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“The Brits have made the year’s funniest musical…a hit in London’s West End and may head across the Atlantic…rewriting the playbook for originality.…Against the odds, the “Operation Mincemeat” gang has found its way to the big time.”

Peter Marks, The Washington Post

“irrepressible wartime musical is a West End triumph”
Emma John, The Guardian

“Hilarious tale makes Mincemeat out of its rivals…Before curtain I talked to a fan seeing this for the seventh time. I wondered why anyone would see the same show seven times. Now I know”

Neil Armstrong, The Mail On Sunday

“LAUGHING so hard I could barely breathe is not what I expected for a musical about a World War II top-secret plan.…the perfect invasion of the West End. Long may they occupy it.”
Thea Jacobs, The Sun

“the feel-good West End musical of the summer…The reviews for the show have been ecstatic… the overwhelming impression is of hopefulness, expansiveness, possibility and joy.”

Alexis Soloski, The New York Times

67 ★★★★★ reviews and counting

Thursday 30^th May – After the debut performance of the new cast (13^th May 2024) of the Oliver Award-winning Operation Mincemeat, ATG has given the musical, originally slated for an eight-week run, a ninth extension through 25^th January 2025.

Emily Barber (Netflix’s Bodies & Bridgerton, HBO’s Industry, Sky’s Dreamland) and Chlöe Hart (Six, Hairspray, Wicked) have joined Christian Andrews, Seán Carey and Claire-Marie Hall to form the new cast, while George Jennings (Nell Gwynn, A Christmas Carol) and Jonty Peach (SuperYou, Stranger Sings!) have joined Holly Sumpton and Geri Allen to form the Company.

David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts, the musical’s writers and composers, said: “We’re delighted, proud and only a bit jealous of the amazing reaction to our new fantastic cast- and so happy that as a result they will be delighting crowds into 2025. Sangria!”

Tickets will be available on general sale on Friday 14^th June at 10am from the Official Box Office here.

After the success of the Monday ballot, which was introduced to ensure tickets get into the right hands, this has now been expanded to include Tuesday and Saturday shows. Monday ticket prices remain frozen at £39.50, and the popular fortnightly £25 ticket lottery continues here (the next draws are on Monday 3^rd & 17^th June). The first ballot draw for the new booking period from 18^th November to 25^th January will take place on Wednesday 12^th June at 6pm. Link here.

Too British for Broadway? Operation Mincemeat’s producers are seeking feedback from American audiences who have seen the show. The survey linked here closes on June 3^rd at 12pm.

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The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. 

Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? 

The production is directed by 2023 Olivier Award nominated  Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, National Theatre – 2023 Best New Musical Olivier Award winner), following providing directorial support for the Riverside Studios run, while Olivier Award nominated Jenny Arnold (Jerry Springer: The Opera, National Theatre) continues as Choreographer. Also from Standing at the Sky’s Edge at the National Theatre on the creative team are: 2023 Olivier Award nominated  Ben Stones (Sylvia, The Old Vic) as Set and Costume Designer, Tony Award, six-time Olivier Award and Bafta Award winning Mark Henderson (Girl From the North Country, Broadway & Noël Coward Theatre) as Lighting Designer and Olivier Award winning Mike Walker (Jerry Springer: The Opera, National Theatre) as Sound Designer.  Grammy Award winning and Tony, Emmy & 2024 ‘Outstanding Musical Contribution’ Olivier Award nominated Steve Sidwell (Beautiful: The Musical, Broadway & Aldwych Theatre) is Orchestrator and Vocal Arranger, while 2024 ‘Outstanding Musical Contribution’ Olivier Award nominated Joe Bunker is Musical Director. Georgie Staight is Associate Director and Paul Isaiah Isles is Associate Choreographer. Casting is by Pearson Casting. The extraordinary debut musical is written and composed by SpitLip – David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts.

Operation Mincemeat won the 2024 ‘Best New Musical’ and ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical’ Olivier Awards, following receiving six nominations. These awards trail winning the 2024 ‘Best New Musical’ WhatsOnStage Award and the ‘Best West End Show’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Best Understudy’ West End Wilma Awards. Previously on the show’s journey, Operation Mincemeat has picked up the Off-West End award for ‘Best Musical Production’ and ‘Best Company Ensemble’ and The Stage Debut Award for ‘Best Composer/Lyricist’.

Operation Mincemeat is presented in the West End by Avalon (in association with SpitLip), who have supported since the Southwark Playhouse runs. The show was commissioned by New Diorama Theatre, co-commissioned by The Lowry, and also supported by the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.

Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton – until Saturday 1st June 2024

Review by Amanda Allen

5*****

Now I know why everybody is talking about “Everybody’s talking about Jamie” and the loss to the world of a Forklift Truck driver…. What a show! From the opening ensemble number to the last glimpse of Jamie in his finery this show romped along on a rollercoaster of emotion and reminders of just how bad and good teenage life and school could be.

Telling the story of Jamie New, brilliantly and believable played by Ivano Turco, Jamie is “different”. He likes to dress in his mums clothes and he has a dream, to be a drag queen…. in Sheffield. When most of his 16 year old classmates are considering a future as a WAG, a reality TV star or in best friend Pritt’s case, (played perfectly by Talia Palmathanan), a doctor, he decides to ignore his careers teachers advice that he is best suited to be a fork lift truck driver and go his own individual way in the world. With a strong positive depiction of a unique personality this story has something for everyone. The deep connection between Jamie and his mum Margaret, played by Rebecca Mckinnis, was wonderfully demonstrated by brilliant dialogue, acting and songs, we all felt part of their story. The way Margaret tried to support and protect her son from the world and all the bad stuff in it, like his disapproving and unaccepting dad, was marvellous. The strong friendship between Margret and Ray (Sejal Keshwala) was a lesson in how to act out understated, emotional connections, both actors are exceptional talents. Margarets singing voice was just amazing, incredible range, perfect pitch and a wonderfully expressive sound.

