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Last night, Bat Out of Hell celebrated its return to London’s West End at the Peacock Theatre. Stars in attendance included Graziano Di Prima, Jo Wood, Rhys Connah, Natalia Tena and more.

BAT OUT OF HELL – The Musical stars Glenn Adamson as Strat, Kellie Gnauck as Raven and original leading cast members Rob Fowler and Sharon Sexton as Falco and Sloane, respectively.
 

BAT OUT OF HELL – The Musical has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, choreography adapted by Xena Gusthart, with musical supervision and additional arrangements by Michael Reed.  

Yvonne Arnaud – until 25^th February 2023

Reviewed by Heather Chalkley

4****

In classic Ayckbourn style, we have a gentle play to entertain you on a rainy day. He gives you enough plot twists and belly laughs to keep you fully engaged. Although written some 50 years ago, the human relationships and humour that comes out of them is just as relevant today as it was then.

Liza Goddard (Sheila) plays the faithful wife and home maker that is definitely not as simple as her husband believes her to be. The blank and confused expressions Goddard pulls needs no words, however the words come and an extra layer of fun with them. Steven Pacey (Philip) is the passionate husband that thinks he has deceived his wife quite successfully. Philip’s (Pacey) purple face and sheer frustration as the story unfolds is hilarious. Olivia Le Andersen (Ginny) captures the appearance of a perfectly innocent young women, who manages to get what she wants, with the help of Sheila (Goddard), without the duped boyfriend ever really knowing what’s going on. It takes skill to play the affable boyfriend Greg (Antony Eden), in love, bumbling along, creating havoc in his wake, yet still coming out none the wiser! He got his just desserts in the end, as did they all. Philip (Pacey) finished as the deflated, exhausted husband, no longer getting his extra slice of pie! Sheila (Goddard) shrewdly maintaining the status quo, just how she likes it.

The two settings are clever, properly giving the impression of a bedroom in a small London flat and the patio outside a large country house. They both create the right atmosphere and sense of proportion. They are also timeless, making the piece relevant to any generation.

If you are a fan of Alan Ackybourn or new to his work, this quintessentially English play is a great example and will not disappoint.

Blackpool Winter Gardens – until Saturday 25 February 2023

Reviewed by Debra Skelton

5*****

Rock of Ages is a modern day musical theatre phenomenon; it ran for a record breaking 2328 performances on Broadway, has toured in more than 30 countries and spawned a 2012 movie.

It is now back in the UK and has arrived at Blackpool Winter Gardens to guarantee to rock you in, and out of your seats.

Packed full of iconic rock songs, this is the musical equivalent to time travelling for anyone who was around in the 80’s (or anyone younger who just loves great rock anthems). The story is a classic Boy Meets Girl, Falls in Love, Boy Loses Girl, Boy has an epiphany and wins her back. Running in the background is the threat of big business developing the Sunset Strip and demolishing the iconic bars and music venues. What sets this one aside from so many other pop musicals is its total abandonment of the expected norm – Rock of Ages may be serious about the music, but it certainly doesn’t take itself serious at all.

The cast clearly enjoyed the show as much as the audience, none more so than Sam Turrell (Drew) and Gabriella Williams (Sherrie), the story’s love struck leads who brilliantly toy with the perils of LA stardom and sleaze. Both find themselves at the Bourbon Room, a rock club on the Sunset Strip ran by Dennis Dupree (Corrie’s Kevin Kennedy); Drew bussing tables and writing music, Sherrie as a wide eyed innocent looking to become an actress and both of them end up betraying their dreams for a dose of LA reality.

Guiding the audience through the story is the narrator and Dupree’s assistant Lonny, played by the mercurial Tim Oxbrow who gives Lonny all the sexual tension of Russell Brand crossed with the over the top flamboyance of Tim Curry (from The Rocky Horror Picture Show).

There are also standout performances by Natalie Winsor as Justice (showing her prowess as a powerful soul singer) and Cameron Sharp as the aging rock god Stacee Jaxx.

