Review: Show Boat at the New London Theatre
Show BoatNew London TheatreReviewed on Wednesday 27th April 2016★★★★Fresh from its run at the Sheffield Crucible, Daniel Evans' revival of Show Boat has sailed into the West End's New London Theatre....
View ArticleThe Lion King announces new West End cast
New cast members will join The Lion King in May 2016. Nicholas Afoa is taking over as Simba in the show which runs at the Lyceum Theatre.Afoa made his stage debut as Simba in the Australian production...
View ArticleInterview: Alastair Whatley, starring in Invincible
Director, actor and producer Alastair Whatley is the artistic director of the Original Theatre Company. He is currently starring as Oliver in the company’s touring production of Torben Betts’s...
View ArticleCallum Francis to star as Lola in Kinky Boots Australia!
It has been announced that West End actor Callum Francis will originate the role of Lola in the Australian production of Kinky Boots.Francis is currently understudying the role in the West End...
View ArticleBig Interview: Frances Ruffelle
Frances Ruffelle is bringing her new solo show I Say Yeh-Yeh to the London Hippodrome on 5th May.Having premiered I Say Yeh-Yeh at Crazy Coqs last year, Frances recently took the show to the Kennedy...
View ArticleReview: Emma Hatton Live at The Pheasantry
Emma Hatton Live The PheasantryReviewed on Sunday 1st May 2016★★★★★On her day off from playing the most demanding female role in the West End, last night Emma Hatton showed off a whole different side...
View ArticleAaron Sidwell returning to EastEnders
It has been announced that Aaron Sidwell is returning to BBC One's EastEnders to reprise his performance as Steven Beale after an eight year absence.Sidwell, who has already returned to filming at the...
View ArticlePICS: Jack Black visits School of Rock on Broadway
Yesterday (1st May), Jack Black visited Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway musical School of Rock at the Winter Garden Theatre. Black reportedly received two standing ovations; firstly when he took his...
View ArticleGOSSIP: Pretty Woman musical to open on Broadway in 2017 directed by Jerry...
Speaking to Vanity Fair, director Garry Marshall has suggested a musical version of his romantic comedy Pretty Woman could open on Broadway in "the fall or spring of 2017". Marshall and his creative...
View ArticleCompetition: Win a pair of tickets to see Guys and Dolls at the Phoenix...
We are giving away another pair of tickets to Guys and Dolls at its new home of the Phoenix Theatre. To enter the competition, simply sign up to West End Frame's mailing list below. The winner will be...
View ArticleKerry Ellis & Brian May release new single 'Amazing Grace'
The first lady of the West End Kerry Ellis and Queen legend Brian May have released a cover of 'Amazing Grace'.The single supports the launch of May’s Save Me Trust and Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue's...
View ArticleThe Secret Garden to open at the Ambassadors Theatre
The Secret Garden is set to open at the Ambassadors Theatre this summer.Based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with script and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, The Secret...
View ArticleCynthia Erivo nominated for Tony Award; full nominations list revealed
West End actress Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance as Celie in The Color Purple on Broadway.Hamilton broke the previous record...
View ArticleAlfie Allen & Katie Brayben join cast of The Spoils
Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones), Katie Brayben (Beautiful) and Annapurna Sriram (Billions) join the previously announced Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) in The...
View ArticleMrs Henderson Presents confirms closing date
It has been confirmed that Mrs Henderson Presents will close at the end of its limited run at the Noel Coward Theatre, playing its final performance on 18th June 2016.The new British musical opened in...
View ArticleLine-up confirmed for next Made In LDN
Interval Productions have announced the line-up for the next Made In LDN at the Cockpit Theatre. Tori Allen-Martin will present an evening of brand new British musical theatre writing, supported using...
View ArticleInterview: Mark Curry, starring as The Wizard in Wicked
Mark Curry recently took over as The Wizard in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.Telling the untold story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked has now been seen by over 7 million...
View ArticleTom Chambers to star in revival of Crazy For You
The Watermill Theatre has announced its summer/winter 2016 season, the continuation of Paul Hart's inaugural programme as new artistic and executive director. Hart will direct the Watermill's summer...
View ArticleDisaster! announces Broadway closure
After receiving no Tony nominations, it has been announced that Disaster! will close on Broadway on 8th May 2016 at the Nederlander Theatre.Having opened in March, the musical will have played 32...
View ArticleFull casting announced for Through the Mill at the Southwark Playhouse
Full casting has been confirmed for Through the Mill which is transferring to the Southwark Playhouse following its run at the London Theatre Workshop.Written and directed by Ray Rackham, the show will...
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