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Review: ALADDIN, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 11, 2024

If you're looking for sparkles, then Aladdin has you covered. The Broadway and West End hit is currently touring the UK and comes complete with heavily sequinned costumes and set pieces so drenched in gold they could have been created by King Midas. It's a slightly uneven production, but there are enough wow moments to leave children wide-eyed with enchantment.

Cast Set For ALADDIN, The First Ever Disney Production to Come to Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Disney Theatrical Productions will present the critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin which will land in Glasgow for a limited season as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.

Photos: First Look at Gavin Adams, Desmonda Cathabel, Yeukayi Ushe, and More in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

All new production photos have been released for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Desmonda Cathabel Will Play Princess Jasmine in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 3, 2023

One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities… Disney's Aladdin features iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice. This exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breath-taking spectacle, making it a perfect show for all.

Photos: First Look at the First UK and Ireland Tour of Disney's ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

All new photos have been released from the first UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Disney's ALADDIN Flies Into Glasgow in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will land in Glasgow in 2024 as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

ALADDIN Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will land in Birmingham in 2024 as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

The first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin has found its cast! Find out who's starring in the production here!

Photos: First Look at the Ninth Cast of Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

All new photos have been released for the ninth cast of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution which has recently extended its run at London County Hall until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.

Photos: First Look at the Ninth Cast of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

All new photos have been released for the ninth cast of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution which has recently extended its run at London County Hall until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.

Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends at London County Hall; New Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution will extend its run at London County Hall  until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production.

THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY - A MUSICAL FABLE to Get Development Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022

Pint of Wine Theatre Company has announced a development workshop of Tim Connor and Susannah Pearse’s new musical ‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey – A Musical Fable’.  This new musical is adapted from Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, by permission of The Wilder Family LLC.

UK Tour of DREAMGIRLS Heads to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 5, 2022

Dreamgirls stars Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie White with Sharlene Hector performing the role at certain performances. Milton Keynes actress Natalie Kassanga will play the role of Deena Jones at Milton Keynes Theatre, her hometown venue.

Cast Announced For DREAMGIRLS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

The full cast has been released for Dreamgirls, as it embarks on its first ever tour of the UK, opening at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this December before visiting cities right across the country throughout 2022 and into 2023.

VIDEO: Sharon D. Clarke, Kerry Ellis, Matthew Henry & More Join Catherine Tate for Virtual Reading of BRODWAY BABY Book
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021

A UK virtual reading for the new best-selling illustrated children’s book Broadway Baby, written by UK West End and Broadway theatre operator and producer Russell Miller (Guys & Dolls, Blood Brothers, Paramour, On The Town) with Judith A. Proffer, is now available to watch.

Curve Announces Extension of THE COLOR PURPLE AT HOME Through 16 March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2021

Leicester's Curve theatre has announced plans to extend its streamed run of The Color Purple – at Home due to audience demand. Produced in association with Birmingham Hippodrome, the musical will now stream online until Tuesday 16 March.

Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME From Curve Leicester; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021

Curve is now streaming The Color Purple online. The production is led by T'Shan Williams as Celie, with Danielle Fiamanya as Nettie, Karen Mavundukure as Sofia, Ako Mitchell as Mister and Simon Anthony Rhoden as Harpo. Also returning to Curve is Carly Mercedes Dyer, joining the cast as Shug Avery.

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of Curve Leicester's THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2021

Following the success of its recent five-star production of Sunset Boulevard – at Home, Curve will stream The Color Purple online between Tue 16 Feb and Sun 7 Mar, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome.

Curve To Stream THE COLOR PURPLE AT HOME In Association With Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2021

Following the success of its recent five-star production of Sunset Boulevard – at Home, Curve has announced plans to also stream The Color Purple online between Tue 16 Feb and Sun 7 Mar, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome.