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Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about which cities you can catch him in here!

Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.

Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

Video: See Georgina Onuorah, Christina Bianco & More in Rehearsals for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Curve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

Watch an inside look at The Wizard of Oz, coming to Curve this Christmas! The production runs Running in Leicester Saturday 19 November 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023. It stars Georgina Onuorah, Christina Bianco and more.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZARD OF OZ at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

There’s no place like Curve this Christmas as the theatre reveals the full cast of its festive musical The Wizard of Oz. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Full Cast Announced For Curve's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

There's no place like Curve this Christmas as the theatre reveals the full cast of its festive musical The Wizard of Oz.

Photos: Inside THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK Concert at the Sondheim Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

All new production images have been released for the special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which was performed  Monday 20 June, at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Upcoming Concert Performance of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2022

All new rehearsal images have been released for a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which will be performed at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June.

Full Cast Announced For THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

The full cast has been announced to join West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Laura Pitt-Pulford in a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June 2022, directed by Olivier Award-winning Maria Friedman.

Photos: See Sally Ann Triplett, Emily Langham, Dan Burton & More in the WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

WHITE CHRISTMAS opened on Thursday 28 October at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and is set to visit The Bristol Hippdrome, Canterbury Marlowe, Manchester Palace Theatre, Plymouth Theatre Royal and Edinburgh Playhouse. 

Sally Ann Triplett Joins the Cast of WHITE CHRISTMAS on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The show also stars Dan Burton as 'Phil Davis', Matthew Jeans as 'Bob Wallace', Jessica Daley as 'Betty Haynes', Emily Langham as 'Judy Haynes' and Duncan Smith as 'General Waverly'.

WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Announces Casting
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

A timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages, WHITE CHRISTMAS features the classic songs “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, “I Love A Piano”, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” and the most famous festive song of all… “White Christmas”.

WEST SIDE STORY Extends Run At Curve (Leicester)
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2019

It has today been announced that Curve theatre is extending the run of its critically-acclaimed Made at Curve production of the classic musical, West Side Story.

ON YOUR FEET! Tour Announces Cast; Return to London
by Julie Musbach - Aug 30, 2019

Following a highly successful season at the London Coliseum which will end its run on 31 August 2019, producers Jamie Wilson and Gavin Kalin announced today plans for ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan to return to London next Summer 2020.

Casting Announced For ON YOUR FEET The King's
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019

Casting has been confirmed for ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which plays at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday 2 until Saturday 7 March 2020.

ON YOUR FEET Congas Into Wolverhampton
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019

Jamie Wilson and Gavin Kalin have announced casting for the UK premiere of ON YOUR FEET! - THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN, which will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 17 Saturday 21 March 2020.

Christie Prades, George Ioannides, and More Will Lead Gloria Estefan's ON YOUR FEET!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019

Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which will play a limited season at the London Coliseum from Friday 14 June Saturday 31 August 2019. Prior to the London run there will be seven performances at Curve, Leicester from 3 8 June 2019.

Official: Lulu To Join Cast Of 42ND STREET as Dorothy Brock
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2018

Lulu returns to the West End after 30 years to join the cast of 42nd Street, the dazzling and romantic homage to the world of musical theatre in the iconic role of 'Dorothy Brock' in this five star production.