Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown announces early closure

The West End production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown will now close at the Playhouse Theatre on 23rd May 2015. It had previously extended to 22nd August 2015.

Producers said: "We're very proud of this production, our superb cast and creative team, and the wonderful critical and audience response during the season."

Tamsin Greig (pictured right) and Haydn Gwynne both received Olivier Award nominations for their roles in the show. The cast also includes: Ricardo Afonso, Marianne Benedict, Seline Hizli, Holly James, Michael Matus, Rebecca McKinnis, Sarah Moyle, Alastair Natkiel, Haydn Oakley, Jérôme Pradon, Nuno Queimado, Dale Rapley, Anna Skellern, and Willemijn Verkaik. Bartlett Sher directs.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown extends West End booking to August 2015

It has been announced that the West End production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has extended its run at the Playhouse Theatre to Saturday 22nd August 2015.

Yesterday two of the show's stars, Tamsin Greig and Haydn Gwynne, received Olivier Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical respectively. 

The cast also includes: Ricardo Afonso, Marianne Benedict, Seline Hizli, Holly James, Michael Matus, Rebecca McKinnis, Sarah Moyle, Alastair Natkiel, Haydn Oakley, Jérôme Pradon, Nuno Queimado, Dale Rapley, Anna Skellern, and Willemijn Verkaik. Bartlett Sher directs.

Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown cancels today's matinee performance

West End producers of Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been forced to cancel today's matinee performance (4th Feb). Ticket holders should contact their point of purchase. Tonight's performance is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned. 

Due to cast illness, we regretfully have to cancel today’s matinee performance. This evening’s performance will go ahead as scheduled.
— Women on the Verge (@WomenVergeUK) February 4, 2015

David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane's musical opened at the Playhouse Theatre on Monday 12th January 2015. The show's limited run ends on Saturday 9th May 2015. Bartlett Sher directs.

Review: Tamsin Greig stars in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Playhouse Theatre

Ricardo Afonso (Taxi Driver) and Tamsin Greig (Pepa Marcos)

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 

Playhouse Theatre

Reviewed on Tuesday 13th January 2015

★★★

Tamsin Greig makes her musical theatre debut in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Set on the streets of Madrid, Women on the Verge has spiced up the West End during the cold winter months. The show may be crazy, but it makes a refreshing change and offers a fun, carefree night at the theatre.

Women on the Verge cancels performance due to cast illnesses

Producers of the West End premiere of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been forced to cancel tonight's performance (5th January) due to cast illnesses.

An official statement reads: "Unfortunately, due to a number of cast illnesses, we are cancelling tonight's performance at London’s Playhouse Theatre. Please contact your point of sale to exchange tickets to another performance (wherever availability allows). If no alternative arrangement can be reached then a full refund will be offered. We sincerely apologise to all those customers who were looking forward to seeing the production."

David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane's musical is currently in previews ahead of its official opening at the Playhouse Theatre on Monday 12th January 2015. The 20 week limited run ends on Saturday 9th May 2015. Bartlett Sher directs.

Big Interview: Willemijn Verkaik - "I couldn’t be happier!"

Willemijn Verkaik is currently starring as Paulina in the West End premiere of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane's musical opens at the Playhouse Theatre on Monday 12th January 2015 (previews from 17th December 2014) for a 20 week limited run. Willemijn is working alongside a stellar cast including Tamsin Greig, Haydn Gwynne, Jérôme Pradon, Anna Skellern, Ricardo Afonso, Haydn Oakley and Seline Hizli. Bartlett Sher directs.

Earlier this year, Willemijn won West End Frame’s West End Debut Award for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). The Dutch star first played the role in Germany in 2007. She then starred as Elphaba in Holland before joining the Broadway company, making her the only actress to have played the iconic character in three different languages. Following a successful stint in New York, Willemijn joined the London production to tremendous acclaim. 

Willemijn is the voice of Elsa in the German and Dutch language versions of Disney's Frozen which is the highest grossing animated movie of all time. Her theatre credits also include: Donna in Mamma Mia (Stuttgart, Germany), Songs For A New World (Stuttgart, Germany), Amneris in Aida (Tecklenburg, Germany) and Killer Queen in We Will Rock You (Cologne, Germany).

