By London Box Office Tuesday, May 26 2015, 08:05
It was announced last week that the smash-hit musical The Commitments will ends its run at The Palace Theatre on Sunday 1 November 2015.
Adapted by Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle from his 1987 novel of the same name, The Commitments tells the story of an unlikely band of kids trying to hit the music big time in 1980’s Dublin, but personal relationships and the pitfalls of fame get in the way, before they find reconciliation in their music.
By Phil Willmott Monday, May 25 2015, 15:25
Productions at ENO of late have been so good they've even won over an opera sceptic like me. Now they've a spring season that's even more user friendly, there's tickets to suit most budgets and there's never been a better time to give the art form a try or simply to remind yourself how exciting it is to enjoy world class singers and musicians bringing great works to life.
Last week I had a very jolly evening at their revival of PIRATES OF PENZANCE by the Victorian writers Gilbert and Sullivan. They created a whole string of hit shows in their time which still dazzle with their wonderfully hummable tunes and sunny humour. If your new to their repertoire, Pirates is one of their most popular confections, much loved by amateur performers and enthusiasts. Seeing it performed by world class professionals however is a stirring reminder that the work is far more then an end of term romp.
By Oliver Mitford Monday, May 25 2015, 13:33
The critically acclaimed production of Bad Jews has announced that it will extend its run at the Arts Theatre in the West End until 11 July 2015.
Written by up-and-coming new playwright Joshua Harmon, Bad Jews premiered at the Roundabout Theatre in New York back in 2012 and had its UK premier at the Ustinov Studio at Bath Theatre Royal last summer. The production then transferred to the St James in January 2015, playing a sold out four-week run. Due to phenomenal public demand, the play moved to the Arts Theatre in March 2015, slap-bang in the centre of London’s West End.
By Oliver Mitford Tuesday, May 19 2015, 09:22
Previous X Factor winner Matt Cardle is due to star in the multi award-winning West End production of Memphis the Musical.
The popular recording artist will take over from Killian Donnelly in the role of Huey Calhoun from 6 July 2015, joining the current leading lady Beverley Knight, who will continue in her role as soul sensation Felicia Farrell.
By Oliver Mitford Monday, May 18 2015, 16:37
Smash-hit British musical Billy Elliot celebrated its tenth birthday in London’s West End last week and to mark the celebration, producers of the show have announced that it is extending its run at the Victoria Palace Theatre to 17 December 2016.
At the star-studded anniversary performance on 12th May 2015, Stephen Daldry director of Billy Elliot the Musical said ‘From the start, Billy Elliot has given me enormous professional fulfilment as well as huge pride and the show will always have a very special place in my heart.’
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