Neil Brand

Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen Will Join West End Cast of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

WICKED has announced its full new London cast who are set to begin performances at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in March. Learn more about the full cast here!

Lancaster's Biggest Horror Festival DARK DUKES Returns This October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

DARK DUKES, Lancaster's biggest horror festival, has announced its return this October, featuring a lineup of spine-chilling events and activities for horror enthusiasts.

Emma Kingston To Join Isaac Sutton For BROADWAY ISRAEL TOUR In June 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Emma Kingston will join Isaac Sutton for the BROADWAY ISRAEL TOUR in June 2024, bringing Broadway hits to audiences across Israel.

Rambert's PEAKY BLINDERS to be Broadcast as Part of BBC's Festive Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 29, 2023

The BBC have revealed their festive line-up, including many theatrical treats. Among the announcements are Rambert's Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty and The Hound of the Baskervilles, recorded on the stage of London’s Barbican Theatre.

DARK DUKS Horror Festival Returns to Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. This unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more.  Learn more about Dark Dukes here!

Norfolk & Norwich Festival Announces Full Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

Norfolk & Norwich Festival have announced the full programme for 2023. The Festival will run for 17 days from 12 May - 28 May 2023 with artists from around the world and across the region sharing exceptional arts experiences, exploring the unique physical and cultural identities of the city and county.

Lammermuir Festival 2022 Opens, Bringing To Life Every Corner Of East Lothian In A Celebration Of Music
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The Lammermuir Festival opens with a rich and ambitious programme of beautiful music in beautiful places. The festival runs until 19 September, featuring 35 live performances at 17 venues across East Lothian, allowing audiences to truly explore and appreciate the beauty of this stunning corner of Scotland well within reach of Edinburgh, the Borders, Northumberland and Newcastle.

BKLYN - THE MUSICAL, Starring Marisha Wallace, Emma Kingston & More, Will Stream This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021

Dean Johnson directs Sejal Keshwala (Faith), Emma Kingston (Brooklyn), Newtion Matthews (Street Singer), Jamie Muscato (Taylor) and Marisha Wallace (Paradice), with musical direction from Leo Munby and video editing by Sam Diaz.

VIDEO: Neil Brand Discovers the Secrets Behind Great Musicals in New Series
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016

Musical theatre is a global phenomenon, drawing millions of fans every year to sell-out shows in the West End, on Broadway, and in cities across the world. And for writer and composer Neil Brand, the best musicals can stand shoulder to shoulder with any other art form.

Birmingham Hippodrome Presents RINGSIDE Film Series to Accompany THE RING CYCLE, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014

This coming November, Birmingham Hippodrome will present Wagner's epic The Ring Cycle in its entirety. Conducted by Maestro Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera, it is the only UK date in 2014.

Cast Announced for THE RING CYCLE at Birmingham Hippodrome This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014

During the first week of November, the Mariinsky Theatre returns to the UK for an operatic showcase of Wagner's Ring in Birmingham at the historic Hippodrome and three operas originally written for the Mariinsky including the most recent Levsha (The Left-hander) by Rodion Shchedrin. With a 300-strong troop of musicians, soloists and chorus starting the tour in Cardiff with Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, Valery Gergiev proceeds to London to present Russia's national epic Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov followed by the UK premiere of The Lefthander, both in concert versions at the Barbican.

Birmingham Hippodrome to Present RINGSIDE Film Series to Accompany THE RING CYCLE This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2014

This coming November, Birmingham Hippodrome will present Wagner's epic The Ring Cycle in its entirety. Conducted by Maestro Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera, it is the only UK date in 2014.

Royal & Derngate Presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS with Jack Edwards, Chris Harper and More, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2013

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from today 27 November to Sunday 5 January.

Royal & Derngate Presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS with Jack Edwards, Chris Harper & More, Nov 27
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 1, 2013

Director Gary Sefton brings his inventive and energetic story-telling style to Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story, in a visually dazzling ensemble production, packed with magic, adventure and song. A real festive family treat, The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage at Northampton's Royal & Derngate from Wednesday 27 November toSunday 5 January.

SILENT CLOWNS, TWO PLAYS FOR GAZA & More Set For Hackney Empire This May
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009

HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre MAY LISTINGS Paul Merton's Silent Clowns Sunday 10 May

Hackney Empire Theater Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2009

Heres whats coming up at HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre Anansi and The Magic Mirror 19 February - 7 March Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre The naughty spider-man is brought to life in a fun-packed family show by the famous Talawa Theatre Company. Bring all your peeps to laugh and learn from Anansi's antics! Starring Kat as Anansi