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Theatre News
Apollo Theatre Company takes Galton & Simpson’s “Hancock’s Half Hour: The Lost Episodes” on Tour
“Hancock’s Half Hour – The Lost Episodes” goes on tour around the UK this autumn
Bloomin’ snow! Bloomin’ reindeer! Bloomin’ Christmas! Raymond Briggs Father Christmas heads to Southampton
It may be the height of summer, but let’s get ready for this treat early!
Neil Gaiman’s “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” tour dates announced
Tour dates for the National Theatre’s major stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman have been announced, taking in venues in the UK and Ireland
Roy Smiles’ award winning Tony Hancock play, “The Lad Himself”, revived
Roy Smiles’ award winning Tony Hancock play, “The Lad Himself”, is returning to stage
B7 Media to premiere Triffids! – an immersive audio production inspired by John Wyndham’s “The Day of the Triffids”
B7 Media is to premiere Triffids! – an immersive audio production inspired by John Wyndham’s The Day of the Triffids
Coming Up: Superman in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
You’ll believe a man can fly. Again.
Danger Mouse, Forest 404 writers honoured in 2020 Writers’ Guild Awards
Writers behind some of last year’s most critically acclaimed works have been honoured at the 2020 Writers’ Guild Awards ceremony, including Danny Brocklehurst, Shola Amoo, Season Butler, Gillian Juckes and Jimmy McGovern. Awards also went to the writers of the Danger Mouse animated series, the… Read More ›
Hammer Films’ unmade “Vampirella” to be performed live in London
Vampirella, one of the most famous films that horror studio Hammer Films never made, will be performed live in a production featuring one of the studio’s most famous stars, Caroline Munro, later this month
Giles “Grandma” and family head to the stage in a new musical
Are you a fan of the cartoons of Carl Giles, best known for his work for the Daily and Sunday Express? Then you might like to know his characters – yes, including his often terrifying Grandma – are being brought to life in in a new musical, opening at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich next week
Beano Studios “Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!” gets set for the stage!
Beano Studios is teaming up with the production company Selladoor to create a new musical stage production based on its hit TV show, Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The family friendly show, is being developed by the company behind the upcoming… Read More ›
Judith Kerr talks “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” as UK stage tour begins
Direct from a smash hit West End season, Judith Kerr‘s The Tiger Who Came to Tea has returned to the stage, celebrating its tenth year as a spectacular kid’s play – and we’ve got a short interview with the book’s… Read More ›
Oor Wullie heads to Dundee Rep for Christmas
Jings, Crivvens, Help Ma Boab! Scotland’s cheekiest, spiky-haired scamp Oor Wullie is back for Christmas at Dundee Rep! The only question is – where’s his bucket?!
“One Man Bond: Every Bond Film In 60 Minutes” – First Tour Dates announced
One Man Bond: Every Bond Film In 60 Minutes chronicles over half a century of the most successful movie franchise in history and is on tour this year, with stops at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival and the Lakes International Comic… Read More ›
Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon opens in London in November
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has detailed the world premiere of a new live interactive theatrical event, Thunderbirds: Beyond the Horizon. Based on the original series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the event gives audiences access to the world of… Read More ›
Brian Gorman’s Joy Division graphic novel published at last
Writer/artist Brian Gorman‘s long-delayed graphic novel about the iconic Manchester band, Joy Division, is to be published in April. This is great news, as it’s taken nearly ten years for this marvellous-looking book to see print and personally, im looking… Read More ›
Opening this week: Bananaman – The Musical!
Never mind Star Wars: The Last Jedi. the premiere of the month has to be the much-anticipated Bananaman – The Musical, which opens at London’s Southwark Playhouse this Friday (15th December 2017). We’ve covered the show’s production path on downthetubes,… Read More ›
Peel the Power! Bananaman: The Musical launches in December
We’ve previously reported on plans and early “test runs” for Bananaman The Musical, but now producers Sightline Entertainment have just announced the show’s first full run at London’s Southwark Playhouse, opening in mid-December 2017. Created by Steve Bright and writer and… Read More ›
Beano Studios ramps up TV and film team with new hire from Australia’s ABC network
Could the long-trumpeted Bananaman movie have moved a step closer? Beano Studios announced the hiring of Chris Rose as their director of development and production last week, coming to the company from his role as Commissioning Editor at the Australian… Read More ›
Go Bananas at Bedtime with Bananaman! Plus, Musical News…
Move over, Superman! The Beano‘s Bananaman is chasing you for cult status and a place in every fans living space, with new Bananaman bedding and cushions now available through Asda. Produced by Bravado, we’re sure this comic development will be of interest to downthetubes… Read More ›