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08/08/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT...WITH A TWIST!

Check out the first look production shots for Secret Cinema and TodayTix’s GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical, which runs at Evolution London in Battersea Park until 7 September.

The cast includes Stephanie Costi as Sandy, Liam Morris as Danny, Lucy Penrose as Rizzo, Liam Buckland as Kenickie, Andilé Mabhena as Putsie, Darragh Rochford as Doody, Myles Thomas as Sonny, Toni Pais as Marty, Brooke Ramsay as Jan, Gerardine Sacdalan as Frenchie, Imogen Kingsley-Smith as Patty Simcox, Jacob Stebbings as Eugene Felsnic, Colleen Daley as Principal McGee, Julie Cloke as Blanche, Rhys Owen as Coach Calhoun, David Fearn as Teen Angel/Choir Master, and Waylon Jacobs as Vince Fontaine.

Each performance of Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is a two-and-a-half-hour spectacular which blurs the line between screen and reality, and for the very first time, the entire film is brought to life all around you with actors and immersive elements seamlessly blending with the on-screen action. Step into the ultimate director’s cut and live at the very heart of Grease as screens play the fan-favourite film whilst a 30-strong cast and live band bring to life all of the songs from the film’s hit soundtrack including ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Beauty School Dropout’, ‘Greased Lightnin’, ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’, ‘Summer Nights’, and ‘We Go Together,’ fusing the film and its iconic moments with a modern live action experience.

From the moment you enter Rydell High, you are invited to join all the action – follow your favourite characters, cheer on the T-Birds, share secrets with the Pink Ladies, learn to hand jive, join choir practice, get a taste of 1950s American diner-inspired delights and visit the fun fair as dazzling live performances and sensational dance numbers enthrall ahead of the sensational collective finale.

📸 Luke Dyson, Matt Crockett & Danny Kaan

08/08/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!

Check out the first look production shots for the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, which plays at The sohoplace until the 8th November, currently starring Lenny Henry.

This wildly popular, one-person play has delighted audiences in over 80 countries worldwide, been adapted into a highly successful HBO film and now debuts in the West End, performed by five exceptional actors. The season opens with Lenny Henry, followed in date order by Jonny Donahoe, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins, and concludes with Minnie Driver.

You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. You start a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling.

A child attempts to ease their mother's depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Through adulthood, as the list grows, they learn the deep significance it has on their own life. Every Brilliant Thing is a comedy about the lengths we will go for those we love.

08/08/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM!

Check out the sneak peek inside the rehearsal room of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, which embarks on its first-ever UK tour later this month.

Leading the charge (and wielding the lightning bolt!) is Vasco Emauz as the one and only Percy Jackson, with Kayna Montecillo as the wise and fearless Annabeth, and Cahir O’Neill as everyone's favourite satyr sidekick, Grover.

They are joined by Simone Robinson as Sally Jackson, Niall Sheehy as Mr Bruner, Aidan Cutler as Mr D, Ellie-Grace Cousins as Clarisse, and Paolo Micallef as Luke, with Alex Anderton, Abe Armitage, Joseph Connor, Ellouise Delooze, Becca Francis, and Amy McEvoy as the ensemble.

The tour opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on the 15th August before visiting Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Brighton, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Bradford, Wimbledon, Portsmouth, Cardiff and Birmingham, with many more dates to be announced.

When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

📸 Mark Senior

07/08/2025

COCKFOSTERS RETURNS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

1 Tube Carriage. 38 Stops. 0 Refunds.

After five sell-out runs, London’s ★★★★★ “screamingly funny” (The Prickle) smash-hit comedy COCKFOSTERS returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Strangers James and Tori meet at Heathrow and take the Piccadilly Line across London on a journey they’ll never forget. Perfectly capturing our love-hate relationship with the tube, COCKFOSTERS is a brilliantly off-the-rails comedy that will change your commute forever.

So top up your Oyster, mind the gap and hop aboard the tube journey of a lifetime!

A hit with critics and audiences alike, COCKFOSTERS has a customer-satisfaction rate that TfL could only dream of…

The production will run at The Southwark Playhouse, Borough from the 4th Dec 2025 until the 3rd Jan 2026, with tickets on sale now.

07/08/2025

THE UK STAGE DEBUT IS FINALLY HAPPENING!

Following a run in Chicago and a showcase in London in 2024, the new musical will be presented in concert later this year, starring Cedric Neal!

Known for such hits as “Personality,” “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” and “Stagger Lee,” the piece celebrates the life and career of Lloyd Price. Price was a pioneering figure in rock ‘n’ roll, and became the first teenager to sell over a million records after founding his own label.

