Les Miserables announces new West End cast

The West End production of Les Miserables has announced some upcoming casting changes.

Joining the cast from Monday 15th February 2016 are Patrice Tipoki (pictured) as ‘Fantine’; Craig Mather as ‘Marius’ and Danielle Hope as ‘Eponine.’ From Monday 4th April Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Eponine’.

Peter Lockyer will continue to star as ‘Jean Valjean’, Jeremy Secomb as ‘Javert’, Phil Daniels as ‘Thénardier’, Katy Secombe as ‘Madame Thénardier’; Zoë Doano as ‘Cosette’ and Bradley Jaden as ‘Enjolras’.   

Rachelle Ann Go’s final performance as ‘Fantine’ in London is on Saturday 30th January 2016 before she continues the role in Manila, where the new Asian tour begins. She will return to the role at the Queen’s Theatre on Monday 9th May 2016. 

Patrice Tipoki will play Fantine from Monday 15th February until Saturday 23rd April 2016. Rob Houchen and Carrie Hope Fletcher’s final performance as ‘Marius’ and ‘Eponine’ is on Saturday 13th February 2016 at the end of their contracts and over two and half years with the show.

Review: Julia Murney Live at the London Hippodrome

Julia Murney Live
London Hippodrome
Reviewed on Monday 2nd November 2015 (11pm show)
★★★★

Last night Broadway actress Julia Murney made her London solo concert debut, playing two shows at the Hippodrome in Leicester Square. There aren't many people who can own a room like Julia Murney; as well as falling in love with her voice I found myself howling with laughter at her stories and quick wit. 

Scott Alan announces September residency at the Hippodrome

Following his recent residency at the St James Theatre, it has been announced that US composer Scott Alan will return to London later this year.

Alan will play a two week residency at the London Hippodrome between 7th and 17th September 2015. 

He will be joined by some of the West End's biggest stars, including Ashleigh Gray, Dean John-Wilson, Rachelle Ann Go, Eva Noblezada and Oliver Tompsett. Newcomer Jennifer Owens, who performed 'Anything Worth Holding Onto' during one of Alan's shows at the St James Studio, will also take to the stage for a special concert whilst a special birthday concert will celebrate theatre critic Mark Shenton. 

Review: Miss Saigon starring Chris Peluso, Eva Noblezada & Jon Jon Briones

Miss Saigon
Prince Edward Theatre
Reviewed on Tuesday 9th June 2015
★★★★★

When I first reviewed the West End revival of Miss Saigon in 2014 I said the show had landed in style; one year on a new cast have joined the production, and the heat is very much still on in Saigon.

Photo Feature: Special guests join Scott Alan for St James Theatre concert

Last Sunday (3rd May 2015) U.S. composer Scott Alan returned to London with a concert at the St James Theatre. Check out pictures from the show below (click image to enlarge).

The stellar line-up included the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Oliver Tompsett, Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie Evans, Carley Stenson, Harriet Jones, Zoë Birkett, Eva Noblezada, Emmi Christensson, Lucy Jones, Katie Paine, Oliver Savile, Danny-Boy Hatchard and Sam Bailey. 

Performers announced for 2015 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

It has been announced that Miss Saigon’s Eva Noblezada and Rachelle Ann Go (pictured right) will perform 'The Movie In My Mind' at the 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 15th February 2015.

Also taking to the stage will be Michael Watson (Jersey Boys), Lauren Samuels (Bend it Like Beckham), Laura Tebbutt (Forbidden Broadway) and Sophia Ragavelas (Cats) who will perform a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein. 

The casts of Dogfight, In the Heights and Sweeney Todd will also perform. In addition, there will be a specially commissioned song to mark the 15th anniversary of the awards.

Georgia Stitt makes West End debut with new concert

US composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt is set to make her West End debut in a welcome return to London following her sell-out concerts at St Paul’s Church in 2007 and The Hippodrome in 2012.

In her new show, My Lifelong Love, she will perform some of her best known songs from her albums This Ordinary Thursday, Alphabet City Cycle and, of course, My Lifelong Love, as well as from her shows Big Red Sun, The Danger Year, Mosaic and Samantha Spade: Ace Detective. 

The evening will feature performances from Simon Bailey (I Can’t Sing!), Norman Bowman (Mack & Mabel), Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple), Jamie Muscato (Dogfight), Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon) and Caroline Sheen (Putting It Together).

Review: Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre

Miss Saigon
Prince Edward Theatre
Reviewed on Thursday 22nd May 2014

Miss Saigon is quite simply musical theatre perfection. It's not often I sit in a theatre and physically feel as if I am watching a classic piece of theatre. I've heard various comparisons between this new revival and the original West End production, but you don’t miss what you don't know.

Casting announced for West End revival of Miss Saigon

Baz Bamigboye has revealed that Eva Noblezada will star as Kim in Cameron Mackintosh's West End revival of Miss Saigon. The 17 year old was spotted by Broadway casting director Tara Rubin when she attended an awards show in New York for U.S. high school singers, she has never appeared in a professional musical before.

The Daily Mail has claimed that Mackintosh is helping to ensure she continues her studies in London. Noblezada will do four performances a week, and two understudies will cover the remaining shows.

The production will also star: Jon Jon Briones as the Engineer, Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John, and Tamsin Carroll as Ellen. Rachelle Ann Go will play GiGi.