The paylist should be filed under ‘definition of jukebox musical’; it feels like the writer, Chris D’Arienzo, wanted to make a mix tape of his favourite 80’s songs and then make up a story to tell by using them. Every tune sits as a chapter heading to progress the story; there is little subtlety in which tune fits where but that is fine, we’re not here for highbrow, deep thinking culture, we’re here for Rock and Roll.

Backed by a brilliant ensemble, some rather risqué costumes and a rocking live band, this is not so much a love letter to rock as it is a wild Friday night of abandonment and worry about the consequences later. So, if you like comedy, if you enjoy live music and if you love 80’s rock then this is the perfect way to spend an evening.

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MOUSETRAP THEATRE PROJECTS ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH A BRAND-NEW NAME

GO LIVE THEATRE PROJECTS CONTINUES THE LEGACY OF THE MUCH-LOVED LONDON-BASED THEATRE EDUCATION CHARITY

Susan Whiddington CBE, Chief Executive, Mousetrap Theatre Projects is pleased to announce its new name, Go Live Theatre Projects.

Based in the heart of London’s West End, Mousetrap Theatre Projects has been a staple of the theatrical community since it was founded in 1997.  This vital theatre education charity has spent the last twenty-five years dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through theatre. 

Today, Tuesday, 21st February 2023 at the Delfont Room in the Prince of Wales Theatre, Mousetrap Patron and actor of stage and screen, Hugh Bonneville, revealed that Mousetrap Theatre Projects would be entering a new chapter under the name of Go Live Theatre Projects. 

Go Live Theatre Projects will continue its mission to use the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for young people across London.

Susan Whiddington CBE, Chief Executive, Mousetrap Theatre Projects now Go Live Theatre Projects said: “I am extremely proud of all that our charity has achieved in the last 25 years for disadvantaged young people, those  with additional needs and low-income families, working hand in hand with the theatre industry.  Over this time, we’ve touched the lives of nearly 250,000 children and young people.  As we look to the future, we are staying true to our mission to use the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for young people. Our name change to Go Live Theatre Projects reflects the important thread that runs through all of our work with schools, families and youth groups – offering young people and families the special opportunity to attend ‘live’ theatre performances.”

Its new chair, Charles Prideaux, will lead the charity into the future under its new name, Go Live Theatre Projects.

Prideaux, currently the Group Head of Strategy and Solutions at Schroders, graduated from Cambridge University with a BA in English Literature and theatrical experience, including a Marlowe Society production of Cyrano de Bergerac and successful Edinburgh Fringe productions such as Shakespeare for Breakfast. Since then, Charles Prideaux has combined a career in investment management with continued support for the theatre.

New Chairman, Charles Prideaux, Go Live Theatre Projects, said: “I am excited to be the incoming chair of this vibrant charity that has been running for over 25 years.  I have huge admiration and respect for its work, particularly for helping some of London’s most marginalised young people to develop positive skills through theatre making and performance.  I very much look forward to taking the helm of this pioneering charity as it enters a new chapter with our new name.  Go Live encapsulates one of our core strengths, which is enabling young people to experience the magic of live performances.”

Go Live Theatre Projects believes that all young people should have the opportunity to enjoy, learn and benefit from seeing and participating in theatre, irrespective of their cultural, social, or economic background.

West End star Georgina Onuorah, soon to appear in Oklahoma! as Ado Annie, discovered her love of theatre when she and her family participated in the charity’s ground-breaking family theatregoing scheme, Family First Nights.  She joins a host of new Ambassadors who will work alongside the charity’s longstanding Patrons. 

Other new Ambassadors include Joe Foster, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Philip Joel, Lucie Jones, Hannah Lowther, Rob Madge, Joel Montague, Willy Mukendi and Shaun Tossell.

Georgina Onuorah said “Mousetrap helped provide me with some of my earliest experiences of live theatre. To now be asked to be an Ambassador for them is genuinely an honour.”

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton – until Saturday 25th February 2023

Reviewed by Emma Barnes

4****

Baz Luhrmann´s Strictly Ballroom The Musical waltzed into Southampton last night. Based on the Australian cult classic 1990’s movie, the musical is Directed and Co Choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood.  