Cedric Neal set to play the title role, commented, “Lloyd Price’s story is not just about his hits; it’s about perseverance, talent, and the power of music to bring people together. I’m honored to be a part of sharing his legacy with audiences.”

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical will play at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for two performances on the 11th October. General booking opens Friday 8th August at 10am.

07/08/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!

Check out the first look production shots for the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Brigadoon now playing at the venue until the 20th September.

From the writers of My Fair Lady, Camelot and Gigi, let the magical outdoor setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre transport you to the captivating Scottish Highlands for this major new production of Lerner & Loewe’s musical classic, Brigadoon.

Crash landed in the Highlands of Scotland, WW2 fighter pilots Tommy and Jeff are searching for a way home, whilst just beyond the hills, sisters Fiona and Jean are preparing for a wedding. Over the course of one chance day in the dreamlike village of Brigadoon, their stories entwine. But can love endure in this enchanting place where everything is not quite as it seems?

Not seen in London for over 35 years, Brigadoon features soaring songs including ‘Almost Like Being in Love’, ‘Waitin’ for My Dearie’ and ‘The Heather on the Hill’. In a new adaptation by leading Scottish playwright Rona Munro (The James Plays (Evening Standard Award), Frankenstein), this revival of a theatrical classic is directed and choreographed by Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie (Jesus Christ Superstar) in his first production as Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

📸 Mark Senior

06/08/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'HIGH-PACED & ENERGETIC RETELLING!'

Last night we were invited along to the press night of the new musical Saving Mozart, which is now playing at The Other Palace, London.

Jack Chambers expertly conducts us as Wolfgang Mozart through a high-paced and energetic story of the women who inspired his life. The narration style during act one of having an older and younger Wolfie on stage worked well offering plenty of exposition to ensure the viewer was brought on the journey of how his mother and sister protected him as best as possible from his over-controlling and montourous father.

Aimie Atkinson playing Nannerl was superb throughout the show giving us a heartbreaking performance of her life, working well with younger and older Mozart. The standout moment of act 1 is Gloria Onitiri's (Anna Maria Mozart) performance of 'He's only a child'. Her powerful delivery wowed the audience and deservedly received the loudest applause.

Act 2 is where this show shone for me. The introduction of Constanze played by Erin Caldwell gave the show a more inviting and engaging character. Her harmony with Nannerl in their duet worked well with their voices complimenting each other.

Yet the stand out character and performance was not one of the leads. Jordan Luke Cage portrayal of Antonio Salieri was incredible. His vocals filled the auditorium and his presence on stage captivated the audience. I was left wanting more of his story with Mozart.

The score is littered with small snippets of music composed by Mozart. Of which I'm sure I missed more than I recognised!

As I left The Other Palace walking back to Victoria station I had a smile on my face from a good evening of theatre. On reflection this was because of the much stronger act 2 and as such Saving Mozart deserves a cult following, which it appears to have created.

📸 Danny Kaan

Written by: Mark Gilbert

06/08/2025

A LONDON PREMIERE FOR A NEW PLAY HEADING TO THE SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE!

Following its award-winning sold-out debut at Edinburgh Fringe, The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return has announced the cast for its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Set against the backdrop of a post 2008 financial crash, this compelling production from Chalk Line Theatre follows two best friends as they chase the highs of youth against a backdrop of systemic neglect.

The production stars Midlands-born actor and writer and Spotlight Prize finalist Elan Butler (Masters of The Air, AppleTV+; Fishcat, Nottingham Playhouse/Warwick Arts Centre). Set over one chaotic night in austerity-hit Luton, he will be joined by Nathaniel Christian (Much Ado About Nothing, Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Dalgliesh, Channel 5) and Leanne Henlon (Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, Royal Court/New York Transfer; Jitney, Leeds Playhouse/The Old Vic).

Writer Sam Edmunds, who grew up in Luton, draws on his own experiences and in-depth conversations with young people and those directly affected by knife violence. Set against the backdrop of a growing national crisis, the production explores how easily vulnerable individuals from working-class communities can be drawn into violence, and how unaddressed anger can lead to tragic consequences. Knife crime has risen sharply, with 47,300 offences recorded across the UK, and 18 per cent of convictions involving children aged just 10 to 17. The number of teenagers killed with a knife has increased by 240 per cent over the past decade, highlighting a deeply troubling trend. Edmunds’ work sheds light on the harsh realities facing young people in deprived areas and communities that have suffered years of systemic neglect.

The production will play at The Southwark Playhouse, Borough from the 3rd until the 27th Sep, before continuing on a UK tour.

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06/08/2025

THE CHICHESTER PRODUCTION IS HEADING TO LONDON FOR CHRISTMAS!

There may be trouble ahead,
But while there’s moonlight, and music,
And love, and romance…
Let’s face the music and dance

Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.

Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, including the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.

When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont, whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers.

Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth. Especially since Dale has mistaken Jerry for his hapless producer Horace, who’s trying to avoid the wrath of his formidable wife Madge, and Dale’s own fiery Italian admirer is planning a trip to Venice for her to showcase his couture gowns…

Reprising their roles from Chichester Festival Theatre will be Phillip Attmore as Jerry Travers, Clive Carter as Horace, Sally Ann Triplett as Madge, James Clyde as Bates and Alex Gibson-Giorgio as Beddini.

New to the cast for this run will be Amara Okereke, joining the London production as Dale Tremont.

The production will play at the South Bank Centre from the 12th Dec until the 17th Jan, with tickets on sale now.

06/08/2025

AN INTERNATIONAL DEBUT IS HEADING TO LONDON!

A musical storm is about to hit the West End, unlike anything audiences have seen before. The
explosive, award-winning Korean phenomenon Swag Age in Concert is making its UK debut in
London for one night only blending history, hip-hop and rebellion into a thunderous anthem of freedom.

Step into an imagined Joseon Dynasty, Korea’s last dynasty before the Japanese occupation, where the poetry of Sijo, a traditional Korean verse form similar to a sonnet once embraced, has been banned. The once-celebrated Sijo performers have been silenced, stripped of freedom and hope.

In this world of silenced voices and crushed dreams, a masked rebel group known as the Golbin Gang dares to defy the regime. Disguised and determined, they take the stage, channelling their voices to challenge the corrupt. But danger looms and will Hong Guk, the king’s shadow official and Head of Sijo, s***f out their spark before it ignites a revolution?

This isn’t just a musical. It’s a movement. The chants of “Oh-Eh-Oh! Oh-Eh-Oh!” ring out like a battle cry as ordinary people rise up, demanding a new tomorrow. With every beat, every lyric, every step, Swag Age rips through oppression and lights a fire of resistance in this living rebellion for a freer, more equitable world.

This West End concert staging marks the musical’s long-anticipated international debut. After years of sold-out performances across Korea and a fervent fanbase that spans generations, the show arrives in the UK ready to shout louder than ever.

The in-concert production is coming to The Gillian Lynne Theatre for one night only on the 8th September.

05/08/2025

WE HAVE MARK AT THE OTHER PALACE FOR SAVING MOZART!

This evening we have been kindly invited along for the press night for the new musical Saving Mozart at The Other Palace, 2hich playing at the venue until the 30th August.

Step into the mind of a genius — and meet the extraordinary women who shaped, challenged, and ultimately saved him.

Inspired by Nannerl, the sister who played before he did.
Driven by Leopold, the father who demanded perfection.
Resurrected by Constanze, the wife who refused to let the world forget.

Shunned by society. Fuelled by brilliance.
This is the Mozart you’ve never met — raw, human, electric.

Stay tuned for our review coming out on social media pages tomorrow.

05/08/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!

Check out the brand new production shots for the world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical, now playing at Hever Castle & Gardens, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, playing until the 30th August.

Anne Boleyn the Musical plays in a specially constructed 1,800 seat outdoor auditorium in the grounds of Hever Castle and is the UK’s first ever outdoor production featuring binaural sound, designed by the Ringham Brothers.

Emily Lane plays Anne Boleyn, with Mark Goldthorp as Henry VIII, Dona Atallah as Mary/Elizabeth I/Messenger, Noah Sinigaglia as Queen Katherine/Margaret, Kim Ismay as Joan, Joshua Oakes-Rogers as George Boleyn, Matt Bond as Thomas Cromwell, Clive Hayward as Thomas Boleyn, Chomba S.Taulo as Matthew Parker, and Rebecca Luter and Jay Worley complete the cast as swings.

12 year old Annabelle Jones and 13 year old Betsy Godden share the role of Young Anne, and 11 year old Arthur Moffat and 14 year old Dawson Richards share the role of Young George Boleyn.

The professional company of musical theatre performers play alongside a 35-strong community cast from Kent who act, dance and sing.

Each audience member has their own headset, through which they will be intimately connected to the action on stage, thanks to the stunning binaural sound design by The Ringham Brothers (Blindness at The Donmar, Anna at the National Theatre). The score – with lyrics by Rebecca Night & Sam Kenyon - features original music composed by Sam Gevers and recorded by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Anne says farewell to her family and embarks on a life-changing journey to the royal courts of Flanders and France. Though her goodbyes are difficult, Anne’s adventure will shape not only her future but the future of England itself…

Anne Boleyn the Musical explores the transformation from a young girl leaving England, into a young woman who returns to Hever Castle, destined to attract a King. The rise and fall of their relationship forever altered the course of history.

📸 Daniel Watson

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