Tim Brooke-Taylor

Actor and Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor Dies at 79 Due to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at 79 due to COVID-19. His death was confirmed to Variety by his agent early Sunday.

Photo Flash: MIDLIFE COWBOY Celebrates Opening Night
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019

Tim Brooke-Taylor, Angus Deayton, Andy Hamilton, Charlie Higson, Alistair McGowan, Rory McGrath and Caroline Quentin were joined by Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash at the world premiere of  'Midlife Cowboy', a new British musical by comedian and best-selling author Tony Hawks at the Pleasance Theatre, London.

New Shows On Sale At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced six brand new shows for 2020, which are now on sale to Friends Of The Grand.

Casting Announced For 50th Anniversary Audio Recording Of UP POMPEII
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019

Multi award winning David Benson is to lead an all-star cast in a sparkling new audio recording of the Frankie Howerd comedy classic, 'Up Pompeii'.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BANANAMAN in the Studio Performing 'Every Great Cliche'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2018

Mark Newnham & Jodie Jacobs count down to Thursday and the 1st major London press night of 2018 as Bananaman The Musical, a new British musical based on the famous Beano & TV character, opens at Southwark Playhouse! In this video Crow gives Eric Wimp a pep talk to fulfil his BANANA DESTINY! Watch the video below!

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2017

Bananaman is flying to London to save the world! The most brainless superhero ever to grace the skies is making his live action debut in an all-singing, all-flying must-see new British musical at Southwark Playhouse. Check out production photos below!

Matthew McKenna to Lead the World Premiere of BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Matthew McKenna is unmasked today as the star and handsome hero of Bananaman the Musical.

Peel the Power! BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL Flies to London this Christmas
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017

Bananaman, the Man-of-Peel, is a unique member of the superhero ranks. Our handsome hero may have a jaw line you can see from space and sport the snazziest of tight lycra outfits, but this superhero has 'the muscles of 20 men and the brain of 20 mussels.' Which isn't much.

BANANAMAN Musical in Development
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2016

Bananaman the Musical will mark the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel. A hero who has 'the muscles of 20 men and the brain of 20 mussels'. Bananaman is a unique member of the superhero ranks. Our handsome hero may have a jaw line you can see from space and sport the snazziest of tight lycra outfits, but he's not the sharpest tool in the box. In fact, he doesn't even know where the box is.

Official: Cassidy Janson to Play Carole King in BEAUTIFUL from Nov 2015!
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 4, 2015

Cassidy Janson will join the West End production of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical to play the title role from30 November 2015.   Also joining the cast will be Diane Keen as Genie Klein, King's mother.

Diane Keen & Graham Cole Set for YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015

Following a celebrated critical response at 2014's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Steve Wood's debut play, You're Never Too Old - a wry comedy for two actors of a certain age - marks its first UK tour this autumn when it opens at the Yeovil Octagon on September 11th 2015.

Photo Coverage: Spamalot London Gala Opening
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2006

On October 17th, Monty Python's Spamalot had a star-studded opening at London's Palace Theatre!