Photo Flash: First Look at Sheffield Theatre's Production of CHICKEN SOUP
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2018
1984. Five days after Orgreave. Three women keep a struggling mining community standing, running a soup kitchen near the pit heads of Rotherham. 2016. The day of the Brexit vote. The breadline is no further away and the soup kitchen is now a food bank, as the country faces a huge decision.
Casting Announced for CHICKEN SOUP and FROST/NIXON at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2018
Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces full casting for the world premiere of Chicken Soup. by Ray Castleton and Kieran Knowles the latter of whom returns to Sheffield Theatres after the success of Operation Crucible; and the regional premi re of Peter Morgan's smash hit play Frost/Nixon.
Ralph Fiennes's Richard III Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - May 30, 2016
London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Shakespeare and Rattigan to new musicals and an Edward Snowden play, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews...
Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE GO-BETWEEN, with Michael Crawford
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2016
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Michael Crawford will return to the London Stage in a new musical, based on the famed novel The Go-Between this spring. Joining the previously announced Michael Crawford - with the multi Olivier and Tony-award winning starreturning to London's West End to play Leo Colston - will be Issy Van Randwyck. Renowned for her starring role in the celebrated cabaret groupFascinating Aida, Issy will play the role of Mrs Maudsley.
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Musical Finds Teen Leads
by Jessica Khan - Sep 3, 2015
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS cast is shaping up! The Daily Mail writes that Ben Hunter, Chloe May Jackson and Josh Benson are the teenaged stars set for the musical's upcoming production, based on the ever-popular CALENDAR GIRLS, at the Leeds Grand Theatre this winter.
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Musical Will Get World Premiere at Grand Theatre Leeds!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2015
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, the creators of the new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, have announced that the world premiere will be at the Grand Theatre Leeds from Saturday 14 November to Saturday 12 December and at the Lowry Salford from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 30 January 2016.
Anne Charleston Joins Cast of CALENDAR GIRLS Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2010
Anne Charleston, best-known for her role as ‘Madge' in 'Neighbours', rejoins the cast of 'CALENDAR GIRLS' in the role of ‘Jessie - Miss January' after receiving critical acclaim in the role earlier this year. The current cast, which includes Elaine C Smith, Denise Black, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Rachel Lumberg and Ruth Madoc, are happy to welcome Anne back to the 'CALENDAR GIRLS' fold.
3rd CALENDAR GIRLS Tour Cast Begins July 27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2010
The enormously successful, now international, tour of 'CALENDAR GIRLS', currently booking through July, will then continue with a third cast who will open in the Welsh capital on 27 July.