The story follows rebellious ballroom dancer Scott Hastings (ex Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton) who’s dance steps do not conform with the Australian Dance Federation rules.  He partners with novice flamenco dancer Fran (Poppy Blackledge) in a Romeo and Juliet-esque tale of a meeting of minds and then hearts of two people from different walks of life. 

Their journey gives an interesting insight into the world of professional competitive dancing, which includes all of the glitz and glamor that you would expect combined with the backstage politics, issues and challenges that are hidden behind the ‘happy face’. 

Poppy Blackledge put on a brilliant performance as Fran as understudy for Maisie Smith. Poppy acted, danced and sung to perfection, really bringing the character to life to the point that had we not known in advance that she was an understudy we certainly wouldn’t have guessed. 

Obviously in a show like this the dancing was nothing short of masterful. The costumes were also spectacular and the vocals didn’t disappoint.  For us,  the highlight of the show was the Paso Doble which came almost by surprise and was performed by Jose Agudo (Rico) with breathtaking sharpness and drama.    The set was a creative masterpiece,  with magnificent ostrich feathers encircling the cast offset by ingenious pieces of scenery dropping down seamlessly and a glitter ball taking centre stage for the duration.  The set did a great job to mirror scenes from the movie, particularly the rooftop scenes.

Strictly Ballroom is a feel good love story about taking a leap of faith.  Throw in a bedazzling mix of costume, dance, comedy and a few well known songs and it’s a recipe for a great show.  We thoroughly recommend it.   

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HISTRIONIC PRODUCTIONS in partnership with PENGUIN VENTURES present

One of the world’s most iconic and best-loved children’s characters is taking families on an immersive adventure this Easter…

• HISTRIONIC PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THE ‘PETER RABBIT™ EASTER ADVENTURE’ IN COVENT GARDEN FROM 21 MARCH – 16 APRIL 2023. TICKETS GO ON SALE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY FROM WWW.PETERRABBITEASTERADVENTURE.COM. SIGN UP FOR PRIORITY ACCESS.
• THIS LIVE, IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE WILL SEE BEATRIX POTTER’S MUCH-LOVED CHARACTERS INCLUDING BENJAMIN BUNNY, MRS. TIGGY-WINKLE AND THE MISCHIEVOUS PETER RABBIT HIMSELF LET LOOSE IN ONE OF CENTRAL LONDON’S MOST PICTURESQUE AND ICONIC LOCATIONS
• CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENGUIN VENTURES, UNDER LICENCE FROM BRAND OWNER AND BEATRIX POTTER PUBLISHER, FREDERICK WARNE & CO.

Histrionic Productions is thrilled to announce The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from 21 March – 16 April. Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor.

During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and meet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and a few surprise encounters along the way. The perfect Easter gift, tickets go on sale on Monday 27 February at midday for this mischievous outdoor immersive experience from www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com. Sign up for further information and priority access to tickets.

The show will be adapted by Calum Finlay, directed by Barney McElholm and designed by Tina Torbey. Between them, the creative team bring the experience of working at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Almeida, Theatre Royal Bath, Manchester Royal Exchange and Birmingham REP amongst others.

Alongside the experience, The Easter Adventure Shop will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Market Building on 5th March. The new store will offer Peter Rabbit merchandise, a café to relax and refuel, serving a range of delicious refreshments and drinks, as well as an activity area featuring a programme of fun-filled Easter activities for all of the family. Tickets for the show will also be available in store.

Included in the ticket will be an ‘Activity Burrow’ for creative crafting for all ages including letter writing to Beatrix Potter and a Peter Rabbit reading corner.   Additional activities available on site include Mr. McGregor’s Obstacle Course for thrill-seeking children who want to test their driving skills in a mini ROVER for ages 4 and above and families will have the opportunity to clamber onto Mr. McGregor’s tractor and have a souvenir photograph taken with Peter Rabbit.    

