Phil Willmott

LGBT Theatre Edges Back to Life

By Phil Willmott Monday, September 28 2020, 09:27

Pippin Musical First out of the gate to produce live LGBT theatre, indeed fringe theatre, was the enterprising producer Peter Bull in association with plucky director, Stephen Dexter. They launched a venue in the pub garden of a gay bar with a revival of FANNY AND STELLA chronicling the adventures of real life Victorian cross dressers.

23 Sep

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Ten Fun Facts about BACK TO THE FUTURE as the Stage Version Announces its West End Opening

By Phil Willmott Wednesday, September 23 2020, 13:28

Back to the Future the Musical Following the announcement that the long awaited stage musical of the iconic 1980s film BACK TO THE FUTURE will open at the Adelphi Theatre on 14th May, 2021 here are ten fun facts about the original.

22 Sep

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The Latest Release from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is Rather Lovely

By Phil Willmott Tuesday, September 22 2020, 08:41

Far Too Late ALW has released a video clip of himself accompanying Carrie Hope Fletcher singing one of the songs she'll perform in his latest musical, in an empty Her Majesty's Theatre.

21 Sep

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At Last Our National Theatre is Making an Effort to Respond to the Corona Crisis with some Leadership

By Phil Willmott Monday, September 21 2020, 09:24

London National Theatre In a recent statement, Artistic Director, Rufus Norris said -

"We're both delighted and relieved to be reopening the National Theatre with the Olivier in-the-round season, which will allow us to present live work to as many people as possible while social distancing remains in place" said the National’s director, Rufus Norris.