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Send us Fan Mail One of the most eagerly anticipated productions for Chichester Festival Theatre's current season is Rock Follies , an adaptation of the hit 1970s series. The cast is led by West End star Carly Bawden as Anna, a role that was originated by the late Charlotte Cornwell in the TV series. The role marks Carly's first time performing in the Minerva Theatre having previously pe...

Send us Fan Mail Although most Musical Theatre fans would associate John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables or the title character in The Phantom of the Opera , John has also performed Shakespeare, Sondheim and regularly performs in concerts around the world. His latest role sees him returning to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, 23 years after first performing there in The Pirates of...

Send us Fan Mail After graduating from Drama Centre London, Rolan Bell has gone on to wow audiences on stage in shows such as We Will Rock You and The Lion King , and earned an Olivier award nomination for Memphis. On stage, Rolan has also been seen on Eastenders, Pandora and Pretty Red Dress . Now, after a short break from the stage, he has returned to the West End joining the company of the hit...

Send us Fan Mail   After previously starring in Love Story and Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre, Emma Williams has now returned to Chichester to play Elsa Schraeder in The Sound of Music . After earning 4 Olivier Award nominations, Emma has established herself as one of the most versatile and acclaimed actresses working today. In our interview, she reveals her early connections with...

Send us Fan Mail For many Musical Theatre fans, Emma Kingston is known for her vocal prowess as well as for her ability to perform in a range of shows from Fiddler on the Roof to Heathers to The Band's Visit . Since arriving onto the scene, Emma has also regularly been seen in concerts and cabarets showcasing her wide vocal range. In more recent years, Emma has also established herself as a r...

Send us Fan Mail After recently turning 40, Laura Pitt-Pulford has returned to the West End in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's Aspects of Love.  This also marks the first time Laura has played a West End run of a show as a mother. In recent years, Laura has worked on various concert productions of musicals such as  Gypsy  at Alexandra Palace as Gypsy Rose Lee,  The Witches of...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most exciting musical revivals this year is of course Assassins at Chichester Festival Theatre. A firm favourite among Sondheim aficionados, the musical tells the stories of the assassins and almost assassins of US Presidents. One of the show's stars is Amy Booth-Steel who's playing Sara Jane Moore; the woman who attempted to assassinate Gerald Ford. The produ...

Send us Fan Mail After playing to sold out performances at the London Palladium in The King and I in 2018, Dean John-Wilson is currently reprising the role of Lun Tha in the current UK Tour. In our interview, Dean talks about the experience rejoining the show after 5 years and the joy of getting to rediscover the character that saw him woo audiences and critics alike in the West End. A seasoned pe...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last 2 decades, Laura Rogers has worked consistently as a hugely dynamic actress on both stage and screen. Her latest role sees her playing Clementine "Clemmie" Churchill in Jack Thorne's new play: When Winston Went to War with the Wireless at the Donmar Warehouse. In this interview, Laura talks about exploring the world of 1926 Britain and the foundations...

Send us Fan Mail After spending close to a decade with the  Royal Ballet School, Ellie Young's transition into Musical Theatre has been one that has wowed both her peers and herself. In this new interview, Ellie talks about her ballet roots and what it's like joining the company of one of the West End's biggest shows. As Meg Giry, Ellie gets to revisit some of her ballet skills, dan...

Send us Fan Mail A recent graduate from LAMDA, Ned Costello has been making quite the impact on the theatre scene. Since his debut understudying Nero in the Lyric Hammersmith's production of Britannicus last year, Ned has gained a reputation for playing being one of few young actors truly able to capture the essence of a theatrical villain. He's currently preparing to open the Park Theat...

Send us Fan Mail Ahead of the opening of Breeding at the King's Head Theatre, Barry McStay sat down to talk about his latest play and why he felt compelled to tell Eoin and Zeb's story. He opened up about the experience of working at the King's Head following his earlier play Verspertillio being part of the theatre's Plays on Film season in 2021. Forming part of Tom Ratcliffe&a...

