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Gok Wan to Join Back to the Future The Musical for One-Night Cameo in London
Friday, 17 October 2025
Fashion icon and television personality Gok Wan is heading to the West End for one night only to join the award-winning Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre. To celebrate global Back to the Future Day, Gok will make a special cameo as Principal Strickland, adding his trademark charm and energy to the beloved sci-fi comedy.
The Olivier Award-winning musical, based on the 1985 Universal Pictures classic, continues to be one of London theatre’s most popular shows. Featuring Caden Brauch as Marty McFly and Brian Conley as Doc Brown, the production combines spectacular design, time-traveling special effects and a heart-pounding rock score by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard.
Gok said,
“I’m thrilled to be joining the cast for this special celebration. Returning to the stage alongside my good friend Brian Conley is such a treat- it’s going to be fabulous!”
Since its London premiere, Back to the Future The Musical has been seen by over two million people and is now in its fifth year at the Adelphi Theatre. The show has earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including Best New Musical at the Oliviers.
photo credit: Mark Senior
Jo- The Little Women Musical in Concert to Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
A beloved literary classic is heading to the West End. Jo- The Little Women Musical in Concert will receive its world premiere at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, promising a spellbinding evening that celebrates sisterhood, ambition, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel Little Women, this semi-staged concert brings Jo March and her family to life through an emotional and beautifully orchestrated new musical score. With music by Dan Redfeld and book and lyrics by Christina Harding and John Gabriel Koladziej, the production is directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter, whose extensive Broadway credits include Bad Cinderella and School of Rock.
The initial casting announcement has theatre fans buzzing. Grammy nominee Christine Allado (Hamilton) will star as Jo March, joined by two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole (42nd Street) as Aunt March. West End favourite Kelly Mathieson (The Phantom of the Opera) joins as Meg, with Sophie Pollono, Eleanor Grant and Tobias Turley completing the March family ensemble.
The musical follows the release of the critically acclaimed studio album, recorded at Abbey Road Studios and produced by Nigel Wright and Dan Redfeld. Redfeld said:
“Following the amazing response to the album, we’re thrilled to finally bring this magical musical to life in London.”
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, lovingly restored by Andrew Lloyd Webber, provides the perfect home for this new West End concert event. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of soaring vocals, emotional storytelling and a celebration of one of literature’s most cherished heroines.
Roam: New West End Musical to Premiere in Concert at Shaftesbury Theatre
A thrilling new musical is set to light up the West End. Roam will make its debut at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre in a special one-night-only concert performance. Directed by Rupert Hands (Evita, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins (Guys and Dolls), this ambitious production promises a night of emotion, power and musical innovation.
Featuring a genre-blending rock-pop-Romani score by Alexander Sage Oyen and a book by Michael Dovid, Roam tells the story of a nomadic family forced to confront the ghosts of their past when their caravan breaks down in hostile territory. Themes of love, family and legacy intertwine as the family wrestles with grief, identity and belonging.
The cast features some of musical theatre’s brightest stars, including Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables), Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie & Clyde), Diego Rodriguez (Evita, Sunset Blvd), Jordan Luke Gage (&Juliet, Bonnie & Clyde), Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown, &Juliet), Hope Lavelle (The Phantom of the Opera) and Olivier Award winner David Thaxton.
Director Rupert Hands said,
“We’re so excited to be premiering this brand-new musical in the West End with this extraordinary cast and team. Roam is the journey of a lifetime, full of soaring songs… It’s a story of love, family, and legacy in a totally original, funny, timely, and powerful script by Michael Dovid. We can’t wait to share it with London audiences.”
Developed with Romani theatre company Giuvlipen and the National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest, Roam combines cultural authenticity with powerful theatrical storytelling.
Matthew Harvey’s New Musical Unbound Releases Haunting Live Album for London Theatre Fans
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Composer and writer Matthew Harvey has announced the release of a live cast recording of his spellbinding new musical Unbound, captured during its concert staging at London’s Hoxton Hall. The album will be released on Halloween, adding a touch of musical magic to the spooky season.
Featuring a powerhouse West End cast including Courtney Stapleton, Lauren Byrne, Evelyn Hoskins, and Jodie Jacobs, Unbound tells the story of Iris, a home-schooled teenager whose high school prank accidentally unleashes an ancient witch. With a darkly comic edge and a thrilling pop-rock score, the show has already earned a cult following among London theatre fans.
Originally commissioned by British Youth Music Theatre, Unbound first premiered at Birmingham Hippodrome before its London concert production. The live album, produced with Spiritland Productions, captures the raw energy and excitement of that performance.
Harvey shared:
“Revisiting this concert through the recording feels incredibly special, the music, the story, the cast, it’s all pure magic.”
With its mix of humour, heart, and haunting melodies, Unbound continues to prove why new British musicals are thriving in London’s vibrant theatre scene.
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