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The Mousetrap actress shares how, decades after her first performance, starring in the long-running Agatha Christie murder mystery continues to feel special.
“Everyone loves The Great British Bake Off,” said Scott Paige. He's not wrong. Over 5 million tuned in to watch the 2022 champion, Dr. Syabira Yusoff, take the title of Best Amateur Baker in the reality series. So could a musical adaptation of The Great British Bake Off be a recipe for success? "It has to be done well because you’ll get avid Bake Off fans say it’s not right, but you’ll get that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you watch the Bake Off on TV.” continued Paige. So how do you bring...
“Through rehearsals, we built up our version, but then managed to make it bigger and bolder. We don't shy away from big choices,” said James.
After a decade-long wait, Newsies finally makes headlines in London. Newsies dramatises the newsboys' strike of 1899 in New York, set to rousing Alan Menken ballads and explosive choreography that defies belief. Up until now, the UK's relationship with Newsies was limited to the Disney+ Broadway proshot, starring Jeremy Jordan, and watching the Tony Awards performances. But this winter, the young paperboys and girls finally leap and spin their way to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. “I came into...
Matilda Wormwood is the little girl that could. Her inspiring thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. She isn’t afraid to stand up for what’s right. She can even move objects with her mind. With all her admirable qualities, it's no surprise that Matilda charms theatregoers. Matilda The Musical is a West End institution, inspiring generations of audiences. The charm of Roald Dahl's story is amplified throughout the meticulously crafted musical: The “School Song” cleverly uses the alphabet in a...
Pretty Woman: The Musical has a new queen in its cast! Courtney Bowman takes over as Kit de Luca. She previously played Anne Boleyn in Six in the West End, and most recently made history when she starred as Elle in Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Omigod you guys… Now, Bowman plays Kit in the hit West End musical based on the iconic 90s film Pretty Woman. Kit is best friends with fellow sex worker Vivian, and she gets to “burst in and supply all the fun bits between scenes,”...
Meg Hateley, the new Sophie in the West End cast of Mamma Mia!, is making musical theatre history. She follows in the hallowed footsteps of her mum Linzi Hateley – who previously played Donna Sheridan, Sophie’s mother in the show, first from 2007-9 and most recently in 2017. Meg has even shared an adorable video on Twitter of her aged eight in her mum’s dressing room, lip-syncing along to “Money, Money, Money,” which can be heard over the theatre tannoy. Now, she’s on that fantasy Greek island...
There are a lot of similarities between the multi-award-winning artist Frankie Valli and Jersey Boys's latest leading man, Luke Suri. Both started their careers in the local scene: Valli was one quarter of a New Jersey house band, while Suri auditioned for a Yorkshire-based theatre company. After decades of hard work, Valli and his Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And now, after a decade, Suri achieves his dream of starring in a West End show. “For me as an...
“Every time that I visit Christine Daaé, I feel sort of at home,” reflects Sierra Boggess. It’s little surprise that Boggess is so comfortable with The Phantom of the Opera’s lead character. Throughout her musical career, she’s played Christine Daaé in many cities: Las Vegas, New York, and in London for originating the role in the Phantom sequel Love Never Dies. But Boggess isn’t a one-trick pony. She’s tackled all types of roles: Disney princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid, headmistress Rosalie...
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