KISS ME, KATE PREVIEW SCREENING

Another op’nin’, another Show A great time was had by all at the Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical preview screening last week at The Chiswick Cinema.

The event kicked off with a special Q&A hosted by Arlene Phillips DBE, with choreographer Anthony Van Laast and cast members Adrian Dunbar, Georgina Onuorah and Charlie Stemp sharing tales from behind-the-scenes of ‘Cole Porter’s greatest musical comedy’ (Playbill).

Kiss Me, Kate comes to cinemas this week!

CLUELESS CASTING ANNOUNCED

Clueless, The Musical has announced that Emma Flynn (Beautiful/ Little Shop Of Horrors) will be making her West End debut in the role of Cher Horowitz, and Keelan McAuley (Heathers, The Musical/ Grease) will join the musical in the role of Josh.

Clueless, The Musical is a new musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film. The modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma gets another timeless makeover from the original film’s writer-director alongside a majorly acclaimed creative team.

The show runs at Trafalgar Theatre from 15 February to 14 June 2025.

Original writer-director of the Clueless movie Amy Heckerling said: “I’m thrilled for Emma to bring her own take on Cher’s unforgettable charm and Keelan to make Josh his own.”

Emma Flynn said: “I’m beyond excited to step into Cher’s iconic shoes and bring her to life on the West End stage. Alicia Silverstone created such a beloved character in the original Clueless film, and it’s an incredible honor to continue that legacy. I can’t wait for audiences to rediscover Cher’s wit and heart in a whole new way, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a timeless story.”

Keelan McAuley said: “I’m so excited to be embodying Paul Rudd’s character from the original movie, on the stage! I especially can’t wait for audiences to hear the music in Clueless. KT Tunstall has created a great new score inspired by the music styles of the ‘90s. Combined with Glenn Slater’s amazing lyrics, they’ve really brought a whole new energy to the story.”

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936

Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner) is joined by acclaimed actor Joseph Millson (The Last Kingdom, The Forsyte Saga, RSC Associate Artist) in the critically acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936, for its strictly limited West End season at Trafalgar Theatre (28 December – 25 January) and subsequent UK tour in 2025.

Back by popular demand following a sold-out run at the Criterion Theatre earlier this year, Shakespeare’s enduring classic is transported to 1930s East London against a backdrop of political unrest and the Battle of Cable Street.

Millson, whose credits include Netflix’s The Last Kingdom, Marvel’s Moon Knight, and his critically acclaimed performance as Soames in The Forsyte Saga, plays Antonio alongside Tracy-Ann’s Shylock. 

Tracy-Ann Oberman said: “Having Joe join the cast of MOV36 as the merchant Antonio is the dream. He’s such a wonderful actor with a great Shakespearean pedigree and I’ve always admired his work. He’s not only a great friend but also an actor who I love being on stage with and I cannot wait to see what happens when my Shylock meets his Antonio in the East End of London, 1936.”

After the West End season, the ground-breaking production will embark on a second UK tour.