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Video: Watch All New Drone Footage as MAMMA MIA! Celebrates its 24th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

To celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s 24th birthday today, Thursday 6 April, all  new drone footage has been released of the show, with some glimpses behind the scenes as well as on stage. Check out the video here!

MAMMA MIA! in London Extends Booking To 2 March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 2 March 2024, with tickets now on sale.

MAMMA MIA! Will Hold a Relaxed Performance Next Month at the Novello Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

There will be a relaxed performance of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre on Wednesday 8 March.  The performance, which will begin at 6.30pm, will be staged in consultation with Mousetrap Theatre Projects (MTP). 

MAMMA MIA! Wins Best Theatre Production In The Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2022
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! won Best Theatre Production in the 2022 held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on 5 October. 

MAMMA MIA! Announces New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.

John Owen-Jones, Rosemary Ashe, and Claire Moore Set For GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

Great British Bake Off: The Musical will open at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 22 July 2022 for a limited run. Endorsed and created in association with producers of the TV phenomenon, Love Productions, this musical comedy has perfectly reimagined the nation's favourite baking show into a funny and charming musical comedy.

Filmed Version of KINKY BOOTS Will Be Released on Blu-Ray This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2021

Everybody say yeah! Kinky Boots is strutting back to the screen, this time on Blu-Ray. The filmed version of the West End production will be released on May 25, 2021 by Liberator Films.

Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi and Mark Peachey Join BARD FROM THE BARN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn.

The Barn Theatre Launches New Lockdown Shakespeare Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have announced a new Shakespeare series which sees the Bard's beloved monologues reimagined to fit into modern day lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The series will release a new monologue every weekday to the Barn Theatre's Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts, beginning 20th April 2020.

KINKY BOOTS Will Be Screened In Cinemas Across The UK And Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

More2Screen today announces the cinema release of the critically acclaimed Kinky Boots The Musical, the winner of every Best Musical award, which will be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 4 and 9 February 2020. With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots The Musical stars the original West End leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly. Cinema tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 1 November 2019. For more information and to book tickets visit KinkyBootsCinema.com.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

The critically-acclaimed hit Girl from the North Country, written and directed byConor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is to play at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End for a limited season from 10 December 2019 to 1 February 2020. Girl from the North Country opens in the West End following a run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, opening 28 September 2019, and prior to the Broadway production opening in March 2020 at The Belasco Theatre.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Returns to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2019

The critically-acclaimed hit Girl from the North Country, written and directed by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is to play at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End for a limited season from 10 December 2019 to 1 February 2020. Girl from the North Country opens in the West End following a run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, opening 28 September 2019, and prior to the Broadway production opening in March 2020 at The Belasco Theatre.

KINKY BOOTS West End to Be Filmed for Worldwide Screening, Donnelly & Henry Return to Cast
by Julie Musbach - Nov 14, 2018

A hit with audiences since it opened in September 2015, Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, today announces that the London production will be filmed later this month for future worldwide screening. Original West End cast members Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry will return to play the roles of Charlie and Lola respectively.

New Casting and Extended Booking Period Announced for KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2018

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce that from Monday 4 June 2018 Oliver Tompsett will play Charlie, Natalie McQueen will play Lauren, and Simon-Anthony Rhoden will continue as Lola.

Casting Announced For THE SECRET GARDEN, Barn Theatre, Cirencester
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2018

Casting has been announced for the Barn Theatre Cirencester's inaugural professional production of  The Secret Garden, which will run from March 16 to April 15. The cast will include: David Haydn (Archibald Craven), Jaimie Pruden (Lily Craven), Minal Patel (Neville Craven), Celeste De Veazey (Colin Craven), Daniella Piper (Mary), Jenny O'Leary (Martha), Alex James Ellison (Dickon), Sue Appleby (Musical Director, Ensemble), Steffan Rizzi (Ensemble), Jamie Ross (Ensemble), Celia Cruwys Finnigan (Ensemble), Ben Boskovic (Ensemble).

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Present Record 12 New, Original Holdiay Films
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2017

The world could use more miracles right now. Sometimes, smaller ones are all around and the only thing needed is a reminder of where to find them

Stage Tube: Owen Teale Discusses GASLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2016

GASLIGHT premiered in London in 1938 and immediately became an international success. In 1944, it was adapted into an iconic film starring Ingrid Bergman. Since then, the play has become a staple of theatre companies in Britain but rarely seen in North America. This brand new production will be mounted in the U.K. before travelling across the Atlantic to the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

GASLIGHT, Featuring GAME OF THRONES Stars, Opens Tonight at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2016

David Mirvish presents Patrick Hamilton's classic mystery thriller GASLIGHT, running now through through Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the newly reconfigured 1,384 seat Ed Mirvish Theatre. Media night is tonight, January 20, at 8pm.

Tickets on Sale Monday for GASLIGHT, Featuring GAME OF THRONES Stars at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015

David Mirvish is pleased to present Patrick Hamilton's classic mystery thriller GASLIGHT. Performances begin Sunday January 17 and play through Sunday February 28, 2016 at the newly reconfigured 1,384 seat Ed Mirvish Theatre. Media night is Wednesday January 20 at 8pm.

Hallmark Channel to Present Six New Original Movie Romances
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2014

The magical spark of the holiday season continues into the New Year on Hallmark Channel with brand new original romances!