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Try saying that ten times at speed! The cast of the THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK paid a visit to the world famous Cutty Sark recently in search of that ever-absent snark! What followed was a series of fast-paced frolicks, silly searching and lack of good reading skills! Watch the full video below...
2017
We've already announced that this year's West End Bares will have a WIZARD OF OZ theme and the first photos have been released of Rebecca Trehearn and her co-stars! Have a look at the sexy snaps and take a look behind the scenes with the preview trailer...
This year, West End Bares goes over the rainbow with a Wizard Of Oz theme and West End superstar Rebecca Trehearn will lead the cast in RUBY STRIPPERS this October at the Novello Theatre...
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will help open the fifth annual From Page to Stage season of new musicals with an opening night panel debate including festival founder and prolific producer Katy Lipson on Monday 14 August 2017. Got any...
2017
Hey mambo, mambo italiano, hey mambo... Katie Ray takes the title role in this September's UK premiere of TENDERLY - The Rosemary Clooney Musical, which tells the fascinating life story of the 1950s American star.
Stop! In the name of your love for musicals. MOTOWN has extended its booking at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre until January 2019 and 500,000 tickets for new dates have now been released. Do you know who's in the current cast?
2017
Theatre Royal Stratford East has long been a champion of musical theatre and the team there are now embarking on their Musical Theatre Workshop 2017 which has just begun its two-week development period with six new musicals. They've spent months picking a top-class bunch of creatives and we're certain they'll come up with something magic...
2017
There's going to be a lot of talent hitting the London stage this September and Hershey Felder is going to be bringing a high percentage of it! The award-winning actor and musician will bring to life on stage the music and personal stories of Irving Berlin and Leonard Bernstein in two musical-plays, which will alternate at London’s The Other Palace this autumn.
2017
SALAD DAYS is the musical which inspired Cameron Mackintosh to become a theatre producer. This classic 1954 British musical receives a rare London outing next month at the Union Theatre. And we've got cast details here...
2017
Who are the leggy ladies joining Olivier Award winner Miles Western in the new revival of cross-dressing musical PAGEANT next month? Full cast now announced...
2017
It's hardly news that London's West End is the beating heart of the UK Musical Theatre scene. Fans from all over the world flock to see their favourite shows and soak up the atmosphere and history of the area. But how can you learn even more about your favourite theatres, shows and performers? Introducing Neil Maxfield - Musical Theatre aficionado and the brains (and face!) behind the Musical Theatre walking tour, an absolute MUST for any Musical Theatre geek! We got the chance to ask Neil a few questions about what to expect from the tour, his favourite theatre and of course who is his West End #StageFave?
2017
Summer is a great time for new musicals and 2017 doesn't disappoint! The Cockpit Theatre often houses interesting new shows and its latest addition is LOVESTUCK, a new piece by Curious Tales theatre which will run 25 - 29 July...
2017
The West End wouldn't be the same without it - STOMP has been a show for over 25 years a London staple for a sizeable chunk of it. The producers have now announced that the box-office smash has been extended into next year. So get those bin lids out and let's make some noise!
Let the fun begin! FUN HOME is coming to the UK with its five Tony Awards in tow. It'll premiere at the Young Vic next summer, helmed by its original American director Sam Gold but with a new UK cast. Which of your #StageFaves would you cast? Watch this video from the Broadway production for inspiration!
Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Zippel have revisited their 2004 West End musical THE WOMAN IN WHITE; the new version will premiere later this year at London's Charing Cross Theatre, directed by Thom Southerland. Laura Pitt-Pulford is tipped to star in the role of Marian, created by Maria Friedman...
2017
Hang on to your hats (cowboy) and/or crowns? If you loved last year's Hotel for Criminals, you won't want to miss the latest UK premiere from legendary American theatremaker Richard Foreman, at his most politically charged, taking aim at Trump in King Cowboy Rufus Rules the Universe, running this August at London Theatre Workshop...
StageFaves founder Terri Paddock hosted a post-show Q&A last night at the world premiere of new one-man British musical SUPERHERO. Conclusion: it takes a lot more than one man to create a hit one-man musical! Star Michael Rouse joined in the discussion with the show's three writers, director and musical director. Listen to the full podcast here...
Producers are still looking for the stars to play Berger, Hud and Margaret Mead in HAIR's upcoming 50th anniversary season in London but initial cast is now announced - and demand is already so high, they've extended booking into the new year. (Yes, that IS a true hair extension.) Scroll down for a reminder to watch the show performance at West End Live last month too...
2017
The whole of the West End was celebrating Pride this weekend and came up with some very creative rainbow images! We rounded up 10 of our favourite #StageFave show tweets!
2017
It was a huge success at the Southwark Playhouse last year, and now THE TOXIC AVENGER will head to London's West End for a run at the Arts Theatre after a month at the Edinburgh Fringe! Casting has now been anounced for the new chapter in the story of this awesome show. See you in Scotland, gang!