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Original London Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Transfer to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!

The Barn Theatre Unveils New Production Team to Mark New Direction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023

Exciting developments are happening at The Barn Theatre as they introduce their new production team and embark on a fresh direction. Find out more about the future of this renowned theater and what it means for theater enthusiasts.

New Immersive Comedy Show THE REVELLERS SOCIETY Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020

OSO Arts Centre presents the Revellers Society! You are invited to tour each of their three rooms in exclusive groups of up to fifteen guests. In each of the spaces you will sit back, relax and be entertained by some of their wildest and most eccentric members.

Selladoor Worldwide And Immersion Theatre Launch New Pantomime Production Company PRIME PANTOMIMES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2018

Selladoor Worldwide and Immersion Theatre today announce an exciting new partnership launching a dedicated Pantomime Production Company, Prime Pantomimes. Both Selladoor Worldwide and Immersion Theatre are exceptionally passionate about pantomime and are committed to reinvigorating the genre by creating story-driven, localised, and highly interactive productions with heart.

Designer Terry Parsons Returns To The Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018

50 years after designing his very first pantomime at the Belgrade Theatre in 1968, acclaimed designer Terry Parsons is back in Coventry this year to work on Sleeping Beauty, his own 50th anniversary coinciding with the Belgrade's 60th.

Cast Announced For MAMMA MIA! International Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2018

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester from 3rd - 14th July 2018 as part of its international tour. Shona White (Donna Sheridan), Nicky Swift (Rosie), Helen Anker (Tanya), Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael), Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright), Matthew Rutherford (Bill Austin), Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan), Phillip Ryan (Sky), Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali), Lottie Henshall (Lisa), Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper) and Michael Nelson (Eddie) will star in the production. At certain performances the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Natalie Langston.

The King's Theatre in Glasgow Announces this Year's Pantomime!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2017

The King's Theatre in Glasgow is delighted to confirm its glittering pantomime for this year's festive season, Sleeping Beauty.

Kevin Wood Steps Down from Chief Executive of First Family Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Kevin Wood has stepped down from Chief Executive of First Family Entertainment. See ATG's full statement below. 

King's to Raise Funds for Roald Dahl Charity this Christmas
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016

The King's Theatre will be raising funds for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity during the 2016/17 panto season.

ATG Announces Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity as Official Pantomime Charity Partner
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and First Family Entertainment (FFE) have announced Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity as their official charity partner for the 2016/17 pantomime season.

Cast Announced for SOHO CINDERS at Union Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2016

The Union Theatre presents SOHO CINDERS, with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and book by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis.

Photo Flash: Cast of DICK WHITTINGTON Pose at A View From the Shard
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016

First Family Entertainment are delighted to announce that renowned choreographer Arlene Phillips will be making her pantomime debut as Fairy Bowbells in New Wimbledon Theatre's Christmas Pantomime, Dick Whittington, from Friday 9 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017, with a press night on Tuesday 13 December.

Cast Announced for SOHO CINDERS at Union Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016

The Union Theatre presents SOHO CINDERS, with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and book by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis.

Arlene Phillips to Make Pantomime Debut in DICK WHITTINGTON at Wimbledon Theatre
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 18, 2016

First Family Entertainment are delighted to announce that renowned choreographer Arlene Phillips will be making her pantomime debut as Fairy Bowbells in New Wimbledon Theatre's Christmas Pantomime, Dick Whittington, from Friday 9 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017, with a press night on Tuesday 13 December.

Gary Lamont, Elaine MacKenzie Ellis Join Cast of King's Theatre Glasgow's CINDERELLA
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2016

?The King's Theatre Glasgow and First Family Entertainment have announced that River City star Gary Lamont and Rab C. Nesbitt actress Elaine MacKenzie Ellis will appear in this year's spell-binding production of Cinderella, alongside Gregor Fisher, Des Clarke and Tony Roper. 

Maureen Lipman Cast as Wicked Fairy in Richmond Theatre's SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Marianka Swain - Jun 8, 2016

Renowned star of stage and screen Maureen Lipman makes a welcome return to panto this year as the Wicked Fairy in Richmond Theatre's spectacular seasonal offering SLEEPING BEAUTY! Joining her, after two hugely successful pantomimes at Richmond, will be CBeebies presenter Chris Jarvis, returning for a third year in a row due to overwhelming popular demand, in the role of Chester the Jester. Sleeping Beauty runs December 2-January 8, 2017, with press night on December 8.

Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper & More to Appear in CINDERELLA at King's Theatre Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016

The King's Theatre Glasgow and First Family Entertainment are thrilled to announce Scottish comedy legend Gregor Fisher will be reuniting with his Rab C. Nesbitt co-star Tony Roper in the godmother of all pantomimes, Cinderella. Also returning to the stage due to popular demand is Capital FM presenter Des Clarke marking his fifth consecutive year in the King's legendary panto. The rags to riches tale of Cinderella makes its tenth appearance in the history of the King's traditional pantomime from Friday 2 December 2016 until Sunday 8 January 2017.

Jesse Eisenberg to Star in His Off-Broadway Show, THE SPOILS, in London, May 27
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 6, 2016

The European premiere of The New Group's critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production, The Spoils, a razor-sharp new comedy written by and starring internationally acclaimed actor Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice), will transfer for a strictly limited season at London's Trafalgar Studios, from 27 May to 13 August, with press night on 2 June. 

Warwick Davis to Star in New Victoria Theatre's SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Pantomime
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2016

The New Victoria Theatre, Woking and First Family Entertainment are delighted to announce that film and television star Warwick Davis will star in this year's spectacular family pantomime Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.

ATG's Panter & Squire Top The Stage 100 for Seventh Consecutive Year
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016

Ambassador Theatre Group's Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE have topped the The Stage 100 for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year following a landmark year of international acquisitions and production investment. The announcement makes Panter and Squire the most successful entrants ever on the exclusive list which is compiled annually by the UK industry's leading newspaper, which ranks the powerhouses of British theatre.