Adam McKenzie Wylie, Founder, Histrionic Productions said “After a hugely successful inaugural outing at Blenheim Palace last summer for The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, Histrionic Productions is delighted to be staging The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure at Covent Garden this Easter holiday.  The combination of Peter Rabbit, the inspirational surroundings of London’s original fruit and vegetable market, and Eastertime is perfect theatrical alchemy for an all-new, urban, family, immersive experience for 2023 and we are delighted to once again be working with our friends at Penguin Ventures to bring this family-favourite to life in the heart of old London.”

Captivating generations of children around the world, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter has sold over 46 million copies since it was first published over 120 years ago by Frederick Warne.  Developed in association with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. (now a part of Penguin Random House Children’s UK) this all-new experience has been created especially for Covent Garden, following Histrionic Productions’ acclaimed Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure at Blenheim Palace in the summer of 2022.

LISTINGS:

The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure

21st March – Sunday 16th April (Closed Tuesday 11th April and all Mondays except Easter Monday 10th April)

Address: Chestnut Bakery, 24 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DS

Tickets go on sale at midday on Monday 27 February from www.PeterRabbitEasterAdventure.com

The Easter Adventure Shop opens Sunday 5th March – Sunday 16th April

Open every day: 10:00am to 5.00pm.

Address: 10 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RB

Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Eilene Davidson Productions, in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, presents the Watford Palace Theatre & Home Manchester production of The Merchant of Venice 1936

GROUND-BREAKING NEW PRODUCTION

OF THE SHAKESPEARE CLASSIC TO TOUR UK IN AUTUMN 2023

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM MERCHANTOFVENICE1936.CO.UK

‘If you prick us do we not bleed? If you poison us do we not die?

And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?’

The Merchant of Venice 1936, Watford Palace Theatre’s ground-breaking new production of one of Shakespeare’s most enduring classics starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner), as Shylock, will embark on a UK tour this Autumn, beginning at the RSC’s Swan Theatre from Thursday 21 September.

Developed in association with HOME Manchester and with support from the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Merchant of Venice 1936 is directed and adapted by Brigid Larmour from an idea by co-creator Tracy Ann-Oberman. This thought-provoking and timely reimagining relocates the action to an electrifying new setting; London in 1936.

With the city on the brink of political unrest, fascism sweeping across Europe and Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists threatening a paramilitary march through the Jewish East End, strong-willed single mother Shylock runs a pawnbroking business from her house in Cable Street where Mosley will march. When charismatic, antisemitic aristocrat Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?

The Merchant of Venice 1936 is directed by Brigid Larmour with Costume and Set Design by Liz Cooke. The Lighting Designer is Rory Beaton and Sound Design is by Sarah Weltman. The Composer is Erran Baron Cohen.

Tracy-Ann Oberman said:

‘It has a been a lifelong dream of mine to bring this play to the stage in a new way, reimagining Shylock as a one of the tough, no-nonsense Jewish matriarchs I grew up around. I am delighted this project is finally happening, and look forward to sparking debate and enlightening people about a pivotal but largely forgotten part of British history – just how close the establishment were to Oswald Mosley and his British Union Of Fascists.

‘I started my career in the Swan RSC back in 1992 and so to play there again as Shylock is a ‘pinch me’ moment.

‘I cannot wait to take this important, sharp, sexy and heartfelt production to theatres around the country.’

Prior to the UK tour this autumn, the production opens at Watford Palace Theatre on Monday 27 February, before transferring to HOME in Manchester where it runs from Wednesday 15 March.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 – UK TOUR SCHEDULE 2023

RSC Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Thursday 21 September – Saturday 7 October

Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 October

Malvern Theatres, Malvern Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 October

Churchill Theatre, Bromley Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 October

New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 31 October – Saturday 4 November

York Theatre Royal, York Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 November

Further dates to be announced.

