Sunday 14th February 2010 marked the 10th anniversary of the Whatsonstage.com Awards, held each year to recognise the theatre-going audience’s favourite plays and musicals, both in the West End and out in the regions. This year, Greg and I decided to go along for the craic (plus we wanted to do something fun for Valentine’s) […]
HAIR – Advert at the BFI IMAX, Waterloo
I think that it’s fair to say that I have not been as excited about a West End opening any more than I have for HAIR (Previews from 1 April 2010). I am actually rather ‘fever-pitch’ now and incredibly hyper about it! Thus when I proclaim this to be the best bit of musical theatre […]
Lee Mead to star as Fiyero in Wicked
Yet more theatre related news for you my thespian chums – Lee Mead is going to be staring as Fiyero in the West End production of Wicked (Apollo Victoria) from Monday 10th May onwards. Quite a good casting choice in my opinion, he looks the part and has a voice that would be right for […]
Hairspray (West End) to close – 28 March 2010
I was absolutely gutted last night to hear that my favourite show in London’s West End is to close early! I have enjoyed many evenings at the Shaftesbury (8 if we want to be specific!) and made some good friends along the way – which is the best thing about it of couse! If I […]
Viva Forever!
Exciting news this week from the world of musical theatre – it has been announced (well…. a badly kept rumour has been confirmed!) that the legendary Judy Cramer (she of ‘I put Mamma Mia together and earnt millions’ fame) is to create an official Spice Girls musical! The working title of the piece is currently […]
Gari Wellingham 