Arts of the UK: Cynthia Erivo stars as Dracula on the West End in 2026

LONDON – After conquering Hollywood, the powerhouse performer returns to her first love, the stage, in a radical reimagining of a gothic legend. Producers Michael Cassel and Adam Kenwright have announced that Sydney Theatre Company’s internationally acclaimed production of Dracula, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, will make its London premiere at the Noël Coward Theatre in February 2026. But this isn’t your … Continue reading Arts of the UK: Cynthia Erivo stars as Dracula on the West End in 2026

Arts In Malaysia: Catching Up With Sean Ghazi In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR – The last time we sat down with Sean Ghazi was way back in 2017, after an incredibly busy year in Singapore preparing for An Evening with Sean Ghazi (with Stephanie Reese), and after an acclaimed run on W!ld Rice’s staging of La Cage Aux Folles opposite Ivan Heng. That was the year that Sean seemed to truly revive his connection with Singapore after primarily performing on … Continue reading Arts In Malaysia: Catching Up With Sean Ghazi In Kuala Lumpur

In London’s West End 2019: Graham Norton, Michelle Visage and Tom Allen to Host West End Bares 2019

LONDON – The Make A Difference Trust is thrilled to announce that a trio of stars are returning to WEST END BARES to co-host the 10th Anniversary performance, West End Bares: Stripped. Graham Norton, Tom Allen and Michelle Visage will together host one spectacular celebratory show at Troxy on Sunday, 13th October at 8.30pm. Says Graham Norton: “I’m thrilled to be back co-hosting West End Bares with Tom and Michelle and I can’t … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Graham Norton, Michelle Visage and Tom Allen to Host West End Bares 2019

In London’s West End 2019: Award-Winning West End Star Kerry Ellis To Perform at West End Bares 2019

LONDON – The Make A Difference Trust is thrilled to announce that award-winning West End star, Kerry Ellis will be performing the finale of West End Bares: Strippedat the climax of the shows 10th Birthday performance at Troxy on Sunday 13th October at 8.30pm. Kerry Will be joined by a host of stars from the stage and screen including Amy Hart from ITV2’s Love Island 2019; Natalie McQueen who is currently starring as ‘Doralee … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Award-Winning West End Star Kerry Ellis To Perform at West End Bares 2019

In London’s West End 2019: Sydney Theatre Company’s The Secret River at the National Theatre (Review)

Kate Grenville’s novel gets the stage treatment in this tragedy of colonisation.  LONDON – Across Britain’s long and illustrious history, one particular period that sticks out like a sore thumb is when it spent years and resources capturing various colonies and ousting or ruling over the indigenous people of those lands. While colonialism itself has been relegated to a thing of the past, it’s impossible not … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Sydney Theatre Company’s The Secret River at the National Theatre (Review)

In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Anna Ziegler’s new play greys the lines of truth and consent. LONDON – In her first play presented in London since the award-winning Photograph 51 in 2015, Anna Ziegler’s Actually shows at Trafalgar Studios, as presented by Announcement Productions. Directed by Oscar Toeman, the play is a timely one that zooms in on ideas of truth and consent, as we follow university students Amber (Yasmin Paige) and Tom (Simon Manyonda) as … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

In London’s West End 2019: West End Bares 2019

LONDON – After nine spectacular sold out shows raising over £300,000 for the Make A Difference Trust, West End Bares, theatre’s hottest annual fundraiser, returns for its 10th birthday with a one-off celebratory performance on Sunday 13th October at Troxy with 1500 tickets now on sale. Based on the original concept ‘Broadway Bares’ by legendary Broadway and West End director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: West End Bares 2019

In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Michael Dennis and directed by Andrew Keats, watch as Trafalgar Studios plays host to Dark Sublime this June to August. The story follows Oli, who arrives at the door of Marianne, a fading jobbing actress. He’s impatient to make an impression, to make a friend. Marianne knows about waiting – for her turn at something more substantial than a half-remembered role on a cult … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

LONDON – This August, Announcement Productions is set to present Actually at Trafalgar Studios, the first Anna Ziegler play presented in London since the award-winning Photograph 51 in 2015. Directed by Oscar Toeman, Actually explores race, truth and sexual consent with a narrative centring on university students Amber (Yasmin Paige) and Tom (Simon Manyonda) when they hook up at a party and spend the night together. They may have agreed on the … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

In London’s West End 2018: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre (Review)

The international phenomenon proves perhaps magic truly does exist within the theatre.  LONDON – To the casual outsider, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child feels like an overrated play. After all, following seven (conclusive) books, eight movies (not including the Fantastic Beasts series) and one massive fandom, does J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise deserve yet another addition to the canon? The answer, surprisingly, is a resounding yes. With an … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre (Review)