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Cast Set For the World Premiere of STILETTO at London's Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of major new musical Stiletto. Stiletto will open at Charing Cross Theatre, London, in March. Learn more about the show here!

Review: NAPOLEON: UN PETIT PANTOMIME, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 28, 2024

Written and directed by John Savournin and David Eaton, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime is a holiday show that promises “historic hilarity” as we follow Napoleon on his quest to defeat the English, particularly the Duke of Wellington. This is the second time Charles Court Opera has collaborated with Jermyn Street Theatre to create a pantomime, the first being Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last year.

Cast Set For NAPOLEON: UN PETIT PANTOMIME at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for their Christmas show, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime.  Running from 21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, this world premiere co-production reunites the theatre with Charles Court Opera following their award-winning collaboration on Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last Christmas.

MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period To March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

As part of the celebrations for MAMMA MIA! turning 25 on Saturday 6 April 2024, the hit musical has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 29 March 2025, with tickets now on sale.

MAMMA MIA! to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

In a month's time, on Saturday 6 April 2024, the original production of MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Learn more about the history of MAMMA MIA! and see how to purchase tickets.

MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM Winners Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley Join the Musical This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024, Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley, the winners of ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, will join the production of the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in the respective roles of Sophie and Sky at London’s Novello Theatre from Monday 29 January 2024. 

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

All new production photos and video footage have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre, who started performances on Monday 9 October. Check out the photos and video here!

MAMMA MIA! Reveals New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024,  the new cast has been revealed for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 9 October 2023. The production has also extended its booking period to Saturday 28 September 2024 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale at 10am tomorrow, Friday 1 September 2023.

Charles Court Opera Brings PATIENCE to Wilton's Music Hall as Part of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

Directed by John Savournin, musically directed by David Eaton (the team behind the smash hit 'The Pirates of Penzance 'at Opera Holland Park) and designed by Simon Bejer (winner of Best Opera at the Offies), audiences can expect first class performances from a terrific young cast, led by Catriona Hewitson in the title role (recently starring in Scottish Opera's 'The Gondoliers'), and a host of beloved CCO regulars, including Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman.

Photos: First Look at BEOWULF: AN EPIC PANTO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

In ‘Beowulf: An Epic Panto’, a co-production with the King’s Head Theatre, join Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel’s mother and a maelstrom of other fantastical characters, for this completely unmissable show, packed with mammoth musical numbers, and led by a colossally talented cast including many CCO favourites.

Charles Court Opera's Boutique Panto Returns To The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2021

Charles Court Opera's legendary boutique panto returns to the King's Head Theatre, as the famous early medieval epic tale of Beowulf gets a wickedly entertaining CCO makeover in 'Beowulf: An Epic Panto' - a fiery adventure like no other.

THE PLEASURE GARDEN - A Vauxhall Musical Will Be Performed Above The Stag Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2021

A wildly funny new musical will take a peek through the bushes to discover and celebrate Vauxhall's history as a hedonistic playground. Written by Glenn Chandler with music by Charles Miller, The Pleasure Garden will play at Above The Stag Theatre, a stone's throw from the historic park where its story is set.

BWW Review: IOLANTHE, The Roman Theatre St Albans
by Gary Naylor - Jun 17, 2021

Fantastical fairies and pompous politicians collide in this sweet satire, one of Britain's favourite operas.

Photo Flash: First Look at SNOW WHITE IN THE SEVEN MONTHS OF LOCKDOWN Online Panto
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020

Final casting is today announced for the world premiere of ‘Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown’, a new online panto featuring interactive viewers-choice-moments.

SNOW WHITE IN THE SEVEN MONTHS OF LOCKDOWN Will Feature The Voices Of Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard As 'The Men In The Mirror'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

Final casting is today announced for the world premiere of 'Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown', a new online panto featuring interactive viewers-choice-moments.

King's Head Theatre Presents SNOW WHITE IN THE SEVEN MONTHS OF LOCKDOWN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2020

This Christmas, Charles Court Opera are to deliver a boutique panto like no other by moving online and bringing their enduring annual mix of toe-tapping music, side-splitting gags and festive frivolity to the comfort of the nation's living rooms for the very first time!

Photo Flash: First Look at Production Photos of Charles Court Opera's THE NATIVITY PANTO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

The King's Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera are have announced the full cast for The Nativity Panto – A Not-So Silent Night, starring Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman. The panto runs from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020, with a press night on Tuesday 3 December 2019.

Casting Announced For THE NATIVITY PANTO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

The King's Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera have announced the full cast for The Nativity Panto a?" A Not-So Silent Night, starring Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and Catrine Kirkman. The panto runs from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020, with a press night on Tuesday 3 December 2019.

BWW Review: BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY, King's Head Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 28, 2018

John Savournin and the Charles Court Opera gang are back with another panto packed with innovatory storytelling and great songs, wonderfully sung @KingsHeadThtr #ButtonsPanto @charlescourt.

Photo Flash: Charles Court Opera Presents Holiday Panto BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2018

Charles Court Opera are to return to the King's Head Theatre for their 12th dazzling, delightful and downright hilarious boutique pantomime - a brand new production of one of the company's greatest hits, Buttons: A Cinderella Story.