LISTINGS INFORMATION

Website: merchantofvenice1936.co.uk

Tickets: From £10

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @merchantofvenice1936

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall – until 23 February 2023

Reviewed by Louise Ford

4****

A heartfelt tale of love and treachery…

Varna International Ballet are nearing the end of their UK tour , which started just before Christmas and ends in mid March. The Company are offering four of the best known classical ballets Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Giselle. This is their first UK tour. Varna International Ballet hail from Bulgaria ,having been set up in 1947 by Peter Raycheff (a renowned Bulgarian tenor) the first ballet was choreographed in 1948. The company has a wide repertoire and an impressive reputation. The Company has a real international feel with dancers from Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and the Ukraine. The artistic director (Daniela Dimova) the music director (Stefan Boyadzhiev) and the conductor ( Peter Tuleshkov) are all from Bulgaria.

The ballet composed in 1841 by Adolphe Adam tells the tale of a young frail village girl Giselle. It is, perhaps, his most famous score.

Giselle, a delicate girl with a weak heart, lives with her mother Berthe on the edge of a forest. Berthe hopes that her daughter will marry the local forester Hilarion (all green tights and knee length boots). However she falls for the mysterious, handsome stranger living in the next cottage.

The first act set is dominated by the imposing castle backdrop. The handsome neighbour is Count Albrecht disguised as Loys a “simple villager”.

The costumes for the villages are all muted greens and soft pastels whereas the aristocrats are in bold, brash colours signalling the danger they pose to this innocent rural idyll.
The final scenes of act one are a little confusing, suffice to say you need to read the synopsis if you are not familiar with the story. The long and short is that it doesn’t end well for Giselle.

Act two is set at night with the graveyard in the background. Giselle has been buried in unhallowed ground. The backdrop is all Gothic tones, unfortunately the gravestone is a bit tacky! We see Hilarion keeping a vigil by Giselle’s grave however as midnight approaches he flees. This is because the Wilis  materialise, led by their queen Martha. The Wilis are the spirits of betrothed girls who have died before their wedding day. They are a vengeful bunch who force any man who has crossed them to dance until he dies.

The score, especially in the second act, is beautifully paired with the dancing all  winsome and ethereal. Giselle and the Wilis are in their ghostly white, romantic tutus which adds to the dance formation.

The live orchestra added an extra dimension to the evening. They were nicely paced and just the right volume. Sometimes a live orchestra overwhelms a production.

It was lovely to see a traditional classic ballet performed with grace and poise. The audience really enjoyed the spectacle.

NATIONAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW PLAY BY JAMES GRAHAM AND A WEST END TRANSFER OF THE CRUCIBLE

– Joseph Fiennes is cast as Gareth Southgate in Dear England, a new play by James Graham playing in the Olivier theatre from June, directed by Rupert Goold

– Lyndsey Turner’s acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, The Crucible, will transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End for a strictly limited run from June

The National Theatre today announces Dear England, a new play by James Graham telling the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. Directed by Rupert Goold, Dear England will play in the Olivier theatre from June with Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate. Also announced today is the West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s critically acclaimed production of The Crucible. Tickets for both productions go on sale to the public on 9 March 2023. 

Director of the National Theatre Rufus Norris said:

‘I am delighted to be welcoming James Graham back to the National Theatre this summer with his new play. Dear England is a captivating examination into the complex psychology of the much loved “beautiful game”. I am also very pleased to announce the West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s highly arresting production of The Crucible to the Gielgud Theatre. Audiences were transfixed when this classic was performed in the Olivier theatre last autumn and I can’t wait to share it with more theatre-goers.’

Dear England

It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?

With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.

Playwright James Graham said: ‘To tell this story of the national game on the stage of the National Theatre is just the greatest thrill, if an intimidating responsibility. The experience of working on This House at the National Theatre 10 years ago changed my life as an emerging writer. Now, with Dear England, to be given the opportunity to shine a light on another public institution in the form of the England men’s football team is, I know, an exciting opportunity.

What Gareth Southgate has attempted in his quiet cultural reform of England football I find epic and deeply moving. And I’m so grateful to be surrounded by some of British theatre’s most exciting creative talent to unite around this new show.’