The dance moves of the ensemble were perfectly suited to the time and the choreography allowed the individual characters of the students to shine through the crowd. The powerful imagery of the Red shoes given to Jamie as a birthday present, was used to perfection and how Jamie danced and strutted in those high heels I do not know! Full marks must go to the costume department, from the relative simplicity of the school uniforms that could be danced in, the drab, boring house mum clothes for Margaret, to the incredible drag outfits, the costume and wardrobe department excelled themselves. Along with fabulously clever staging and imaginative lighting, the whole look of the show fitted the narrative perfectly. The way the desks morphed into a wall in front of his house for Jamie to sing ‘The wall in my head’ was brilliantly imaginative.

The big name in the show was Kevin Clifton who played Hugo/Loco Chanelle, I half expected his character to overshadow the others, but he played his part to perfection, understated, a bit past it, slightly worn out, a perfect foil for the shiny new Jamie. Georgina Hagen as Miss Hedge is also worth a mention, going from strong pop ballad to rapping, strutting singing on the desks in her classroom with ease. The singing talent of Pritti Pasha was unexpectedly amazing, this shy, geeky, weird, yet strong best friend suddenly found her voice in “it means beautiful” it made me cry as did “He’s my boy” sung with brilliant emotion by Margaret.

This is a terrific show, very of its time, happy, uplifting, joyous and wonderful, but I really want to know how they changed the Loco Chanelle white dress into a red one on stage in less than 4 seconds! Go and see it and see if you can work that one out!

Hall for Cornwall, Truro, Cornwall – until 1st June 2024

Reviewed by Kerry Gilbert

5*****

“A magnificent story alongside a visual masterpiece. It’s magic in every sense of the word!”

Seated in a packed audience at the Hall for Cornwall, I sensed the feeling of excitement and anticipation radiating from the auditorium, preparing myself for a captivating experience from this theatrical adaption of Yan Martel’s renowned novel.

Going into Life of Pi, I had limited knowledge of the story, but I knew that it was a tale of survival and adventure. What I didn’t expect was how much of an emotional rollercoaster it would be, from the humorous banter between Pi and her extended family to the powerful segments about seeing the natural world from an entirely different perspective. Adwitha Arumagam plays Pi and in her impressive professional debut, she portrays the complex character with ease, encouraging the audience to laugh and reflect along with her. She is supported by a phenomenal cast of performers (including Goldy Notay and Ralph Birtwell as Pi’s Mother and Father). The entire cast bring the story to life with sensitivity and conviction, completely capturing the audience’s imagination and attention.

Life of Pi is an extraordinary tale of Piscine Molitor “Pi Patel”, a young Indian boy from Pondicherry, India, delving into themes of spirituality from a young age. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, he endures 227 days adrift and there are five survivors stranded on a single lifeboat – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, a 17 year old boy and a Bengal tiger.

The stage visuals were exquisite. Starting in India at Pi’s father’s Zoo, the audience was treated to remarkable puppetry showcasing giraffes, horses, zebras, an orangutan, hyenas, butterflies, and the humorously named Bengal tiger, Richard Parker (due to a clerical error). Each enchanting animal puppet was manipulated by single or multiple actors who also mimicked the creatures’ sounds. The puppeteers nearly vanished from sight, allowing the puppet to emerge as living beings themselves through the power of imagination.

The transitions between scenes are almost dreamlike with animated projections, enchanting music and the swift movement of set pieces, perfectly capturing the state of Pi’s mind as he recounts the 227 days at sea and the past and present events blur together. An additional, much appreciated touch is the projection of typewriter text onto specific elements of the set to illustrate the timeline after a scene change. This aids the flow of the piece, which is largely set in the expansive ocean where time effectively stands still.

Throughout most of the play, the backdrop depicted the vast sea where Pi and her companions grappled with the challenges of survival on a lifeboat with scarce provisions. There is one particular moment where Pi and Richard Parker are underneath the night sky. When lighting and projections are presented with a couple of constellation-inspired lighting props, it is quite possibly the most beautiful night sky scene that I have ever witnessed on stage.

This show is an astounding story of courage and endurance which thoroughly deserved a standing ovation. Featuring unrivalled puppetry and beautiful sets, the creative team have brought this memorable story to life on stage with care and heart. This is a show not to be missed, so don’t miss the opportunity to witness it whilst you can!

The Exchange 1856 North Shields – until 2nd June 2024

Reviewed by Sandra Little

Presented by Astravaganza Entertainment and directed by David Ducasse

4****

This stage version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is currently being performed at North Shield’s recently renovated cultural hub. The magic created on stage here is spellbinding and the performance had the feel of a major production.

Most people are familiar with the Disney version of this story, know the characters involved and understand the the underlying themes of love and acceptance. We have the delightful and independent Belle, played by Amelia Cavagan. She is a strong female role model for little girls in the audience and is not simply a pretty princess! The beast is played by Danny Emmerson-Ducasse and is suitably gruesome! In addition there is Gaston, who we all love to hate, played by Lewis Wilkinson. The other main character in the story is Belle’s inventor father Maurice who is played by Gary McGrogan. Unfortunately there are too many other members of the cast to name but all make a significant contribution to the story. Praise must also be given to the children ( especially Chip played by Leo Humphreys in Tuesday’s performance) who were so professional throughout. It is difficult to choose a favourite character from this huge ensemble, but if pressed I think I would have to choose Belle; I simply loved her facial expressions which contributed so much to the story.