During a break from rehearsals, I recently spoke to Willemijn about her return to the London stage, why Women on the Verge is a new challenge and what the rest of the cast are like to work with. We also discussed her emotional departure from Wicked, why winning West End Frame’s Best West End Debut Award meant so much to her plus much, much more…

Women on the Verge has been completely re-workshopped since its Broadway run and is almost like a totally new show. At what point did you come on board?

I didn’t do any of the workshops so for me this is really fresh. I first heard of the show when I was auditioning and I started to do my research.

What were your first impressions? The music is so refreshing!

I thought the music was amazing! David Yazbek is a genius – the songs that he’s written for Pepa (Tamsin Greig) and Lucia (Haydn Gwynne) and for everyone are just so thrilling and special. All those Spanish influences are very refreshing. I just love the way he brings a song into a scene and gets that Spanish feeling. He captures the feel of the scene and the show… I am a fan [laughs]!

Seline Hizli completes Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown cast; meet the cast

It has been announced that Seline Hizli will complete the West End cast of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

She joins the previously announced Tamsin Greig, Haydn Gwynne, Jérôme Pradon, Anna Skellern, Ricardo Afonso, Haydn Oakley and Willemijn Verkaik. The cast also includes Marianne Benedict, Holly James, Michael Matus, Rebecca McKinnis, Sarah Moyle, Alastair Natkiel, Nuno Queimado and Dale Rapley.

Willemijn Verkaik & more join West End cast of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

West End Frame Award winner Willemijn Verkaik has joined the West End cast of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown! The Dutch actress will play Paulina.

Starring the previously announced Tamsin Greig (Pepa), Haydn Gwynne (Lucia), Jerome Pradon (Ivan) and Anna Skellern (Candela), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown opens at the Playhouse Theatre on Monday 12th January 2015 (previews from 20th December 2014). The 20 week limited run ends on Saturday 9th May 2015.

The cast will also include: Ricardo Afonso (Taxi Driver), Sarah Moyle (Pepa’s Concierge), Marianne Benedict, Haydn Oakley (Carlos) and Rebecca McKinnis (Christina).

Further casting confirmed for UK premiere of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown; meet the cast

It has been confirmed by producers that Hadyn Gwynne, Jerome Pradon and Anna Skellern will join Tamsin Greig in the UK premiere of David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane’s new musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s Oscar-nominated film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

GOSSIP: Jerome Pradon & Anna Skellern join Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown cast?

According to Baz Bamigboye, musical theatre star Jerome Pradon and television actress Anna Skellern will join Tamsin Greig and Haydn Gwynne in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Director Bartlett Sher is apparently busy completing the cast.

The brand new production of David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane’s show has been reconceived and re-imagined for the UK stage. Tony Award-winner Sher directs the show which has been through two full-scale development workshops with actors, musicians and the creative team.

Further information announced about limited West End run of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown starring Tamsin Greig

Further information has been announced about the UK premiere of David Yazbek and Jeffrey Lane’s new musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s Oscar-nominated film, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

The brand new production, which has been reconceived and re-imagined for the UK stage, will star Olivier-Award winner Tamsin Greig in her musical theatre debut. Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher directs the show which has been through two  full-scale development workshops with actors, musicians and the creative team.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown opens at the Playhouse Theatre on Monday 12th January 2015 (previews from 20th December 2014). The 20 week limited run ends on Saturday 9th May 2015.

GOSSIP: Tamsin Greig to star in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

According to the Daily Mail, Tamsin Greig will star in the West End premiere of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Further information has been confirmed. Click here for details.

The musical is set to open at the Playhouse Theatre on 12th January 2015 (previews from 20th December 2014). Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek's show has apparently been completely transformed for its London run.

In his column Baz Bamigboye wrote: "The band is now five-strong (it was 16). An irritating taxi driver has been calmed down and will narrate. Some songs have been axed, others re-written and moved around, while the book has been re-structured and simplified. Sets and costumes have been toned down, too."