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Stars Will Celebrate Steve Brown at London's Savoy Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

On Monday 16th September at London’s Savoy Theatre stars from the world of music, comedy, film and TV will get together to celebrate the life and music of their friend, composer and lyricist, Steve Brown who died earlier this year. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday 17th June.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of CAKE & THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Part of MTFESTUK 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

MTFESTUK 2021sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of MTFESTUK 2021 Musicals FAR FROM HEAVEN & #50DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

MTFestUK 2021 Announces Casting and Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021

Casting has been confirmed for Paul Taylor-Mills' highly celebrated annual festival of new musical theatre, MTFestUK 2021. Featuring a truly spectacular company of international stars, with a number of Tony and Olivier Awards to their names, this year's season is set to be an unmissable event in the 2021 musical theatre calendar.  

Lee Mack Replaces Stephen Fry in THE UNDERSTUDY at the Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020

Everyone needs an understudy, right? Stepping into the role of narrator, replacing Stephen Fry, is BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning legend Lee Mack. The cast of The Understudy, now includes Matthew Horne, Emily Atack, James Norton, Mina Anwar, Natalie Casey, Adelayo Adedayo, Lucy Briggs-Owen, Sasha Frost, Marie Lawrence, and more.

BWW Review: NIGEL SLATER'S TOAST, Online
by Eleni Cashell - Jul 15, 2020

Nigel Slater's Toast is an online play a?" part radio play, part animated film. Written by Henry Filloux-Bennett, the show is based on Nigel Slater's award-winning biography and vividly recreates his childhood through stunning animation.

Lawrence Batley Theatre Will Bring A New Online Adaptation Of Nigel Slater's TOAST To Audiences At Home
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2020

Following its hugely successful 2019 West End run and national tour, Nigel Slater's Toast returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre as a brand-new online play for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their own home.

BWW Review: TOAST, The Other Palace
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 13, 2019

The pretense begins as the audience walks into the auditorium. It's as the warm smell of perfect nearly-burnt toast hits their noses that the good-hearted and fluffy nature of Toast reveals itself. Based on Nigel Slater's homonymous memoir, Henry Filloux-Bennett's bakes a play with enough nostalgia and hopefulness to feed a crowd.

ALL MY SONS Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Mar 31, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill to Don Quixote and zombie gore, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with TOAST
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2019

Following its world premiere at The Lowry, Salford, in May and a sold-out run at as part of Traverse Festival 2018 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the critically acclaimed stage adaption of Nigel Slater's best-selling memoirs Toast as the show prepares to make its London transfer. Toast opens at The Other Palace on 4th April 2019, with Giles Cooper cast in the role of Nigel Slater.

Final Cast Announced For Nigel Slater's TOAST At The Other Palace
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2019

Following its world premiere at The Lowry, Salford, in May and a sold-out run at as part of Traverse Festival 2018 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, casting is today announced for the critically acclaimed stage adaption of Nigel Slater's best-selling memoirs Toast as the show prepares to make its London transfer. Toast opens at The Other Palace on 4th April 2019, with Giles Cooper cast in the role of Nigel Slater.

Cast Announced For Nigel Slater's TOAST at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2018

Following its recent critically acclaimed world premiere at The Lowry, casting is announced for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe run of the stage adaptation of Nigel Slater's best-selling memoir Toast, playing as part of the Traverse Festival 2018 from Tuesday 7 - Sunday 26 August.

Cast Announced For World Premiere Of Stage Adaptation Of Nigel Slater's TOAST At The Lowry, Salford
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2018

Ahead of rehearsals starting on Monday, cast has been announced for the world premiere run of the stage adaptation of Nigel Slater's memoirs Toast, at The Lowry in Salford.

Photo Coverage: Hot Feet Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - May 2, 2006

An opening night party for Hot Feet, the dance musical set to the songs of Earth, Wind & Fire, was held on April 30th and BroadwayWorld was there!