Other aspects of this performance that made this version so special include the costumes, the special effects, lighting, computer graphics and of course the music . The costumes were simply stunning! They were so lavish and luxurious that they gave this show a very high class feel. Special effects, including pyrotechnics, added high drama to key moments in the story, lighting was often dramatic and definitely contributed to setting the mood for each scene. Much of the scenery was from computer generated images projected onto a backdrop and these cleverly designed images played an important part. The main hallway of the palace for example, felt very grand, as did the library that was revealed to Belle. The music in this show is taken directly from the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast so there are songs that we all know and love that were sung beautifully by the cast. It is testament to the quality of this show that, despite knowing the story has a happy ending there were times when I was on the edge of my seat and holding my breath!

Granted seating at the venue is mainly on one level, the stage seemed a little small at times and some very minor tweaks to sound levels would help. However, bearing in mind that tickets are only £16, this show is exceptional value and probably means that children who would not normally experience a visit to the theatre were able to do so. It was definitely a performance of the quality you could expect when watching a much more expensive production in a larger theatre.

Comedy Madwomen of the West Receives UK Premiere at Riverside Studios

Madwomen of the West, a comedy about what it means to be a woman (no matter what pronouns you use) in the 21st century, by acclaimed American playwright Sandra Tsing Loh, receives its UK premiere this summer. The show runs from Tuesday 30 July to Saturday 24 August at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, following smash hit runs in Los Angeles and New York.

The play is set in Jules’ stunning Brentwood mansion, where hangry Marilyn is throwing a surprise birthday brunch for Claudia, who hates birthdays. Champagne corks pop and tempers flare when their long-estranged celebrity friend Zoey crashes the party, fresh from her TED Talks. Expect hilarity, outrageous opinions, and unexpected wisdom.

The production stars stage and screen luminaries Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Brooke Adams (Days of Heaven), Marilu Henner (Taxi) and Melanie Mayron (Thirtysomething). It is directed by Racky Plews (I’m Every WomanThe Chaka Khan Musical; Footloose).

Sandra Tsing Loh is an American humourist whose work has been likened to Nora Ephron and Woody Allen. Her Madwomen series is based on her bestselling New York Times Top 10 Notable memoir The Madwoman in the Volvo, which also became a stage play.The award-winning writer and comedian’s other Off-Broadway hits include Aliens in America and Bad Sex with Bud Kemp.

Sandra Tsing Loh said: “Ever since falling in love with Absolutely Fabulous in the ‘90s, I’ve believed that the funniest women in the world are in London. It’s long been a dream to bring Madwomen of the West to London, and The Madwomen of the West are thrilled to be coming to west London!”

Madwomen of the West is produced by Chromolume Productions

Age Guidance 16+

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE

MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY’S MAJOR REVIVAL OF

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND JOSEPH STEIN’S THE BAKER’S WIFE

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Sutara Gayle (Therese), Bart Lambert (Ensemble), Norman Pace (Claude), Liam Tamne (Barnaby), David Pendlebury (Ensemble), Annabelle Williams (Ensemble) and Finty Williams (Hortense) join the previously announced Bobbie Chambers (Niece), Mark Extance (The Teacher), Josefina Gabrielle (Denise), Jack Gardner (Philippe), Hana Ichijo (Niece), Lucie Jones (Genevieve) Michael Matus (The Marquis), Robyn Rose (Niece), Clive Rowe (The Baker), David Seadon-Young (Antoine), Matthew Seadon-Young (Priest), and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Dominique).

This renews the Menier Chocolate Factory’s collaboration with Schwartz, following their production of Pippin in 2011. The production opens on 17 July, with previews from 6 July, and runs until 14 September.

THE BAKER’S WIFE

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Book by Joseph Stein

Based on the 1938 French film of the same name by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono

6 July – 14 September

Director: Gordon Greenberg; Designer: Paul Farnsworth; Lighting Designer: Paul Anderson;

Sound Designer: Yvonne Gilbert; Choreography: Matt Cole;

Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator: Stuart Morley; Musical Director: Dustin Conrad

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and Joseph Stein (writer of Fiddler On The Roof).

Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, The Baker’s Wife is filled with some of Schwartz’s most ravishingly beautiful music, and will immerse the audience into world of Gallic charm in this first major UK revival since its West End première.

Directed by Gordon Greenberg (who previously directed Barnum at the Chocolate Factory), with choreography by Matt Cole (Olivier award winner for Newsies) and designs by Paul Farnworth, this brand new production plays for a limited 10-week season from 6 July.

Bobbie Chambers plays a Niece. Her theatre work includes Newsies (Wembley Park Theatre), Elegies for Angels, Punks & Raging Queens (King’s Head Theatre), Jack and the Beanstalk (Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury), South Pacific (Chichester Festival Theatre), Ordinary Days (Theatre Café), and Let’s Face the Music (Royal Albert Hall).

Mark Extance plays The Teacher. His theatre credits include The Motive and Cue, London Assurance (National Theatre), Don Juan in Soho, Yes, Prime Minister (West End), The Mirror and the Light (RSC), Copenhagen, Old Times (Theatre Royal Bath), The Mullah of Downing Street (The Theatre Chipping Norton), The Box of Delights (Wilton’s Music Hall), Correspondence (The Old Red Lion), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Squerryes Court), Play of Thrones (Union Theatre), Marriage (Belgrade Theatre Coventry), The School for Scandal, Dr Faustus (Greenwich Theatre), Pygmalion (The Old Vic) And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie Theatre Company), Uncle Vanya (ETT), Waiting for Godot, You Never Can Tell (Peter Hall Company at Theatre Royal Bath and West End), and Venice Preserv’d (Arcola Theatre).

