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New Casting and Tickets Released For THE CHOIR OF MAN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN continues its sell-out West End run, with new tickets released for dates until 30 July 2023.

THE CHOIR OF MAN Extends Booking in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022

The Choir of Man has extended its booking in the West End until 28 May 2023. The production opened at the Arts Theatre on 1 October.

Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHOIR OF MAN Returning to the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022

THE CHOIR OF MAN is returning to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October. The company will feature a highly skilled mixture of actors, musicians, and instrumentalists. See rehearsal photos and video here!

Michael Baxter, Ben Norris & More to Star in THE CHOIR OF MAN, Returning to the West End in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

Full casting has been announced for the Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN as it returns to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October, with a press night on 13 October.

VIDEO: West End and UK Touring Casts of AMERICAN IDIOT Reunite for Green Day Medley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

A Green Day medley performed during the UK Lockdown by cast members of American Idiot has been released to support the Barn Theatre and The Ben Kinsella Trust.

BWW Review: KNIGHTS OF THE ROSE, Arts Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 13, 2018

Jukebox musical that should have stayed in the pub.

KNIGHTS OF THE ROSE Announces First Casting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018

Romance of the Rose Productions announces the first casting for the new West End musical Knights of the Rose. Directed by Racky Plews and created by Jennifer Marsden, Knights of the Rose opens on 29th June for 9 weeks only at The Arts Theatre. Leading the noble Knights is Adam Pearce (King Aethelstan) who is joined by Chris Cowley (Palamon), Oliver Saville (Hugo), Rebecca Bainbridge (Queen Matilda / Bess), Rebekah Lowings (Isabel), Matt Thorpe (Horatio), Ruben Van keer (John), Katie Birtill (Hannah) and Bleu Woodward (Emily). Ian Gareth-Jones, Kelly Hampson and Tom Bales make up the ensemble.

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT, Manchester Palace Theatre, April 5 2016
by Adrian Bradley - Apr 6, 2016

Green Day's American Idiot had the punk rock band's fans out in force for the band's rock opera - even if the staged version of the 2004 concept album was a little less than the sum of its parts.

Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDIOT Kicks Off UK Tour Today at the Curve
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2016

As previously announced, double platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner joins the cast of Green Day's explosive Tony Award-winning musical, AMERICAN IDIOT, on its UK tour this spring. Newton will be taking on the role of Johnny from May 2016 after Matt Thorpe, who will open the role from tonight, 19 March at the Curve Theatre, Leicester until 7 May at the New Theatre, Oxford. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: Company Rocks Rehearsal for the UK Tour of AMERICAN IDIOT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016

As previously announced, double platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner joins the cast of Green Day's explosive Tony Award-winning musical, AMERICAN IDIOT, on its UK tour this spring. Newton will be taking on the role of Johnny from May 2016 after Matt Thorpe, who will open the role from 19 March at the Curve Theatre, Leicester until 7 May at the New Theatre, Oxford. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Official: Newton Faulkner Joins Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT UK Tour as 'Johnny', May 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 5, 2016

Double Platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner joins the cast of Green Day's explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot, on it's UK Tour. Newton will be taking on the role of Johnny from May 2016 after Matt Thorpe, who will open the role from 19 March at the Curve Theatre, Leicester until 7 May at the New Theatre, Oxford.  One of the UK's finest contemporary singer-songwriters, Newton's unique style of guitar playing and soaring vocals have made him a worldwide success since he burst onto the music scene back in 2007. 

West End's JERSEY BOYS to Extend Booking Period
by Matt Smith - Oct 5, 2015

JERSEY BOYS, the smash hit musical, is extending its booking period at the Piccadilly Theatre until 23 October 2016, with tickets on sale now. JERSEY BOYS stars Michael Watson as Frankie Valli, Edd Post as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Gary Watson as Nick Massi. Sandy Moffat plays the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. Also in the cast are Simon Adkins, Nicola Brazil, Matthew Cutts, Stuart Dawes, Lucinda Gill, Thomas Goodridge, Nicky Griffiths, Matthew Hunt, Mark Isherwood, Charlotte Jeffery, Ben Jennings, Joseph Peters, Chris Stoddart, Helen Ternent, Matt Thorpe and Ben Wheeler.

Photo Flash: David Hasselhoff Visits JERSEY BOYS in London
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 2, 2015

David Hasselhoff visited Jersey Boys at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on Friday 28 August and popped backstage to meet the cast afterwards. Check out the phtoos below!

JERSEY BOYS Extends West End Booking Period to February 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2015

JERSEY BOYS, the smash hit musical, is extending its booking period at the Piccadilly Theatre until 14 February 2016, with tickets now on sale.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of West End's JERSEY BOYS!
by Carrie Dunn - May 29, 2015

From Tuesday 10 March, Gary Watson will be joining the cast of JERSEY BOYS at the Piccadilly Theatre, playing Nick Massi, as the smash hit musical celebrates its 7th London birthday on 18 March.

West End's JERSEY BOYS Announces New Cast Additions
by Matt Smith - Jan 22, 2015

From Tuesday 10 March, Gary Watson will be joining the cast of JERSEY BOYS at the Piccadilly Theatre, playing Nick Massi, as the smash hit musical celebrates its 7th London birthday on 18 March.

JERSEY BOYS Extends Booking Period To Oct 2015
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 6, 2014

JERSEY BOYS, the smash hit musical, is now extending its booking period at the Piccadilly Theatre until 25 October 2015.