Olivier Awards 2017 Full Nominations List
Best actor in a supporting role in a musical Ian Bartholomew for Half A Sixpence at the Noël Coward Theatre Adam J Bernard for Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre Ben Hunter for The Girls at the Phoenix Theatre Andrew Langtree for Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Best actress in a supporting role in a [...]
Wicked Musical Movie Finally Happening
Surprising precisely nobody, West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Wicked is finally going to make it’s long overdue and seemingly inevitable transfer to the big screen. The long running musical is based on Gregory Maguire’s alternative history take on The Wizard of Oz, re-telling the familiar fantasy tale from the perspective of the witches. The [...]
What’s On Stage Awards 2016 Winners
Winners of the 16th Annual What’s On Stage Awards were announced at a live ceremony on Sunday 21 February at the Prince of Wales theatre in London. Steve Furst hosted the awards alongside guest presenters and several musical theatre stars who performed during the night. Big winners this year includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Gatiss, Lara Pulver, Kinky [...]
The End of Longing Review
The Plot Jack Stephanie, Joseph and Stevie are four lost souls entering their forties and searching for meaning. After sharing one raucous night together in a Downton LA bar their lives become irreversibly entwined in a rollercoaster journey that forces them to confront the darker sides of their relationships. The Good Writer and star Matthew [...]
Just Jim Dale Review
The Plot Carry On comedian, musician and Harry Potter narrator Jim Dale sings, jokes and dances audiences through his lengthy and surprisingly varied career in showbiz for two hours of good natured fun. The Good Jim Dale is best known to generations of fans as a slapstick Carry On star; an Oscar nominated composer and [...]
McQueen Review
The Plot: When British fashion visionary ‘Lee’ Alexander McQueen discovers a strange girl breaking into his studio late one night in search of a pretty dress, an unlikely bond forms between the tormented designer and his mysterious intruder. Instead of calling the police, the pair set out on a strange journey across London in search [...]
Dianna Agron Thrilled For West End Debut McQueen
Glee star Dianna Agron has been discussing her upcoming West End debut in McQueen, describing it as ‘a rather dark fairy story’ interwoven with fashion icon Alexander McQueen’s real life. Best known as musical cheerleader Quinn Fabray in the high school singing phenomenon, Dianna joins an ever growing list of young American stars flocking to [...]
Olivier Awards 2015 Full Nominations List
The Olivier Awards 2015 nominations list was announced today in London by James McAvoy and Lesley Manville. Memphis The Musical and Carol King biopic Beautiful lead the way with nominations. Closely followed by shows like Sunny Afternoon and Miss Saigon. Full list of official nominations below. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the [...]
Stephen Merchant To Make West End Debut
The Office and Hello Ladies star Stephen Merchant continues to expand his horizon beyond being Ricky Gervais partner in crime, as he’s now set to make his West End debut this summer in The Mentalists at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre. The play is written by Richard Bean, best known for his recent award winning success with [...]
Shock Treatment set for Stage Revival
Richard O’Brien is set to adapt his much maligned Rocky Horror Picture Show follow up Shock Treatment into a new stage production to premiere at London’s King’s Head Theatre in April 2015. Speaking of the news creator O’Brien said “Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film [...]