Matthew Bugg

PINCHY Theatre to Present Concert Performance of FLITCH THE MUSICAL in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

FLITCH the musical, produced by PINCHY Theatre, explores the historic Flitch Trials in Great Dunmow where couples prove their marital bliss to win half a pig. Follow Simon and Daphne's journey in this unique tradition.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical Company Celebrates Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday, as The Show Sells Out at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

As the company celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' official birthdays, Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that their production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS has officially sold out. Learn more about the show here!

Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023

Get a first look at photos and video of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre!

Full Cast Revealed For THE LORD OF THE RINGS at The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Newbury's The Watermill Theatre has announced the full cast of their upcoming musical; a brand-new production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, with book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus and music by A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Värttinä and Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated Christopher Nightingale (Matilda the Musical).

Photos: First Look at ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

All new photos have been released from the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

Rehearsal photos have been released for the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Full Casting Announced For Reimagined ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022

Aria Entertainment today announces full cast for newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark. 

CIRQUE BERSERK! to Return to the Garrick Theatre in The West End This August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021

Britain’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular, Cirque Berserk!, will bring its record-breaking show back to London’s West End, at The Garrick Theatre from 25 August – 11 September 2021. 

Cast Announced For London's Free Open Air Theatre Season 2019
by Julie Musbach - Jul 10, 2019

London's Free Open Air Theatre Season will return to The Scoop at London Bridge City for a 16th year with the world premiere of The Sea Queen, a one-hour family show about the Irish pirate Grainne O'Malley, and Shakespeare's popular romantic comedy Twelfth Night.

London's Free Open Air Theatre Announces 2019 Season - THE SEA QUEEN and TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2019

In the stunning amphitheatre on the banks of the River Thames, London's Free Open Air Theatre Season will return for a 16th year with the world premiere of 'The Sea Queen', a family show about the Irish pirate Grainne O'Malley, and Shakespeare's popular romantic comedy 'Twelfth Night'.

Full Cast Announced For THE RUBENSTEIN KISS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019

Devil You Know Theatre Company are delighted to announce full casting for the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award winning play THE RUBENSTEIN KISS by James Phillips.

THE RUBENSTEIN KISS Comes to Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018

Devil You Know Theatre Company is delighted to announce the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award winning play THE RUBENSTEIN KISS by James Phillips, opening at Southwark Playhouse for a limited 4-week run from 14 March 2019, directed by Joe Harmston. There will be a national press night on 18 March 2019.

Photo Flash: Casting Announced For LOOKING FOR GATSBY - A Fresh New Take On The Great Gatsby
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018

New musical 'LOOKING FOR GATSBY' presents a fresh take on the classic, delving into scenes that Fitzgerald never revealed.

Win Tickets To Hit Musical MISS NIGHTINGALE
by Marianka Swain - Apr 23, 2018

Competition time! ENTER HERE for your chance to win free tickets to original British musical MISS NIGHTINGALE at Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square. The competition closes at 1pm on Thursday, 26 April.

BWW Review: MISS NIGHTINGALE, Hippodrome Casino
by Nicole Ackman - Apr 7, 2018

Miss Nightingale manages to portray both the delicious naughtiness of 1940s wartime entertainment and the difficult and heart-breaking reality the performers lived off the stage equally well. Matthew Bugg's original musical has had a long journey to its current run at the Hippodrome Casino. This lovely piece produced by the husband-and-husband duo of the company Mr Buggs Presents offers something you don't find in the West End often enough: a beautiful gay love story set to charming music.

Photo Flash: First Look at MISS NIGHTINGALE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018

Miss Nightingale is currently making its West End debut at the prestigious Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square, for a strictly limited seven-week run in their 180-seat theatre, from 21 March - 6 May. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TV: Sneak Peek at Musical MISS NIGHTINGALE at Hippodrome Casino
by Marianka Swain - Mar 15, 2018

Miss Nightingale will make its West End debut at the prestigious Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square, for a strictly limited seven-week run in their 180-seat theatre, from 21 March to 6 May. Watch a behind-the-scenes video below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MISS NIGHTINGALE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018

Miss Nightingale, will make its West End debut at the prestigious Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square, for a strictly limited seven-week run in their 180-seat theatre, from 21 March - 6 May.

West End Premiere Of MISS NIGHTINGALE Opens At The Theatre At The Hippodrome Casino
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2018

Miss Nightingale, will make its West End debut at the prestigious Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square, for a strictly limited seven-week run in their 180-seat theatre, from 21 March - 6 May.

MISS NIGHTINGALE THE MUSICAL Continues Eight-Week London Run at The Vaults
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017

After five UK tours the original British musical, Miss Nightingale by Matthew Bugg, finally enjoys an extended London run six years after a small-scale production of the show was first seen in the capital. Miss Nightingale the musical transfers to The Vaults for an eight-week residency from 30 March to 20 May.