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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.

Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about which cities you can catch him in here!

Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.

Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

CURIOCITY BRISBANE Returns To Ignite Imagination In 2022
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Ignite your curiosity this winter as Brisbane transforms into an urban oasis of science and art when Curiocity Brisbane returns from 24 June to 10 July 2022.

Bristol Hippodrome Hosts AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018

The full cast for the World Premiere of "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL" is officially announced. Emma Williams will play 'Paula Pokrifki', Jonny Fines is 'Zack Mayo', Ray Shell as 'Foley', Ian McIntosh as 'Sid Worley' and Jessica Daley as 'Lynette Pomeroy'.

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018

Images have been released offering a first look at the world premiere production of An Officer and a Gentleman, which plays at Manchester's Opera House from Monday 13th - Saturday 18th August as part of its UK and Ireland tour.

BWW Interview: Emma Williams Talks AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
by Marianka Swain - Mar 30, 2018

Emma Williams's past work includes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Half a Sixpence, Mrs Henderson Presents and Love Story. She's currently starring in a new musical version of the iconic Richard Gere film An Officer and a Gentleman, which opens at Leicester Curve on 6 April.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2018

See photos from inside the the World Premiere of 'AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL'.

Casting Announced For World Premiere Of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2018

The full cast for the World Premiere of "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL" is officially announced. Emma Williams will play 'Paula Pokrifiki', Jonny Fines is 'Zack Mayo', Ray Shell as 'Foley', Ian Macintosh as 'Sid Worley' and Jessica Daley as 'Lynette Pomeroy'. The production will open at Curve on Friday 6 April 2018 with a national press night on Thursday 19 April before playing at theatres across the UK and Ireland until 15 September 2018.

LADY BIRD, THE POST Among ACE Eddie Award Nominations; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2018

American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for THE 68TH ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS recognizing outstanding editing in ten categories of film, television and documentaries.

THE LEGO MOVIE Tops DVD & Blu-ray Sales, Week Ending 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2014

Rentrak Corporation (RENT) today announced the Top-10 DVD & Blu-ray Disc sales and rentals according to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services which are based on estimated consumer spending per data collected for the week ending July 13, 2014.

THE LEGO MOVIE Box Office Still Stacking Up, Hits $400 Million
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2014

“The LEGO Movie” continues to build a following with audiences in the U.S. and around the globe, surpassing the $400 million mark in worldwide grosses and remaining a box office draw.

Chris McKay to Helm Sequel to THE LEGO MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2014

Deadline reports that Chris McKay has signed on to direct the sequel to THE LEGO MOVIE for Warner Bros. Pictures

'LEGO MOVIE' Sequel Set for May 2017
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2014

Audiences are connecting with 'The LEGO Movie' in a big way, driving the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure past $200 million in worldwide box office, less than two weeks after its record-breaking release. Today, WB has confirmed that the sequel to the film will hit theaters on May 26, 2017.

“The Lego Movie” Assembles More Than $200 Million in Global Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 19, 2014

Audiences are connecting with “The LEGO Movie” in a big way, driving the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure past $200 million in worldwide box office, less than two weeks after its record-breaking release.