Hit West End Musical Legally Blonde won three gongs last night at the Laurence Olivier Awards, UK theatreland’s “Oscars”. Star of the show Sheridan Smith won Best Actress in a Musical, and co-star Jill Halfpenny took the prize for Best …
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16 Feb
2011
2011
Three Musicals to See in London this February
This February some fabulous new musical theatre productions have come to London’s stages. Here are a few of the best I’ve seen recently that are worth checking out: Company A new staging of this Sondheim favourite is underway at the Southwark Playhouse. …
Read more...26 Oct
2010
2010
Pet Shop Boys and Horses Take to the Sadler’s Wells Stage
The Pet Shop Boys will present a new full-length dance show at Sadler’s Wells next year, it was announced today. The duo are teaming up with choreographer Javier De Frutos to create a show based on Hans Christian Andersen story The Most Incredible …
Read more...8 Oct
2010
2010
Traces at The Peacock Theatre
Traces is certainly a show with a twist. It was first seen in the UK in 2007 at the Edinburgh Fringe, and is now making an impact on London audiences at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre. This is a thrilling circus type …
Read more...20 Aug
2010
2010
Tanguera at Sadler’s Wells
Argentinian dance show, Tanguera is showing in London for a limited run, after selling out all over the world. Sadler’s Wells in Islington is one of London’s most prestigious dance venues and sure enough on Tuesday night the auditorium was …
Read more...9 Jul
2010
2010
Things To Do in London This Weekend
The weekend is set to be a scorcher and we can’t wait to be outside in the sun. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of London this weekend: Visit one of London’s wonderful parks or take …
Read more...20 May
2010
2010
Portavilion Launch in Potters Field Park
I popped down to Potters Field Park this afternoon for the launch of Portavilion – a portable tent that’s coming to an open space in London near you this summer. Rosy (the ballerina) is the semi-opaque tent’s name. Appropriately, the …
Read more...20 May
2010
2010
Arlene Phillips Launches Big Dance Bus
Celebrity choreographer and TV talent show judge Arlene Phillips joined 50 young dancers at Sadler’s Wells this morning to launch the Big Dance Bus. The bus is touring London in the run-up to Big Dance, a nine-day festival of dance at unusual venues …
Read more...13 May
2010
2010
City Academy’s 12-week Acting Course: Fancy Yourself on the London Stage?
Earlier this year, I took part in one of City Academy‘s 12-week acting courses. When I started the course the only thing I knew for certain was, in 12 weeks time, I’d be performing on stage at Sadler’s Wells and …
Read more...4 May
2010
2010
Breaking free: London’s Best Dance Crew
If you’re into street dancing, this weekend was designed for you. Breakin’ Convention returned to Sadler’s Wells with another top UK and international line-up, while over in Croydon the finals of London’s Best Dance Crew set Fairfield Halls alight – …
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