Blog / West Yorkshire Playhouse
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2017
We certainly won't be hearing the sound of silence for months to come! The successful touring show THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY is extending its West End run at the Lyric theatre into March 2018. The dynamic duo of Sam O’Hanlon and Charles Blyth will take to the stage for a series of select dates over the next few months after a fantastic reception so far...
2017
She's one third of the satirical and much-loved comedy trio Fascinating Aida, but Liza Pulman is an acclaimed singer and comedienne in her own right! Now, brings her third solo show Liza Sings Streisand to London's Cadogan Hall for one night only this October. Listen to two new tracks and watch the taster videos below to whet your appetite for what's in store...
It's been a sell-out at the Old Vic, where it finishes this Saturday, now more theatregoers will have the chance to see Conor McPherson's amazing musical makeover of Bob Dylan classics in GIRL FROM THE COUNTRY. It transfers to the West End for a limited season from 29 December 2017. We've got the new show trailer to remind you just how stunning it is...
Everybody’s talking about the #StageFaves that have just been announced in the full cast for Everybody's Talking About Jamie. In total, 12 cast members return from the show's critically acclaimed run at Sheffield Crucible and are joined by 12 new faces for the West End transfer. Directed by Jonathan Butterell and written by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae, the new British musical will play a limited season at the London’s Apollo Theatre from 6 November 2017 to 21 April 2018, with a press night on 22 November.
TEDDY's back! The award-winning musical, set in the aftermath of the Blitz, heads out on a national tour in 2018, starting at The Watermill Theatre and finishing off in London at The Vaults...
We can't wait to see his circus skills! Comedian Marcus Brigstocke will play PT Barnum in Gordon Greenberg's revival of BARNUM this Christmas at the Menier Chocolate Factory, along with #StageFaves including Laura Pitt-Pulford, Celinde Schoenmaker, Harry Francis and many more...
2017
Something WICKED this way comes...and keeps on coming, again and again! The worldwide smash-hit show that explores the untold story of the witches of Oz flew into its 12th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 27 Septemberand is about to become the 15th longest running show in London theatre history!
2017
The Drayton Arms theatre are filling up their autumn/winter season with some great revivals and WHEN MIDNIGHT STRIKES is no exception! The show will enjoy a months run at the Kensington-based theatre from 17 October and the casting has now been announced...
It brought a slice of Parisian romance to London's West End but it's time for the new musical, inspired by the Hollywood classic of the same name, to bid a fond farewell. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is now playing its fina 14 weeks, anding on 6 January 2018. But fear not, it has been filmed for future release...
2017
This month FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE jived into in London transforming the brand new purpose-built MARBLE ARCH THEATRE into a steamy 1940’s jazz joint. While the all-singing all-dancing Five Guys bring the soul back to London, we’re bringing you 10 top cast tweets! Come join the party…
2017
"She’s grotesque. A possessive beast of a woman, to be sure. But look on the bright side, Beau: she's got a lovely personality. Somewhere. Under all the fur." This is BEAUTY & THE BEAST as you've never seen it before! The award-winning team behind BUZZ are back this Christmas with a gender-swapped reimagining of the classic fairytale which will premiere at the Kings Head in December...
2017
Lasting a year on the West End is an achievement worth celebrating, but 15? That's something special! That's exactly what STOMP just did. The raucous, rhythmical geniuses celebrated STOMP's 15th anniversary on 15 September and the cast celebrated with a singalong and a big birthday cake...
2017
It was a famous flop when it had its West End premiere in 2008 at the New London Theatre, but now IMAGINE THIS is back. The Union Theatre has announced the first London revival of the ill-fated show which will run from October this year...
2017
The wonderful Cleve September has had a busy few months! The IN THE HEIGHTS star, currently performing in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and soon to be in the original West End cast of HAMILTON is one talented man! But he's also a lovely one and he somehow managed to squeeze a little time in his manic schedule to hang out with our own StageFave star and vlogger Shalana Serafina. Expect life stories, laughter, dance lessons and...cereal talk???
2017
The wonderful Cleve September has had a busy few months! The IN THE HEIGHTS star, currently performing in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and soon to be in the original West End cast of HAMILTON is one talented man! But he's also a lovely one and he somehow managed to squeeze a little time in his manic schedule to hang out with our own StageFave star and vlogger Shalana Serafina. Expect life stories, laughter, dance lessons and...cereal talk???
2017
She's currently stealing the show in WAR PAINT across the pond, but as that show posts its closing notice, Patti Lupone is setting her sight on a new project - on the West End!! It has been announced that Patti will star in a new production of COMPANY that will hit the West End in Autumn 2018...
2017
There aren't many shows that survive more than a year on the West End and those that do deserve a celebration! On 15 September 2017, KINKY BOOTS, which is enjoying a hugely successful run at the Adelphi Theatre, celebrated its second bithday and true to form it was cute, colourful and KINKY! Watch the video of the celebrations here...
2017
The folks at The Other Palace are continuing their commitment to new musical theatre by announcing a work-in-progress production Alain Boublil’s MANHATTAN PARISIENNE this October. Best known for his work as the lyricist of LES MISEABLES and MISS SAIGON, Boubil's show will run from 10 - 21 October 2017 and the cast has now been announced...
2017
Back from Broadway! Ramin Karimloo announces a one-night only performance at the Royal Festival Hall
The Phantom is back! 24601 returns! Our love for him...never dies! Ramin Karimloo is heading back to the London stage January 2018 at the Royal Festival Hall. "Back from Broadway" will run for one night only as part of the Southbank Centre's Autumn/winter season and we're sure tickets will be going fast, so grab them before it's too late!
She won our hearts on Strictly, wowed us with her dancing feet in FLASHDANCE and now Joanne Clifton is donning some headgear for the London fringe premier of TOP HAT which heads to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a run over Christmas...