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CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist Returns to The Other Palace This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

Following electrifying try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul-Taylor Mills present the brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, now back for a full reign. This time, one of the most prolific monarchs in history has found her (rightful) home at a palace.

Photos: First Look at the West End Concert of CAKE: THE MARIE ANTOINETTE PLAYLIST
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 22, 2023

Production Images have now been released for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre.  Check out the new photos below!

Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsal for CAKE at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Rehearsal photos have been released for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Revealed For CAKE The Marie Antoinette Playlist at The Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Casting is now complete for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre with Kandaka Moore (Sylvia) as Nicole and Roger Dipper (A Christmas Carol) as Cardinal.

CAKE: THE MARIE ANTOINETTE PLAYLIST Comes to the Lyric Theatre in September for One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023

The brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, is from some of the most exciting figures in modern British Theatre. Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will be lighting up the West End for one week only as a taster of what is to come for the exciting production.  

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

CAKE: THE MARIE ANTOINETTE PLAYLIST Will Embark on Tour From March 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

 Cake - A Parisienne Dance Gig inspired by Marie Antoinette, will be going on a UK tour in Spring 2023. 

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of CAKE & THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Part of MTFESTUK 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

MTFESTUK 2021sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of MTFESTUK 2021 Musicals FAR FROM HEAVEN & #50DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Curve Announces Resident Creatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

Leicester’s Curve has announced the 16 Midlands theatre-makers and companies who will join the theatre as Curve Resident Creatives. The Curve Resident Creatives will be embedded in the life of the theatre and will be supported by Curve to create new work and develop artistic practice in Leicester.

Curve Theatre Launches New Educational Initiative CURVE CLASSROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021

Curve theatre will support home-schooling during the third national lockdown with a brand new educational initiative, Curve Classroom. Available on Curve’s website and YouTube channel, the free sessions will be available every weekday from 4pm and delivered by a range of leading artists including performers, designers and more.

Further Casting and New Dates Announced For Socially Distanced Season At Curve
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2020

Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed new dates and further casting for its upcoming season of socially distanced performances.

Curve Announces Community Day Line Up And Family Christmas Show
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2020

Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed the full line-up for its Community Day taking place on Sat 14 Nov, as well as details of a Christmas show for families which will run as part of the theatre's reopening season.

Photo Flash: First Look at GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE at Curve, Leicester
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2019

Based on the number one best-selling picture book by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, Giraffes Can't Dance will now run at Curve in Leicester this Christmas from 9 Dec – 5 Jan, extending its run into the new year following popularity with audiences. The show will then be performed at Rose Theatre Kingston across Easter, before touring the UK from May to August 2020.

Full Cast And Further Dates Announced For GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE at Curve, Leicester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019

The full cast and additional performances have been announced for Curve, Rose Theatre Kingston and Simon Friend Entertainment's brand-new family production of Giraffes Can't Dance.

Aria Entertainment Will Offer New Literary Department
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

Aria Entertainment, an independent producing company has announced today that they will offer a full time literary department for International New Musicals. Since 2013, Aria have offered an annual festival of new musicals which has supported over 100 new musicals in development from showcases of new musicals, to readings and also full productions - with last year's headline musical Unexpected Joy receiving premieres both in London and Off-Broadway.

Paul Taylor-Mills Launches MT FEST UK, A Festival Of New Musical Theatre At The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2018

Paul Taylor-Mills is delighted to announce MT Fest UK, a two-week festival of new musical theatre at The Other Palace from Monday 11 to Saturday 23 February 2019. The festival will present new work by both emerging and established writers, as well as programming talks and concerts from some of the most celebrated performers, writers and producers currently working in musical theatre. All tickets to events and performances will be between £10-15.

Casting & National Tour Announced For The Curve & Rose Theatre Kingston Production Of Dr. Seuss's THE CAT IN THE HAT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2018

Curve and Rose Theatre Kingston are proud to announce their purrfect cast and tour for their brand new co-production of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018

With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with developments taking place in January 2019 following a capital fundraising programme.

Guest Blog: Katy Lipson On New Musicals Festival FROM PAGE TO STAGE
by Guest Blog: Katy Lipson - Aug 28, 2018

Thank you, BroadwayWorld, for asking me to write a blog on our new musical theatre season From Page To Stage. It's given me the opportunity to truly look over the previous five years' work and all we have achieved and contributed to the British landscape of new musicals.