Glasgow punters will be given the chance to swim in Govanhill Baths for the first time since it was closed 11 years ago. A famous Glasgow swimming pool will open for its first public swims today – 11 years since it was closed after a high-profile sit-in campaign. Punters will[…]
Scottish Ballet Autumn Season 2012 trailer
With last night the opening night of Scottish Ballet’s Autumn Season, of which Scotsman.com are proud media partners, take a look at the trailer for the trilogy of performances by clicking here
One for the boys … and Ulla!
Did that title get you reading? Well it’s just a quick note to say that this Thursday (4th October) Kevin will be working with the boys and Ulla so the girls get a night off. Remember girls to have a look over the singing we did last night and have[…]
First Look at Les Miserables on the silver screen
Tom Hooper’s upcoming big-screen adaptation of ‘Les Miserables,’ starring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and a slew of other big-name stars, will debut in theaters December 25. Get a first extended look at the film, featuring behind the scenes clips and more, by clicking here at[…]
Spotlighters swap Autumn for Springtime …
Another great week of rehearsals and tonight was all about Springtime for “you know who”! We are all getting quite adept at goose-stepping, marching and there was also the odd box-step, scissor and spotty-dog as well. See you all again soon for a reprise …
Charlie and the Chocolate Musical: Inside Sam Mendes’ £10 million talent factory
Award-winning actor Douglas Hodge is getting his snozberries in a row to play wacky chocolatier Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes’ £10 million musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory when it hits the West End next summer. Read more at the Mail Online by clicking here: Article by BAZ BAMIGBOYE Published[…]
A Chorus Line to be revived at London Palladium
Michael Bennett’s Tony Award-winning production of A Chorus Line will be revived in London for the first time next year, opening at the West End’s London Palladium on 19 February 2013. Read the full story here at www.whatsonstage.co.uk
Another week of productive rehearsals
Tuesday’s rehearsals started off with some improv (including some very interesting discovery of inner campness) followed by a bit of singing and dancing for all. Thursday involved lots of  tapping  for the girls, both with our feet and with pseudo-zimmer frames (ie chairs!) as we started to work on some[…]
Read all about it: is Newsies coming to London?
Start spreading the news… it looks like Disney’s latest hit musical Newsies could be heading for the West End. Rumours of a transfer have been swirling for a while but we hear word that producers are now actively seeking a suitable London home. Read the full story by clicking here[…]
Shrek the Musical to close in February 2013
Shrek the Musical is set to close on 24th February 2013 after 19 months of shows at it’s Drury Lane home. Dreamworks will look forward to planning a 2014 tour. Click here to read more at www.stage.co.uk