Melissa Nettleford

Review: RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Museumsquartier WIen
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 23, 2024

What did our critic think of RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Museumsquartier WIen?

Photos: First Look at All New Photos From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical in London has released new production photography of the new cast of bohemians and aristocrats, at the Piccadilly Theatre. See all the photos here!

New Cast Set for MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

An all new cast is taking the stage in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, as it enters its third year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. From 16 October 2023, Tanisha Spring will play Satine and Dom Simpson  joins the cast as Christian. Learn more about the show here!

MOULIN ROUGE Sets New West End Cast
by Robert Diamond - Sep 5, 2022

Global Creatures, Producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, have announced a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats as the hit show enters its second year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.

MOULIN ROUGE! Resumes West End Performances and Reschedules Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021

Performances of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will resume this evening at the Piccadilly Theatre with a new official Opening Night set for Sunday 9 January 2022.

Liisi LaFontaine and Newcomer Jamie Bogyo to Lead MOULIN ROUGE! West End
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2021

The hit Broadway musical, Moulin Rouge!, is set to make its West End debut this November!

Chichester Festival Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC Begins Streaming Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

The production is led by Gina Beck (Matilda, Show Boat, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as Nellie*, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel, BBC Proms) as Emile, Joanna Ampil (Cats, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) as Bloody Mary, Keir Charles (Quiz, Back To Life) as Luther Billis and Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, The Light in the Piazza) as Cable. 

Gina Beck and Alex Young Will Share the Role of Nellie Forbush in SOUTH PACIFIC at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

Following the news that Gina Beck is pregnant, Chichester Festival Theatre has announced that in the forthcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, she will rehearse and open the role of Nellie Forbush as planned with performances from 5 July and a press night on 13 July. From 5 August, Alex Young will share the role of Nellie and take over full-time from 23 August for the remainder of the run.

Chichester Festival Theatre Reopens With SOUTH PACIFIC and a Film of CRAVE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2021

Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne announce today that Chichester Festival Theatre will reopen its doors with its summer musical: Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, running from 5 July – 4 September.

Antony Costa Announced For New Musical PAPADOPOULOS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

Casting is announced today for a workshop reading of new British musical Papadopoulos!, which will take place at The Other Palace on Tuesday 26 November.

New Booking Period Announced For MAMMA MIA! In London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period from Monday 9 March 2020 to Saturday 19 September 2020. MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April 2019 and is now in its 21st year.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! at Novello Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2019

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April. Now, in the musical's 21st year, the producers have announced some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 10 June 2019. Mazz Murray, who has previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical, but this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles will join her as Tanya. Also new to the musical will be Cameron Burt as Sky, Melissa Nettleford as Ali, Sophie Matthew as Lisa, Taylor Bradshaw as Eddie and Danny Nattrass as Pepper. They will be joining Ricky Butt as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill and Lucy May Barker as Sophie. Caroline Deverill continues to play the role of Donna at certain performances.

Mazz Murray, Kirsty Hoiles, and More Join the Cast of MAMMA MIA! in London
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April. Now, in the musical's 21st year, the producers are delighted to announce some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 10 June 2019. Mazz Murray, who has previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical, but this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles will join her as Tanya. Also new to the musical will be Cameron Burt as Sky, Melissa Nettleford as Ali, Sophie Matthew as Lisa, Taylor Bradshaw as Eddie and Danny Nattrass as Pepper. They will be joining Ricky Butt as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill and Lucy May Barker as Sophie. Caroline Deverill continues to play the role of Donna at certain performances.

Selladoor Announce Casting For ALADDIN And Their Search For A Panto Genie
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2018

As pantomime returns to The Broadway Theatre Catford in Aladdin (07 - 30 Dec), Selladoor Worldwide announce that they will make a christmas wish come true this year as they search for a talented local singer and actor to win a paid part in the professional company as the Genie of the Lamp! It's time to find your inner 'Genie-us' and be crowned Broadway's Best?

HAIRSPRAY Plays The Bristol Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018

With the phenomenal success of the recent UK, Hairspray is back on the road touring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Starring ITV comedy legend, Norman Pace, the production opened on 16th August to incredible public and critical acclaim and will go on to tour over 30 more venues across until June 2018.

HAIRSPRAY UK Tour To Extend For Additional Eight Weeks In 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017

Due to phenomenal public demand, Hairspray has today announced it will continue to tour the UK into August of next year.

Let Your Hair Down with HAIRSPRAY at Birmingham Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Following a packed out opening in Cardiff at Wales Millennium centre, the international smash hit musical comedy Hairspray the Musical returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only from Mon 9 Sat 14 Oct.

Photo Flash: Welcome to the 60s! First Look at HAIRSPRAY UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017

Following a publically and critically acclaimed opening at Wales Millennium Centre, smash-hit musical Hairspray today released all new production images. 

Photo Flash: Welcome to the 60s! Inside Rehearsals for HAIRSPRAY Ahead of UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017

Rehearsal images for smash-hit musical Hairspray have been released today ahead of the UK tour which kicks off in Cardiff at Wales Millennium Centre on 16th August 2017. This major UK tour will visit more than 30 venues across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland until early summer 2018.

HAIRSPRAY Returns to Glasgow King's
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017

Norman Pace (ITV1's The Hale and Pace Show) will play Wilbur Turnblad when the smash-hit musical, Hairspray arrives in Glasgow this October as part of a major UK tour.