Television Time: Strictly Come Dancing (Series 16)

At 16 series strong, the latest series of Emmy and BAFTA award-winning entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing waltzes back onto BBC Lifestyle (StarHub ch 432) this coming Sunday. Armed with more sparkle, glitz and glamour than ever, the series will premiere exclusively on BBC Lifestyle (StarHub ch 432) with a red-carpet launch special on Sunday, 30 September 2018, 8.05pm, and will also be available on BBC Player (www.bbcplayer.com) as … Continue reading Television Time: Strictly Come Dancing (Series 16)

Preview: Les Misérables UK/Ireland 2018/2019 Tour

LONDON – Les Misérables is without a doubt one of the world’s most famous and best musicals, seen by over 120 million audience members in over 51 countries in 22 languages. Now, the West End mainstay is about to go on tour around the UK and Ireland this November. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, this version of Les Misérables was originally conceived in 2009 to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, receiving critical … Continue reading Preview: Les Misérables UK/Ireland 2018/2019 Tour

Preview: The Trench by Les Enfants Terribles

LONDON – Created by the same minds behind the wildly popular Alice’s Adventures Underground, Les Enfants Terribles presents their The Trench, set to play at Southwark Playhouse for a limited run from 10th October to 17th November 2018. Written by Les Enfants Terribles Artistic Director Oliver Lansley with an original soundtrack by Alexander Wolfe, The Trench is inspired by the true story of a miner, ‘Burt’ who became entombed in a … Continue reading Preview: The Trench by Les Enfants Terribles

Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic

LONDON – This December, Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurrira’s The Convert will premiere at the Young Vic. Directed by Ola Ince, The Convert is set in 1896 in what is modern day Zimbabwe, and explores the high cost of faith. In our story, we follow Jekesai, a young Shona woman fleeing forced marriage and finding herself working for devout Catholic priest, Chilford. Chilford relishes the opportunity to shape … Continue reading Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic

Preview: Annie 2019 UK Tour

LONDON – Anita Dobson and Craig Revel Horwood star as Miss Hannigan on the upcoming UK Tour of Michael Harrison and David Ian’s Annie. Opening at the Manchester Opera House on 2nd February 2019, the coveted role will be shared between the two dames, where Anita will play the role from 2nd February – 27th April 2019 and Craig will play the role from 30th April – 6th July 2019. Directed by Nikolai Foster, … Continue reading Preview: Annie 2019 UK Tour

Preview: An Inspector Calls 2018/19 Tour

LONDON – World renowned and multiple award winning director Stephen Daldry’s production of An Inspector Calls is now on tour across the UK and USA! Produced by PW Productions, An Inspector Calls is based off JB Priestly’s classic thriller of the same name, and is set before World War I in the prosperous Birling family home. When their peaceful family dinner party is unexpectedly interrupted by the mysterious Inspector Goole, the … Continue reading Preview: An Inspector Calls 2018/19 Tour

Preview: Motown the Musical 2018/19 Tour

LONDON – Tony Award nominated musical Motown the Musical begins a new tour of the UK and Ireland this October! Opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 11th October 2018, Motown the Musical received its world premiere in April 2013 in New York and recouped its $18 million investment by the end of 2014.  The first US National Tour opened to critical acclaim in Spring 2014 in Chicago, grossing $20 million dollars … Continue reading Preview: Motown the Musical 2018/19 Tour

Preview: Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s 2018 Tour of Nativity! The Musical

  LONDON – Smash-hit Christmas musical Nativity! The Musical returns for a UK Tour this October! Produced by the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the tour will open at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on 23rd October and finish at the Eventim Apollo in London on 31st December.  Based off the 2009 film of the same name, written and directed by Debbie Isitt with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Debbie Isitt, the uproarious Nativity! The Musical is set in … Continue reading Preview: Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s 2018 Tour of Nativity! The Musical

Preview: Open City Documentary Festival 2018 (London)

LONDON – The Open City Documentary Festival returns for its eighth edition next week, celebrating creative documentary and non-fiction filmmakers while featuring 30 features and 48 shorts, 2 world premieres, 3 European premieres and 26 UK premieres across shorts and features from more than 30 countries. Taking place across a host of venues across central London, the art of non-fiction is celebrated across a host of screenings, special events, parties, … Continue reading Preview: Open City Documentary Festival 2018 (London)

Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour

LONDON – International smash hit musical The Bodyguard is going on tour of the UK starting this December! Based off Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated film of the same name and featuring the songs of the late Whitney Houston, the award-winning musical begins its tour on 3rd December 2018 at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal. The Bodyguard first premiered at London’s Adelphi Theatre in 2012, earning four Olivier Award nominations … Continue reading Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour