All Regional Theatre articles – Page 7
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More Wonka fun promised as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical returns for 2023 tour
A new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical is embarking on a UK and Ireland tour from February 2023 with a host of venues already confirmed.
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Emmerdale’s Sandra Marvin and Lesley Joseph join cast of Sister Act tour
Television and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin has been confirmed for the role of Deloris Van Cartier of Sister Act The Musical in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour, alongside Lesley Joseph as Mother Superior.
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Corrie star Kevin Kennedy announced for Rock of Ages tour
Rock of Ages producers have revealed full casting and new dates for the UK and Ireland tour, including the return of Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy in the role of Dennis Dupree.
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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap celebrates 70th anniversary with UK tour
The world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap, will take to the road later this year on an extensive UK and Ireland tour to mark the 70th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller.
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Review
Regional Theatre Review: Jersey Boys
Packed with a string of number-one hits, smooth harmonies and deft dance moves, this Jersey Boys production will take you back to the 60s with its epic story of heartbreak and fame.
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In pictures: expect guitar solos, knee slides and plenty of attitude in School of Rock the Musical
We went along to Milton Keynes Theatre to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning hit School of Rock the Musical and thought we’d share some of the incredible snaps taken from the production. You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to ...
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GLT 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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Regional Theatre Review: Dreamgirls
Powerful ballads blended with exquisite vocals, glitzy outfits and a pinch of humour cook up one hell of a party atmosphere.
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Interview
Les Misérables star on what audiences can expect from the “grittier, darker and more cinematic” production
Samuel Wyn-Morris, who plays the heroic part of Enjolras in the UK tour of Les Misérables, told us more about his role, what audiences can expect from the show and how he’s living his childhood dream.
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Rehearsal images from Footloose The Musical released ahead of UK tour
The production of Footloose The Musical has released new rehearsal images ahead of the show’s UK tour which kicks off in Plymouth.
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South Pacific musical gearing up for UK tour
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical South Pacific will open at Manchester Opera House in the summer, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells in London before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour.
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Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2022 tickets now on sale
Tickets for the annual Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk are now on sale, with 82 performances planned for the 2022 festive season – more than ever before.
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In pictures: the spectacular Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Milton Keynes Theatre
We went along to the official press night of Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes’ Theatre, starring the likes of Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo, West End regular Gina Murray and TV magician Pete Firman. Check out these amazing snaps above from the show. You can use the ...
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Russell Watson announced as lead in Chicago The Musical’s UK and Ireland tour
Russell Watson will take over from Darren Day to play the part of Billy Flynn in Chicago The Musical as it continues its UK and Ireland tour at venues including Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff.
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Casting announced for Les Misérables tour
Cameron Mackintosh has revealed full casting for his production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables, with the UK and Ireland tour set to reopen at Glasgow Theatre Royal.
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Interview
Diversity dance troupe and Jack and the Beanstalk cast “excited to be back performing again”
Dance troupe and Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity, plus their fellow panto costars Gina Murray and Jack Land Noble, are excited to be returning to panto-land in Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes Theatre.
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‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! returns with Strictly dancer and popstar line-up
Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of The Worlds - Alive on Stage! returns to arenas across the UK in 2022, with a star-studded line-up including a professional Strictly Come Dancing dancer and two pop stars announced in its cast.
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Stage tour and casting announced for George Orwell’s Animal Farm
The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.
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Watch: Oxford New Theatre shares heartwarming video to celebrate reopening
The team at Oxford New Theatre has posted a feel-good video on its social media channel which shows staff and performers preparing to welcome back visitors having been shut for several months throughout the pandemic.
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New musical to celebrate The Osmonds to kick off tour in Leicester
The Osmonds: A New Musical will receive its world premiere at Leicester’s Curve Theatre as part of a UK & Ireland tour, telling the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create many well-known hits.