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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

The West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical UK tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February running until 05 March  following a Christmas season at Leeds playhouse.

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY â€" THE MUSICAL at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

The spectacular new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions, opens this week. Check out photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

There is just one month to go until the opening of the sensational new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions. Check out rehearsal photos!

Full Company Announced For Leeds Playhouse's Production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full company who will join previously announced Gareth Snook (Willy Wonka) in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions.

Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look at The New Cast of FRIENDSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Feb 25, 2020

The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour. Get an exclusive first look at all-new production photographs below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals for the New UK Tour of FRIENDSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2020

The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 20 February.

FRIENDSICAL, The Parody Musical Inspired by 'Friends', Returns to UK For 2020 Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 20 February.

BWW Review: SOHO CINDERS, Charing Cross Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 29, 2019

Prolific duo Stiles and Drewe seem to be having a ball populating London with their works. While Mary Poppins - for which they wrote additional music and lyrics - looms large on the West End from the Prince Edward on Old Compton Street, director Will Keith opened another musical of theirs just south of the Strand at the Charing Cross Theatre. Interestingly enough, Soho Cinders serenades Poppins' address and is a proper celebration of Soho in all its idiosyncratic beauty.

Photo Flash: First Look at SOHO CINDERS at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2019

West End stars Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell head the cast of Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre.

Photo Flash: New Photos Released Of Millie O'Connell And Luke Bayer Backstage At SOHO CINDERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2019

Check out new photos from backstage at Soho Cinders featuring Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell.

VIDEO: Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell Sing 'Wishing For The Normal' From SOHO CINDERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

Soho Cinders features Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell. They are joined by Lewis Asquith, Christopher Coleman, Ewan Gillies, Tori Hargreaves, Natalie Harman, Michaela Stern, with an ensemble cast featuring Jade Bailey, Thomas Ball, Luke Byrne, Ben Darcy, Laura Fulgenzi, Danny Lane, Savannah Reed, Melissa Rose. Watch Bayer and O'Connell sing 'Wishing For The Normal'!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with SOHO CINDERS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 18, 2019

Get a peek inside rehearsal for Soho Cinders featuring Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell. They are joined by Lewis Asquith, Christopher Coleman, Ewan Gillies, Tori Hargreaves, Natalie Harman, Michaela Stern, with an ensemble cast featuring Jade Bailey, Thomas Ball, Luke Byrne, Ben Darcy, Laura Fulgenzi, Danny Lane, Savannah Reed, Melissa Rose.

Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell Join SOHO CINDERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2019

West End stars Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell are today announced to head the cast of Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre.

Rialto Chatter: Could COMPANY Be Coming To Broadway With Patti LuPone Next Season?
by Alan Henry - Jul 8, 2019

Could COMPANY be making the way to Broadway next season with Patti LuPone recreating her award winner performance of Joanne?

Rialto Chatter: Marianne Elliot COMPANY Currently 'In Talks' For Broadway Transfer
by Rialto Chatter - Jun 27, 2019

Marianne Elliot's acclaimed gender bent production of Stephen Sondheimn and George Furth's Company, is currently in talks for a Broadway transfer.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone and More Talk Reimagining COMPANY for the West End
by Alan Henry - Apr 4, 2019

The world is gearing up to watch the biggest night in London Theatre, The Olivier Awards! In anticipation, watch below as Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Richard Fleeshman talk reimagining this show in this revolutionary West End production.

VIDEO: Watch the Full COMPANY Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2019

The Stephen Sondheim-themed episode of Documentary Now!, parodying D.A. Pennebaker's classic making-of Company documentary, aired last night! The episode, titled 'Original Cast Album: Co-Op,' can be watched in full here!

Patti LuPone Covers Set Breakdown During Performance of COMPANY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019

Last night's performance of Company in London encountered quite a hiccup when the set broke down and a cover performer took ill. Patti LuPone brought her show-must-go-on spirit to the audience and performed a quick number.

Paddy O'Connell to Host COMPANY Post-Show Q&A with Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig & Marianne Elliott
by Julie Musbach - Feb 4, 2019

To celebrate last week's successful release of the cast recording as well as two prestigious Critics' Circle Awards for Marianne Elliott's critically acclaimed production ofCompany, broadcaster Paddy O'Connell will be hosting a post-show Q and A at the Gielgud Theatre, with two of the show's stars - Rosalie Craig, who plays the central role of Bobbie and Patti LuPone, who plays Joanne.