Justin Brett

Guest Blog: “Panto is Hamlet in a Nappy": Actor Justin Brett on Being Serious About Fun and The High Art of Low Comedy in Panto
by Guest Author - Nov 27, 2024

Panto is Hamlet in a nappy; Beckett in a bath of beans; Johnson in long johns. It’s gaudy and brash and all the better for it. It’s the High Art of Low Comedy

Cast and Creatives Set For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto in Catford
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Joy Productions has announced the return of their celebrated Panto partnership with Broadway Theatre, Catford unveiling the Principal Cast and Creative team for this year's much-anticipated pantomime Sleeping Beauty. 

Review: THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON, Wilton's Music Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 12, 2024

'Directed by Adam Meggido and Ali James, The London 50-hour Improvathon is exactly what it says on the tin - a show that takes place over fifty hours in London, bringing together improvisational actors to create an absolutely wild weekend.'

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

Review: THEN, NOW & NEXT, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 29, 2023

The writers want so badly for this to be a soberly romantic mix between The Notebook and The Bridges of Madison County via Dear Evan Hansen, but only manage to hit the nails of its coffin. It’s unexciting, unengaging, and as deep as a rivulet. The characters are one-dimensional figurines, including the protagonist, whose only personality trait is her grief and inability to love anyone else but Stephen. 

Full Cast Revealed For the World Premiere of Christopher J. Orton and Jon Robyns' THEN, NOW & NEXT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the world première production of the heart-warming, original musical Then, Now & Next, written by Christopher J Orton (My Land's Shore) and Jon Robyns (currently playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera) in a first-time collaboration for the pair.

Cast and Creatives Announced for Corn Exchange Newbury's Christmas Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Matthew Cavendish (The Play That Goes Wrong, West End and Broadway;  Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, West End/Edinburgh) will give audiences plenty of opportunities to boo and hiss as he plays Fleshcreep, and Will Beckerleg (Madagascar, UK Tour; Summer Holiday, UK Tour) returns to the Corn Exchange as he steps into the role of Fairy Fabulous.

ALADDIN, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK & More Win 2022 Pantomime Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022

On Tuesday 19th April at a star-studded ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End, the winners of the 2022 Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's were revealed.

Photos: Corn Exchange Newbury Presents CINDERELLA Panto
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury presents Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle!

Casting Announced For CINDERELLA at Corn Exchange Newbury
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the cast for Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle!

Casting Announced For Corn Exchange Newbury's Pantomime, CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury has announced the cast for its pantomime, Cinderella, which runs from Friday 26 November 2021 until Sunday 2 January 2022.

SHOWSTOPPER! Announces Residency at The Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

The Showstoppers are returning to the West End's Lyric Theatre on Monday 15 November for five months of monthly shows. Prior to this move they have two previously annouced West End shows at the Garrick Theatre on Monday 27 September and Monday 11 October.

The Showstoppers Announce 'Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Livestream - Christmas Special'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2020

Olivier Award winners The Showstoppers return to your home screens one final time this year to bring some much needed festive cheer into your living room with a special Christmas edition of their improvised musical livestream.

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Converts Performances to Virtual Format
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

One of the last West End shows to be cancelled before lockdown in March, The Showstoppers turned their final performance at the Lyric Theatre into an impromptu online live stream event, which has since been viewed more than 112,000 times.

VIDEO: The Showstoppers Create New Song 'Hello, Sorry!' in 24 Hours After Being Challenged by Jenna Russell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

Yesterday, Olivier award-winning superstar Jenna Russell became the latest West End star to challenge The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

Christopher Biggins, Arlene Phillips & More Announced as Judges & for The Showstoppers' EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2020

Celebrity judges, guest stars and the full line-up is today announced for The Showstoppers' Alternative Eurovision Song Contest.

VIDEO: Derren Brown Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Song in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

Inspired by his dog, Doodle, two-time Olivier award-winning master of magic and illusion, Derren Brown is the latest star to challenge The Showstoppers to The 24 Hour Musical Theatre Song Challenge.

VIDEO: Derren Brown Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Song in the Style of MISS SAIGON in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020

Two-time Olivier award-winning master of magic and illusion, Derren Brown is the latest star to challenge The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Musical Theatre Song in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2020

Broadway and West End 'Phantom of the Opera' star Ramin Karimloo and his son Hadley yesterday challenged the Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers to compose a brand new musical theatre song in just 24 hours.