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Photos: More Photos Released From the UK Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024


More production images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. The show’s next stop is Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 5 March to Saturday 9 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the new photos here!

Review: I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 14, 2024


Head from the aisle to the isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Especially for You), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and more, all intertwined in an original story of love, laughter and last-minute getaways!

Cast Set For I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY at The King's Theatre Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the Glasgow run of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. Kylie Minogue will also digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023


An all new trailer and photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


All new photos have been released from the opening night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL on Tuesday 14 November at the Manchester Opera House, where the show is playing until 25 November, before embarking on a UK tour. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Get a First Look at I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023


All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, currently playing at the Manchester Opera House before embarking on a UK tour. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


Rehearsal images have been released for the World Premiere tour of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos here!

Photos/Video: Kylie Minogue Visits the Cast of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


The cast of the World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY received a surprise visit from iconic hitmaker Kylie Minogue during their rehearsals this week. Check out photos and video from her visit here!

New Musical LOVE BIRDS Gets Workshop and Industry Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


A showcase performance has been set for new family musical Love Birds by Robert J. Sherman. Learn more about the musical here!

Kylie Minogue to Appear Digitally in I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023


Full casting has been released for I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. It was also announced that Kylie Minogue will digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.

Former West End ALADDIN Star Jade Ewen Sues Over Claims of Damaged Vocal Cords
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022


Jade Ewen is suing the West End production of Aladdin due to claims that her vocal cords were damaged while starring in the production. The former Sugababes singer alleges that her co-star Matthew Croke found it difficult to 'maintain harmony' so he sang louder, forcing Ewen to also sing louder, and thus damaging her voice.

Casting Announced For VANARA - THE LEGEND at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021


As disaster threatens to destroy the world they know, two tribes are locked in an age-old battle. One young woman must make a choice: protect the traditions of her people or challenge everything she has been taught. With total devastation bearing down on them, will the two tribes reunite before it's too late? 

Ruthie Henshall, Ben Forster, Mica Paris and More to Take Part in THE BEST OF THE WEST END at Royal Albert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021


The Alpha Family has announced that they will have the honour of being the first West End production on the opening week of the iconic Royal Albert Hall. This will be Alpha’s third “Best of the West End” show, following their previous sell-outs at the Hall over the last three years.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of CAKE & THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Part of MTFESTUK 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021


MTFESTUK 2021sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of MTFESTUK 2021 Musicals FAR FROM HEAVEN & #50DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021


The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

MTFestUK 2021 Announces Casting and Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021


Casting has been confirmed for Paul Taylor-Mills' highly celebrated annual festival of new musical theatre, MTFestUK 2021. Featuring a truly spectacular company of international stars, with a number of Tony and Olivier Awards to their names, this year's season is set to be an unmissable event in the 2021 musical theatre calendar.  

BKLYN THE MUSICAL, SCARAMOUCHE JONES, CRUISE and More Available to Stream in March and April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021


stream.theatre is adding even more shows to their platform through March and April including 4 exclusive digital premieres of major new productions. For drama fans, Shane Richie stars a new revival of Scaramouche Jones by Justin Butcher, which premieres on 26 March.

West End Musical Drive In Goes Digital on Stream.Theatre, Featuring Lucie Jones, Layton Williams, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021


From the Drive-In to your home, relive the biggest musical concert series of 2020. With 10 hours of incredible live performances from over 25 of the greatest West End stars, including Layton Williams (Everyone's Talking About Jamie), Lucie Jones (Waitress), and Alice Fearn (Come From Away), this digital series will bring five fantastic West End Musical Drive In concerts directly to you.

BroadwayHD Will Stream GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Concert Starring Ruthie Henshall, Darren Day, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2020


BroadwayHD will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Godspell with a stream of the award-winning digital concert that premiered online this summer.

Anderson & Petty to Present A CHRISTMAS WISH Virtual Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2020


Here is a snippet of some of the amazing artists joining Anderson & Petty present 'A Christmas Wish' a virtual Christmas concert in aid of the theatrical charity Acting for Others streaming worldwide from the 17th to the 20th December. 

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