Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 31, 2024Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE Extends at Southwark Playhouseby Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire at Southwark Playhouse has extended its run to 24 August. This UK premiere of the ‘Y2K farce’ centres 13 year old Shelby Hinkley, leader of a devout online fan club who decides to kidnap famous actor Tobey Maguire, and marry him in her basement.
Review: I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE, Southwark Playhouseby Katie Kirkpatrick - Jul 4, 2024Ever wanted to experience a sugar rush for nearly two hours straight? Samantha Hurley’s campy dark comedy I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire feels like exactly that. Complete with lipgloss, butterfly clips, and Cosmo mag, it’s a noughties teen fever dream.
Photos: In Rehearsal for I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE UK Premiereby A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024Jacob Stuckelman of Watermark Productions has released photos from inside rehearsal for the UK première of I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley. Tyler Struble directs Kyle Birch (Brenda Dee Cankles) and Anders Hayward (Tobey Maguire) alongside the previously announced Tessa Albertson (Shelby Hinkley).
Full Cast Set For the UK Premiere of I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIREby Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024Full casting has been announced for the UK première of I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley. Tyler Struble directs Kyle Birch (Brenda Dee Cankles) and Anders Hayward (Tobey Maguire) alongside the previously announced Tessa Albertson (Shelby Hinkley).
Kyle Birch Will Lead A STRANGE LOOP in London as 'Usher'by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023It has been confirmed that Kyle Birch will take over as Usher in A Strange Loop in London! Also joining the cast as the Usher understudy is Christopher Michael Richardson. The casting was confirmed in a post on the show's social media accounts.
Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE COLOR PURPLE UK Tourby Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022Leicester's Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome are presenting a co-production of acclaimed musical The Color Purple, which is set to tour England and Wales for the first time this autumn. Check out rehearsal photos and video here!
Me'sha Bryan, Bree Smith, and More Will Lead the UK Tour of THE COLOR PURPLEby Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022Leicester's Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the cast of their co-production of acclaimed musical The Color Purple, which is set to tour England and Wales for the first time this autumn thanks to support from Arts Council England's National Lottery Funding.
Modern Musical Remake of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Will Stream Next Month and Come to Cinemasby Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2022Future Spotlight Productions, in collaboration with KidZania London, present their next film, a modern musical remake of Jack and The Beanstalk. Featuring remixed pop classics to show-stopping musical numbers, this live production full of twists and turns features Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton and original SIX queen, Natalie Paris.
Future Spotlight Productions and Kidzania London Announce CHRISTMAS ADULT NIGHTSby Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2021Following their Halloween Adult Nights, Future Spotlight Productions and KidZania London today announces a Christmas Adult Nights, a one-off musical theatre spectacular at the immersive KidZania indoor city featuring immersive role-play activities, festive cocktails on entry and live performances from musical theatre stars.
Full Cast Announced For IN PIECES: LIVE! and the Release of IN PIECES on Broadway On Demandby Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2021Louis Rayneau directs Kyle Birch (Austyn), Amy Di Bartolemeo (Alex), Jacob Fowler (Hunter), Jordan Luke Gage (Grey), Ross Harmon (Charlie), Beccy Lane (Jael), Georgie Lovatt (Sam), Danielle Steers (River) with Roxanne Couch, Millie Cranston, Jack Dargan, Megan