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ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.

Lady Anne Dodd To Introduce A New Documentary On Ken Dodd At Darlington Hippodrome
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Lady Anne Dodd introduces a new documentary on the life and work of Ken Dodd at Darlington Hippodrome, celebrating the legacy of the legendary comedian.

Show of the Week: Tickets From £25 for THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 29, 2024

Show of the Week: tickets from £25 for The Unfriend. Unfriend noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer. 

Review: THE UNFRIEND, Wyndham's Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 11, 2024

Lee Mack and Frances Barber lead a fine cast in Steven Moffat's comedy, sailing back into the West End for a limited run

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

An all-new sneak peek video has been released for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Photos: First Look at THE UNFRIEND at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

Producers Playful Productions has  released production photos for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2023

Producers Playful Productions have released rehearsal images ahead of the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend which opens at the Wyndham's Theatre next week from 16 December. See all the rehearsal photos below.

Cast Set For the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Producers Playful Productions has announced the full cast for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend. Rehearsals are underway ahead of performances beginning at the Wyndhams’ Theatre on 16 December.

Rob Brydon Returns to the UK and Ireland in 2024 With A NIGHT OF SONGS AND LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

Award-winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight piece band, including Paul Herbert (Musical Director, Arranger and Pianist), are back in the UK & Ireland next year with their widely praised tour, Rob Brydon – A Night of Songs & Laughter.

Onsale Now: The West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 26, 2023

Now Onsale: The West End Return of The Unfriend Unfriend-noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer.

Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!

THE UNFRIEND Returns to the West End in December
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend will be making its return to the West End this year. The show will open in previews at Wyndham's Theatre on 16 December and will run until 9 March 2024, with a press night on 9 January 2024.

Hugh Dennis Joins BLEAK EXPECTATIONS as Guest Narrator For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will join the cast of Caroline Leslie’s production of Mark Evans’ Bleak Expectations as the Guest Narrator for one week only from 11-16 July at London’s Criterion Theatre.

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Leads Our Top Ten Shows For May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 1, 2023

As we wait to throw off our thermals and the sun to show its face, London has some theatrical treats to tickle your tastebuds this May.

Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.

Additional Guest Stars and Schedule Announced For Mark Evans' BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

An additional four guest stars have been added to the list of names who will play the role of Sir Philip Bin in Caroline Leslie's irresistible production of Mark Evans' glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations. Julian Clary, Dermot O'Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia join the list of names previously announced. Each will play the part of Sir Philip Bin for one week.

Jim Carter Will Appear in Conversation With Rob Brydon at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

Continuing his series of In Conversation events in aid of Kiln Theatre, Jim Carter will sit down with one of the UK's most celebrated actors and comedians Rob Brydon in a special one-off fundraising event on 16 May 2023, where he will discuss his brilliant and varied career.

Miranda Hart Joins Richard Curtis, Jonathan Ross and Jo Brand at Just For Laughs London Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Miranda Hart has joined the line-up for Just For Laughs LONDON festival which kicks off this Thursday 2nd March until Sunday 5th March. Miranda will be joining Richard Curtis live on stage on Sunday 5th March at indigo at The O2 as part of Comic Relief The Truth & Everything Except The Truth.

BLEAK EXPECTATIONS Will Make West End Debut in May With Weekly Star Casting
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Caroline Leslie’s irresistible production of Mark Evans’ glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations will open in preview at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May. Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller and Sue Perkins are all confirmed to appear.

Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 24, 2023

Critically-acclaimed comedian and singer Jordan Gray has been named as one of the recipients of the Comedy Breakthrough Star Award in The National Comedy Awards 2023.