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Call the Midwife’s Laura Main to star as Princess Fiona

SHREK THE MUSICAL^® has announced casting for the forthcoming major nationwide tour. Following the unprecedented success of the first UK and Ireland tour, the original production team has reunited to bring the hit musical to a swamp near you! Opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse for the festive season from 12th December, the production will then tour throughout the country in 2018. Continue reading Believe … all ‘ogre’ again!

Cilla’s coming to Edinburgh

Cilla – The Musical, which made its world premiere last night at the Liverpool Empire in Cilla Black’s hometown, tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary girl from Liverpool whose teenage dreams of stardom lead her to becoming one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers of all time. Continue reading Cilla’s coming to Edinburgh

World premiere announced for An Officer and a Gentleman – The Musical

Jamie Wilson and Curve are delighted to announce the World Premiere of An Officer and a Gentleman – The Musical which will open at Curve, Leicester on 6^th April 2018 before playing at theatres across the UK and in Ireland until 15^th September 2018. An Officer and a Gentleman – The Musical will be playing at the UK’s largest theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse, in a six night run from 2 – 7 July 2018. Continue reading World premiere announced for An Officer and a Gentleman – The Musical

Edinburgh to welcome Grease The Musical

Grease is the word! The original West End production of the electrifying musical, Grease, lights up the UK once again and visits the Edinburgh Playhouse from 11 – 16 September. The cast will be led by international pop star Tom Parker (The Wanted) in his first ever theatrical role, heart-throb Danny Zuko. Continue reading Edinburgh to welcome Grease The Musical

Edinburgh Music Theatre seeks new talent for Fiddler on the Roof

Local theatre company Edinburgh Music Theatre is looking for talented singers, actors and dancers to become the residents of Anatevka, the small Russian village at the heart of the much loved musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Continue reading Edinburgh Music Theatre seeks new talent for Fiddler on the Roof

EMT presents Chess: The Musical

The board is set, the pieces are moving: Edinburgh Music Theatre (EMT) will perform Chess: the Musical at the Church Hill Theatre next week (10-14 March)!

With music by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson, and lyrics by Tim Rice, Chess has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night in Bangkok, Pity the Child, Anthem, You and I and I Know Him So Well (made popular by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson).

The musical follows the story of two of the world’s greatest chess masters as they battle it out at the world chess championships, but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, the American and the Russian fight to win her heart in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War.

A highly successful concept album of Chess was released in 1984. The first theatrical production of Chess opened in London’s West End in 1986 and played for three years.

EMT was formed in 1982, to perform large-scale musicals in major theatres. They perform a yearly musical and also present two cabaret shows at the Fringe. Past shows include Boogie Nights, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and a run of Sweeney Todd that incorporated British Sign Language into every aspect of the performance, including choreography.

The cast of amateur performers have been in rehearsals for Chess since October last year, working together in their spare time to put together a musical spectacular.

Mike Davies, the director, said: “We can’t wait to bring Chess to the Church Hill Theatre this March. “A team of over fifty performers and crew has been involved in putting together this fantastic, unmissable show.

“While ‘I Know Him so Well’ was the breakout song from Chess, the score is packed with stunning ballads, intricate chorus numbers and spellbinding duets. Grab your tickets while you can.”

Performances of Chess will take place in the Church Hill Theatre from 10-14 March at 7:30pm, with a matinee performance on Saturday 14 March at 2:30pm. Tickets are available through the Usher Hall website and booking line 0131 228 1155.

Listing Details:

Edinburgh Music Theatre presents Chess: the Musical.
The Church Hill Theatre, Morningside Road, Edinburgh.
7:30pm (Saturday Matinee 2:30pm)
Tickets: Tues and Sat Matinee – all tickets £12; Wed – Sat £14 (£12 conc.).