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Ben Elton Will Direct 20th Anniversary WE WILL ROCK YOU UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Queen and Ben Elton's smash hit musical 'We Will Rock You' is back for 2022 to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a new tour in theatres across the UK, directed by Ben Elton.

BWW Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Ceri Boyd - Oct 9, 2019

Originally opening in London in 2002, Ben Elton's We Will Rock You - a jukebox musical based around the songs of legendary rock group Queen - has had fans on their feet across the globe as it's toured Europe, North America and Australia, and now tours the UK.

WE WILL ROCK YOU Comes to Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019

Casting has been announced for Queen and Ben Elton's smash hit musical We Will Rock You, which will storm Theatre Royal, Glasgow this December as part of a UK tour.

Casting Announced For WE WILL ROCK YOU 2019/20 UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2019

Casting has been announced for the brand new 2019/2020 tour of Queen and Ben Elton's smash hit musical We Will Rock You, which will storm the UK and Ireland from 19 September.

Anita Dobson & Angela Griffin Set for Sunday Readings In The Park at Park Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2015

Actors for the remaining plays in Sunday Readings In The Park at Park Theatre have been revealed. Anita Dobson, Angela Griffin, Michael McKell, Andrew C Wadsworth and Honeysuckle Weeks will take part in the intimate readings in the idyllic PARK90 until 6th December. The season is presented by The New Actors Company in association with Park Theatre.

Nick Moran Leads ROARING TRADE, Beginning Tonight in London
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015

ROARING TRADE by Steve Thompson (Dr Who, Sherlock, Upstairs Downstairs), directed by Alan Cohen, begins tonight, 23 September, at Park Theatre, running through Saturday 24 October, with a press night on Wednesday 30 September.

Photos: Sneak Peek at Nick Moran, Michael McKell and More in ROARING TRADE at Park Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 10, 2015

Casting has been announced for ROARING TRADE by Steve Thompson (Dr Who, Sherlock, Upstairs Downstairs), directed by Alan Cohen, at Park Theatre from Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 24 October, with a press night on Wednesday 30 September.  Check out a sneak peek below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of West End's McQUEEN - Stephen Wight, Carly Bawden, Gary James McQueen and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 28, 2015

McQUEEN, which received its world premiere in May at St. James Theatre, where it broke box office records, opened last night, Thursday 27 August, in London's West End, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, for a strictly limited season until 7 November.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Opening Night pics below!

Nick Moran to Lead ROARING TRADE in London This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - Aug 7, 2015

Power, lust and ambition: three worthy topics for a stage vet to tackle in the upcoming run of DR. WHO, SHERLOCK and UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS writer Steve Thompson's ROARING TRADE at London's Park Theatre.

BWW Reviews: DEAD SIMPLE, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, June 29 2015
by Jenny Antill - Jun 30, 2015

Peter James is synonymous when referring to crime fiction. Following the acclaim received by the stage adaptation of A Perfect Murder last year, Dead Simple is the next novel to receive the same treatment (adapted by Shaun McKenna). The book was an overnight sensation and is now a number one best-seller so it was clearly an obvious choice for the producers. Based on James' research, it seems that the vast majority of people fear fear itself. Breaking this down further, the fear of being alone and in this story's case, being buried alive. This is a seemingly universal fear that James experienced head on when writing this book!

DEAD SIMPLE to Play Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2015

DEAD Simple, the second stage adaptation of a Peter James novel, comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month (July).

DEAD SIMPLE Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015

Following the critically acclaimed hit premiere stage production of Peter James' The Perfect Murder, the best-selling work of the No.1 novelist will return to the stage in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book to date Dead Simple. A host of famous faces - including Gray O'Brien (Coronation Street) as Detective Roy Grace, Jamie Lomas (Eastenders, Hollyoaks) as Michael Harrison, Rik Makarem (Emmerdale, Torchwood) as Mark Warren, Michael McKell (Doctors, Emmerdale) as Bradley Cunningham and introducing Glasgow actress Gemma Stroyan (Taggart) as Ashley Harper - bring the next claustrophobically thrilling instalment of Peter James' work to life at the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Monday 18 until Saturday 23 May 2015.

Tina Hobley and Jamie Lomas Lead Stage Premiere of DEAD SIMPLE at Belgrade Theatre Coventry
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015

Following in the wake of last year's hugely successful production of The Perfect Murder, Dead Simple - Peter James' all-time best-selling novel will be brought to life on stage for the first time in a thrilling new adaptation which will visit the Belgrade Theatre Coventry from Mon 26 - Sat 31 Jan 2015.

Complete Casting Announced for DEAD SIMPLE 2015 UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 6, 2014

Following the nationwide success of The Perfect Murder this year, Dead Simple - Peter James' all-time best-selling novel will be the second claustrophobically thrilling stage adaptation in conjunction with producer Joshua Andrews (The Perfect Murder, A Streetcar Named Desire).

BWW Reviews: TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT, New Wimbledon Theatre, March 17 2014
by Gary Naylor - Mar 18, 2014

Gary Naylor sees a script by Ben Elton and songs by Rod Stewart give a old school night's entertainment with Tonight's the Night.

Photo Coverage: First Look At TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 17, 2014

Check out Ben Heathcote, Michael McKell and Jade Ewen in the first shots from the new UK tour of Tonight's The Night!

Jade Ewen to Star in New UK Tour of Rod Stewart's TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT; Launching January 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 22, 2013

Tonight's The Night, the smash hit musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod Stewart is to launch a major new tour in January 2014 starring Jade Ewen. The all-singing, all-dancing feel-good show premiered in the West End in 2003 and went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK.

Photo Flash: CRAZY FOR YOU Opens at the Novello Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 20, 2011

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed production of Crazy For You has transferred to the West End's Novello Theatre. The show reunites director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Stephen Mear, who brought the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly! to the Open Air in 2009.

CRAZY FOR YOU Opens at West End's Novello Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2011

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre smash hit Gershwin musical CRAZY FOR YOU transfers to London's West End, opening at the Novello Theatre tonight. Cameron Mackintosh, who was full of praise when he saw the show in Regent's Park, is thrilled to be able to play host to the production in one of his theatres. CRAZY FOR YOU reunites director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Stephen Mear, who were responsible for the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly!.

CRAZY FOR YOU Transfers To The West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2011

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Gershwin musical CRAZY FOR YOU transfers to London's West End, opening at the Novello Theatre tonight.