
Phil Willmott


All About THE LION KING
By Phil Willmott Monday, March 29 2021, 21:04
When a powerful multimillion dollar company like Disney announces theatre will be back it’s definitely time to take notice and buy some tickets.
The theatrical arm of everyone’s favourite film studio has transformed the modern West End and Broadway with a series of feel-good, spectacular live versions of its most popular films. They’re always a hot ticket when they come into town but their biggest success story is this gorgeous African fable.


All About HAIRSPRAY at the London Coliseum
By Phil Willmott Thursday, March 25 2021, 19:24
Producers have just released a punchy little video in which West End musical theatre superstar Michael Ball looks very excited to announce that the latest opening date for the much anticipated revival of feel-good, hit show HAIRSPRAY at The Coliseum Theatre will be June 22nd.


All About EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
By Phil Willmott Thursday, March 25 2021, 16:17
Anyone who doubts that the West End can be a place of fresh ideas should buy themselves tickets for the post-Covid return of the triumphant contemporary musical, EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE.


FAMILY THEATRE: Disney’s FROZEN is THE Show For Kids of all Ages This Summer
By Phil Willmott Monday, March 15 2021, 20:24
Recently I wrote of the value of taking kids to the theatre, especially following the isolation of lock down. After staring at our individual screens all day we can now engage as part of an audience again, finding joy in sharing in the drama and laughter of a story, together.


Phil Willmott’s Theatre Week: The Value of Taking Kids to the Theatre
By Phil Willmott Thursday, March 11 2021, 08:44
From time-to-time people ask my advice about how to get their teenager into theatre work, and of any opportunities I may have, or know of.
On these occasions I've learnt to say, "well, tell them to drop me an email with a little bit about their theatre interests and I'll advise on who best to contact". Guess what? I never hear a thing!
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