Review: LA BOHEME at the Royal Opera House

19 Jun 2018 by Stuart King
Read more Last year, the Royal Opera House took the bold step of commissioning a replacement for John Copley’s 1974 Bohème which had served as a mainstay of its repertoire for 41 years. Bolder still, was the decision to ask Richard Jones to direct the new...

Understudy Steph Parry to Take Over from Lulu in 42nd Street’s Star Role

15 Jun 2018 by Phil Willmott
Read more You may have read or heard the story of how understudy Steph Parry ran from her normal show 42nd STREET to take over a lead role in MAMMA MIA!, with no notice, last week. Steph Parry as Dorothy Brock and 42nd Street Ensemble. Photo Matt Crockett She...

Dream Team Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn to star as brothers in Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST

15 Jun 2018 by Phil Willmott
Read more It's just been announced that Game Of Thrones’ star KIT HARINGTON is returning to the West End in Sam Shepard's sizzling play about rival brothers, TRUE WEST. I'm suprised to discover it's never been presented in the West End before as it's an undisputed...

Review: JULIE at The National Theatre

13 Jun 2018 by Nastazja Domaradzka
Read more In this modern dress adaptation of Strindberg's 1888 1 Act play, MISS JULIE, It’s Julie’s (Vanessa Kirby) birthday and she’s throwing a massive party at her father’s mansion. People come in and out of the house but there is a feeling of boredom around...

Dreamgirls sets closing date in the West End

12 Jun 2018 by Phil Willmott
Read more Hurry! If you haven't seen the glorious DREAMGIRLS in the West End you only have until January 12th when it closes in the West End ahead of a national tour. It's one of the best loved musicals of the past 50 years, a reputation cemented by a terrific movie...

Almeida’s Summer and Smoke to transfer to West End starring Patsy Ferran

12 Jun 2018 by Phil Willmott
Read more This winter's going to feel a lot hotter in the West End and it's got nothing to do with global warming. It's because the Almeida Theatre have announced a much anticipated transfer of their production of Summer and Smoke which moves from a critically...