Send us Fan Mail For many musical theatre fans, Rob Houchen represents a pinnacle in musical theatre talent. Since he made his debut as Marius in  Les Miserables,  Rob has established an enviable career as one of the West End's finest leading men taking on roles like Fabrizio in  The Light in the Piazza and Joe Cable in South Pacific. As well as being highly sought after actor though, Rob Hou...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last decade, Celinde Schoenmaker has cemented herself as the West End's favourite soprano taking on roles like Christine in The Phantom of the Opera , Fantine in Les Miserables and Franca in The Light in the Piazza. Now, Celinde is taking on the role of Sarah Brown in the Bridge Theatre's new immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Since the show premiered on...

Send us Fan Mail After finishing in the final 12 for SSSPOTY (Stephen Sondheim Society Performer of the Year) awards, Cassius Hackforth has continued to make a name for himself within the industry. Shortly after the performing at the final, Cassius was announced to be joining the company for the Charing Cross Theatre's production of  From Here to Eternity.  It was here where he was reunited w...

Send us Fan Mail Many will know Lewis Cornay as the two Johns in Southwark Playhouse's revival of John and Jen which recently played a 30th anniversary concert at 54 Below in New York. What many may not know is that Lewis Cornay has been performing for the best part of 20 years having been a child actor in shows such as Mary Poppins and The King and I. Since graduating from Guildford School o...

Send us Fan Mail When Earl Carpenter left The Phantom of the Opera  12 years ago, he had completed over 1000 performances in the titular role. Now, having performed the role on tour, sung the songs in concert and played various other roles since, Earl Carpenter has returned to Her Majesty's Theatre for a limited time to play The Phantom. In this special interview, we hear what attracted Earl...

Send us Fan Mail Since the 1970s, Marion Bailey has worked pretty consistently on screen and on stage in a huge variety of films, plays and TV shows. Today, she is currently starring in a brand new production of Medea , directed by Dominic Cooke at the brand new @Soho Place Theatre. The show explores the themes of injustice and revenge, and Marion kindly took the time to discuss how the show has r...

Send us Fan Mail For the last 30 years, Janie Dee has cemented herself as one of the greatest leading ladies to ever grace the stage. From musicals to plays to cabarets and concerts, Janie has done it all.  In this special interview, she looks back on her career and how her early struggles have led her to see each new job opportunity as a "big present". The conversation starts with her t...

Send us Fan Mail With the Donmar Warehouse about to open a brand new production of Lillian Hellman's Watch on the Rhine, the incredible Kate Duchêne sat down to talk about the new show and why Hellman's writing feels particularly resonant today. Despite never doing a Hellman show before, she tells us about how her writing stands out among her contemporaries and why she's so excited...

Send us Fan Mail Affectionately known as SLD in the industry, Sophie-Louise Dann is undisputedly one of the most impressive leading ladies in the West End, having taken on roles in musicals, plays and even in opera. With a long list of credits, in unsurprising to see that decades into her career, she remains one of the most formidable actresses of her generation. Currently playing Madame Morrible...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last decade, Dawn King has continued to excite theatregoers with intriguing works like Foxfinder, The Trials and her adaptation of Brave New World. Today, Dawn King is looking forward to Boundless Theatre's new production of her play: Addictive Beat , starring Fionn Whitehead and Boadicaa Ricketts. The show tells the story about two music-loving friends who create a...

Send us Fan Mail For nearly a decade, David Ames was a fixture on the nation's household's TV screens with credits for Doctor Who , Doctors and of course as Dominic Copeland in Holby City. Earlier this year however, David made a highly anticipated return to the London stage in Seven Dials Playhouse's production of Steve as the eponymous character. Now, he is appearing in Horse-Play...

Send us Fan Mail After playing the actor both on tour and in the West End run in The Woman in Black, Matthew Spencer has returned to the Fortune Theatre to help celebrate the show’s 13,000th performance. As part of the celebrations, the production opened a wave of tickets for £13, allowing a wide range of audiences to see Matthew Spencer play opposite Julian Forsyth, another veteran actor associat...

Send us Fan Mail For the best part of a decade, Jordan Broatch has already been performing up and down the country in various productions from Ellen Kent operas to playing in Oliver at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Since graduating however, Jordan has established themselves at one of the most exciting newcomers onto the London stage, starring in 2 stellar productions at Southwark Playhouse. Many musi...