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The four boys chosen to play Billy in the new UK Tour and West End production of Billy Elliot the musical have been announced. Meet them here. Billy Elliot the musical Cast News Following an extensive global search, Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL are Noah Mannion (12

Olivier-nominated musical JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL will come to the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 27th to 31st July 2027 as part of a major new UK tour. Find out more below. Just For One Day: The Live Aid musical UK tour announcement Glasgow Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (The Devil Wears Prada, Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York, Mrs Doubtfire) are thrilled to announce further tour dates for Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical , in association w

The third year BA Musical Theatre students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) bring the magic of Paris to Glasgow with their take on quirky romantic musical Amélie. Amélie plays at the New Athenaeum Theatre at RCS from 17 to 20 March 2026. Read my review below. Amélie at RCS. Photo: Hope Holmes Amélie ★★★★☆ Review: 17 March 2026 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Amélie the musical is based on the 2001 French-language film of the same name by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Ador

The West End musical version of the hit film The Devil Wears Prada is now playing at the Dominion Theatre in London with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of fashion tyrant Miranda Priestly, made famous by Meryl Streep. Read my review below. The Devil Wears Prada musical Directed by Jerry Mitchell | Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Shaina Taub & Mark Sonnenblick Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada A New Musical. Credit: Matt Crockett The

Glass Ceiling Beneath the Stars, Bric a Brac Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023.