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For our first-ever, out-of-town #FirstNightTakeover, Perry O'Bree jumped on a coach from London to Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds to help inaugurate the brand-new Barn Theatre on the opening night of its first offering, a 12-strong, actor-musician version of THE SECRET GARDEN. In addition to the cast, Perry caught a few other familiar West End #StageFaves making the trip, including Liam Tamne, Verity Rushworth and the theatre's own artistic director, former actor Iwan Lewis...

Time for another #FirstNightTakeover! Perry O'Bree was back on the red carpet on 8 February 2018 at the opening night of ALL OR NOTHING at the Arts Theatre. There were mods, motorbikes and myriad stars who came out in force to London's West End to enjoy the show!

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End opening of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, which has transferred for a limited season at the Noel Coward Theatre following its lauded world premiere at the Old Vic. Can you name all the celebs Perry spotted on the red carpet? (Hint: They include Hollywood royalty Cate Blanchett!)

20 Dec
2017

THE GRINNING MAN got its London premiere this week at the West End's Trafalgar Studios and is capturing the hearts of audiences and reviewers alike. Whether it's the puppets, the haunting score or the fantastic lead performance from Louis Maskell, we've rounded up the best reviews for your pleasure and perusal...

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End premiere (on 14 December 2017) of macabre musical masterpiece THE GRINNING MAN, which has transferred to Trafalgar Studios after its award-winning 2016 world premiere at Bristol Old Vic. In addition to capturing the creepy atmosphere and Trafalgar transformation, Perry caught up with show stars Louis Maskell, Sanne den Besten and Amanda Wilkin, as well as fellow #StageFave Hannah Waddingham, who recently recorded her own version of one of the show's songs...

23 Nov
2017

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End premiere (on 22 November 2017) of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at the Apollo Theatre. What happened when he met the real-life teen drag queen Jamie Campbell, who inspired the musical?

There really is no party like a Perry O'Bree party! Our StageFaves vlogger was back in the West End for the opening night of the Mel Brooks musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (10 October 2017) and didn't stop laughing all night. Check out the twitter collection, watch the First Night Takeover video (with all the interviews!) and say a big CONGRATS to all the stars on a super-successful opening night on London's West End...

The latest entry in our #FirstNightTakeover series sees Perry O'Bree visiting the brand new purpose-built Marble Arch Theatre for the opening night (14 September 2017) of the new revival of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE. Featuring photo booths, interval conga lines, Elaine Paige, original cast members, new cast members, Matt Lucas, after-show parties, Cameron Mackintosh, specially made cocktails and more - there really ain't no party like a Perry-O'Bree-meets-Five-Guys-Named-Moe party!

Everybody go #PoopPoop!! Toad is in town and he's hopped his way to the London Palladium! Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the opening night of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS on 29 June 2017 and chatting to Mr. Toad himself, Rufus Hound (amongst others!) on the red carpet! This new adaptation of the world-famous children's book was composed by Stiles and Drewe and is sure to be a West-End smash! Watch Perry's #FirstNightTakeover vlog and check out his tweets and photos from the red carpet.

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the official world premiere (on 20 June 2017) of BAT OUT OF HELL at the London Coliseum. Which rock 'n' roll celebrities did he meet on the red carpet and at the after-party? (Here's a hint. The names include: McFly's Tom Fletcher, Craig Revel Horwood, Steps' Lisa Scott Lee and Faye Tozer, Arlene Phillips, Richard Fleeshman, Nathan Amzi and, well, tons of the cast and creatives!)

18 May
2017

This week saw the raucous, riotous OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR rock its way back onto the London stage for its West End opening night at the Duke Of York's Theatre. The Olivier Award winning show promised "really rude language, flashing lights, pyrotechnics, lots of sexual references, excessive drinking, and extensive use of the smoke machine" and it didn't disappoint...Here's our round up of the best reviews from opening night and where you can get all the gossip from the red carpet...

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End premiere (on 15 May 2017) of OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR. Which celebrities did he meet on the red carpet? And how was it painting the town red (very red-tinged party venue!) with the girls who 'went mental' after their success at last month's Olivier Awards? FULL VIDEO INTERVIEWS NOW LIVE!

21 Apr
2017

Legendary American television comedy show Saturday Night Live has spoofed screen-to-stage musical LEGALLY BLONDE, which had its UK premiere starring Sheridan Smith in 2010. Does it give you any ideas for which #StageFaves musicals they should tackle next?

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End premiere (on 20 March 2017) of the lavish screen-to-stage musical spectacular AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the Dominion Theatre. Was it 'S Wonderful?

21 Feb
2017

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the gala night (on 20 February 2017) of the premiere of THE GIRLS, Tim Firth and Gary Barlow's musical adaptation of the story of Yorkshire's Calendar Girls, at the West End's Phoenix Theatre.

14 Dec
2016

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the opening (on 13 December 2016) of the 20th anniversary revival of Jonathan Larson's RENT, which, following a short tour, has now transferred - and already sold out! - at London's St James Theatre.

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the West End opening (on 17 November 2016) of HALF A SIXPENCE, now transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre after winning rave reviews at Chichester Festival Theatre. See his blue-carpet and backstage selfies and videos with the creators and stars of the show...

18 Oct
2016

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the much-anticipated revival of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical RAGTIME, part of director Thom Southerland and producer Danielle Tarento's season of work at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

06 Oct
2016

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the UK premiere of MURDER BALLAD at the Arts Theatre. This deadly new rock musical is written by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash with a killer cast including Kerry Ellis, Ramin Karimloo, Norman Bowman and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. Don't forget to enter our competition too...

29 Jul
2016

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree attending the world premiere of EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL - Life Through a Lens at the St James Theatre. This new photo-mad musical, supported by Getty Images, is written by Mike Dyer with a cast including Michael Greco, Natalie Anderson, Niamh Perry and, in the starring role as a young photographer on a dangerous commission to shoot the seven deadly sins, David Albury...