All London Theatre articles – Page 7
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InterviewLiving the dream: Jersey Boys star Ben Joyce on the pressure and joy of playing Frankie Valli in London
Ben Joyce made his West End debut in the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Here he tells us how it’s going, what it’s like to be in The Four Seasons and his unusual pre-show ritual.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: The Drifters Girl
Classic R&B records are reunited with their theatrical roots in a new concert-style musical, led by West End icon Beverley Knight.
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NewsMamma Mia! celebrates 23 years in London with more dates added
Mamma Mia! has marked its 23rd year in the West End by announcing a booking extension, taking the show up to Sunday 5th March 2023 at the Novello Theatre.
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FeaturesRolling out the green carpet for the stars of Emerald City
GLT went along to the press night of Wicked to welcome in the all-new cast, including Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Lucie Jones as Elphaba.
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NewsThe Drifters Girl musical in London extends into 2023
Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that The Drifters Girl has extended its run at Garrick Theatre in London, telling the story of the woman behind one of the most successful vocal groups in history.
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InterviewRoger Bart talks Back to the Future the Musical, working with Al Pacino and his Disney cameo
Roger Bart, who appears as the hilarious Doc Brown in Back to the Future the Musical, tells us more about his take on the role, memories of when the original film was released and some of the huge stars he’s worked with so far.
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NewsPeter Andre to make West End debut as Vince Fontaine in Grease
Peter Andre will make his West End debut in the role of Vince Fontaine at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s legendary musical Grease.
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InterviewCarrie Hope Fletcher on her title role as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “darker version of Cinderella”
Harry Rogers chatted to West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher about her role as Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest hit, what it’s like to work with the musical genius and her funniest memory on stage.
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NewsGLT theatre newsletter makes a welcome return
Group Leisure & Travel is to restart sending its regular dedicated email newsletter for people interested in organising group trips to the theatre. Do you want to receive it too?
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NewsMy Fair Lady to run in London’s West End this summer
The 16-week production of My Fair Lady will run at the London Coliseum, the first major West End revival of the Lerner & Loewe’s musical in 21 years.
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NewsShakespeare’s Globe marks 25th anniversary with ‘epic’ summer season
Shakespeare’s Globe in London has announced its 2022 summer season which will run from April until October with productions including Much Ado About Nothing and Henry VIII.
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NewsFirst look at West End’s new Wicked cast
The producers of Wicked have released the first images of its all-new cast featuring Lucie Jones as Elphaba and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard. You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to scroll through the pictures, and expand the ...
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Life of Pi
The West End premiere of Yann Martel’s iconic book Life of Pi has taken London by storm after its successful run in Sheffield and has extended bookings until May 2022.
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NewsWest end stars announced for 2022 cast of Wicked
The producers of Wicked in London have announced four new West End regulars including Gary Wilmot to join the cast in 2022.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest triumph Cinderella is set to be a classic, with powerful ballads, fabulous costumes and quick-witted humour.
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InterviewActor Craig Gallivan on Frozen the Musical, how he brings Olaf to life and his love of theatre
Harry Rogers sat down with Frozen the Musical star Craig Gallivan to talk about returning to the stage since the pandemic, his role as Olaf the snowman and how groups can get back to the theatre in a safe environment.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Pretty Woman the Musical
Attitudes towards fast cars and gender politics may have evolved since 1990 but top-notch performances, lots of laughs and stand-up-and-dance ovations are still very much in fashion.
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FeaturesIn pictures: new production imagery released for London’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Producers of the West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have shared some new snaps showing the 2021 cast in action.
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NewsAdventurous Life of Pi show set for West End debut
Full casting has been announced for the London debut of Life of Pi, opening at Wyndham’s Theatre in November.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Frozen the Musical
With its dazzling special effects and charming ballads, Disney offers a familiar and altogether magical adaptation that wraps its audience up in a long-awaited warm hug.