Casting announced for West Side Story at the Kilworth House Theatre

Casting has been announced for West Side Story at the Kilworth House Theatre. The show runs between 1st June and 17th July.

Matthew White directs with musical direction by John Morton, choreography by Sam Spencer Lane, set & costume by Paul Farnsworth, lighting by Jason Taylor and sound by Chris Whybrow.

Leading the cast are Liam Doyle (Ghost/Wicked) as Tony, newcomer Laila Zaidi as Maria and Sophia Ragavelas (Cats/Mamma Mia!) as Anita.

Kilworth House to stage West Side Story & Thoroughly Modern Millie

This year the Kilworth House Theatre in Leicestershire are staging productions of West Side Story and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

West Side Story will run between 1st June and 17th July whilst Thoroughly Modern Millie runs between 16th August and 11th September. Creative teams and casting for both productions are yet to be announced. 

West Side Story has book by Arthur Laurents, book by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Thoroughly Modern Millie has book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan with new music by Jeanine Tesori and new lyrics by Dick Scanlan.

Review: West Side Story (UK Tour) at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

West Side Story (UK Tour) 

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 11th February 2014

West Side Story, which first opened on Broadway in 1957, is a show which holds a very special place in many people’s hearts. Based on Romeo and Juliet, Arthur Laurents (book), Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim's (lyrics) musical is set on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and explores the rivalry between two teenage gangs - one white, the other Puerto Rican. Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of the rival gang’s leader but their relationship blossoms... that is until Tony kills Maria's sister. 

Photo Feature: The international cast of West Side Story storm London’s Leake Street

The international cast of West Side Story are currently in London for the show's run at Sadler’s Wells (until 22nd September). Recently some of the members of the two rival gangs (The Jets and The Sharks) headed to London’s Leake Street, SE1 to recreate some of the show’s most iconic dance moves. Take a look at the images below (click on an image to enlarge).

West Side Story changed the course of musical theatre when it opened on Broadway in 1957 and it still remains one of the most successful stage shows of all time. The 1961 film version won ten Academy Awards. Based on Romeo and Juliet,West Side Story is set on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and explores the rivalry between two teenage gangs; one white, the other Puerto Rican. When Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of the rival gang’s leader, the feud takes on a new dimension, and as their love blossoms so begins a fatal journey overshadowed by violence and hatred.