Casting announced for Manchester production of Parade

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of Parade at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

The new arts venue are co-producing the show with Aria Entertainment and James Baker Productions. Parade runs between 13th May and 5th June 2016. 

Tom Lloyd (Seussical/Just So) will lead the cast as Leo Frank, starring alongside Laura Harrison (Blood Brothers/Peter Pan) as Lucille Frank.

Completing the cast are: Jennifer Harraghy, Nathan Summers, Ben Jackson, Matt Mills, Shekinah McFarlane, Andrew Gallo, James Wolstenholme, Aidan Banyard, John Mulleady, Megan Ormiston, Evie Blackstock, Anna Berentzen and Natalie Hollingworth.

Editor's Blog: Glenn Close discusses Sunset Boulevard, Soft Lad released on DVD & Memphis bids farewell

Glenn Close has revealed that she is "getting on the treadmill" ahead of her West End debut next year. 

"It's not something I really love to do, but really I know how much energy it takes. You have to be in good shape and take care of your voice" said Close, who will reprise her performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard for a limited run at the London Coliseum between 1st April and 7th May 2016. 

Having first played Norma in LA, Close went on to win Tony, Drama Desk and Dramalogue awards for originating the role on Broadway under the direction of Trevor Nunn. This new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's musical marks the second show produced by the English National Opera and the GradeLinnit Company. Lonny Price directs.

Casting announced for London revival of Parade

Casting has been announced for the upcoming London revival of Parade by Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry.

Directed by Jody Tranter, the production runs between 1st and 13th September 2015 at the London Theatre Workshop in Fulham.

Musical direction is by Erika Gundesen with choreography by Adam Scown. The cast includes: Ross Barnes as Leo Frank, Lily De- La-Haye as Lucille Frank, Daniel Holley as Frankie Epps and Kerry Loosemore as Mary Phagan.