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An Officer & A Gentleman returns to Opera House

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  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN  THE MUSICAL, I was lucky enough to interview the man who wrote this musical! BASED ON THE HIT 1980s FILM TO EMBARK ON UK TOUR FROM 23 FEBRUARY 2024     Prepare to be swept off your feet - the Curve production of  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  is returning to the UK! The show opens at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 and will be heading to the Manchester Opera House from 30 April – 4 May 2024.   Based on the 1982 film starring Richard Gere,  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  has a book by Douglas Day Stewart & Sharleen Cooper Cohen and will be directed by Artistic Director of Curve, Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Joanna Goodwin.   Casting to be announced.   AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  is based on the award-winning 80s movie which starred Richard Gere. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breat...

Bluey's Big Play at The Lowry

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                Press Release: Thursday 22 June BLUEY’S BIG PLAY BLUEY  AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE   BROUGHT TO REAL LIFE IN SMASH-HIT THEATRE SHOW FOR A UK AND IRELAND PREMIERE TOUR   The Lowry, Salford   Wednesday 31 st  July – Sunday 11 th  August 2024 For the first time ever, hit theatre tour  Bluey’s Big Play  will visit the UK following sell-out shows across Australia and the US and will arrive at  The Lowry, Salford  from  Wednesday 31 st  July to Sunday 11 Aug  2024 .   Tickets go on sale next week.   Bluey’s Big Play , a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio which airs on Disney+ and CBeebies, will hit the road in December this year and tour the UK and Ireland until summer 2024. ★★★★★   “A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show”  - The Guardian ...

Tatton celebrates The Tiger Who Came To Tea!

Tatton Park Celebrates ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’and ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’ stories this summer! 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Judith Kerr, bestselling author, and illustrator. She has captured the imaginations of generations of little and not so little readers, with her endearing stories about “a big furry, stripy tiger” and a very forgetful cat called Mog! To kick off the summer celebrations, in partnership with Judith’s publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Tatton Park will be giving away free Tiger chocolate treats, in the gardens on 14 June, the date that would have been Judith’s 100 th birthday. There’s plenty of ways for everyone to join in the celebrations and roarsome summer adventures:  The Conservatory and gardens host a small exhibition where grown-ups can learn more about Judith, whilst little ones can discover The Tiger Who Came to Tea, tea-party trail which has been a big hit with families this spring.  Mog the Forgetful Cat will start ...

Life of Pi at The Lowry

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  TOUR CASTING CONFIRMED FOR THE  MULTI-OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING  WEST END PRODUCTION  OF  LIFE OF PI  WHICH  VISIT S  THE LOWRY, SALFORD IN DECEMBER 202 3       HAVING OPENED ON BROADWAY THIS SPRING, THE SHOW IS NOW NOMINATED FOR FIVE TONY AWARDS   INTRODUCING DIVESH SUBASKARAN  WHO LEADS THE COMPANY AS ‘PI’   Simon Friend Entertainment   is delighted to announce casting for Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel   Life of Pi ,   starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger . Beginning its first-ever tour of the UK and Ireland this August 2023, before coming to   The Lowry, Salford   from   5th December 2023 to 6th January 2024 ,   Divesh Subaskaran   is confirmed to make his professional debut in the central role of Pi.   He is joined by  Antony Antunes,  who performs as Tiger Hind / Co...

Contact Sails Away!

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  SET SAIL WITH CAPTAIN SANDY  26 SEPTEMBER 2023 Presented by New Frame Productions in partnership with Hayu Are you ready to set sail on an extraordinary voyage filled with gripping tales, exclusive insights, and unforgettable moments? Direct from the West End, join  Captain Sandy , the undeniable star of the smash hit reality series  Below Deck Mediterranean,  to discover everything you wanted to know about life at the helm.  The stunning locations, the pinpoint precision parking and of course, the never-ending drama… The evening will be hosted by broadcaster, author and LGBTQ+ activist  Riyadh Khalaf   with musical performances by the astonishing  Leah Rae . Image by D anny Kaan But wait, there's more! For those seeking an extra-special experience, we're delighted to offer  exclusive meet and greet and signed photo packages . This is your chance to get up close and personal with  Captain Sandy , capturing a memory to cherish fore...