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Bridge Theatre to reopen with socially distanced shows this autumn featuring Imelda Staunton, Ralph Fiennes and more

The Off-West End venue has revealed their plans for staging socially distanced productions this autumn, including shows starring Hello, Dolly!'s Imelda Staunton.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 5:30am on August 12, 2020[SHARE]

Watch recording studio footage of Kimberley Walsh singing 'Outta My Hands' from Sleepless: A Musical Romance

A new music video has been released of Kimberley Walsh performing 'Outta My Hands' from the upcoming new musical Sleepless: A Musical Romance. The show will start socially distanced, indoorÃ…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:05am on August 11, 2020[SHARE]

London's Lyric Hammersmith postpones Aladdin pantomime to 2021/22 season

Abu! We told you not to touch the forbidden treasure! It may seem like The Cave of Wonders has come crashing down on all of our holiday wishes, but the good news, at least, is that Aladdi…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:30am on August 11, 2020[SHARE]

David Hunter and Caroline Kay to release The Space Between cast recording

Singer-songwriter and musical stars David Hunter and Caroline Kay created a new musical whilst in lockdown and having never met in person. They released the musical, The Space Between, onlin…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:00am on August 6, 2020[SHARE]

Qdos postpones pantomimes in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Belfast

The 2020 Christmas panto season just won't be the same. A number of productions have already cancelled their dates this year as Qdos continues its consultations.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 2:00pm on August 5, 2020[SHARE]

Beverley Knight amongst judges for virtual West End Bake Off 2020

Fear not, 2020 will see the return of the West End Bake Off! The West End has had four successful years of baking and selling their masterful bakes, but this year the lens has been turned on…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on August 5, 2020[SHARE]

Qdos Pantomimes starts consultation process for Christmas 2020 season

Qdos Entertainment, the largest producer of pantomimes in the UK and a major employer for those working in the performing arts industry during Christmas time, has announced that it will "…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:00pm on August 3, 2020[SHARE]

Beyoncé's Black is King now available to stream on Disney+!

The day has finally come for both The Lion King fans and Beyoncé fans alike. Queen Bee's highly anticipated concept album slash musical film, Black is King, has now been released o…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:00pm on July 31, 2020[SHARE]

Indoor performances postponed by Government for at least a fortnight

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has updated the country in regard to local lockdowns and indoor performances following the Coronavirus rate of infection increase. This delay will affect reopeni…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:45am on July 31, 2020[SHARE]

Jessica Koravos corrects Mackintosh, says Phantom WILL return to the West End in its original version

The plot thickens. Jessica Koravos, president of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group, has provided a further explanation on the murky fate of The Phantom of the Opera in London's…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:02am on July 30, 2020[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber responds to Mackintosh's Evening Standard article, says 'Phantom will re-open as soon as is possible'

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber took to Twitter today to respond to Cameron Mackintosh's recent Evening Standard article, in which he declared that The Phantom of the Opera would…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:35am on July 29, 2020[SHARE]

Sky Arts to become free TV channel in the UK

It has been announced that starting in September, everyone across the UK will be able to watch Sky Arts for free on Freeview, with a whole host of new pieces and shows set to launch on the p…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 6:25am on July 29, 2020[SHARE]

Musical stars to perform new concert series Tonight at the London Coliseum

A brand new concert series starring major West End musical theatre stars has been announced for September this year. Tonight at the London Coliseum will be streamed direct online and is s…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 5:15am on July 29, 2020[SHARE]

The Phantom of the Opera to "permanently" close in London's West End

The Phantom of the Opera, one of the West End's hallmark productions, has been forced to shut down permanently along with its nationwide tour. The news was confirmed today by produc…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00pm on July 28, 2020[SHARE]

London Hairspray tickets 2021 now on sale!

Third time's the charm! Recent events can't stop the beat for this West End favourite. Hairspray The Musical starring Michael Ball as Edna is officially set to run in London's West End ne…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:00am on July 28, 2020[SHARE]

Disney's cruise musical production of Tangled released in full on YouTube

Rapunzel lets down her hair on the internet for everyone to see! Following an ever-growing list of Disney+ titles from Hamilton to Frozen and Frozen II, Disney continues its streak of …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:00am on July 28, 2020[SHARE]

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed Vice President of Acting For Others

It has been announced that Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer and performer of Fleabag, has been appointed in the role of Vice President for arts charity Acting For Others.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:30pm on July 27, 2020[SHARE]

Lucie Jones announces release date for Live West End album

Waitress star Lucie Jones performed a solo concert at the West End's Adelphi Theatre which was recorded live before lockdown commenced. The leading lady has announced, via Instagram Live,…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 4:00am on July 25, 2020[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Beverley Knight performs for Andrew Lloyd Webber's socially distanced pilot show at the London Palladium

New photos have been released of yesterday's London Palladium pilot show photographed by Andy Paradise of Paradise Photo. The pilot, which was the first-ever socially distanced West En…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:45am on July 24, 2020[SHARE]

Theatre Artists Fund has raised over £1.6m for freelancers

Sam Mendes spearheaded the scheme to fundraise for struggling freelancers who have been otherwise unsupported through the pandemic. The Theatre Artists Fund has collaborated with the likes o…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on July 24, 2020[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber calls for clarity: Pantomimes needs to know by 1 August if they can open

At the first test pilot at the London Palladium just last week starring Beverley Knight, Andrew Lloyd Webber has called on the government to provide more clarity on whether pantomimes wil…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:30am on July 24, 2020[SHARE]

Socially distanced London musical Sleepless announces daily backstage COVID testing

After it was announced that Sleepless A Musical Romance would be among the first shows in the UK to reopen this August with socially distanced performances, the production team have no…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:30am on July 24, 2020[SHARE]

C.P.Taylor's Good starring David Tennant postponed until Spring 2021

The West End revival of C.P.Taylor's Good starring David Tennant, and directed by Dominic Cooke, was originally supposed to open in October 2020 but has now been postponed until Spring 20…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:01am on July 23, 2020[SHARE]

West End Bob Marley musical now to be directed by Clint Dyer

Originally meant to be directed by Dominic Cooke (Follies, Clybourne Park), the upcoming musical on Bob Marley's life entitled Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story will now be directed …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:40am on July 22, 2020[SHARE]

West End Moulin Rouge! musical postpones opening to Fall 2021

According to Daily Mail Celebrity entertainment columnist Baz Bamigboye, the West End transfer production of Moulin Rouge! has now been delayed to Fall 2021 with previews likely set to begin…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:00am on July 22, 2020[SHARE]
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