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Casting announced for UK premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T

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Casting announced for UK premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T, the socially distanced outdoor play featuring live performance and 3D sound design in public…

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Harriet Thorpe

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Harriet Thorpe

This week on Throwback Thursday Sarah Day speaks to Harriet Thorpe currently playing Eleanor in Sleepless the musical in London.

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Sarah Day

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Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021

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Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021

Comedian Tom Walker takes his fictitious broadcaster Jonathan Pie on the road around the UK in 2021. Tickets for the Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021 are on sale now!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Blackpool Grand Theatre faces permanent closure

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Blackpool Grand Theatre faces permanent closure

Blackpool Grand Theatre management has said the historic theatre could be closed for good as a result of the financial devastation bought about by COVID-19.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luke Bayer

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luke Bayer

For this week's Throwback Thursday we spoke to Luke Bayer who appeared as Robbie in Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre and Fiver at Southwark Playhouse.

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Sarah Day

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The View From The Shard Tickets

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The View From The Shard Tickets

The Shard is Western Europe's tallest building at 1016ft, offering spectacular views of London. The View From The Shard tickets are now on sale.

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Editorial Staff

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Riverside Studios announce Riverside Reads

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Riverside Studios announce Riverside Reads

A season of new plays and musicals are to get their world première as part of ‘Riverside Reads’, a series of read-through events at Riverside Studios on the …

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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A Murder Is Announced UK Tour 2021

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A Murder Is Announced UK Tour 2021

Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced UK Tour is back on the road starring Sarah Thomas as Miss Marple.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Shrek's Adventure London - Book Tickets

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Shrek's Adventure London - Book Tickets

Shrek's Adventure London is an immersive storytelling experience taking you on a quest through 12 fairy-tale themed live shows meeting your favourite charact…

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Kite Runner UK Tour - New 2021 Dates

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The Kite Runner UK Tour - New 2021 Dates

The Kite Runner UK Tour returns by popular demand in 2021. Khaled Hosseini's novel is faithfully adapted for the stage by Giles Croft.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Mercury Online Festival announces line up

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Mercury Online Festival announces line up

The Mercury Theatre Colchester have announced the line up for the Mercury Online Festival which takes place over the weekend of the 21-23 August 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jason Manford

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jason Manford

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Jason Manford whose was most recently seen on tour in Kander and Ebb's Curtains around the UK.

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Sarah Day

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REVIEW: Howard, Disney Plus ✭✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Howard, Disney Plus ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Don Hahn's film Howard, a film looking and the life of lyricist, writer and director Howard Ashman which is now streaming on Disney+.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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