Author: Jamie Griffiths
Wicked: New Trailer 02-07-24 *updated 06-09-24* Universal Pictures have released a new trailer for the upcoming cinematic spectacular Wicked, which will be released in UK cinemas on 22nd November 2024. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, […]
Cast news: A Night With Janis Joplin 21-08-24 Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw, Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers have been revealed as “The Joplinaires” in the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A Night With Janis Joplin. The Joplinaires embody such trail blazers Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, as well as […]
Cast News: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular 27-08-24 Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management, have revealed full casting for the forthcoming UK performances of the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, which will open at the SSE Arena Belfast on 19 September 2024, with a cast and orchestra […]
Cast News: My Fair Lady 14-08-24 The Curve Leicester has today revealed Molly Lynch will play the role of Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical My Fair Lady. Directed by Curve’s Artistic Director (and Matinee Favourite) Nikolai Foster, My Fair Lady will run […]
Bryn Terfel Announces Festive Tour 12-08-24 Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn’s Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December. He will be joined by special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman. […]
Russell Watson announces special Encore this Autumn 14-08-24 Celebrated British tenor (and Matinee favourite) Russell Watson is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across the UK this Autumn. The Magnificent Buildings Tour will see Russell performing 19 shows in some of the country’s most stunning and historic abbeys and cathedrals, beginning at Exeter […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsrRakzfvhU Review: Gangs of New York Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre – 25-07-24 by Jamie Griffiths ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The setting for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s rendition of Gangs of New York couldn’t have been more perfect. The summer evening was balmy, the atmosphere was alive with anticipation, and the weather itself seemed to conspire to […]
Patti LuPone releases new album 17-07-24 Center Stage Records have released Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes. Her first new studio album since 2006, the Grammy Award winner’s new double album is available digitally now, and on CD on August 30, 2024. Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. […]
Review: & Juliet Manchester Opera House: 11th July 2024 by Mark Gabler ⭐⭐⭐⭐ & Juliet is an pretty spectacular night out at the theatre transporting you into a multi-layered world where William Shakespeare (2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle) and his wife Anne Hathaway are ‘reimagining the ending ‘ of his Romeo & Juliet play […]
Review: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 03-07-24 Hope Mill Theatre by Jamie Griffiths “I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical” has just begun it’s first full scale UK tour at Hope Mill Theatre, an absolute gem in Manchester’s theatre scene. Originally a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and played on […]
