By Stuart King Saturday, September 24 2022, 20:37
If celebrity attendees on press nights are any measure of whether a show is likely to be a hot ticket, then EUREKA DAY seems destined to play to packed houses for the duration of its run at the Old Vic.
Kirsten Foster, Susan Kelechi Watson, Mark McKinney and Helen Hunt in Eureka Day at The Old Vic, photo by Manuel Harlan
By Stuart King Friday, September 23 2022, 15:14
During the Japanese occupation of Korea during the Second World War, women and girls were encouraged to do their patriotic duty by joining the Female Volunteer Corps. In Kyo Choi’s play directed by Ria Parry, we learn through a series of testimonies, that the organisation’s idiomatic name was little more than a bureaucratic smokescreen to facilitate a supply of sex slaves for the occupying troops. The thousands of victims, often duped into believing they would be serving as nurses, were referred to as comfort women.
By London Box Office Thursday, September 22 2022, 21:32
Based on the hilarious 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, Elf’s show tunes come from the Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. This new production is directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, with set and costume design by Tim Goodchild, choreography by Liam Steel, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, sound by Gareth Owen, video design by Ian William Galloway, and wig and hair design by Richard Mawbey.
By London Box Office Thursday, September 22 2022, 21:20
The well-loved actor and TV presenter Mark Curry is back to delight us in Wicked, playing the Wizard from 18th October 2022. The wonderful Gary Wilmot will make his final performance in the role on Sunday 16th October. As Mark Curry said, “I'm thrilled to be returning to Oz after 5 years away and to have this opportunity to play The Wizard again in the incredible Wicked”. The rest of the cast remains the same.
By London Box Office Tuesday, September 20 2022, 21:00
The first piece of amazing news – Matilda The Musical, the brilliant show from the RSC, is extending its West End production until 17th December 2023, giving you loads of time to experience the fun for yourself. It’s naughty, anarchic and enormous fun, loved by adults and children alike. The second piece of good news? We have some awesome new production images for you, created to inspire. The third? There’s also a video to enjoy.
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