Josefina Gabrielle returns to the Chocolate Factory to play Denise – she previously appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (also the Harold Pinter Theatre; Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical), Two Into One and Sweet Charity (also Theatre Royal Haymarket; Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical). Her other theatre credits include 42^nd Street (Sadler’s Wells, Toronto), Farewell Mister Haffman (Theatre Royal Bath), Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Chicago (Phoenix and Adelphi Theatres), The Box of Delights (Wilton’s Music Hall), A Little Night Music (The Watermill Theatre), Stepping Out (Vaudeville Theatre), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), The King and I (UK tour), Me and My Girl, A Chorus Line (Sheffield Theatres), Hello Dolly! (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), The 39 Steps (Criterion Theatre), Tonight at 8.30 (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Witches of Eastwick (Prince of Wales Theatre), Oklahoma! (National Theatre and Gershwin Theatre), The Goodbye Girl (Albery Theatre) and Carousel (National Theatre). Her television work includes Miranda, Heartbeat – as semi-regular Debbie Black, Totally Frank, Born and Bred, Auf Weidersehen Pet, and Sunburn.

Jack Gardner plays Philippe. His theatre work First Encounters – Romeo & Juliet, Faith (RSC), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Palace Theatre), and Peter Pan Christmas in Neverland (Wembley Arena and Birmingham NEC). His television work includes Ball and Boe Christmas Special; and for film, One Punch.

Sutara Gayle plays Therese. Her theatre works includes Paradise, Nation (National Theatre), Tina (Aldwych Theatre), A Tale of Two Cities (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Savoy Theatre), Egusi Soup (Nottingham Playhouse and UK tour), I Was a Rat (Birmingham Rep and UK tour), Carrie’s War (UK tour), Sugar Mummies, Almost Nothing (Royal Court Theatre), The Crucible (RSC), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Salisbury Playhouse). His television work includes Supacell, Outlander 7, Pack of Lies, Strike -Troubled Blood, Horseface, The Reckoning, Silent Witness, Ghosts, Anthony, and Small Axe; and for film, Carmilla, Baby Mother, Fallout; Caribbean Dream, Superbob, Having You, One Day, Hell’s Pavement, The Dark Knight, and Dangerous Parking.

Hana Ichijo plays a Niece. Her theatre credits include The Sound of Music (Chichester Festival Theatre), George Takei’s Allegiance (Charing Cross Theatre), Anyone Can Whistle (Southwark Playhouse), and Little Women (Park Theatre).

Lucie Jones plays Genevieve. Her theatre work includes Pippin (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), 13 Going On 30 (BAC), Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Wicked (Victoria Apollo Theatre), Treason (Cadogan Hall), Waitress (Adelphi Theatre, UK tour), A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre), Title of Show (London Coliseum), Girlfriends (LMTO), Legally Blonde (Curve, UK tour), Rent (St James Theatre, Uk tour), The Wedding Singer (UK tour), Ghost (Asian tour), American Psycho (Almeida Theatre), We Will Rock You (international tour), and The Prodigals (Edinburgh Festival). Her television work includes Sarah-Jane Adventures.

Bart Lambert’s (Ensemble) theatre work incudes Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story (Jermyn Street Theatre), Antigone (Storyhouse, Chester), Bleak House, The Snow Queen, Dracula (Creation Theatre), The House of Yes (The Hope Theatre), and Sonnet 61: Short People (Colour & Light). For television, his work includes The Machines That Made America; and for film, Napoleon, Save the Cinema, Overlord, and The Current War.

Michael Matus plays The Marquis. His theatre credits include Twelfth Night (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), 42nd Street (UK tour), Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre), Hex (National Theatre), Singing In The Rain (Sadlers Wells and UK tour), La Cage aux Folles (Park Theatre), The Astonishing Time of Timothy Cratchit (Hope Mill Theatre), Richard III (Headlong), King Lear (Duke of York’s Theatre), Broken Glass (Watford Palace), The Wizard of Oz (Sheffield Theatres), The Frogs, The Return on the Soldier (Jermyn Street Theatre), Peter and the Starcatcher (Royal Theatre Northampton), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Playhouse Theatre), Lend Me a Tenor (Gielgud Theatre and Theatre Royal, Plymouth), ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Oklamoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Imagine This (New London Theatre). His television work includes Suspect, The Lazarus Project, Invasion, Shakespeare and Hathaway, The Split, Endeavour, A Prince Among Men, Then, A Perfect World, and This is Dom Joly.

Norman Pace plays Claude. Best known as one half of the comedy due Hale and Pace, he has performed in theatre productions including Charley’s Aunt and She Loves Me (Menier Chocolate Factory), Hairspray (UK tour), The Rocky Horror Show, Annie Get Your Gun, Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision, Chicago and Honk. For television, his work includes Benidorm, Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson, Hotel Trubble, The School that Roared, Extras, The Last Detective, The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything, Ohh, Nooo! Mr. Bill Presents, and Hale and Pace.

David Pendlebury’s theatre includes Betty Blue Eyes (Union Theatre), Sweeney Todd (English Theatre Frankfurt), The Producers (international tour), Anything Goes (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Me & My Girl, Little Shop of Horrors, The Pirates of Penzance (Kilworth House Theatre), The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Dominion Theatre), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre), City of Angels (Prince of Wales Theatre), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (Shaftesbury Theatre).

Robyn Rose plays a Niece. Her theatre work includes Tammy Faye The Musical (Almeida Theatre), Hairspray (London Coliseum),and The Book of Mormon (Prince Edward Theatre); and for film, Wonka.

