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Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre

Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre
From HQKevin, September 11th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Most of today's monarchs on stage are swapping Shakespearean monologues for electric guitars, stunning dance numbers and even a fierce pair of stilettos. Ladies and gentlemen, please bow for the kings and queens of modern theatre!...
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Dates announced for Paddy McGuinness

Dates announced for Paddy McGuinness

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, September 6th, 2024
Comedy
For the first time since 2016, beloved comedian Paddy McGuiness returns to stand up as he takes off on a 40 date UK trek! Titled the 'Nearly There' tour, catch the Top Gear host doing what he does best at a theatre near you. First coming to our attention on Peter Kay's seminal nightclub-based sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2000, he has rarely been off our screens since, with notable appearances on his own shows, plumb hosting gigs and even a stint in Coronation Street!...
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Ball, Boe, Donnelly and Jaden take the leads for the Les Miserables Arena Spectacular!

Ball, Boe, Donnelly and Jaden take the leads for the Les Miserables Arena Spectacular!

CastKitty, August 27th, 2024
MusicalPrestige
Les Miserables fans will be happy with today's casting as these Les Miz legends return to the show as it heads out on this exciting new arena tour. With Killian Donnely and Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean and Bradley Jaden and Michael Ball ......
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Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
Virtual Experience
We see it in documented battles waged by real-life suffragettes and activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth and feel it channeled through our favorite fictional heroines - in the ongoing fight for women's equality....
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Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

From HQKitty, August 6th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Book Recs for Broadway fans - this Book Lovers Day, why not try out some of these page-to-stage originals?...
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The Shark is Broken coming soon!

The Shark is Broken coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, August 2nd, 2024
PlayComedy Theatre
Following sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival plus subsequent West End Broadway engagements, this hit comedy, written by Joseph Nixon and Ian Shaw (son of Robert) is coming to you on tour. Based on Robert Shaw's own drinking diaries during the shoot, we learn how the trio, fuelled by alcohol and ambition, passed the time bullying, bickering, and bragging while sitting out the interminable delays caused by their Great White co-star....
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The Biggest Shows Coming To Manchester in 2024/2025

The Biggest Shows Coming To Manchester in 2024/2025

Kevin, April 29th, 2024
A city center that fits all your needs, live music at every corner, and a tram that'll whizz you anywhere in minutes - no wonder they call Manchester a mini-London! It was the birthplace of Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Manchester Tart....
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A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

Kevin, July 16th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Queer theatre has always had a rebellious nature, and isn't afraid to show its true colours. It's sparked important conversations during times when openly discussing LGBTQ+ issues was taboo or illegal, throughout history......
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This Years Tony Award Nominations!

This Years Tony Award Nominations!

Scarlet, May 9th, 2023
Virtual Experience
The 76th Tony Award nominations have been announced! A total of 38 shows were eligible for nominations, with 27 making the cut. Funny Girl's Lea Michele and previous Tony Winner Myles Frost had the honor of announcing this years nods....
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Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Kevin, March 18th, 2024
MusicalMusic-focus
Now That's What I Call A Leading Lady! You may know the icon of British TV Nina Wadia from shows such as EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me, and now you get to know her as the star that will be singing all of your favorite songs from the N...
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A Knight's Tale dates for your diary

A Knight's Tale dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 23rd, 2024
Manchester Opera House and Runaway Entertainment promise a Knight to remember as they bring this brand new musical adaptation of the titular 2001 film to you in spring 2025! A rollicking adventure that follows William Thatcher on his quest to become the best knight in the Kingdom, this exciting staging is adapted by Brona C. Titley, and will be directed by Rachel Kavanagh, with choreography from Matt Cole. In the words of Titley, the show is set to be "a sexy, silly, jousty, dancey, romance-y, musical extravaganza" that captures the original spirit of the movie for a whole new audience!...
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Bat Out Of Hell dates for your diary

Bat Out Of Hell dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, July 4th, 2024
It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!...
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Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

From HQSaadiqah, June 19th, 2024
Who doesn't love a word search? A challenge sure to engage your brain; we've designed a custom word to test your Broadway musical knowledge. Can you find them all? Good luck!...
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Dates announced for Calamity Jane

Dates announced for Calamity Jane

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, May 30th, 2024
Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!...
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Happy Wicked Day!

Happy Wicked Day!

From HQSaadiqah, April 25th, 2024
Join us, alongside millions of theatre fans, in celebrating one of Broadway's longest-running musicals with National Wicked Day today! Wicked made its debut at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003...
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Kinky Boots dates for your diary

Kinky Boots dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, April 11th, 2024
Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge....
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Mary Poppins coming soon!

Mary Poppins coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, March 18th, 2024
Everyone's favourite governess returns to the stage to bring us a spoonful of sugar! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael as the wonderful story of Mary Poppins comes to life on stage in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney. Based on P.L. Travers cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins first appeared on the London stage back in the early naughties where it ran for three years before it headed over to Broadway where it won a Tony Award for best musical and ran for almost six years!...
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical To Embark On UK Tour & West End Run!

Only Fools and Horses The Musical To Embark On UK Tour & West End Run!

Breaking NewsKevin, March 1st, 2024
Trotters Independent Traders are hitting the road after four incredible years in the West End, on a 10-month tour, which kicks off in Bromley on 23 September and then travels to over 30 towns and cities across the country, and the West End!...
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Chicago coming soon!

Chicago coming soon!

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, February 23rd, 2024
Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish....
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Les Miserables Arena Tour Cast Announced!

Les Miserables Arena Tour Cast Announced!

CastDaniel, February 12th, 2024
With a cast and crew of over 110 people, this arena tour of the iconic musical is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated tours in theatre history. The production itself has expanded from the staging of its 2019 West End performance......
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