Q&A with Rhiannon Chesterman – Young Frankenstein at Hope Mill Theatre
The monstrously fun new production of Young Frankenstein has opened at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. We caught up with the brilliantly talented Rhiannon Chesterman, who takes on the role of the fabulously dramatic Elizabeth Benning.
From Mel Brooks’ legendary humour to belting out one of the most outrageous songs in musical theatre, Rhiannon gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of this hilarious horror-comedy musical.
PHOTO FLASH: Production Images released for Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN starring Ore Oduba
Production images released for the regional premiere of Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL which has its official opening tonight, 15 October, at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester, starring Ore Oduba. The show began previews on 10 October and runs until 30 November. It will then head to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited Christmas season from 3 December 2025 – 3 January 2026 (cast to be announced).
NEWS: Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Hit Off-Broadway play DANIEL’S HUSBAND
Plastered Productions is delighted to announce the full cast for Michael McKeever’s hit off-Broadway play DANIEL’S HUSBAND which will make its UK Premiere at the Marylebone Theatre in London for a limited season from 4 December 2025 – 10 January 2026, directed by Alan Souza. There will be a national press night on 9 December 2025.
NEWS: FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR CARLOS ACOSTA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA
Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions are delighted to announce the casting for their co-production of the critically acclaimed CARLOS ACOSTA’S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE. The ballet will embark on its second UK tour from 31 October 2025 at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre running until 11 February 2026 where it will return to its original home, Norwich Theatre Royal.
NEWS: LEADING BRITISH THEATRICAL COMPANY ROYO ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN ASIA THROUGH ITS SUBSIDIARY: RTS ENTERTAINMENT
ROYO, one of the UK’s largest commercial theatre producers, is excited to announce plans for further investment in bringing world class theatre to Asia through its subsidiary RTS Entertainment.
PHOTO FLASH: Rehearsal Images released for THE BOOK THIEF in concert
The musical, based on Markus Zusak’s 16 million-copy global best-seller, has a book by award-winning best-selling author Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald with music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.
NEWS: LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR comes to London, New York, Dublin and Birmingham
Cameron Mackintosh said, “The Arena Concert Spectacular, which I put together as a World Tour to celebrate the incredible 40th year of Les Mis continuously running in London, has been a success beyond my wildest dreams, attracting capacity crowds around the world since it opened over a year ago – even in countries where the full stage production has never yet played.
PHOTO FLASH: Rehearsal Images for ELF the Musical
Photos taken by Danny Kaan, have been released for ELF the Musical, which opens at the Aldwych Theatre from 28 October for a limited season until 3 January 2026.
NEWS: FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR NEW MUSICAL TO SIR, WITH LOVE
They join previously announced British music icon, actress and Grammy nominee Lulu (Dale Evans), returning to the story that launched her global career, and five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady (Rick Braithwaite).
NEWS: Critically Acclaimed Comedy THE LAST LAUGH Returns for a UK and Ireland Tour
Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, producers Jamie Wilson Productions and Emily Wood for Evolution Productions are delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed comedy THE LAST LAUGH will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, opening at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 28 April 2026.
