PRODUCTION NEWS
THE EXHILARATING NEW MUSICAL THAT WILL HAVE EVERYONE ON THEIR FEET!
The UK premiere of the dynamic new musical CEILIDH, directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton (Oh! Mary), has arrived in the UK following a critically acclaimed North American season. Written by Scottish duo Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie and co-produced by Alan Cumming the show has its roots firmly in Scotland.
Experience CEILIDH THE MUSICAL – a foot-stomping, joyful, heart-warming party in a musical brought to life every night by a company of 16 actor musicians told in the way of every great Ceilidh, with dances, drinks and songs.
One family’s unforgettable story unfolds across the hall. As you share the experience with those around you, this joyful and heart-breaking journey reminds us that the people we love never leave us.
The production plays at Shoreditch Town Hall for a four-week residency, ahead of a UK-wide tour, which takes in many Trafalgar venues.
Watch Alan Cumming talking about Ceilidh on The One Show!
PRIDE: THE MUSICAL ANNOUNCES FULL CAST
Full casting has been confirmed for the Bridge Theatre run of the hit musical Pride: The Musical.
Based on the true story depicted in the 2014 film Pride, the musical is developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, who also directed the film, with a book and lyrics by Stephen Beresford, who wrote the screenplay.
Set during the 1984 miners’ strike, the story follows a group of lesbian and gay activists who form Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), an alliance which sees them support a small mining community in South Wales.
The transfer cast will include Samuel Barnett as Jonathan, Matthew Durkan as Mike, Gillian Elisa as Gwen, Daniel Forrester as Carl, Dan Hand joining as Bromley, Robin Hayward as Martin, Chris Jenkins as Gethin, Ryan Kopel joining as Mark, Darren Lawrence as Cliff, Kirsty Malpass as Hefina, Madeleine Morgan as Debbie, Catherine Morris as Mrs Bromley, Grant Neal joining as Mr Bromley, Sarah Pugh as Siân, Caroline Sheen as Maureen, Carl Spencer joining as Reggie, Mared Williams as Margaret, Courtney Stapleton as Steph and Matthew Woodyatt as Dai.
JANE KRAKOWSKI TO JOIN OH, MARY
Jane Krakowski will reprise her role as Mary Todd Lincoln in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre.
Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is a comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The 80-minute, one-act play explores her life and ambitions through a fictionalised portrayal of the former First Lady.
Krakowski, who previously played the role on Broadway, will be appearing for six weeks from 7 December 2026 to 16 January 2027. She will take over from Lolly Adefope, whose final performance in the West End production will be on 5 December.
The production has also extended its booking period and is now booking until 5 June 2027.
