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Interactive Theatre International presents… ONLY FOOLS THE (CUSHTY) DINING EXPERIENCE 5th October until 15th December 2018 Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, 130 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 5AY It’s the show they’ve all been asking for, and it’s by the people behind the worldwide smash hit, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. This fully immersive, brand new show transports audiences to The Nags Head to meet the pride of Peckham in a night of eating, wheeling and dealing. It’s a t’riffic night out with some cushty pub grub – and you’d be a plonker to miss it! The fun starts from the moment audiences join the Trotters and their friends for a knees-up. Meanwhile, of course, Del tries to drum up some cash and make a cheeky saving on the side. But why is the pub closed on the busiest night of the week? There’s money to be made and debts to be paid! Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience is a wholly original immersive theatre show written by Interactive Theatre International in loving tribute to the BBC’s Only Fools & Horses TV series.   Times: Every Friday and Saturday Evening at 7.30pm Ticket Prices: Tickets: £49, including a 3 course meal Box Office: Online: www.interactivetheatre.com.au/onlyfools Phone: 0845 154 4145 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SEARCH FOR NEW MUSICALS Theatrical Rights Worldwide, the global company who represent some of the biggest musicals in the West End and Broadway, is now running a major search to discover the next generation of great British musicals to add to The British Musicals Collection. TRW’s current crown jewels, which they license to professional producers, amateur companies and schools worldwide include The Bodyguard the Musical, The Color Purple the Musical, Ghost the Musical, Grease, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, We Will Rock You, Million Dollar Quartet, Big Fish, The Addams Family, Memphis the Musical, Stiles & Drewe’s The Wind in the Willows and the recent Broadway hit On Your Feet The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan - due to get its UK premiere next summer at the London Coliseum. Now its recently opened UK office is launching The British Musicals Collection to offer the same chances for new and upcoming British musicals to join their growing catalogue and get worldwide exposure both in the amateur and professional markets. Drew Baker, Vice President of TRW UK said: “I’m passionate about encouraging, nurturing and supporting new British musical theatre. The British Musicals Collection is a new initiative from us in the London office that will support writers and composers and help them sustain the longevity of their work.TRW is so proud of this catalogue and excited about the future of musical theatre in Britain. We are currently looking at new productions nationwide, including at the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe, and the team can’t wait to begin conversations with all the talented writers we know are here in the UK!” The British Musicals Collection currently features 3 titles: the award-winning The Hunting of the Snark (Music & Lyrics Gareth Cooper, Book Annabel Wiogoder), The Battle of Boat (Book & Lyrics Jenna Donnelly, Book & Music Ethan Lewis Maltby) and Imaginary A New Musical (Book & Lyrics Timothy Knapman, Music & Lyrics Stuart Matthew Price). TRW now want new British musicals to apply to join them. Composers/writers should send a short synopsis, script and any recordings they may already have to: submissions(put the @ symbol here)theatricalrights.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NEW DOUBLE ALBUM CELEBRATES LONDON’S FORGOTTEN MUSICALS LOST WEST END VINTAGE 2 NOW ON SALE Following last year’s critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an “Essential New Release") Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2,' released on July 27th 2018. LOST WEST END VINTAGE 2 celebrates London's forgotten musicals of the 1940s, 50s and 60s, compiling songs from 37 West End productions and showcasing these unique theatrical works from the golden age of the British musical. Presented as a Deluxe 2CD set; 'Lost West End Vintage 2' features 50 tracks (including over 20 tracks appearing on CD for the first time) from London Cast recordings to pop covers, live recordings and other musical rarities. Ranging from 1943 to 1962, the selections featured include a broad range of musical styles and genres from prolific theatre composers including Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, Julian Slade, Sandy Wilson, Vivian Ellis, Lionel Bart, Leslie Bricusse and more. The album includes a glittering ensemble of star performers including; Mary Martin, Jeremy Brett, Sally Ann Howes, Dora Bryan, Julie Wilson, Evelyn Laye, Barbara Windsor, Elizabeth Seal, Cleo Laine, Frank Sinatra, Julie Andrews, Anna Neagle, Spike Milligan, Joan Sims, Millicent Martin and Denis Quilley. The musicals featured on 'Lost West End Vintage 2' are: 'The Lisbon Story' (1943), 'Sweet Yesterday' (1945), 'Under The Counter' (1945), 'Pacific 1860' (1946), 'Cage Me A Peacock' (1948), 'The Kid From Stratford' (1948), 'Tough At The Top' (1949), 'King's Rhapsody' (1949), 'Ace Of Clubs' (1950), 'Golden City' (1950), 'Dear Miss Phoebe' (1950), 'Gay's The Word' (1951), 'Rainbow Square' (1951), 'And So To Bed' (1951), 'Bet Your Life' (1952), 'Wedding In Paris' (1954), 'After The Ball' (1954), 'The Water Gipsies' (1955), 'A Girl Called Jo' (1956), 'Summer Song' (1956), 'The Buccaneer' (1956), 'The Comedy Of Errors' (1956), 'Wild Grows The Heather' (1956), 'Free As Air' (1957), 'Lady At The Wheel' (1958), 'Irma La Douce' (1958), 'Mister Venus' (1958), 'Chrysanthemum' (1958), 'Lock Up Your Daughters' (1959), 'Marigold' (1959), 'The Love Doctor' (1959), 'Kookaburra' (1959), 'Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be' (1960), 'Follow That Girl' (1960), 'King Kong' (1961), 'Blitz!' (1962), 'Cindy Ella' (1962). Although the shows didn't last, their music lives on and this collection affirms that the 'lost' musicals featured are well worth rediscovering. For more information, visit: www.stagedoorrecords.com. