Review: NEW UK MUSICALS - LIVE IN CONCERT, The Other Palace
One year on from theatres being allowed to fully reopen, where is the new writing? This is a problem Darren Clark has set out to tackle with his project New UK Musicals. Set up during the pandemic, the project's website makes sheet music and backing tracks to new original musical theatre songs by British writers widely available.
Lineup of Jewish Writers Announced For The Latest Collaboration Between Signal and JW3
SIGNAL x JW3 is a the second collaboration between the acclaimed musical theatre concert series and JW3, the UK's biggest Jewish community centre. This live multi-location concert will gather together a selection of the best Jewish musical theatre writers from around the world for this Purim-themed digital concert that celebrates the historic triumph of good over evil.
Writers Confirmed For Signal - Redefining New British Music Theatre At The Hospital Club
Ground-breaking new musical theatre event SIGNAL is taking over The Hospital Club's Oak Room for the fourth time. This free concert showcases some of the best and boldest new British musical theatre and since its first incarnation last December has presented over fifty world premieres of new musical theatre songs. Helped by a selection of West End performers and accompanied by a live house band, SIGNAL looks to showcase the breadth and talent of those currently developing new British musical theatre.
BWW Review: SUPERHERO, Southwark Playhouse
Premiering at Southwark Playhouse, Superhero is a bittersweet, funny and genuinely moving musical about a dad fighting for custody of his daughter. Colin Bradley (Michael Rouse) recounts his journey through fatherhood recollecting the small victories, hilarious moments and painful mistakes of his life with Emily, his beloved daughter, and Christine, his ex-wife.
Photo Flash: First Look at SUPERHERO, Landing Tonight at Southwark Playhouse
Michael Rouse stars in the world premiere of the one-man musical, SUPERHERO, which is the first musical to play in Southwark Playhouse's Little space. Presented by TIM JOhanson Productions, SUPERHERO, written by Richy Hughes, Joseph Finlay and Michael Conley and directed by Adam Lenson, plays now through 22 July 2017 with a press night tonight 30 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Rouse onstage below!
Sondheim Society Student Performer and Stiles & Drewe Prize Winners Announced
The Stephen Sondheim Society and Mercury Musical Developments today announce the winners of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and Stiles + Drewe Prize. The winners were revealed at the West End Gala held at the No?l Coward Theatre which was hosted by Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe.
MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS to Make West End Debut at the Criterion Theatre
Kenny Wax Family Entertainment is delighted to announce the West End debut of new family musical - Mr Popper's Penguins, which will open at the Criterion Theatre for a magical Christmas season from the 15 December to 31 December. Mr & Mrs Popper and their remarkable family of performing penguin puppets come to London direct from a UK tour and US premiere at New York's renowned New Victory Theatre.
UK Tour and NY Dates Announced for MR POPPER'S PENGUINS
Kenny Wax Family Entertainment today announced Mr Popper's Penguins will be visiting 6 venues in the UK from the 27 September to 11 December prior to a West End Christmas season. The Penguins will also be sailing across the Atlantic for their US premiere at New York's renowned New Victory Theatre this autumn.
Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Launches West End Tour Today
The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country now through January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton today 26 November.