Niki Evans

BWW Review: BLOOD BROTHERS, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2022

Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers remains one of only three shows to play for over 10,000 performances in the West End, bringing audiences to their feet night after night in the days when standing ovations were not always the default. A tale more than tinged with Greek tragedy, Russell’s examination of class, opportunity and poverty is given an injection of enthusiasm and vitality by an excellent cast in this touring production.

Theatre Royal Windsor Presents Bill Kenwright's Multi Award-Winning Production Of BLOOD BROTHERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2022

Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers returns to the stage in 2022 for a 16-week tour from 14 January at Theatre Royal Windsor. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent 2021 UK tour and returns with gusto, running nationally from 14 January – 07 May 2022.

Star Studded Musical Comedy Comes To St Helens This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2021

Musical comedy Girls Just Wanna Have Fun comes to St Helens Theatre Royal this week – and promises audiences a show packed with fun, laughter and uplifting hit songs. 

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces Autumn Season Programme
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

St Helens Theatre Royal has unveiled its full Autumn season of shows, revealing a packed programme of great events running between now until Christmas. 

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces Upcoming Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021

The doors reopen on 23 August with swashbuckling panto Treasure Island starring Grange Hill, EastEnders and Dancing on Ice star Todd Carty as pirate Long John Silver. He will be joined by Theatre Royal favourite Reece Sibbald, playing Silly Billy, and Britain's Got Talent's Cal Herbert in a High Seas adventure.

First Two Stars Announced For CINDERELLA Pantomime at Queen's Theatre Barnstaple
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

Starring national treasure Amanda Barrie (Coronation Street, Carry On Cleo, Bad Girls) and, returning for her third year running, Barnstaple's favourite, Nicki French will dazzle and delight in this show for the young and the young at heart!

Casting Announced For SNOW WHITE! Panto at the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021

Music legend Maureen Nolan will headline as the brilliantly bad Wicked Queen, with CBeebies' Rebecca Keatley playing the fairest of them all, Snow White and musical theatre star Keith Jack as the dashing handsome prince. With further star casting to be announced this festive treat is not to be missed.

RED Entertainment to Produce Three New Pantomimes for 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

RED Entertainment today announced that they will be expanding their ever-growing production house to produce three new pantomimes for the 2021 season. In association with Prime Pantomimes, panto will be returning to New Theatre Peterborough, Queen's Theatre Barnstaple and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre.

Red Entertainment Add Pantomime To Its Growing Portfolio Of Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

This December creatives at RED Entertainment, who share decades of experience in the pantomime industry, are working together to create three fun-filled traditional family pantomimes that will make audiences' Christmas wishes come true!

Christina Bianco, Matt Henry & More Lead Line Up For THE BARN THEATRE PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF FINN ANDERSON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020

The Barn Theatre has announced an all-star line up for their second virtual concert, The Barn Theatre Presents: The Music of Finn Anderson, which will celebrate the work of the Scottish musical theatre composer Finn Anderson.

KINKY BOOTS Announces Dublin Dates as Part of Ireland and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2018

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce further tour dates for 2019 as part of its UK and Ireland tour. The tour will be at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin between 19 August – 31 August.

Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look At KINKY BOOTS On Tour!
by Marianka Swain - Nov 7, 2018

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is currently touring the UK. Callum Francis stars as Lola until 15 December 2018 and Kayi Ushe will play the role from 17 December 2018. Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, plays Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson plays Charlie. Get an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Cast Visits Wolverhampton's original Boot Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018

Today, members of the KINKY BOOTS cast visited the Wolverhampton Boot Factory, just minutes from the Grand Theatre where the hit Broadway and West End production is currently playing until 27 October.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Alan Henry - Sep 14, 2018

Rehearsals are underway for the national tour of Kinky Boots! Check out the photos from inside rehearsal below!

Cast Of KINKY BOOTS Wowed Edinburgh At Show Launch
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2018

Cast members from the hit musical Kinky Boots wowed an invited audience earlier this week as they visited the city to launch their upcoming visit to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas season.

Photo Flash: The Famous KINKY BOOTS Themselves Strut Into Wolverhampton Ahead of October Opening
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018

The famous red heels from hit musical KINKY BOOTS strutted straight from the Land Of Lola to Wolverhampton ahead of opening night in October.

Callum Francis, Kayi Ushe, Paula Lane, and Joel Harper-Jackson to Lead KINKY BOOTS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2018

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming UK tour. Callum Francis will play Lola until 15 December 2018 and Kayi Ushe will play the role from 17 December 2018. Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.

Full Casting Announced For KINKY BOOTS In Wolverhampton
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018

KINKY BOOTS, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming UK tour which visits Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 16 - 27 October 2018. Award-winning Callum Francis will play Lola, Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.

Casting Announced For UK Tour Of KINKY BOOTS At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced casting for the upcoming UK tour of Kinky Boots . Kayi Ushe will play the role of Lola, Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.

Casting Announced for Coventry Musical GODIVA ROCKS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the cast for its Coventry Musical Godiva Rocks, including Niki Evans who wowed the judges on the 2007 series of ITV's X Factor. Premiering on the Main Stage this October, Godiva Rocks is the must-see new musical featuring a soundtrack of hit songs from Coventry artists through the decades, and brings together a talented cast of actors, singers and musicians.