Some of the most beloved characters of children’s literature are heading to the London Palladium when a new version of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS opens there in June, featuring Edwardian river and woodland creatures Ratty, Mole and Badger and of course there high spirited friend, Toad.
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Here is where you will read about new shows, upcoming productions, and West End gossips!
31 Jan
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A great new family show launches in the West End
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, January 31 2017, 14:46
31 Jan
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London Box Office dance critic Thomas Michael Voss talks about the premiere of an exciting new work he’s choreographed
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, January 31 2017, 14:17
Thomas Michael Voss, one of our ballet critics, is also an award nominated choreographer.
We ask him to describe QUAESTIO, his much anticipated new dance work which is currently in rehearsals and will be performed at RESOLUTION 2017, the UK’s biggest dance festival, now in its 28th year, at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre, The Place, London.
26 Jan
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National Theatre naughtiness transfers to the West End!
By Phil Willmott Thursday, January 26 2017, 12:55
It’s just been announced that powerful producer Sonia Friedman is to transfer The National Theatre of Scotland and Live Theatre production of raucous new musical OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR from the National Theatre to the Duke of York’s Theatre.
I wasn’t too impressed when I saw if a few months ago but I must admit I was in the minority, audiences and critics love this show, so I'm looking forward to taking another look to see what I missed.
16 Jan
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A daring idea for a new musical could be the surprise hit of 2017
By Phil Willmott Monday, January 16 2017, 14:56
No one can accuse the producers at the Charing Cross Theatre of playing it safe. Since the appointment of Thom Southerland as Artistic Director they've already had two big hits with revivals of cult musicals TITANIC and RAGTIME and the more obscure DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY opens there soon.
But, with the departure of co-producer Danielle Tarento, it's their next production which is really eye brow raising.
16 Jan
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Watch out for Pirates on St Martin’s Lane Next Month
By Phil Willmott Monday, January 16 2017, 13:26
The English National Opera at the Coliseum has a new Artistic Director, the relatively inexperienced Daniel Kramer. Like his predecessors he's promising to balance the pioneering with the populist. But mostly the populist. We've previously reported that the vast and beautiful venue will be home to a starry revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical CAROUSEL in the summer.
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