BWW Review: RAIN MAN, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 26, 2019
When self-centred salesman Charlie Babbitt discovers his long-lost brother Raymond, an autistic savant with a genius for numbers, inherited the family fortune, he sets out to get 'his half'. Charlie 'borrows' Raymond from the institution where he has spent most of his life and the two brothers embark on a trip across America where Charlie soon discovers that Raymond is worth more than he could have ever imagined…
Paul Nicholls and Chris Fountain Will Lead Premiere of RAIN MAN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2018
After a successful first year, Rain Man, the inaugural production of Bill Kenwright's Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company, has extended its run into 2019 with a new star cast. Paul Nicholls will play Raymond Babbit, joined by Chris Fountain as Charlie Babbitt.
THE FULL MONTY is Back at the King's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017
Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY gets down to business at the King's Theatre in Glasgow this month with an all-star cast and stellar moves as part of a UK tour which kicked off last year.
'Harry Potter' Star Matthew Lewis Visits THE FULL MONTY UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016
As previously announced, the 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY is led by Gary Lucy as Gaz, with Andrew Dunn as Gerald, Louis Emerick as Horse, Chris Fountain as Guy and Kai Owen as Dave. Anthony Lewis is now playing the role of Lomper, as Joe Absolom had to withdraw due to contractual filming commitments.
BWW Takes a Look at What's On at the King's and Theatre Royal this Season
by Liz Cearns - Sep 29, 2016
The King's and Theatre Royal jam-packed autumn season is already well underway with classics such as Cats and The Mousetrap earlier this with much more to come in the run up to the festive season and there's even got a glimpse as to what the new year will bring…
THE FULL MONTY Kicks Off UK Tour Tonight in Bournemouth
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2016
The 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY, which won the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, begins in Bournemouth tonight 21 September 2016, finishing at the Sheffield Lyceum on 15 April 2017.
THE FULL MONTY's Full Casting Announced
by Liz Cearns - Sep 6, 2016
The full casting has been announced for the 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY. As previously announced, the cast is led by Gary Lucy as Gaz, with Andrew Dunn as Gerald, Louis Emerick as Horse, Chris Fountain as Guy and Kai Owen as Dave. Anthony Lewis will now be playing the role of Lomper.
THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE Kicks Off UK Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2013
For the first time ever, the professional skaters who appear in ITV's Dancing on Ice will star in their own ice skating show, THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE, and will be demonstrating their breath-taking skills on a national tour. The audience will be dazzled by national and world champions as they prove their prowess with hair-raising headbangers, daring double salchows and sensational split twist lifts. The venues are some of the biggest ice skating arenas in the country, with the biggest, the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, kicking off the tour today, 27 April. The tour will end in Dundee on 2 June.
THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE to Tour the UK, Beginning April 27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2013
For the first time ever, the professional skaters who appear in ITV's Dancing on Ice will star in their own ice skating show, THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE, and will be demonstrating their breath-taking skills on a national tour. The audience will be dazzled by national and world champions as they prove their prowess with hair-raising headbangers, daring double salchows and sensational split twist lifts. The venues are some of the biggest ice skating arenas in the country, with the biggest, the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, kicking off the tour on 27 April. The tour will end in Dundee on 2 June.
John Barrowman, et al. Nominated for British National Television Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2012
Taking place at the O2 Arena on Wednesday January 25th, the National Television Awards will be hosted by X Factor's Dermot O'Leary and promises to be a spectacular event. The show, which will also be broadcast live on ITV1, is designed to honour the biggest TV stars and most successful programmes from the previous year.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE Begins Previews Sept 28 at Waterloo East Theatre, London
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 28, 2010
Following sell out seasons at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival and the Summer Play Festival in New York, Dougal Irvine's hit musical comedy Departure Lounge comes to London for the first time, opening at London's newest off-West end venue; Waterloo East Theatre. Opening on 30 September 2010, with previews from 28 September, the show is set to be the standout new British musical of the year.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE Plays Waterloo East Theatre, Previews Sept 28
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 28, 2010
Following sell out seasons at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival and the Summer Play Festival in New York, Dougal Irvine's hit musical comedy Departure Lounge opens at London's Waterloo East Theatre on 30 September 2010, with previews from 28 September.