Clive Rowe playsThe Baker. His theatre work includes The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), Celebrating Sondheim (Chichester Festival Theatre), A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic), Sister Act (Dominion Theatre, Eventim Apollo, UK tour – Olivier Award nomination for Beat Supporting Actor in a Musical),  Blues in the Night (Kiln Theatre), The Wind in The Willows (UK tour), Guys and Dolls (Royal Albert Hall), Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), Jack and the Beanstalk (Wimbledon Theatre), The Hothouse (Trafalgar Studios), The Ladykillers (West End and UK tour), Kiss Me Kate (Chichester Festival Theatre and The Old Vic), No Naughty Bits (Hampstead Theatre), The Wiz (Birmingham Rep/West Yorkshire Playhouse), Company (Donmar Warehouse), The Fantasticks (Duchess Theatre); Twelfth Night, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Trolius and Cressida (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Chicago (Adelphi Theatre), As You Like It (Wyndham’s Theatre), Simply Heavenly (Young Vic and Trafalgar Studio); and for the National Theatre, The Light Princess,  Carousel, Fuente Ovejuna, Caroline or Change, The Villains’ Opera, Money, Candide, Peter Pan, Guys and Dolls, Trackers (Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Guys and Dolls and Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in Carousel). Rowe has returned to the Hackney Empire on numerous occasions to play The Dame in their Christmas pantomime for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for Mother Goose. For television, his work includes The Canterville Ghost, Will, So Awkward, Evermoor, The Kennedys, The Fun Police, All the Small Things, Doctor Who, Networked, Bloodrights, Say it with Music, American Voices, Paper Mask, After the War, Snakes and Ladders and Entertaining Angels Aware; and for film, Beauty and the Beast, Manderlay and Crime Strike.

David Seadon-Young returns to the Menier toplay Antoine – he previously appeared in Assassins and Aspects of Love.His theatre work includesOklahoma!, My Fair Lady (BBC Proms/Royal Albert Hall), The Man of La Mancha (Coliseum), An American in Paris (Dominion Theatre), Ghost (UK tour and Australia), A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre); Mamma Mia! (international tour), Jack and The Beanstalk (Hackney Empire), Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Gone With the Wind (New London Theatre); and for film, Les Misérables.

Matthew Seadon-Young plays Priest. His theatre work includes Rockets and Blue Lights (Royal Exchange and National Theatre), Death of a Salesman (Young Vic and Piccadilly Theatre), Company (Gielgud Theatre), Assassins (Gate Theatre, Dublin), Big Fish (The Other Palace), Beautiful (Aldwych Theatre), Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace), Sweeney Todd (Coliseum), Urinetown: The Musical (The Other Palace and Apollo Theatre), The School for Scandal (Theatre Royal Bath), She Stoops to Conquer (National Theatre) and Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre); and for film, Les Misérables and Pride.

Liam Tamne returns to the Menier to play Barnaby – he previously appeared in Spamilton. His other theatre credits includeAssassins (Chichester Festival Theatre), Wuthering Heights (Wise Children – US tour and National Theatre), Bonnie and Clyde (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), The Light in the Piazza (Royal Festival Hall / LA Opera), Working (Southwark Playhouse), The Rocky Horror Show (UK tour), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre), Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre), Departure Lounge the Musical (Perfect Pitch), Hair (Gielgud Theatre), Hairspray (Shaftesbury Theatre), and Wicked (Apollo Victoria). His film credits include The Prince of Egypt.

Joaquin Pedro Valdes returns to the Menier to play Dominique – he previously appeared in Pacific Overtures. His other theatre work includes Death Note (London Palladium), Then, Now & Next (Southwark Playhouse), Killing the Cat (Riverside Studios), The Lion King (UK and Ireland tour), Heathers the Musical (The Other Palace), Vanara the Legend (Hackney Empire), Miss Saigon, The King and I (UK and International tour), Fanny and Stella the Musical (The Garden Theatre), Matilda, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Red and The Last 5 Years (Manila Metropolitan Theatre).

Annabelle Williams’ stage credits include The Sound of Music (Chichester Festival Theatre), Sweeney Todd (Adelphi Theatre) ,Jerry Springer the Opera (Cambridge Theatre, UK tour), Porgy and Bess (Royal Opera House), Mahagonny (English National Opera), Carmen Jones (The Old Vic, UK tour), Caroline, or Change (National Theatre), Once on This Island (Royalty Theatre), La Boheme (Holland Park Theatre), Carmen (Holland Park Theatre), Werther (English Touring Opera), Varjak Paw (The Opera Group), The Nightingale and the Rose (Almeida Opera Festival), Another America: Fire (Sadlers’ Wells), and The Dark Lady of the Sonnets (Pegasus Opera). For film, her work includes Prodigal Monster and Bleach.

Finty Williams returns to the Menier to play Hortense – she previously appeared in Pack of Lies. Her other theatre work includes The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre tour), The Chalk Garden (Theatre Royal Windsor and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), The Keyworker Cycle (Almeida Theatre), The Night of the Iguana (Noël Coward Theatre), The Divide (The Old Vic), Blithe Spirit (The Mill at Sonning), Dinner with Friends (Park Theatre), The Vote (Donmar Warehouse – also More4), The Armour (Defibrillator Theatre), The Lightning Child, Macbeth, Bedlam (Shakespeare’s Globe), Luise Miller (Donmar Warehouse) and Twelfth Night (National Theatre). Her television work includes The A List, Doc Martin, The Cranford Chronicles, Born and Bred and Tales From the Crypt; and for film, Six Minutes to Midnight, We Can Be Heroes, Delicious, The Good Night, Ladies in Lavender, Gosford Park, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Secret Rapture and Mrs Brown.

Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current West End and Broadway hit Wicked – which is due to be released as a two-part feature film; and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, Working (which he also adapted and directed), Rags and Children of Eden. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s Mass, and wrote the title song for the play and film Butterflies are Free. For children, he has written songs for two musicals, Captain Louie and My Son Pinocchio. He has also worked in film, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s Enchanted as well as the animated features Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature The Prince of Egypt. His first opera, Seance on a Wet Afternoon, was produced at Opera Santa Barbara and New York City Opera. Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His many accolade include three Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards.

Joseph Stein won the Tony Award and Drama Critics Circle Award for Fiddler on the Roof. His other musicals include Zorba (Tony nomination, Drama Critics Circle Award); Rags (Tony nomination), Take Me Along (Tony nomination), Juno, Irene (starring Debbie Reynolds), The King of Hearts, All About Us, and So Long, 174^th Street. He also co-authored, with Alan Jay Lerner, Carmelina; and with Will Glickman, Mr. Wonderful, The Body Beautiful and Plain and Fancy. His plays are Enter Laughing, Before the Dawn, and Mrs. Gibbons’ Boys. He wrote the screenplays of Enter Laughing and Fiddler on the Roof, for which he won the Screen Writers Guild Award. In 2008, he was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame.

Gordon Greenberg returns to the Menier Chocolate Factory to direct, having previously directed Barnum. HIs current directing/writing projects include The Heart of Rock and Roll (which opened recently on Broadway to critical acclaim)  the hit Off-Broadway show Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors (director & co-writer with Steve Rosen; New World Stages & podcast starring John Stamos, Laura Benanti, & Annaleigh Ashford), a new musical about Picasso (director & co-writer with Stephen Schwartz & Caridad Svich), the NBC television series Most Talkative (co-executive producer/writer),  Crime and Punishment, A Comedy (director & co-writer with Steve Rosen; The Old Globe, San Diego), Single White Female (A.T.G.), The Wedding Banquet (Ang Lee, Hua Musicals, Taiwan), Ghost Tour, The Play, and the new comedy podcast series Rolling Calls starring Julie Halston & Richard Kind (co-writer with Steve Rosen). He co-wrote and directed the Broadway stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (Studio 54 for Roundabout Theatre Company and Universal Pictures Stage Productions) and directed  Guys And Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre/Savoy Theatre/Phoenix Theatre), Working (59 E 59 in New York – also adapted), Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well… (Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Award nominations – also adapted), Johnny Baseball (Williamstown), Tangled (Disney), Blue Sky Boys (Capital Rep), Luck Be A Lady  (Asolo), Pirates! Or Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder’d (co-creator; Huntington/Paper Mill/Goodspeed/MUNY), Band Geeks! (also co-writer; Goodspeed), The Baker’s Wife (Paper Mill/Goodspeed), 1776 (Paper Mill), Floyd Collins (Signature), Yentl (Asolo) and Half A Sixpence (Goodspeed).

LISTINGS INFORMATION

MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY

JERRY’S GIRLS

18 May – 29 June

THE BAKER’S WIFE

6 July – 14 September

Box Office:                         020 7378 1713 (£2.50 transaction fee per booking)

Website:                             www.menierchocolatefactory.com (£1.50 transaction fee per booking)

Tickets:                               Prices vary, as below from discounted preview tickets to premier seats. With the emphasis on ‘the sooner you book, the better the price’:

Please note at this time the restaurant is unable to open due to circumstances beyond the company’s control.

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WORLD PREMIÈRE OF NICOLE TAYLOR’S NEW MUSICAL

WILD ROSE

TO OPEN AT THE ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE EDINBURGH

DIRECTED BY JOHN TIFFANY

The world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch) begins its life in Scotland where the piece is set, opening The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025 as part of the company’s new season. Based on Taylor’s critically acclaimed award-winning film of the same name, the production opens on 14 March, with previews from 6 March, and runs until 5 April.

Also announced today are the full creative team joining John Tiffany – Choreography is by Steven Hoggett, continuing his long-term creative collaboration with John, & Vicki Manderson; with Set Design by Chloe Lamford; Costume Design by Katrina Lindsay; Lighting Design by Jessica Hung Han Yun; Sound Design by Tony Gayle; Music Supervision, Orchestration and Arrangements by Sarah Travis & Davey Anderson; and Casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG.

Nicole Taylor said today, “I don’t think there will ever be a character who means as much to me as Rose-Lynn Harlan. Bringing her to the stage, and starting that journey in Scotland, is the fulfilment of a dream I’ve had from the very beginning.  From the moment this girl roared into my head, I always imagined that one day I’d get to tell her story in the theatre.

“Growing up in a West of Scotland where people didn’t talk much or at all about their feelings, I became obsessed with country music and its ability to express the entire range of human emotion.  The titans of the genre were women – Wynonna, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Reba, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood etc. – and they seemed to give voice to things that could scarcely even be spoken. 

“But back then, being into country back was a lonely road!  So it’s thrilling and quite unexpected that it’s now the hottest genre around. For me though, it still is what it always was: music that cracks you open and as Rose-Lynn says, gets whatever’s in there out.

“I’m so thrilled to be opening Wild Rose in Scotland under the direction of the great John Tiffany – it really does feel like bringing it home.”

John Tiffany added, “‘It feels absolutely right for Wild Rose’s journey to start in Scotland – and that it’s on the Lyceum Stage that the brilliant, hilarious, complex character that is Rose-Lynn Harlan is brought to life.

“I’m incredibly fortunate to be partnering with Nicole Taylor in adapting her film. She is an extraordinary writer and her innate love and knowledge of Country Music infects us all in the best way.

