stephen Sondheim's PASSION at Hope Mill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Sondheim's Passion is a legendary musical based on Ettore Scola’s Italian film, Passion d’Amore. Situated in 19th Century Italy, the production tells the tale of a young soldier, Giorgio (Dean John-Wilson), who is obsessively pursued by the relation of his superior officer, Fosca (Ruthie Henshall) - a woman prone to severe melancholy and mania.

Dean John-Wilson, Kelly Price, and More Join PASSION Starring Ruthie Henshall; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022

Dean John-Wilson (Steven Spielberg's Masters of Air, Apple TV; Aladdin) will play Giorgio, the man who finds himself at the heart of a passionate love affair, alongside Olivier nominated Kelly Price (What's New Pussycat?, Birmingham REP; A Little Night Music, Menier Chocolate Factory and Garrick Theatre) as Clara.

Chichester Festival Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC Begins Streaming Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

The production is led by Gina Beck (Matilda, Show Boat, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as Nellie*, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel, BBC Proms) as Emile, Joanna Ampil (Cats, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) as Bloody Mary, Keir Charles (Quiz, Back To Life) as Luther Billis and Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, The Light in the Piazza) as Cable. 

Gina Beck and Alex Young Will Share the Role of Nellie Forbush in SOUTH PACIFIC at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

Following the news that Gina Beck is pregnant, Chichester Festival Theatre has announced that in the forthcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, she will rehearse and open the role of Nellie Forbush as planned with performances from 5 July and a press night on 13 July. From 5 August, Alex Young will share the role of Nellie and take over full-time from 23 August for the remainder of the run.