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale, The Mother) plays Gareth Southgate in this new play by James Graham (Best of Enemies, Sherwood). Following their acclaimed productions, Tammy Faye and Ink, he reunites with director Rupert Goold (Spring Awakening, Judy) for this gripping examination of both nation and game. With set design by Es Devlin, costume design by Evie Gurney, lighting design by Jon Clark and video design by Ash J Woodward. Further casting to be announced.

The Crucible

Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner’s (Under Milk Wood, Top Girls) acclaimed production of The Crucible will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run. Set designed by Tony Award®-winner, Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy), this new production of Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and its abuse will play at Delfont Mackintosh Theatres’ Gielgud Theatre from 7 June until 2 September. Casting to be announced.

A witch hunt is beginning in Salem. Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power. As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is on trial.

The creative team includes, director, Lyndsey Turner; set designer, Es Devlin; costume designer, Catherine Fay; lighting designer, Tim Lutkin; sound designer, Tingying Dong (content design); sound designer, Christopher Shutt (system design); composer and arranger, Caroline Shaw; music director and arranger, Osnat Schmool with casting by Alastair Coomer CDG and Naomi Downham. They are joined by associate director, Blythe Stewart; associate set designer, Ellie Wintour; associate lighting designer, Max Narula; fight director, Bret Yount; intimacy directors, Ita O’Brien and Louise Kempton; dialect coaches, Danièle Lydon and Hazel Holder and assistant music director, Alice Grant.

Tickets for Dear England and The Crucible go on sale to the public on 9 March 2023.  Tickets are available from £20. For further information, including details about assisted performances, please visit nationaltheatre.org.uk.

HAMILTON

ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER UK TOUR TO LAUNCH
AT THE

MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE

ON SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2023

FOR A 15 WEEK SEASON UNTIL SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2024

AHEAD OF PLAYING THE FESTIVAL THEATRE, EDINBURGH

FROM WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024

TICKETS ON SALE 13 MARCH 2023

THE LONDON PRODUCTION CONTINUES TO PLAY

TO SELL-OUT HOUSES AT THE

VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE

WHERE IT IS CURRENTLY BOOKING UNTIL 2 MARCH 2024

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that the multi award-winning HAMILTON will tour the UK for the very first time opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023 for a 15 week season until Saturday 24 February 2024 followed by a run at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday 28 February – Saturday 27 April 2024. FURTHER VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Casting for the UK tour is currently underway.

Tickets go on sale for the seasons in Manchester and Edinburgh on 13 March 2023. Sign-up at hamiltonmusical.com for access to priority tickets.

The Olivier, Tony and Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at the newly re-built and restored Victoria Palace Theatre in London in December 2017 where it continues to play to sell-out houses and is currently booking until 2 March 2024. The production continues to play to record breaking houses on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, throughout North America, in Toronto, Australia and Germany with forthcoming seasons in New Zealand an International tour also planned.

Since the day the show opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London has embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined.” Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller said “We are excited to embark on a UK tour and share this special musical with audiences in Manchester and Edinburgh first.”

Cameron Mackintosh said today “Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is indisputably the most brilliant, ground-breaking, contemporary musical of modern times. I feel extraordinarily fortunate that Lin and my friend Jeffrey Seller, the show’s original producer, have entrusted me with their wonderful musical in the UK and Ireland.  The London production opened in 2017 at the Victoria Palace, a theatre I completely rebuilt to house Hamilton, where it continues to play and has proved to be as big a success as the Broadway original. So, I am thrilled that it is time to put together a second British national touring company to bring this great show to our leading cities.  Opening first in Manchester, followed by Edinburgh – not far from where the real story of Alexander Hamilton began in Ayrshire, where his father was born in the 1700’s, before he moved to Nevis in the West Indies. Tomorrow we start casting for a brilliant new company. We look forward to welcoming audiences to “the room where it happens”.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. 

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.  The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights.

HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg and hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.

HAMILTON is produced in the UK by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Cameron Mackintosh.

LISTINGS

HAMILTON TOUR

SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2023 – SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2024

MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE

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ON SALE 13 MARCH 2023

WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024

FESTIVAL THEATRE, EDINBURGH

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ON SALE 13 MARCH 2023

FURTHER VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED