Phil Willmott is an award winning director, artistic director, playwright, composer, dramaturg, arts journalist and occasional actor. A former Equity councillor and ex co-head of musical theatre training at Arts Ed he is one of the most commissioned writer/composers in the UK and a pioneering director of Greek drama. He directs classics, musicals and cutting edge new writing internationally and has been theatre critic for BBC London, Attitude and Gay Times.
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 25 2022, 23:46
There hasn't been much good news for the National Theatre in recent years. What was left of a schedule ravaged by COVID has all too often been savaged by the critics. So it was a delight to be amidst an audience emerging from a show there, for once, buzzing, happy and contented, having had a great evening.
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, April 28 2021, 12:38
You will recall that the plot of the blockbuster musical begins when the Phantom, who is said to haunt the shadows of the Paris Opera House, takes exception to some of the decisions made by a new management.
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, April 27 2021, 09:32
Andrew Lloyd Webber and his team have done a fantastic job of drip feeding us snippets of gossip about his new musical CINDERELLA during lockdown whilst the opening night has been delayed by the pandemic.
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 26 2021, 12:45
Exciting news. The producers of WICKED have announced performances will resume from Wednesday 15 September.
You can read my article on all about WICKED.
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, April 14 2021, 10:19
As reported here, when it was revealed that the smash hit Broadway production of Alan Sorkin’s adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD was to transfer to the West End I was surprised to see that Rhys Ifans was announced in the lead role of the crusading lawyer, Atticus Finch. Surprised because the role on Broadway has been played by Hollywood A-lister, Jeff Daniels.
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