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PHOTO FLASH: NEW PRODUCTION PHOTOS OF THE WEST END & UK CAST OF CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG RELEASED

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong brings tidings of chaos and joy as The Cornley Amateur Drama Society return and attempt to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead.

NEWS: Matt Smith to star in the World Premiere of The Humans in the West End

Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Matt Haig (The Midnight Library, Reasons to Stay Alive), the production will be directed by Jeremy Herrin (Middlemarch, Guess How Much I Love You?) with the full cast and creative team to be announced.

NEWS: MATT WILLIS to return as Emcee in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club

The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB are delighted to announce the return of actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis to the role of Emcee, for a limited 6 week run.

NEWS: LAUREN OAKLEY, ADAM GARCIA, MICA PARIS and SAM BAILEY announced for the CHICAGO 2027 UK and Ireland tour

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce star casting for the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from 5 February 2027.

NEWS: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA extends in the West End through to October 2027 with new cast members announced

From Monday 23 November 2026, Kimberly Blake will join the production as Carlotta, Kate Graham as Madame Giry and Luke Kempner as Monsieur André. Ashley Gilmour returns as Raoul alongside the current company who have recently celebrated the legendary show’s landmark 40th Anniversary.

PHOTO FLASH: Production images from Leslie Odom Jr. solo concert at London Palladium

LESLIE ODOM, JR. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy Award nominee, two-time Academy Award nominee, acclaimed songwriter, actor, producer, and New York Times bestselling author whose work continues to span Broadway, film, television, music, and publishing.

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