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Published on Monday 21st May, 8.42am, Written by

Shrek the Musical holds free family fete for its first birthday

Shrek the Musical celebrated its first birthday in the West End by inviting families to its topsy-turvy fairytale land on 6th May. The Theatre Royal Drury Lane opened its doors to the public on the big day for a free fun-filled family fete at the West End home of everyone's favourite ogre. » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 17th May, 9.08am, Written by

The Bodyguard searching for new child stars

New musical The Bodyguard is holding auditions up and down the country to give talented kids the opportunity to star in the show. » Continue reading

Published on Wednesday 16th May, 8.21am, Written by

Tim Minchin to star as Judas Iscariot in UK musical debut

After composing the music and lyrics for Matilda the Musical, Tim Minchin is set to make his UK musical theatre performing debut as Judas Iscariot. » Continue reading

Published on Monday 14th May, 8.38am, Written by

Des O’Connor joins cast of The Wizard of Oz

Legendary entertainer Des O'Connor takes over from Russell Grant as The Wizard of Oz from 22 May. The beloved 80-year-old will make his triumphant return to the stage in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier-nominated revival of L. Frank Baum's classic magical tale. » Continue reading

Published on Tuesday 8th May, 8.42am, Written by

The Bodyguard coming to the Adelphi Theatre in November

The screen-to-stage adaptation of Whitney Houston's 1992 film The Bodyguard is set to premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End this November. » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 12th April, 2.14pm, Written by

Sheridan Smith pulls out of Bridget Jones the Musical

Bridget Jones the Musical has been dealt a blow as star Sheridan Smith pulls out. Smith, who previously won an Olivier for her starring performance as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, has been linked with the Bridget Jones lead role for some time, but a question mark now hovers over the project following her exit. » Continue reading

Published on Tuesday 27th March, 3.18pm, Written by

Russell Crowe spotted filming Les Miserables in Kent

Russell Crowe, one of the leads in the 2012 Les Miserables musical film, is currently filming scenes in Kent. The acclaimed Australian actor was spotted enjoying a pint in a Chatham pub on Friday night after a day of filming in the town's historic dockyard. » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 22nd March, 10.19am, Written by

2012 Olivier Awards Nominations Announced

London's prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards return to celebrate the best of the West End's outstanding plays and musicals on 15th April, and the hotly contested nominations have recently been revealed. » Continue reading

Published on Monday 19th March, 2.13pm, Written by

Carley Stenson to play Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical

Former Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson is set to transfer from Legally Blonde to Shrek the Musical from 23rd May. Playing the lead in Legally Blonde since June last year, Carley will trade Elle Woods' world of glitz and glamour for the swampland of Shrek the Musical, which has just extended its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. » Continue reading

Published on Thursday 15th March, 3.57pm, Written by

Danielle Hope to join the cast of Les Miserables

Danielle Hope, winner of BBC's Over the Rainbow, will take on the role of Eponine in Les Miserables from 18th June. Starring as Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of The Wizard of Oz since her triumph on the BBC reality show, Danielle Hope hung up her ruby slippers in February and is set to join the cast of long-running Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre. » Continue reading

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