We are very grateful to Charlotte for taking time out of her busy rehearsal schedule for the touring production of Singin’ in the Rain to share her 5 things. Escapism A chance to leave your troubles at the door and lose yourself in someone else’s story for a couple of hours. Whether you’re watching the […]
Tag Archives: musicals
March
15
5 reasons to go to the theatre by critically acclaimed dancer, singer and actress Charlotte Gooch
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November
12
See Lyn Paul in Blood Brothers at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking
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Lyn Paul first rose to fame in the early 1970s as a member of the New Seekers, whose hit ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing’ sold over 20 million copies and remains one of the 100 best-selling UK singles of all time. Lyn also featured as the lead vocalist on the 1974 number-one hit […]
October
09
3. Book to see Priscilla Queen of the desert at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking this October
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In March 2020, Priscilla fans had to be turned away from the show on opening night at the New Victoria Theatre due to sudden Covid-19 restrictions. After a painful 18 month wait, Priscilla Queen of the Desert will finally take to the Woking stage. The production, starring Miles Western, Nick Hayes and Edwin Ray, is […]
April
27
DREAMGIRLS UK Tour will star Nicole Raquel Dennis (ITV’s The Voice)
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Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Nicole Raquel Dennis will play the role of Effie White in the first ever UK tour of Dreamgirls. A finalist on ITV’s The Voice in 2019, Nicole wowed viewers and judges at her blind audition, performing Dreamgirls mega-hit ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ alongside team mentor Jennifer Hudson. Hudson won an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress) […]
April
12
Listen to this isolation duet by Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo
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Watch this brilliant lock down duet of Once Upon Another Time by Andrew Lloyd Webber performed by Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. The song is from Love Never Dies.
April
08
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra streams first performance with Vasily Petrenko. Wednesday 8 April from 4pm BST on the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s YouTube channnel and 4 other things to do
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Here are today’s selection One Royal Philharmonic Orchestra streams first performance with Vasily Petrenko. Wednesday 8 April from 4pm BST on the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s YouTube channnel Follow the link and set a reminder to be notified when it goes live for 24 hours only: Two Watch Now, Visit Later: Social Distance with the Derry Girls – Prepare […]
October
17
2. Book tickets for an evening with Stephen Schwartz’s at the Park theatre, London
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The world-renowned composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Children of Eden, Pippin, Godspell, Rags and the soon to be premiered in London The Prince of Egypt) will visit Park Theatre to present a showcase of his most memorable numbers and take part in a panel discussion and audience Q&A about his life and work on Sunday 12 January. Featuring his favourite works, performed by […]
March
04
2. Book to see Waitress the musical at The Adelphi Theatre #Musicals #London #waitresslondon
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Katharine McPhee will make her West End debut starring as Jenna in the UK premiere of Waitress, having played the role on Broadway earlier this year. The Tony Award-nominated musical will begin preview performances on 8 February ahead of its official opening night on 7 March at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Currently playing its third year […]
February
20
1. Book to see Dirty Dancing at the New Victoria Theatre Woking from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March #Musicals #Theatre #Woking
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, the sensationally sexy show and world-wide phenomenon, is coming back to the New Victoria Theatre from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March. Playing the roles made famous by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey will be Michael O’Reilly and Kira Malou. As ‘Johnny Castle’, one half of one […]
January
14
International, smash-hit musical Ghost – The Musical is coming to the New Victoria Theatre from Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 February #GhostTheMusical @Ghostontour
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Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phoney storefront psychic Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave […]
July
26
1. Book to see Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical #London #musicals
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Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will be extending into 2019, with a new booking period at the Dominion Theatre from 27 October 2018 to 5 January 2019 going on sale at 12.00noon today, Thursday 26 July 2918. The winner of the Evening Standard Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical 2017 […]
July
16
2. Book to see Evita at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking
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Following its smash hit run at London’s Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita is set to thrill audiences once again across the UK. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power […]
December
17
Interview with Katherine Kelly – Elsa Schraeder in The Sound of Music | The Sound of Music Live airs Sunday 20th December, from 7.30pm on ITV
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Katherine Kelly plays the role of Baroness Elsa Schraeder in the Sound of Music Live Q: Did you sign up for The Sound of Music Live the moment you were offered it? A: Not to be begin with, to be honest. I thought “I don’t know if this is for me.” But when I spoke […]
December
01
Interview with actress Cameron Leigh, currently playing Edith Piaf at The Charing Cross Theatre, London
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‘5thingstodotoday’ is very grateful to actress Cameron Leigh for taking time out of rehearsals for this short Q and A. Cameron is currently playing the role of Edith Piaf at The Charing Cross Theatre in the London Production of ‘Piaf’ What things would you tell a school pupil who wants to be on the stage […]
November
08
We interview West End star Siobhan Dillon | Siobhan is currently playing the role of Ellen in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward theatre
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Siobhan Dillon has come a long way since she made the final of the live audition show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria. She has starred in Grease, Legally Blonde and Ghost the Musical. You can catch Siobhan playing the role of Ellen in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward theatre. Here Siobhan […]
July
23
Buy tickets for London West End shows up to one hour before show time with TodayTix App
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• London is the first international expansion of the US app following huge success on Broadway • Tickets can be purchased in 30 seconds or less, one week to one hour before showtime • Tickets are sold at the best price available, with one of the lowest booking fees in the industry, offering a […]