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Tara Wilkinson Joins Tall Stories as Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

The 2024 Olivier Award-nominated Tall Stories theatre company has announced the appointment of Tara Wilkinson as new Executive Director.

ETT Announce Five New Trustees Joining Its Board
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Today, during Trustees' Week, ETT (English Touring Theatre) announce the appointment of five new trustees joining its Board – Dr Saphié Ashtiany, Olivier Brémont, Rubi Gubara-Sannie, Sanj Surati and Rosie Stanbury.

Applications for London Theatre Runway's Spring Term Are Now Open!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2021

London Theatre Runway is a non-competitive studio in which professional performers can reconnect to the industry, build their confidence and enhance their skills every weekend.

London Theatre Runway Offers Weekend Only Option for New Graduate Training Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020

London Theatre Runway is a bespoke training and connectivity programme for performing arts graduates which will be based at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. With new Government advice allowing dance studios to open this month, the programme is due to begin in September with applications open until 27th July.

New Training Programme London Theatre Runway Announced For September at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2020

London Theatre Runway is a bespoke training and connectivity programme for performing arts graduates which will be based at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.  The first term is due to begin in September and the application process opens today.

FALSETTOS UK Producers Respond To Jewish Representation Criticism
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2019

The forthcoming UK premiere of Falsettos was met with criticism this week when a group of Jewish actors and theatremakers spoke out over a lack of Jewish representation in the show's casting.

English Touring Theatre Appoints Lizzie Vogler As Executive Producer And Announces Four New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2019

English Touring Theatre today announce the appointment of Lizzie Vogler as Executive Producer. Vogler will be taking on the role from July 2019, whilst Sophie Scull is on maternity leave. Also announced today, Floriana Dezou, Olivia Highland, Renuka Venkatraman, and Igor join the company as trustees. They join current trustee's Dame Jenny Abramsky DBE, Dan Bates, Paul Corrigan CBE, Robert Delamere (Chair), Paapa Essiedu, Michael Hatchwell and Tara Wilkinson.

Casting Announced For FALSETTOS At The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2019

The Daily Mail has announced casting for a forthcoming production of Falsettos at The Other Palace Theatre in London's West End.

West End Production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL in its Final Ten Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2019

Motown the Musical will conclude its run on 20 April 2019 having celebrated over 1330 performances since its London premiere in February 2016. The show received its world premiere in April 2013 in New York and opened in the West End three years later. Motown the Musical closes in London in advance of major refurbishments taking place at the Shaftesbury Theatre, while the UK tour continues across the country.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Will Play Final West End Performance 20 April 2019
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018

In advance of major refurbishments taking place at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Motown The Musical will conclude its run on 20 April 2019 having celebrated over 1330 performances since its London premiere over three years earlier in February 2016. With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue, book by Motown founder Berry Gordy and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown the Musical tells the story behind the legendary classic hits.

Photo Flash: Get Down with MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 29, 2018

Motown the Musical recently released 450,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End show at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 2 November 2019

Janie Dee, Danielle Hope, Ria Jones and Claire Sweeney to Star in DON'T TELL ME NOT TO FLY at Underbelly at The Edinburgh Fringe
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018

Janie Dee, Danielle Hope, Ria Jones and Claire Sweeney are announced to star in Don't Tell Me Not To Fly, which will play at newly refurbished McEwan Hall, Bristo Square at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Youngsters From Across Manchester Bid To Become The Next Michael Jackson At Auditions In Manchester
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018

Motown the Musical lands on the Manchester Opera House Stage from 26 February - 23rd March 2019 and producers from the hit West End show recently held open auditions at the Opera House Manchester to find talented child and adult performers to play iconic Motown artists in the touring production.

Photo Flash: First Look at the West End Production of MOTOWN, Now With Booking Extended Through November 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2018

Motown the Musical today releases over 450,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End show at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 2 November 2019. With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown the Musical tells the story behind the legendary classic hits, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.

The Producers Of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL To Hold Open Auditions For Forthcoming UK And Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018

This autumn, Motown the Musical will embark on its first ever UK and Ireland Tour whilst the show continues to play at Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End.

Photo Flash: MOTOWN Welcomes a New Cast
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018

The hit West End production of Motown the Musical recently welcomed its new cast to the Shaftesbury Theatre, where the show celebrated its second birthday last month.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Announces New West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2018

The hit West End production of Motown the Musical this weekend will celebrate its second birthday at the Shaftesbury Theatre and announces that from 6 March 2018 the West End cast will be led by Jay Perry as Berry Gordy, Natalie Kassanga as Diana Ross and Carl Spencer as Marvin Gaye. They join David Albury who continues in the role of Smokey Robinson. Cruz Lee-Ojo, 11 years old from Uxbridge also joins the Company to share the role of Young Michael Jackson, Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder with Tumo Reetsang, 12 years old from Southwark, London.

Selladoor Worldwide Announce 10-Week International Tour of THE PRODUCERS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

Selladoor Worldwide is delighted to announce that they will tour a brand-new production of The Producers this Autumn. The laugh-out-loud musical spectacle opens at Shanghai Culture Square, prior to a 14 week tour of China. This tour marks Selladoor Worldwide's 8th International tour since 2014 as part of an ongoing international strategy.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Now Booking in the West End to January 2019
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Motown the Musical has just released 500,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End production into 2019 when the show will celebrate its third year in London and Motown will celebrate sixty years since the record company was founded. 

Photo Flash: Brand-New Shots from West End's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017

Motown The Musical, which recently celebrated its first birthday in London, is currently booking at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 24 February 2018. With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, the production features a sixteen-piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including Ain't No Mountain High Enough, I'll Be There, Dancing In The Street, Stop! In The Name Of Love, My Girl and I Heard It through the Grapevine. Charles Randolph-Wright's production tells the story behind the classic hits. Check out brand-new production shots below!