Summer Thriller
It’s been quite a week in London. The weatherman was actually correct and we are in the middle of a heat wave, last seen in the UK circa 2003. It’s quite a shock to the system; usually we are all drowning in torrential rain by July. Perhaps by uttering these words I’m tempting fate....it is only the beginning of month. Thankfully, I write this in relative comfort due to the air con at Discount Theatre Towers. [caption id="attachment_671" align="alignright" width="291" caption="Thriller - Live at the Lyric Theatre in London"][/caption] Usually such weather is the most talked about thing in the pubs, however, ...
American Classic Moves Into The Novello Theatre
One of the great plays of the 20th Century is crossing the ocean to take up residency at the Novello Theatre in December, causing excitement and concern...both The Drowsy Chaperone and Spring Awakening (Broadway hits) moved into the Novello with disastrous effects. Neither lasted more than 2 months. Surely the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, will survive the seeming minefield that is a London audience? This latest incarnation was a sell out on Broadway with a sublime cast, some of whom are coming to do the West End leg as well. No need to tell you about the ...
Discount Theatre Podcast Episode 4 - The one with Jerry Springer
Welcome back to Discount Theatre’s podcast, your source of all the latest theatre news, interviews and gossip as well as some information about great offers on West End Shows. This month, we bring you the news and gossip, including: The announcement of Anna Friel’s and John Barrowman’s return to the West End; The triumph of a British musical that stormed Broadway; And the surprise veteran West End show that is raking in the ticket sales. We also managed to interview controversial talk show host Jerry Springer who is appearing in Chicago as smooth talking lawyer Billy Flynn. Stay tuned to find out how he ...
Discount Theatre Podcast Episode 3 - The one with Jodie Prenger
Any theatre fan will have watched the BBC program I’d Do Anything, which featured a search for the role of Nancy in the British classic Oliver! One year on, Oliver! Is a sell out show, which stars Jody Prenger as Nancy and Rowan Atkinson as Fagin. We sat down for a quick chat with Jodie, to find out how she is enjoying West End stardom. As mentioned, there’s still some tickets left for Oliver, make sure you get your hands on one so you don’t have to pick a pocket or two! *Click on the play Button Below to Hear the Podcast* [audio:Distcount_Theatre_Podcast_3.mp3] Right ...
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Summer Thriller
It’s been quite a week in London. The weatherman was actually correct and we are in the middle of a heat wave, last seen in the UK circa 2003. It’s quite a shock to the system; usually we are all drowning in torrential rain by July. Perhaps by uttering these words I’m tempting fate….it is only the beginning of month. Thankfully, I write this in relative comfort due to the air con at Discount... [Read more]
Matt Lucas Pricks Up His Ears
Matt Lucas will be the latest celeb to take on a West End role, as Simon Bent’s Prick Up Your Ears is staged at the Comedy Theatre in September. Lucas will play Kenneth Halliwell, who was the lover of playwright Joe Orton - and also his murderer. After Orton achieved success with great plays Entertaining Mr. Sloane and Loot, Halliwell bludgeoned him to death in 1967 in the flat they shared and then... [Read more]
American Classic Moves Into The Novello Theatre
One of the great plays of the 20th Century is crossing the ocean to take up residency at the Novello Theatre in December, causing excitement and concern…both The Drowsy Chaperone and Spring Awakening (Broadway hits) moved into the Novello with disastrous effects. Neither lasted more than 2 months. Surely the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, will survive the seeming minefield that... [Read more]
Discount Theatre Podcast Episode 4 - The one with Jerry Springer
Welcome back to Discount Theatre’s podcast, your source of all the latest theatre news, interviews and gossip as well as some information about great offers on West End Shows. This month, we bring you the news and gossip, including: The announcement of Anna Friel’s and John Barrowman’s return to the West End; The triumph of a British musical that stormed Broadway; And the surprise veteran West... [Read more]
West End Live - It’s Free!
We here at Discount Theatre Towers enjoy the view of Leicester Square from our offices. We get to see film premieres; there’s a nice fountain and a little bit of grass with some flowers; and the Hare Krishnas come by every night dancing and chanting away, providing us with some free entertainment. But on the weekend of 20th to 21st June, West End Live will come to the “Square” which means two... [Read more]
Breakfast on the Menu at The Haymarket
Anna Friel will star as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's Put the coffee on and lay out the table. Breakfast is about to become the main meal of the day for Anna Friel. The excellent TV show Pushing Daisies may have been cancelled by the American networks after only two very brief series, but when one door closes….well, you know. It was confirmed last week, that Friel will star as... [Read more]
Discount Theatre Podcast Episode 3 - The one with Jodie Prenger
Any theatre fan will have watched the BBC program I’d Do Anything, which featured a search for the role of Nancy in the British classic Oliver! One year on, Oliver! Is a sell out show, which stars Jody Prenger as Nancy and Rowan Atkinson as Fagin. We sat down for a quick chat with Jodie, to find out how she is enjoying West End stardom. As mentioned, there’s still some tickets left for Oliver,... [Read more]
