London Theatre News and Reviews

David Shannon to perform as ‘The Phantom’ in Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:59 +0000

David Shannon is to replace Ramin Karimloo to perform as ‘The Phantom’ in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical from Monday 9 November 2009. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece The Phantom of The Opera, continues its unprecendented West End run. Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of [...]

The Fantasticks – Off-Broadway hit, is to open in the West End

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:57 +0000

Off-Broadway hit musical, The Fantasticks, is to open at the Duchess Theatre London from 24 May 2010 (press night 9 June). THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart. The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. Their parents, meanwhile, [...]

Inspector Calls to move at The Wyndham’s Theatre

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:57:22 +0000

Stephen Daldry’s production of An Inspector Calls, which returned to the West End in September for a limited run at the Novello theatre, is to move at the Wyndham’s theatre from 3 December 2009. From the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and one of Britain’s best-loved films Billy Elliot – now an Olivier Award-winning [...]

Richard Wilson to Star in Twelfth Night

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:06 +0000

RSC London Production of Twelfth Night Opens at The Duke of York’s Theatre on the 19th December until 27th February. Everyone is looking for love – some in impossible places. Some mourn the love they have lost. Some long for love they are refused. In Illyria love aches and madness rules. RSC Chief Associate Director Gregory Doran [...]

New Booking Period for Michael Jackson’s Thriller – Live

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:01:54 +0000

THRILLER – LIVE is now on sale for performances until the 9th May 2010 at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. THRILLER – LIVE is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. Fully backed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK, THRILLER LIVE [...]

WE WILL ROCK YOU TO ROCK ON EVEN LONGER!

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:56:27 +0000

The hit musical “WE WILL ROCK YOU” featuring over 30 of rock group Queen’s hits has opened yet another new booking period at The Dominion theatre until 23 October 2010. With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal We Will Rock You continues to go from strength to strength at the Dominion Theatre. We Will Rock You is set in the [...]

Avenue Q has been extended again at the Gielgud Theatre

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:28:30 +0000

A new booking period for the hit musical Avenue Q has now been announced with bookings being taken until the 20th March 2010. Avenue Q continues the contagious, fun-filled, frolic-fueled adventure that has captured the hearts of theatre-goers everywhere. Join the residents of Avenue Q in their new home at the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. Described as [...]

Godfrey Johnson in SONGS MY LOVER FORGOT TO SING TO ME

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:56:22 +0000

Godfrey Johnson at Above The Stag Theatre, Victoria, 16 November, 7.30pm Cape Town based cabaret artist, Godfrey Johnson performs a show featuring the work of well know artists such as Brel, Weill, Coward and many more including contemparary pop icons. He will also perform some of his own material including Wet Dream Blues, Hugh Grant and [...]

Poor sales lead early closure of Prick Up Your Ears

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:48:07 +0000

The West End show Prick Up Your Ears is to close early due to poor sale when Matt Lucas pulled out of the play. The Little Britain star, Matt Lucas withdrew from his role after his former civil partner, Kevin McGee, committed suicide. Prick Up Your Ears continues to play at the Comedy Theatre with Olivier award-winning and Tony award-nominated Con [...]

Wolfgang Weinberger returns to the West End with A Guide To Sexual Misery

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:41:38 +0000

Spicing up the Christmas season Wolfgang Weinberger returns to the West End with A Guide To Sexual Misery -The sexological comedy show “The world’s funniest sex guru” Time Out London With more than 500,000 satisfied fans, A Guide to Sexual Misery, Austria’s No 1 comedy stage hit, makes a welcome return to the West End coming to The [...]