Nikita Johal

Review: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2025

Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood.

Sonia Joins The Cast Of NOW That's What I Call A Musical At The Kings, Glasgow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Sonia has joined the cast of NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL at The Kings Theatre in Glasgow. The production promises a nostalgic journey through iconic musical hits. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Toyah Willcox Joins The Cast of NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL For Edinburgh Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Punk princess and 2024 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Toyah Willcox will join the cast of NOW That's What I Call A Musical, as a special guest star in Edinburgh and that Sonia will be adding Manchester and Glasgow to her 2025 venues.

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL Comes to the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The world premiere of NOW That's What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, is coming to Milton Keynes this November.

Photos: First Look At NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

See first look photos of the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour started on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025.

Photos: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL Launch Event
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

NOW That's What I Call A Musical hosted a launch event for the world premiere production, featuring performances by Sinitta, Sonia, Carol Decker, and cast including Nina Wadia & Melissa Jacques. Check out photos from the event below!

Photos: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL Begins Rehearsals For UK & Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical. The UK & Ireland tour starts on 6 September in Aylesbury and runs until 12 April 2025. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set for NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.

THE INVINCIBLES Comes to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

Telling the little-known true story of the Sterling Ladies, this world premiere from one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK celebrates the Lionesses and the pioneering women who paved the way as they played their hearts out a century before. Known as the Dagenham Invincibles and the greatest women's football team of World War One, the Sterling Ladies never lose a game over two seasons and are declared 'The Unbeaten Women Champions of the Country'.

Full Company Confirmed for Zadie Smith's THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

BAM has announced the full company for The Wife of Willesden, directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the BAM Harvey Theater. See the full cast, and how to purchase tickets!

Clare Perkins, Marcus Adolphy & More to Star in THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN North American Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced the cast and creative team of The Wife of Willesden. See how to purchase tickets!

THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Extends at the Kiln Theatre and Sets New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2022

Kiln Theatre has announced a two-week extension for Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed smash-hit The Wife of Willesden due to public demand – now running at Kiln Theatre until Saturday 11 February 2023. Directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham, the production sees Clare Perkins reprising her role as Alvita.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Kiln Theatre has released rehearsal photos from the return of Zadie Smith’s The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham. The production runs at Kiln Theatre from 14 December to 28 January, ahead of its US transfer in February. 

Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Return Of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

Kiln Theatre  has announced the full cast for the return of Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham.

Photos: First Look at WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD at Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021

Fun family musical What the Ladybird Heard is opening this week at Lyceum Theatre Sheffield. This fun farmyard frolic is based on the popular children’s book by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson.

Photos: WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD to Open at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

The much-loved stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, from bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks, will arrive in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 24 November.

IN THE WINGS Will Return For Series 3 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

In the Wings is a series of filmed human interest interviews with composers, writers, and creatives of musical theatre productions. The series takes a focused look at a variety of new musical theatre writing, and provides a platform for creatives to present their work to a wide audience.

New Cast and UK Tour Announced for Julia Donaldson's WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Bringing the farmyard to life will be Nikita Johal (Spring Awakening, Hope Mill), Roddy Lynch (A Christmas Carol, Theatre Royal Bath), James Mateo-Salt (The Pirate Queen, London Coliseum), Matthew McPherson (The Jolly Christmas Postman, Oxford Playhouse), and Abigail Middleton (Pig, Royal Court Theatre Liverpool). Showcasing live instrumental music, original songs, puppetry and rhymes galore this exciting adaptation is a treat for the whole family. 

West End Stars Unite For India COVID Relief
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2021

West End stars from Bend it Like Beckham, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, & Juliet, Aladdin and Prince of Egypt have assembled to raise awareness for India Covid Relief.

Nikita Johal, Olivia Lallo, Aoife O'Dea and More Join BARROW AND IRELAND AND FRIENDS Fundraiser Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021

Performers have been announced for 'Barrow and Ireland and Friends'. This concert will include performances by: Nikita Johal, Lucy Ireland, Ben Barrow, Olivia Lallo, Evie Rose Lane, Joe Thompson-Oubari, Emily-Mae, Christian Lunn, Ethan Marescaux, Marina Tavolieri, Kyle Birch and Aoife O'Dea.