Chris Cowley

Every so often, a show comes along that completely redefines how theatre should be done. In this year's panto adventure, Beauty and the Beast at Edinburgh's King's Theatre not only shows that pantomime is still very much alive and well, but also sets the new standard for truly exceptional variety theatre.

Romance of the Rose Productions announces the first casting for the new West End musical Knights of the Rose. Directed by Racky Plews and created by Jennifer Marsden, Knights of the Rose opens on 29th June for 9 weeks only at The Arts Theatre. Leading the noble Knights is Adam Pearce (King Aethelstan) who is joined by Chris Cowley (Palamon), Oliver Saville (Hugo), Rebecca Bainbridge (Queen Matilda / Bess), Rebekah Lowings (Isabel), Matt Thorpe (Horatio), Ruben Van keer (John), Katie Birtill (Hannah) and Bleu Woodward (Emily). Ian Gareth-Jones, Kelly Hampson and Tom Bales make up the ensemble.

Killian Donnelly's stellar musical career includes Kinky Boots, Memphis, The Commitments, Billy Elliot and The Phantom of the Opera. From tonight, he becomes the new West End Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.

Now in its record breaking 32nd year, Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce cast changes for "LES MISERABLES" at the Queen's Theatre.

In the video below, go backstage with Zoe Doano, who plays Cosette in the West End production of Les Miserables, as she chats with the cast and crew and goes in-depth on the show's costumes!

Now in its record breaking 31st year, Cameron Mackintosh has announced cast changes for 'LES MISERABLES' at the Queen's Theatre.

As part of their 15th Birthday celebrations, the New Wolsey Theatre have today announced their cast of their upcoming production of The Last Five Years, directed by Artistic Director Peter Rowe, running from Thursday 25 February to Friday 11 March.

WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce that Jennifer DiNoia, who has enjoyed a remarkable eight-year association with the show in North America and internationally, will join the West End production for a strictly limited 14 week engagement as Elphaba from tonight 27 October 2014 to Saturday 31 January 2015 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce that Jennifer DiNoia, who has enjoyed a remarkable eight-year association with the show in North America and internationally, will join the West End production for a strictly limited 14 week engagement as Elphaba from Monday 27 October 2014 to Saturday 31 January 2015 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Denkt man an Saturday Night Fever, assoziieren damit wohl viele zuerst John Travolta, die bekannten Hits der BeeGees und vor allem jede Menge Spaß und Diskoflair. Die Show hat aber viel mehr zu bieten. Vor allem aber ist sie viel dunkler und tiefgrundiger. Unverblumt zeigt Satuday Night Fever die Probleme und Sorger jener Zeit, die aber gleichzeitig universell gultig sein: Arbeitslosigkeit, Armut, Drogenmissbrauch, Vergewaltigung, Selbstmord. Die Geschichte erzahlt von jungen Menschen, solchen die Traume haben aber nicht wissen was diese genau sind oder wie sie erreichen sollen, und solchen die ihre langst verloren haben. Die Hauptfigur des Tony ist alles andere als ein Held, sondern viel mehr eine Figur mit Schwachen und Vorurteilen. Dann aber gibt es jene Szene in die Disko, in denen die Charaktere, und das Publikum mit ihnen, die Sorgen vergessen und sich von der heiteren Musik davontragen lassen.