As it’s the first of the month, we’re taking a brief moment to remind ourselves of the biggest news stories from the month just closed. What were the headlines that got readers clicking most? Any surprises? Our Top 10 News stories from November 2016 are listed below with summaries and links to read more.
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Top 10 News – November 2016
Rufus Hound leads The Wind in the Willows to Palladium: ON SALE
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS will transfer to the West End’s London Palladium next summer, previewing from 17 June 2017, with opening night on 29 June 2017. Rufus Hound will reprise his role as…
Alfie Boe & Katherine Jenkins star in ENO’s Carousel: ON SALE
Originally published 25 November 2016: Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins will star for the first time together in the West End as Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s…
David Tennant stars in Marber’s Don Juan in Soho in West End: ON SALE
David Tennant returns to the West End in March 2017 to play the title role in a new production of Patrick Marber ‘s 2006 play . The production will preview at Wyndham’s Theatre from 17…
Grammy winner Sheena Easton makes West End debut in 42nd Street: ON SALE
Sheena Easton – the Grammy Award winning artist who has sold over 20 million records around the world – is to make her West End debut in the forthcoming production of 42nd STREET. Cast is…
Harry Potter wins best play at Evening Standard Awards, Full results
The winners of the 62nd London Evening Standard Theatre Awards were announced tonight at a ceremony at London’s Old Vic Theatre. Evening Standard owner Evgeny Lebedev co-hosted this…
Donmar’s new Power season includes Lenny Henry as Arturo Ui
Artistic Director Josie Rourke and Executive Producer Kate Pakenham announce today the Power Season at the Donmar Warehouse. This spring season includes a new play by Steve Waters examining…
Open Air announces 2017 summer: On the Town, Jesus & Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have today announced details of Timothy Sheader’s 10th season as Artistic Director, which includes a Drew McOnie’s major new production of Broadway classic…
Boys in the Band transfers to West End for two weeks only
Producers Tom O’Connell and James Seabright are thrilled to announce a West End transfer for their sell-out production of Mart Crowley’s ground-breaking play, , opening at the Vaudeville…
Stage adaptation of Oscar winner Room premieres at Stratford East
Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, Kerry Michael today announces the theatre’s forthcoming Spring/Summer 2017 season. In-house productions include the world premiere stage…
Last train leaves The Railway Children with Paul Hawkyard
Paul Hawkyard has the duty of making sure the last train leaves King’s Cross Theatre on time, when he takes over as Mr Perks in The Railway Children – Live on Stage from 23 November 2016…
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