“It’s also a homecoming for me, having studied in Scotland, trained at the Traverse and later been part of creating the National Theatre of Scotland. It’s a welcome return, with an incredible team.”

Released to critical acclaim in 2018, the film, directed by Tom Harper, produced by Faye Ward for Fable Pictures, and blessed with an incredible soundtrack, won the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Feature Film, Best Writer for Nicole and Best Actress for Jessie Buckley – the latter was also nominated for a BAFTA Film Award. It was nominated and won several other awards, including for 10 Independent Film Award nominations, winning the Best Independent Film Award for Best Music; as well as several awards for Best Original Song for Glasgow (No Place Like Home) including the Critics’ Choice Award.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions present 

WILD ROSE, A NEW MUSICAL

By Nicole Taylor

Director John Tiffany; Choreography Steven Hoggett & Vicki Manderson; Set Design Chloe Lamford;

Costume Design Katrina Lindsay; Lighting Design Jessica Hung Han Yun; Sound Design Tony Gayle;

Music Supervision, Orchestration and Arrangements Sarah Travis & Davey Anderson;

Casting Charlotte Sutton CDG

Executive Producers:Faye Ward of Fable Pictures and Nia Janis of Playful Productions

6 March – 5 April

SING YOUR OWN SONG.

There is only one thing in Rose-Lynn’s life that has ever made sense: country music. 

Fresh out of jail for past mistakes, and bursting with incredible raw talent, charisma and cheek, the free-spirited Rose-Lynn dreams of escaping Glasgow to make it as a singer in Nashville. 

But her mother Marion has had a bellyful, insisting that she settle down, ditch the fantasy, and focus on raising her two young kids. 

Rose-Lynn reluctantly agrees to take a cleaning job and finds an unlikely champion in her new boss Susannah, bringing her dream closer than ever. Now Rose-Lynn must decide if risking everything will really pave the road to Nashville.

From Nicole Taylor, BAFTA-winning writer of the original film and global sensation One Day, and renowned director John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Once), WILD ROSE is an uplifting and heartwarming new musical about motherhood, dreams and finding your three chords and the truth.

This world premiere production will feature songs from country music legends including Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, Chris Stapleton, Caitlyn Smith, The Chicks, and Patty Griffin, alongside the film’s award-winning original song Glasgow (No Place Like Home).

Based on the film written by Nicole Taylor, directed by Tom Harper and produced by Faye Ward for Fable Pictures.

Acclaimed screenwriter Nicole Taylor’s credits for television include Three Girls (which won five BAFTAs including for Best Writer and Best Mini Series), The C Word and The Nest.  She most recently adapted David Nicholls’ novel One Day into a critically acclaimed smash-hit 14-part series for Netflix. For film, Nicole wrote the multi-award-winning Wild Rose. 

John Tiffany studied Theatre and Classics at Glasgow University. He trained at the Traverse Theatre and has been an Associate Director at the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Court. For his work on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany received Tony and Olivier Awards. He directed Once at NYTW and on Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award. For the Royal Court, his work includes Road, Hope, and The Pass. For the National Theatre of Scotland his work includes Black Watch, for which he received an Olivier Award, Let the Right One In (also West End and international tour), Macbeth (also Broadway), Enquirer, The Missing, Peter Pan and The Bacchae. Other credits include The Glass Menagerie at American Repertory Theater (also Broadway, EIF and West End) and The Ambassador at BAM. Tiffany was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University in the 2010-11 academic year.

THE OLIVIER AND TONY AWARD-WINNING COMEDY

THE 39 STEPS

RETURNS TO LONDON’S WEST END

FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON

WITH PERFORMANCES FROM 16 AUGUST TO 28 SEPTEMBER 2024

AT THE TRAFALGAR THEATRE

Fiery Angel and Trafalgar Theatre Productions are delighted to present the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, returning to London’s West End for the first time since 2015, with a strictly limited seven-week season at the Trafalgar Theatre from 16 August to 28 September.

Fiery Angel’s Ed Snape said, “We cannot think of a better production to delight audiences this summer than with this hilarious, joyous and quintessentially British adaptation by Patrick Barlow of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller.  There is nothing quite like sitting in a theatre filled with laughter and this play always delivers.”

THE 39 STEPS first ran in London’s West End for nine years, finally closing in 2015.  It won the Olivier and What’s On Stage Awards for Best Comedy in 2007.  It also took Broadway by storm, winning two Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award in 2008.  The play, with its quintessentially plucky spirit and dashing sense of British fun, has toured to 39 countries and played to over 3 million people worldwide.  A UK tour of this production is currently running until 3 August.

Follow the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

Casting is to be announced.

THE 39 STEPS is directed by Nicola Samer, with the original creative team of designer Peter McKintosh, lighting designer Ian Scott, sound designer Mic Pool and director of movement Toby Sedgwick.  Casting is by Abby Galvin.  This production is a remount of the award-winning production directed by Maria Aitken and adapted by Patrick Barlow. 

THE 39 STEPS at the Trafalgar Theatre is produced by Fiery Angel and Trafalgar Theatre Productions.

LISTINGS INFORMATION

Trafalgar Theatre

14 Whitehall

London SW1A 2DY

Website: www.love39steps.com

Instagram: @39StepsPlay

Facebook: @39StepsPlay

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Box Office: 0333 009 6690 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge)

Tickets: from £20 (plus order charge of £3.50)

Performances:

16-31 August: Monday – Saturday 7.30pm (N.B. no performance on Tuesday), Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm

2-28 September: Monday – Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm

Age Suitability:  7+

TOM FLETCHER’S

INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES FOR BIG IMAGINATIONS

LEAP FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE IN LONDON THIS SUMMER

THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW

AT THE RIVERSIDE STUDIOS FROM 14 AUGUST TO 1 SEPTEMBER 2024

THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW will open in London at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith on Wednesday 14 August and play through to Sunday 1 September 2024. 

