To Kill A Mockingbird Comes To The West End
A reimagining of To Kill a Mockingbird comes to the West End from March. The production will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 31 March 2022.
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REVIEW: Clean! The Musical
Clean! The Musical presents overlapping stories of several women of different ages working in a launderette in the 1880s, a smallpox outbreak in the 1950s, 1960s and today. It is through these intertwining narratives that we are given access to different slices of time periods and windows into the lives of individuals. These all relate to one another to allow us to see how, while women have been oppressed, and are still oppressed today, they will fight back and they will prevail.
Stephen Sondheim: Tributes Flow To The Musical Composer And Lyricist
Legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim sadly passed away on 26th November 2021 aged 91. Often thought of as a musical genius, and one of the most important figures in 20th Century musical theatre, the iconic creative has received an outpouring of tributes from fans and those in the industry alike. Stephen Sondheim – his […]
Dick Whittington: The All-Drag Panto Heading To The West End
The all-drag pantomime production of Dick Whittington is coming to London’s West End this Christmas, with plans to entertain UK audiences for a run of six shows over the festive period and into the new year. Drag shows and pantomimes for grown-ups have become an increasingly popular staple of the UK’s live entertainment scene in […]
What The UK 2021 Budget Means For The Arts Industry
The UK Government recently outlined their budget for the next three years. While there are some positives, the Arts community has major concerns for the Industry which has been dramatically affected by the pandemic.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella Heading To Broadway
Andrew Lloyd Webber has shared his exciting plans to open the new production of Cinderella on Broadway next season. Speaking to the New York Post at the Tony Awards ceremony which took place at the Winter Garden Theater earlier in September, he announced the hopes for the show in an exclusive chat with the publication. […]
Will Smith At West End For One Night Only
The world’s favourite unofficial royal, the legendary Will Smith has made the exciting announcement that he will be visiting London’s West End for a one night only appearance on his five city tour – Will: An Evening of Stories with Friends. Will: An Evening of Stories with Friends The show is set to take place […]
Hamilton West End Production Shares New Performance Casting Call
Following the long-awaited reopening of the West End production of Hamilton at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre, the show has released a new casting call for performers looking ahead to continue with a successful run well into 2023. The casting call The advert calls for inclusive and diverse performers to attend the London auditions for […]
West End Productions Ensure The Shows Will Go On And Reopen
London’s West End productions are readjusting their preparations and procedures in order to be able to reopen shows fully in line with the government guidance in the UK. While the roadmap to recovery has faced several stumbling blocks and setbacks in recent months, particularly in the arts and entertainment sectors, the industry has refused to […]
Oklahoma! & Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals Reinvented With JLo
Oklahoma! will be made into a modern-day series for television. The classic musical show is just one of several upcoming productions that are set to be created for both film and tv as part of a new initiative and collaboration with Skydance productions, Condord Theatricals and triple-threat superstar Jennifer Lopez.
Andrew Lloyd-Webber: “You’ll Have To Arrest Us To Stop Us Reopening”
Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber has given an exclusive interview to The Telegraph, explaining his strong stance on the UK government’s promise to reopen the nation on 21st June. Giving new details and insight into his action saving theatres over the last year, Lloyd-Webber told his story and his fears for the future.
Giles Terera Launches New Podcast: Hamilton and Us
Hamilton star Giles Terera has released the first episode of a brand new podcast titled Hamilton and Us. Terera is best known for his Olivier award-winning role as Aaron Burr, and was accordingly appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to theatre. He announced the exciting news in a post on Twitter on 27th May.
Great Scott! Back To The Future Musical To Open On The West End
The Musical adaptation of Back To The Future is finally set to launch on London’s West End this summer. Starting a run from 20th August 2021, the show is due to open at the Adelphi Theatre following a brief but successful run in Manchester that was cut short due to the coronavirus lockdowns in the UK in 2020.
West End Musical Drive-In Shows For Spring 2021
Back due to popular demand, the producers of West End Musical Brunch have announced another season of the West End Musical Drive-In for Spring 2021. The shows promise to wow audiences every week with stars from the biggest West End shows performing fan favourite musical theatre hits, live on stage while audiences brush off the lockdown blues, singing and dancing along in their own cars or outside.
Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan Announces £5m Roadmap To Reopen City
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London has announced plans for the capital to reopen following the UK’s lockdown of all but essential businesses, with a roadmap commencing in March.
Improving Self-Care And Reducing Burnout: Addressing The Balance
The WHO describes burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by exhaustion, mental detachment from one’s job, and poorer performance at work.
Happy New Lockdown: UK Measures In Place Until February
In a disappointing start to 2021, it has been announced that many parts of the UK will be in a new lockdown until the middle of February at least. In a public statement released at 8pm on 4th January, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation to outline the new measures and what they will mean.
How To Keep The Love For Your Art Alive When Work Is Your Passion
I remember watching my older sister in a ballet class when I was five years old and being utterly mesmerised. At that age I didn’t know what it was about dance that was so appealing to me, but I begged my mum to sign me up for class and twenty-three years later I was dancing […]
Andrew Lloyd Webber Continues Efforts To Reopen Theatres
Andrew Lloyd Webber is continuing to work towards the reopening of theatres by partaking in scientific efforts alongside the government.
Alice Smart: Interview with a London based Costume Constructor
Alice Smart is a London based Costume Constructor who has created for the BBC, Disney, English National Opera, Netflix, and West End musical productions.
Sophia Dalton: Interview with a London based Stage Manager
An interview with London based Stage Manager Sophia Dalton.
Rehearsal Diary: Kevin Elyot’s – Coming Clean
How do you return to a play after 18 months? How do you bring a new actor into a cast? We begin at the deep end, plunging the actors into a full run of the show. This is a great opportunity for everyone to flex their acting muscles and to work with a new actor in the play. It allows us to see what we need to focus on for the week – we look at the big picture before then getting out the microscope.
Challenging A Theatre Tradition: Phones Off
Ok so I’m going to put it out there and perhaps I’m going to get my hand slapped for it. Even some of my fellow TheatreArtLife contributors are going gasp and shake their heads at me. (I’m looking at you Mena Buscetto). Perhaps I’ve lived in Asia too long and I’m tired of fighting the good fight but I’m going to say it……. why can’t audience members take photos during a theatre show???
The Secret Diary Of A West End Wiggy
Ever wondered what a hair and wig person actually gets up to when working on a long running West End show? I can’t even begin to count the times a colleague working in the same building as myself has asked me why are we in so early? Or, what do you do with the wigs everyday? So do you brush them and stuff? This then made me think that if even the people in the same building don’t know, what chance do the rest of you have? I thought I would give the world a little sneak peek in the secret world of a wiggy. (as we are often known as)
