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Review: HEN NIGHT HORROR, Pavilion Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 21, 2024

Amanda’s dream wedding is only days away but the proverbial has hit the fan. Her bestie bridesmaids have declared war. Can one last hen night in a remote Highland lodge cover up the cracks? Or will Donna and Lydia crack each other's skulls open before the big day?

Cast Announced For Hen Night Horror Scottish Tour
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 25, 2024

Hen Night Horror a hilarious, new, broad-strokes comedy musical written by Fraser Boyle & Ali Cleland presented by 5 Brick May productions, they today confirm a fabulous cast full of Scottish “well-kent faces” including Louise McCarthy (The Dolls / The Scotts), Frances Thorburn ( River City), Kim Shepherd (Glasgow Girls),  Matthew McKenna (Rocky Horror Show) and Alan Orr ( The Dolls Abroad).

Photos: Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2021

Ahead of opening night on Monday 9th August, check out production photos from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, which plays until 25 September.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CAROUSEL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2021

Featuring a score that includes ‘If I Loved You’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, director Timothy Sheader reunites with Jesus Christ Superstar choreographer Drew McOnie. The cast includes  Carly Bawden (Julie Jordan), Declan Bennett (Billy Bigelow), John Pfumojena (Enoch Snow), Joanna Riding (Nettie Fowler) and Natasha May Thomas (Louise Bigelow).

Brendan Charleson, Jo Eaton-Kent, Sam Mackay and More Join the Cast of CAROUSEL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have today confirmed full casting for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, which plays 31 July – 25 September. Joining the cast are Brendan Charleson (Mr Bascombe), Jo Eaton-Kent (Mrs Mullin), Sam Mackay (Jigger Craigin), Ediz Mahmut (Young Enoch) and Christina Modestou (Carrie Pipperidge).

Joel Montague Takes Over the Role of Mendel in FALSETTOS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

Due to unforeseen scheduling complications, Matt Cardle has sadly had to withdraw from the upcoming UK premiere of Falsettos at The Other Palace.

SCOTS IN THE CITY Returns For Burns Night 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2019

Join in once again to celebrate Burns Night in style with a host of leading West End performers as they present 'Scots In the City - Burns Night Special 2019'(It's not all bagpipes and Brigadoon…!)

Scottish West End Musical Performers Set For The Third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2018

A host of Scottish West End musical performers are set to descend on Larbert for the third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'!A host of Scottish West End musical performers are set to descend on Larbert for the third 'A West End Christmas In Falkirk'!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rock Musical MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018

Written by Sam Cassidy, directed by Arlene Phillips, Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus runs until Saturday in concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace. The production is semi-staged and performed by a live 6-piece rock band.

Diana Vickers Takes Over The Female Lead As Rock Musical MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS Releases Video Of Thrilling New Song 'Pandora's Hope'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2018

Diana Vickers has joined the cast of rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus to play the female lead character, Eurydice.

Casting Confirmed For UK and Ireland Tour of TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018

Casting has been confirmed for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Titanic The Musical. Directed by returning director Thom Southerland, 25 actors from across the country will take the production on its maiden UK and Ireland tour, to visit the cities and communities whose forebears built, manned and sailed on the famous ship. Titanic the musical will dock at the King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday 28 May 2018 until Saturday 2 June 2018.

Final Casting Announced for THE ROCK MUSICAL MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018

Cast announced for the rock musical  Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus directed by Arlene Phillips

Casting Announced For the UK Tour of TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2018

Casting has been confirmed for the first ever UK & Ireland Tour of Titanic The Musical. Directed by returning director Thom Southerland, 25 actors from across the country will take the production on its maiden UK and Ireland tour, to visit the cities and communities whose forebears built, manned and sailed on the famous ship.

BWW Review: BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL, Southwark Playhouse
by Emma Watkins - Jan 6, 2018

Bananaman the Musical has some ap-peel-ing aspects, with a bunch of silly banana-drama in the plot, a hard-working cast and some nicely cartoonish elements. But will it make your sides split with laughter?

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2017

Bananaman is flying to London to save the world! The most brainless superhero ever to grace the skies is making his live action debut in an all-singing, all-flying must-see new British musical at Southwark Playhouse. Check out production photos below!

Photo Flash: Eyes Peeled! Inside Rehearsal for BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017

Bananaman, the Man-of-Peel, is flying out of the pages of much-loved comic Beano, and the hugely popular TV cartoon, in the world premiere of Bananaman the Musical, the hilarious new musical comedy by Leon Parris. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL is Flying to Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017

Is it a bird, is it a plane, Is it a fruit? No, it's the first photo of Matthew McKenna as muscle-bound super-hero Bananaman in the world premiere of 'Bananaman the Musical' at Southwark Playhouse!

BWW Interview: Mark Perry Talks BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Ackman - Dec 2, 2017

Mark Perry is the founder of Sightline Entertainment and has worked as both an actor and director in the West End. This Christmas season, he is directing Bananaman the Musical, a farcical adaption of the comic and cartoon, at the Southwark Playhouse. A longtime fan of Bananaman, he is thrilled to be working with writer and composer Leon Paris on this hilarious original show.

TV: Marc Pickering Performs 'A Call to Action' from BANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 28, 2017

Bananaman the Musical has unveiled its first song and music video for 'A Call to Action,' featuring Marc Pickering and the cast - check it out below!

Photo Flash: Eyes Peeled! Inside Rehearsal for BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017

Bananaman, the Man-of-Peel, is flying out of the pages of much-loved comic Beano, and the hugely popular TV cartoon, in the world premiere of Bananaman the Musical, the hilarious new musical comedy by Leon Parris. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!