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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre

In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl at the Garrick Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced The Drifters Girl, a brand new musical starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s greatest vocal groups The Drifters and the woman who made them. It will make its World Premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal next year, before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in London for a strictly limited season of 20 weeks. … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl at the Garrick Theatre (Preview)

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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre

In London’s West End 2019: David Hasselhoff To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre

LONDON – Dolly Parton has announced that David Hasselhoff will play Franklin Hart Jnr in 9 To 5 The Musical at The Savoy Theatre from 2nd December 2019 until 8th February 2020. David will join Caroline Sheen as Violet Newstead, Chelsea Halfpenny as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes and Bonnie Langford as Roz Keith. Says Dolly Parton: ‘I am so pleased that David is joining our show. He will be a terrific addition to an already amazing cast, the audiences are going to love … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: David Hasselhoff To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre

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In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

LONDON – Star of the original hit film, EGOT Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage with Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as Mother Superior in a newly adapted production of the smash hit musical Sister Act at London’s Eventim Apollo from 29th July to 30th August 2020. Goldberg is also a producer of the new production, as she was when the show first debuted … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, musical, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

A musical digest reclaiming the life of a Singaporean icon ahead of his time.  Honest question: how many of you can say you know who Lim Boon Keng was? Sure, you may know him because of Boon Keng MRT station, but who was he really, and why is he such an important figure in Singapore’s history? The answer to that question comes neatly packaged in Musical … Continue reading Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, musical, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

“In a century torn by war, one man’s integrity burns like a flame.” This year, coinciding with the Bicentennial, Musical Theatre Limited presents a brand new musical – the first-ever musical about Dr Lim Boon Keng, one of Singapore’s most prominent public figures during the Colonial period. Dr Lim Boon Keng is considered one of Singapore’s most prominent historical figures, responsible for helping shape Singapore’s … Continue reading Preview: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

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Preview: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

  Brand new musical revue A Spoonful of Sherman by Robert J. Sherman is coming to Singapore, in its Asian premiere this November! Featuring songs from Oscar-winning brothers Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, A Spoonful of Sherman features a highly-talented cast, including Aaron Khaled, George Chan, Hossan Leong, Mina Ellen Kaye & Vanessa Kee, promising a show that will leave audiences humming along throughout. Robert and Richard Sherman … Continue reading Preview: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

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Touring The UK 2019: Bleak House by David Glass Ensemble

LONDON – Returning to the UK stage 12 years after the award-winning success of Gormenghast, the reformed David Glass Ensemble present their breath-taking physical adaptation of Bleak House by international master theatre maker David Glass. Since 1990, the David Glass Ensemble has created inspiring and extraordinary theatre for the world stage. Having worked in over 70 countries worldwide, David and his Ensemble now bring current and … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Bleak House by David Glass Ensemble

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Touring The UK 2019: Murder, Margaret and Me by A Tilted Wig, Malvern Theatres and Churchill Theatre, Bromley

LONDON – Lin Blakley  of Eastenders fame is about to get mysterious, as she steps into the shoes of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie for the UK tour of Philip Meeks’ critically acclaimed play – Murder, Margaret and Me. Directed by Damian Cruden, the cast also includes Sarah Parks as Margaret Rutherford, and Gilly Tompkins as the Spinster. Murder, Margaret and Me is the story of an unlikely friendship … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Murder, Margaret and Me by A Tilted Wig, Malvern Theatres and Churchill Theatre, Bromley

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Review: Aladdin the Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

It doesn’t matter how much you love the animated film – this staging of Aladdin is a whole new world in itself filled with theatrical magic of the best kind.   For all of Disney’s theatrical adaptations of their films, Aladdin certainly ranks among one of the best, effectively bringing out the colourful world of the film to the stage. Adapted from the 1992 animated film of the … Continue reading Review: Aladdin the Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Esplanade Theatre, musical, Review, Singapore

Review: Love Ya Mom! by (爱呀，我的妈!) by Godot Theatre Company

Heartwarming tale that’ll bring anyone closer to their mom. There’s just some nights you need nothing more than a simple and clean musical to reassure and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Most recently, that musical happens to be Taiwanese theatre company Godot Theatre’s Love Ya Mom!, which played at the Esplanade Theatre in its overseas debut. Directed by Liang Chi-Ming, with music by acclaimed … Continue reading Review: Love Ya Mom! by (爱呀，我的妈!) by Godot Theatre Company

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