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BOHO DAYS  For the first time, a new book examines the complete output of Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. “Boho Days: The Wider Works of Jonathan Larson,” written by J. Collis and authorized by the Larson estate, will be released in digital and print formats on October 16th, 2018. Covering Larson’s work from student cabarets at Adelphi University through RENT’s creative process, “Boho Days” tells the story of a young composer on the edge of a rapidly changing New York theatre scene. Based on extensive archival research and interviews with over 60 of Larson’s associates and collaborators, Collis’ book features discussion and analysis of major works such as Superbia, tick, tick… BOOM!, J.P. Morgan Saves the Nation, and RENT. “Boho Days” also addresses a number of lesser-known Larson works including his educational theatre compositions, a collaboration with National Lampoon, and the children’s video Away We Go! “I initially wrote an article about Superbia,” said Collis, an alumni of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. “It became clear pretty quickly that there was so much more to write about, that nobody was writing about it, and that the first step would be to demystify the collection and let people know where to start.” The article, “Static on a Screen”, was published in Studies in Musical Theatre from Intellect Ltd., and a revised version featuring additional research is included in “Boho Days.” J. Collis earned his Master of Arts in Theatre Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama before working as a part-time freelance theatre and media critic. Following a path into production, he has since moved into film localization and streaming media. He currently resides in Berlin, Germany. “Boho Days” is now available globally for preorder in hardback (ISBN 978-3-00-059113-6) and digitally (978-3-00-059112-9) in the USA, Canada, UK, and Germany. Hard copies are available from all bookstores. Digital distribution is serviced through StreetLib. Libraries can order via Ingram and Overdrive. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JAMIE WILSON AND GAVIN KALIN with Colin Ingram and Peter Kane for InTheatre, Marc David Levine and Curve PRESENT THE UK PREMIERE OF ON YOUR FEET! A LIMITED SEASON AT THE LONDON COLISEUM FROM FRIDAY 14th JUNE until SATURDAY 31st AUGUST 2019 Jamie Wilson and Gavin Kalin are delighted to announce the UK premiere of ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which will play a limited season at the London Coliseum from Friday 14th June until Saturday 31st August 2019. Tickets are on sale now. Prior to the London run there will be seven performances at Curve, Leicester from 3rd until 8th June 2019. Visit www.curveonline.co.uk  for on sale dates. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom and features some of the most iconic pops songs of the era, including ‘Rhythm is Gonna Get You’, ‘Conga’, ‘Get On Your Feet’, ‘Don’t Want To Lose You Now’ and ‘1-2-3’. Gloria Estefan has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is the most successful Latin crossover performer in the history of pop music. In addition to her 38 number 1 hits across the Billboard charts, Gloria recorded the Oscar-nominated song ‘Music of My Heart’ and has received numerous honours and awards over the course of her illustrious career. Emilio Estefan is a founding member of the pioneering Miami Sound Machine, who created a brand new Latin crossover sound – fusing infectious Cuban rhythms with American pop and disco. Combined, they have won a staggering 26 Grammy awards.. The Tony Award® nominated show ran on Broadway for two years, playing for over 750 performances. It is currently on a two year US tour, whilst the production in Holland continues until August. ON YOUR FEET! is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman). www.onyourfeetmusical.co.uk   @OnYourFeetUK Times: Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm, Sundays at 3pm Ticket Prices: Tuesday to Thursday: £147.25, £125.25, £81.25, £56.25, £47.25, £37.25, £27.25, £22.05 Friday to Sunday £147.25, £125.25, £97.25, £67.25, £57.25, £47.25, £41.75, £27.25, £22.05 Booking fees of between £1.50 and £2.25 per ticket apply. Box Office: Online: www.onyourfeetmusical.co.uk  Phone: 0207 845 9300 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Clockmaker’s Daughter Studio Cast Recording Acclaimed new British musical The Clockmaker’s Daughter premiered in London in 2015 and has, to date, been nominated for 11 awards. Now an all-star cast of leading West End performers has been assembled for The Clockmaker’s Daughter – Studio Recording, a thrilling new studio recording of Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn’s musical faerytale. Christine Allado (Constance) is currently starring as Peggy Schuyler in Hamilton in the West End, Ramin Karimloo (Abraham) was The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies), Fra Fee (Will Riley) was in The Ferryman, Royal Court and West End, Matthew Croke (Henry Glynn) is currently starring in the title role in Disney’s Aladdin in the West End, Lauren James Ray (Amelia) Glinda and Nessarose in the West End production of Wicked, head up the cast, with more to be announced. The Clockmaker’s Daughter, an original story with original music, is set in the fictional Irish town of Spindlewood. Like most towns of age, Spindlewood, has its traditions. But no practice, custom or old wives’ warning is so firmly adhered to as ‘The Turning of the Key’. Every year, on the last night of winter, as the first day of spring unfolds, the townsfolk gather to take part in a strange ritual... The Clockmaker’s Daughter is a beautiful story built around themes of prejudice, discrimination, animosity and a fear of the unknown - a folk musical with a specific, yet timeless, feel. Writers Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn met during a workshop at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2010. Their first full-length musical, The Clockmaker’s Daughter, premiered at the Landor Theatre in Clapham. The show went on to a sell out run and critical success. In 2016, it completed a further sell-out run at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall and was also produced by Trinity Laban. To date, it has been nominated for 11 awards The Clockmaker’s Daughter - Studio Cast Recording is Executive Produced by David Ball Productions. The record is Produced by Joe Davison for Auburn Jam Music, and will be released by Auburn Jam Records later this year with limited edition CDs, complete with cover design by Kyle Lambert (Stranger Things) and original concept artwork by Daniel Finn. Now available for pre-order from:  http://theclockmakersdaughter.auburnjam.co.uk

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