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Photos: In Rehearsal For Hackney Empire's Christmas Pantomime MOTHER GOOSE

Hackney Empire has released behind-the-scenes rehearsal images for its Christmas pantomime Mother Goose as previews begin on 19 November.

Tickets from £12 for Hackney Empire's MOTHER GOOSE

The Mother of all pantomimes is back in Hackney this festive season, starring Clive Rowe as Mother Goose.

Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire

Hackney Empire has announced the cast and creative team for their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November, running until 31st December.

The Crazy Coqs Presents THE CARPENTERS - A CELEBRATION CONCERT

Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel along with The Crazy Coqs Presents concert series hosted by Mark Robert Petty present their full show from last October a?oeThe Crazy Coqs Presents: The Carpenters - A Celebrationa?? featuring Musical Theatre stars Kieran Brown, Emma Kershaw, Vicki Lee Taylor, Gemma Wardle & Shona White.

LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Will Be Available For Digital Download With Proceeds Going to Charity

Les Misérables -The Staged Concert will be available for digital download in the UK and Australia to raise much needed funds for performers, musicians and the NHS. 

Photos: Get Ready to Hear the People Sing in LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT

Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.

Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas Join the Cast of LES MISERABLES Staged Concert

As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.

Phil Daniels And Janie Dee Will Star In New Musical THE HAPPY PRINCE

A new musical based on Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale will be presented in three showcase performances at The Place from 3 - 4 May 2019. The Happy Prince stars Janie Dee as Mrs Bentley, Phil Daniels as The Mayor, Sophia Hurdley as The Swallow and Sam Archer as The Prince. This heart-rending story about a Swallow's faithful love for the golden statue of a Prince is told through a seamless fusion of dance and song.

Photo Flash: First Look at SOME LOVERS at From Page to Stage Summer Festival

Ben Richards returns to musical theatre in the premiere of Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS - the head line show for Aria Entertainment's From Page To Stage (FPTS) Summer Festival at The Other Palace.

Photo Flash: FROM PAGE TO STAGE Opens At The Other Palace

With the biggest cast in the West End this summer, The Other Palace will be filled with the sound of musicals as the groundbreaking International Summer Musical Festival From Page To Stage (FPTS) runs 14 August-3 September - with 60+ cast members, working alongside 18 creatives, plus musicians and over 50 composers and writers presenting new musicals. See first photographs

Ben Richards to Star in SOME LOVERS at From Page To Stage Summer Festival; Further Casting Announced

Ben Richards returns to musical theatre in the premiere of Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS - the head line show for Aria Entertainment's From Page To Stage (FPTS) Summer Festival at The Other Palace. With just 12 performances, the seats will be some of the hottest musical theatre tickets in Town this summer (Thursday 24 August - 2 September 2017)!

Louise Dearman Joins Cast Of OF THEE I SING, July 30

Louise Dearman joins the cast of Of Thee I Sing, which plays at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday July 30.

BWW Interviews: Jodie Jacobs - On ROCK OF AGES, SISTER ACT And New Show HAPPY ENDING

It's always a joy to speak to Jodie Jacobs - previous winner of a BWW:UK Award, no less. After her successes in the likes of Rock of Ages, she's now at the Arcola working on a very different kind of show, 'Happy Ending', alongside West End luminaries including Gemma Wardle and Gillian Kirkpatrick.

Central Park's INTO THE WOODS Eyeing Broadway?

Rumours that The Public Theatre's production of INTO THE WOODS will transfer to Broadway have been fueled once more by The New York Post, which reports that extentions to Donna Murphy, Amy Adams and the rest of the cast's contracts are being negotiated.

Waddingham, Ellis & More West End Stars Join LES MISERABLES Film

A host of some of the best talent in West End musical theatre will join Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in the film of Les Misérables. The talented list below will be playing non starring roles in the forthcoming film.

It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film

Daily Mail reports that the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Hooper's film version of the musical Les Miserables now includes Bertie Carvel (Matilda), Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park with George) and Adrian Scarborough (Betty Blue Eyes). In addition, several cast members who have performed in stage versions of Les Miserables will star in the film including Caroline Sheen, Hadley Fraser, Killian Donnelly, Mike Jibson, Linzi Hateley, Gemma Wardle, Katy Secombe, Gina Beck, Fra Fee, Alexia Khadine and Katie Hall.

Central Park INTO THE WOODS Already Considering Broadway?

According to a report by Michael Riedel of nypost.com, The Public Theater is already considering a Broadway transfer for the revival of INTO THE WOODS which plays the Delacorte in Central Park this Summer.

EXCLUSIVE: Regent's Park Theatre's INTO THE WOODS to Play Central Park's Delacorte Theater in 2012

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the hit open-air production of INTO THE WOODS that played London's Regent's Park Theatre in 2011 is now planning for a transfer to Central Part's Delacorte Theater as part of the Public Theater's Summer 2012 programming. Casting is said to be underway already for the role of 'The Witch' and that the producers are seeking a big name. Nothing officially has been announced on a possible transfer, as The Public is expecting to announce the 2012 summer season at the Delacorte sometime next month. The Public Theatre had no comment by press time.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at BETTY BLUE EYES Performance Highlights in the West End!

Everybody's been talking about the animatronic pig which cost a reported £100,000 for Cameron Mackintosh's new musical comedy BETTY BLUE EYES, based on the Handmade Film 'A PRIVATE FUNCTION' by Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray. BETTY BLUE EYES is the first original musical Cameron Mackintosh has produced in ten years. It started previews at the Novello Theatre in the West End on 19 March and opened on 13 April. Reelkandi TV got the first look at the production highlights and now BroadwayWorld brings you a glimpse of the exciting production below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Cameron Mackintosh's New Musical - BETTY BLUE EYES

Everybody's been talking about the animatronic pig which cost a reported £100,000 and we've now got the first photos from Cameron Mackintosh's new musical comedy BETTY BLUE EYES, based on the Handmade Film 'A PRIVATE FUNCTION' by Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray. BETTY BLUE EYES is the first original musical Cameron Mackintosh has produced in ten years. It started previews at the Novello Theatre in the West End on 19 March with a press night on 13 April.