Newsdesk, Author at North West End UK

23May

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We need YOU at Edinburgh Fringe

It is that time of year again and Edinburgh Fringe is fast approaching playing across the Scottish capital from the 4th to the 28th August with the promise of 1000’s of shows to see at the most famous celebration of theatre anywhere in the world. Last year our team of reviewers who are based in the city or travelled up from parts of the UK to see shows for us managed to cover an impressive number of shows, but that was a fraction of the 3,334 shows performed. North West End UK are looking to make substantial additions to our team for the 2023 Fringe and it could be you! We are looking for people who love theatre based either in Edinburgh or who are travelling to Fringe this year. Whilst there is no minimum number of fringe shows we ask you to review, we have a minimum of 4 shows we a...

Factory International to premiere stage adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, Lost and Found

23May

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Factory International to premiere stage adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, Lost and Found

Children and families are invited to experience the world premiere stage adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, Lost and Found (Nestlé Smarties Book Prize 2005, Blue Peter Book Award 2006) as part of Factory International’s opening season at their flagship new venue in Manchester. Adapted and directed by BAFTA award-winning director Will Brenton (CBeebies, Coronation Street), the show will premiere on Friday 15th December this year and run until Saturday 6th January 2024. Lost and Found is a heart-warming, magical story of friendship and loneliness, following the journey of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep. The official adaptation of the much-loved story will take to the stage for the very first time in Manchester. The show is produced...

Carrie Hope Fletcher Talks About New Chapters Ahead Of Debut Solo Tour An Open Book

22May

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Carrie Hope Fletcher Talks About New Chapters Ahead Of Debut Solo Tour An Open Book

For Carrie Hope Fletcher, 2022 was destined to be one to remember – she was leading the cast in the title role of a West End show, was living with her long-term boyfriend, and was going to turn 30. Little did she expect it to turn out to be quite such a landmark in her life. Or did she? As the musical theatre actress, vlogger and author says, 22 is her lucky number… But it didn’t get off to the best start, with the show she was starring in, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella having a Covid-enforced eight-week stop, and the end of a four-year relationship. Carrie might have been forgiven for rethinking her lucky charm. However, come the end of the year, and it was a different story: Carrie had happily turned 30, found a new, true love – and got engaged, impressed critics with her ...

Don’t feed that plant at Buxton Opera House!

5May

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Don’t feed that plant at Buxton Opera House!

Following the success of Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Oliver! and Rent, Buxton Opera House will once again be showcasing talented local performers in its production of Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Buxton Opera House CEO, Paul Kerryson. This sci-fi rock musical has become a cult favourite, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman (the creative geniuses behind Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast and Aladdin). It features songs Somewhere That’s Green, Dentist, Suddenly Seymour and Don’t Feed The Plants. The community cast includes Buxton’s own Karina Booth as Audrey and Chesterfield’s Jamie Smith as Seymour. Whilst not on stage, Karina runs her own youth theatre in Buxton, as well as regularly working with Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre’s...

2May

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Hale Barns Carnival returns this summer

Hale Barns Carnival returns this summer with a spectacular weekend filled with live music, entertainment, family fun, fairground attractions, fantastic food and two all-star evening concerts. The popular annual event takes place on Saturday 22nd July and Sunday 23rd July 2023. And organisers are delighted to announce their biggest headliners to date, with multi-million selling 70s legend Graham Gouldman of 10CC, R&B superstar Alexander O'Neal and TV's Craig Charles all performing over the fun-filled weekend. On Saturday 22nd July, 10cc lead member; Graham Gouldman will perform an exclusive set for Hale Barns Carnival featuring all the bands biggest hits including The Things You Do For Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, I'm Not in Love and many more. The band, original...

27Apr

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From the Cobbles to Centre Stage

HER Productions, Unseemly Women & Girl Gang Manchester are delighted to announce the casting of Christine Mackie - Coronation Street’s much loved Dr Gaddas - in the title role of their joint Shakespearian production, Lear. Playing at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from June 7th – 18th, followed by Shakespeare North’s Cockpit Theatre from June 21st – 24th – this will mark the companies’ fifth, all female and non binary joint Shakespearian production. Directed by Kayleigh Hawkins, Mackie will take a fresh and boundary-less approach to the iconic tragedy of the ageing monarch who, before dividing up their vast kingdom between their daughters, asks them to prove which loves them best. This LEAR will explore the monarch colliding with the working class; the very people they have abandon...

Centenary Theatre Company present Strictly Movie Musicals at The Brindley Theatre

26Apr

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Centenary Theatre Company present Strictly Movie Musicals at The Brindley Theatre

Following on from their sell out production of Elf the Musical in November 2022, Centenary Theatre Company complete their trilogy of revue shows showcasing some of the finest songs from the movies. This is one not to be missed. Strictly Movie Musicals features songs from MGM Classics, Oscar Winners and Animated Feature Films to name a few. Centenary have been working on the show since January, finessing the production to ensure they continue to perform to the highest standard for their audiences. Rehearsals are going brilliantly, with the cast learning some fantastic choreography to make the show a real crowd pleaser. Centenary Chairperson Ria Hall said: “We are so excited to be returning to the Brindley with a third and final ‘Strictly Musicals’ show. We’re all incredibly pro...

Sit down and stop rocking the boat at the Forum Theatre

23Apr

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Sit down and stop rocking the boat at the Forum Theatre

Returning to The Forum Theatre following their 'flawless' and 'incredible' 5-star production of 'Sister Act', the East Cheshire Musical Theatre Company are excited to bring you their spring 2023 production of the Broadway classic, 'Guys and Dolls'! With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows the show is directed by Thom Copestake, Musical Direction by Ed Nurse, and Choreography by Sally Hilliard and Heidi Fletcher. Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy featuring unforgettable songs such as ‘Luck Be A Lady Tonight’ and ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat’. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile,...

Trinity AOS are back on stage, and this time they are All Shook Up!

23Apr

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Trinity AOS are back on stage, and this time they are All Shook Up!

Trinity AOS are back on stage, and this time they are All Shook Up! Returning to the Daneside Theatre in Congleton the show runs from Tuesday 25th April until Saturday 29th. Directed by Simon Matthews, with choreography by Helen Lilley and musical direction by Richard Tadman. Following an enforced break due to Covid 19 this is the first full scale musical the society have performed since The Full Monty in March 2020, one of the last shows to perform in the area before lockdown. The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good-looking, motorcycle-riding roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes ...

Star-studded West End Gala at London Palladium

15Apr

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Star-studded West End Gala at London Palladium

A star-studded company will appear on stage at the London Palladium in a West End Gala charity concert of a new musical, AT LAST, IT’S SUMMER by Clive Richard Davis. Directed by Ian Talbot, and with choreography from Jordan Langford, At Last It’s Summer will be staged at the London Palladium on Sunday 16th April at 7.30pm, with all ticket sales in aid of Parkinson’s UK. Louise Dearman will star as ‘Lady Serina Stanwick, Rob Houchen as ‘Count Orilov’, Joanna Riding as ‘Countess Orilov’, Gary Wilmot as ‘Mr Wellbeloved’, Gerard Carey as ‘Gerald’, Steve Fortune as ‘Sir Garfield Sykes’, Kelly Mathieson as ‘Lady Alice Stanwick’, Shannon Rewcroft as ‘Francesca’, and with Alan Titchmarsh as the Narrator. Larry Blank orchestrates a sumptuous score and will lead a 35-piece orchestra, alongside...