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Pretty Woman & Dear Evan Hansen casts join Christmas concert on Thespie and Reunited series extends

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Due to its success and popularity, Thespie has announced two more concerts in its ‘Reunited’ series, plus two dozen stars have been added to the line-up for their festive special premiering tonight at 8pm GMT, All I Want For Christmas Is Theatre.

Filmed in Covid-safe London venues, the concerts are crafted with the artists involved and feature ensemble music performances ranging from musical theatre to pop to Christmas songs. There is also intimate interview footage included.

All I Want For Christmas Is Theatre (also available on demand after tonight’s premiere) is a love letter to the tradition of seeing theatre with those you love during the holiday season. More than 40 top UK theatre artists are lending their talents to this special concert including more than a dozen Olivier Awards Winners or Nominees, including two 2020 Olivier Award Winners and four 2020 Nominees. The concert will feature classic Christmas songs of all styles, with performers from Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers, Wicked, Pretty Woman and more.

Thespie Creative Producer Aimie Atkinson said: “We’ve had an incredible time putting together this series of concerts and have been blown away by the level of talent involved.”

Newly announces concert Never Give Up On A Dream premieres on New Year’s Eve (31 December 8pm GMT and on demand after) and is an inspiring concert to kick off the new year with songs from the hit musical Pretty Woman alongside pop, rock and musical theatre favourites. The concert features Jemma Alexander, Aimie Atkinson, Hannah Ducharme, Bob Harms, Serina Mathew, Rachael Wooding, Joanna Woodward and Charlotte Yorke, all from the London company of Pretty Woman: The Musical.

Thespie’s first show for 2021 will be Together Again, debuting on 7 January 8pm GMT and available on demand after. Featuring artists who met performing the title roles in the London production of Heathers (Sophie Isaacs, Jodie Steele and T’Shan Williams), the show celebrates sisterhood with an eclectic mix of pop and musical theatre trios, with incredible harmonies and humour.

Thespie founder Tyler Stoops said: “This year so many of us are separated from loved ones, and separated from the shows that we often see during the Christmas period, but we hope our show can be a beacon of hope for families and support bubbles. The artists share incredible performances, and uplifting messages about what theatre and the holidays mean to them, which we hope audiences will find comforting.”

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