Ticket sign-up begins today Wednesday 29 May with pre-sale from Monday 3 June and public on-sale on Thursday 6 June. https://riversidestudios.co.uk/monster-landing/

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations, based on the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series, leapt from page to stage in October last year and quickly became a must-see musical for young families.

A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring original music written by Tom Fletcher and Barrie Bignold, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with special moments to enjoy together.

A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.

There’s a Monster in Your Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!

Tom Fletcher said, “It’s been an amazing experience to see ‘There’s a Monster In Your Book,’ come to life on stage and to get to meet the characters that I invented in my head! And it’s been incredible to be a part of developing the show and combining my love of writing books and stories with writing some of the songs for the production. ‘There’s a Monster In Your Show’ really is the perfect first theatre trip for young families. Going to the theatre with kids can be stressful but this is a totally interactive show where children are not just allowed to shout, sing, clap and dance – it’s actively encouraged! And to be in London at the Riverside Studios for the Summer holidays is such an honour. Monster and his friends can’t wait to explore the city and see the sights!”

The production is presented by MEI Theatrical, the team who have brought some of the world’s best loved family brands to the stage including Twirlywoos Live, Sarah & Duck and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. 

There’s a Monster in Your Show is adapted for the stage by Zoe Bourn, with design by Laura McEwen and puppets created by Keith Frederick. Katie Haygarth is Associate Director.

New music is composed by Tom Fletcher and Barrie Bignold.

The show is directed by Miranda Larson with puppet direction by Roman Stefanski.

To sign up for presale: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/monster-landing/

www.monsterinyourshow.com

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Soho Theatre and Pleasance in association with Tim Whitehead presentReigning Queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Ginger Johnson Blows Off!

A 3-week residency at  Soho Theatre
Monday 23 September – Saturday 12 October

and UK tour
Thursday 17 October – Friday 22 November

Reigning Queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, beloved powerhouse performer Ginger Johnson, is to swap her crown for a crash helmet as she brings her all-new show Ginger Johnson Blows Off! to Soho Theatre for a 3-week season from Monday 23 September – Saturday 12 October. at 9.30pm, followed by her first solo UK tour.

Following her sold-out Christmas show, Ginger All the Way!, at Soho Theatre, Britain’s ditsiest daredevil will now take a death-defying leap of faith, taking on her biggest challenge yet.

What do you do when you achieve your dream of winning RuPaul’s Drag Race? Come up with a new dream of course! Bursting with stunning looks and cunning stunts, Ginger Johnson Blows Off! asks just how far will one Queen go for a round of applause?

Not content with snatching the Drag Race UK crown, Ginger intends to use her year-long reign to break new ground in drag performance. Audiences can expect Ginger’s signature big hair, big heart and big laughs as our Queen swaps her stilettos for safety goggles and the runway for the real world.

Written, directed, and performed by Ginger Johnson, with additional material and original songs by cabaret legends Bourgeois and Maurice, Ginger Johnson Blows Off! showcases whoopee cushions, confetti and 80s power ballads.

Ginger is an award-winning theatre maker who has created work for the likes of the Southbank Centre and Selfridges. She has emceed for Glastonbury Festival and Sink The Pink, and performed at The Roundhouse, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Bristol Old Vic and The Hackney Empire.

Her debut solo show, Ginger Johnson’s Happy Place, was selected by The Times as one of the best shows of the festival at the 2019 Edinburgh fringe.

Ginger Johnson says, “Competing on Drag Race was the biggest challenge of my life to date, so it only feels right to follow it up with something even more ridiculous. Ginger Johnson Blows Off! tells the story of what it feels like to have a dream come true and the joy that comes with chasing a new one. It’s about taking risks, pushing limits, living up to expectations… and not taking yourself too seriously in the process!”

Ginger Johnson Blows Off! will also tour the UK to Bath, Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich, Leicester, Cambridge, Cardiff, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Brighton, Manchester.

It will also play the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond), 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ Wednesday 31 July – Saturday 24 August 2024 (not 5th, 12th, 19th) at 18:30

Soho Theatre
Soho Theatre is London’s most vibrant producer for new theatre, comedy and cabaret. Our central London venue is established as one of UK’s busiest with a buzzing bar, lively audiences and diverse year-round festival programme with a queer, punk, counter-culture flavour. In 2025 our second venue Soho Theatre Walthamstow opens. Work extends beyond our venues with a full touring programme and strong international connections with New York, Melbourne and Mumbai. Edinburgh Fringe is a huge part of our year, we present many shows and scout hundreds more and we are UK’s leading presenter of Indian comedians. Our filmed comedy specials can be seen on international airlines and Soho Theatre Player. And our artist development and participation programmes are as important as the work on our stages. Soho Theatre is a charity and social enterprise.

LISTINGS INFO

Soho Theatre and Pleasance in association with Tim Whitehead present

Ginger Johnson Blows Off!

Performer/Writer/Director
Ginger Johnson

Original Songs  by
Bourgeois & Maurice with Ginger Johnson

Additional Material by
Bourgeois & Maurice

Soho Theatre
21 Dean Street
London W1D 3NE
sohotheatre.com

Monday 23 September – Saturday 12 October at 9.30pm

Running Time 1 hour

Booking link:
https://sohotheatre.com/events/
ginger-johnson-blows-off-uk-tour/

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Ginger Johnson Blows Off! launch video