Cast Revealed For Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
New Adventures and Sadler's Wells have announced casting for Matthew Bourne's “ROMEO AND JULIET” which will tour to 13 UK venues including a five-week Summer Season at Sadler's Wells, ahead of a major international tour next year.
Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Returns to Cinemas in the UK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023
Marking the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance, Trafalgar Releasing is delighted to announce that a brand-new filmed recording of Sleeping Beauty is being released in cinemas across the UK on Wednesday 28th June and Sunday 2nd July 2023. International screenings will follow in the autumn.
TREASON THE MUSICAL Takes Autumn Tour to Edinburgh, Sheffield and London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023
This Autumn will see the highly anticipated British musical premiere its first full production in select theatres across the UK. Kicking off with a bang on 25 October at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Treason will continue to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 31 October and finally explode into London's Alexandra Palace from 08 – 18 November.
2022 Year in Review: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2022
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 28, 2022
If 2020 was the year theatre ground to a halt and 2021 was when it nervously found its legs again (only to fall over occasionally), then 2022 was when it blasted back to some kind of normal with many pandemic-delayed shows finally seeing the inside of a venue.
Autumn of Dance Announced at The Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
From brilliant ballroom to dynamic contemporary pieces, returning favourites to eagerly-anticipated new works, dance lovers have a dazzling autumn season of dance to look forward to at The Lowry, Salford.
Photos: First Look at Louis Gaunt as Bert in MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022
Beginning tonight (22 June 2022) Louis Gaunt joins the cast of Mary Poppins to play the iconic role of Bert, replacing Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer.
New Adventures Etta Murfitt Receives MBE, Robert Noble Receives OBE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022
New Adventures congratulates Associate Artistic Director Etta Murfitt on her Member of the British Empire and Group Managing Director Robert Noble on his Order of the British Empire in The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. Etta Murfitt receives her honour for ‘Services to Dance’ and Robert Noble receives his honour for ‘Services to the Performing Arts’.
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Announce Emerging Artist Apprentices
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022
New Adventures has just announced its next two Emerging Artist Apprentices, Hannah Kremer and Perreira Franque. The Emerging Artist Apprenticeship is a two-year talent development scheme that supports dancers as they transition from professional training to working in the industry, with a particular focus on developing those who are underrepresented.
Liam Tamne Joins WUTHERING HEIGHTS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
Wise Children today announce that Liam Tamne joins the company as Heathcliff for the world première production of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights on 15 March, completing the run at the National ahead of the UK tour. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the show is a co-production with the National Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and York Theatre Royal.
Louis Gaunt Joins the Cast of MARY POPPINS as Bert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Louis Gaunt will join the cast of Mary Poppins from 22 June 2022 to play the iconic role of Bert, replacing Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer.
Casting Announced For DIRTY DANCING in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022
Coming to the Dominion Theatre for a limited run and exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the multitalented cast is led by Michael O'Reilly (West Side Story, Leicester Curve; Matthew Bourne's Lord of the Flies, Theatre Royal Plymouth) and Kira Malou (Fame, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre; Penny on Mars, Disney Plus), who return to the roles of Johnny and Baby. O'Reilly made his professional debut straight from drama school in the role of Johnny in the 2018 tour.