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janette manrara chicago
19 Feb
News
Emmie Newitt

Interview with Janette Manrara, CHICAGO UK AND IRELAND TOUR

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and co-host of BBC2’s It Takes Two, Janette Manrara, makes her musical theatre debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, coming to New Wimbledon Theatre from 9th Jun – 14th Jun 2025. We caught up with Janette to chat about her preparation for the role, the transition from the dancefloor to the stage, and all that jazz.

janette manrara chicagoJanette Manrara. Photo by Matt Crockett

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Jack Holden in KENREX. Photo by Manuel Harlan
19 Feb
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: KENREX at Southwark Playhouse

Until the 15th March (although a West End transfer must surely be on the cards after this evening’s rapturous opening), London theatregoers get a chance to witness for themselves the hard hitting and mesmerising true crime drama KENREX, in which the townsfolk of a small backwater, rise up and take back control after suffering a decade of tyranny at the hands of one man.

Jack Holden in KENREX. Photo by Manuel HarlanJack Holden in KENREX. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

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the lightning thief musical new london cast
18 Feb
Casts
Emmie Newitt

New cast revealed for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

As the musical continues to enthral mortals and demigods, a new cast will join the production at The Other Palace from the 5 March.

the lightning thief musical new london castMorgan Gregory, Angus Benstead and Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly. Headshots provided by production.

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london theatre week - the best musicals to see in london
18 Feb
News
Emmie Newitt

London Theatre Week 2025 - Best Musicals to see in London

London Theatre Week is back and it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the West End at fantastic prices. Today we’re sharing the 10 best musicals to see in London.

london theatre week - the best musicals to see in londonMorgan Gregory, Angus Benstead and Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly. Headshots provided by production.

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Cliff Curtis, Kaya Scodelario and Nathalie Armin in East is South at Hampstead Theatre. Credit Manuel Harlan
18 Feb
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: EAST IS SOUTH at Hampstead Theatre

What happens when the boffins of Artificial Intelligence, including a Russian emigré who now works for the NSA, decide to test their code writing abilities against the age old question around God and man? The answer as always, depends on how the question is asked and how receptive humankind is to an answer it may not be ready to hear.

Cliff Curtis, Kaya Scodelario and Nathalie Armin in East is South at Hampstead Theatre. Credit Manuel HarlanCliff Curtis, Kaya Scodelario and Nathalie Armin in East is South at Hampstead Theatre. Credit Manuel Harlan

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