Evelyn Hoskins, Tyrone Huntley & Jodie Steele to star in West End Switched Off concert

It has been announced that Evelyn Hoskins (ITV's Sound of Music Live/Carrie), Tyrone Huntley (Memphis/The Book of Mormon) and Jodie Steele (Jesus Christ Superstar/Fame) will star in the next West End Switched Off concert.

The intimate concert, produced by Parallel Productions, will take place at the St James Studio on Sunday 20th March at 7pm. Further performers, who will be accompanied by a live band under the direction of West End Switched Off creator Kris Rawlinson, will be announced over the coming weeks. 

Katie Paine, Kane Oliver Parry & Jodie Jacobs + more set for The West End Big Busk

The line-up has been confirmed for the second West End Big Busk.

West End stars will perform in Cardinal Place in Victoria between 12pm and 2pm on 4th June to raise money for local homeless charity The Passage. Each performer will sing a 15-20 minute set with only acoustic instruments as accompaniment.

The line-up includes: Kane Oliver Parry (Urinetown/The Light Princess), Jodie Jacobs (Rock of Ages/Carrie The Musical), Jodie Steele (Jesus Christ Superstar/Fame), Luke Baker (Sunny Afternoon/I Can't Sing), Katie Paine (We Will Rock You/Godspell) and Sarah O'Connor (The Commitments/Les Miserables). The event is organised by Alex James Ellison.

West End Switched Off returns with Rebecca Trehearn, Sophie Linder-Lee & Jodie Steele

West End Switched Off is returning to the St James Studio with a concert on Sunday 24th May 2015. Performers include Rebecca Trehearn (City of Angels / Ghost The Musical), Sophie Linder-Lee (Wicked / Mamma Mia) and Jodie Steele (Jesus Christ Superstar / Fame). 

Joining the line-up are: Jodie Jacobs (Rock Of Ages), Sam Lupton (Wicked), Gloria Onitiri (The Bodyguard) and Katie Paine (We Will Rock You).

Review: Fame (UK Tour) at the New Wimbledon Theatre

Fame (UK Tour) 

New Wimbledon Theatre

Reviewed on Monday 24th January 2014

Those who immediately associate Fame with leg-warmers should think again as Gary Lloyd’s all-new production of the musical has been given a 2014 makeover for its latest national tour. Lines have been updated, melodies have been fiddled with and the cast are often seen with phones and iPads.

Casting announced for Fame UK Tour!

Joseph Giacone

Full casting has been announced for next year's UK Tour of Fame The Musical! A new production that has been bought up to date and into the 21st Century opens at New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 20th February 2014 ahead of a major UK tour.

Set in 2014 at the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and Fame.

Fame has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.