Of the handful of shows that have returned to the stage since coronavirus closed theatres, this musical version of the 1993 romcom Sleepless in Seattle starring former pop stars Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuiness is the most ambitious – and the most seemingly normal.. But that has been reduced to 400 to allow for social distancing between audience members. 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Please note: The term Troubadour Wembley and/or Sleepless as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other trademarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of the Troubadour Wembley and/or Sleepless and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk . Walsh chips in. VideoCoronavirus: Are some soaps better than others? 3/16. Audience members have to wear masks in the auditorium and - in a demonstration of both excellent branding and exemplary public safety- Sleepless visors are also available at the theatre. Meanwhile in Baltimore, a young intrepid journalist Annie comes across the story and decides to head to Seattle herself - despite having a fiance herself! Coronavirus: Are some soaps better than others? Together with Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, the producers of SLEEPLESS will continue to follow the official advice and guidelines given by both the World … "But theatre has a certain formality that means that sort of spread is fine, and we got used to it quite quickly. Read how we protect your data. 2 hours 15 min (including a 20 minute interval), Jay McGuiness as SamKimberly Walsh as AnnieDaniel Casey as WalterHarriet Thorpe as EleanorTania Mathurin as BeckyJake Sharp as RobTheo Collis, Mikey Colville and Jack Reynolds as Jonah, Charlie Bull, Colin Burnicle, Christie-Lee Crosson, Laura Darton, Leanne Garretty, Matt Holland, Ross McLaren, Gary Murphy, Dominique Planter, Annie Wensak and Benjamin Wong, Book by Michael BurdettMusic by Robert ScottLyrics by Brendan CullDirected by Morgan YoungSet design by Morgan LargeCostume design by Sue SimmerlingLighting by Tim LutkinVideo design by Ian William GallowaySound design by Avgoustos Psillas and Terry Jardine for AutographOrchestrations by Larry BlankMusical supervision and direction by Stuart MorleyWig and hair design by Richard Mawbey. "We're all tested every day, so we know we're in a safe environment," explains Walsh. For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.troubadourtheatres.com/wembley-park/whats-on/sleepless-a-musical-romance. This link has expired . Review: Sleepless, Troubadour Theatre 2.0 Stars In what is undeniably a huge triumph for the British theatre industry, Sleepless marks the comeback of large scale indoor performance. "If it was a Girls Aloud or The Wanted concert, having people not chock-a-block together, front to back, would be quite disappointing," McGuiness notes. "We're very lucky that we're in a modern space," says Kimberley Walsh, one of the show's stars. Why is TV drama Dexter back after eight years? Sleepless is at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park until 27 September. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sleepless is at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park until 27 September. Following three special preview performances in December 2019, it’s a heartwarming musical where hearing just a few simple words on the radio can be all it takes to fall in love. Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks? Director Morgan Young’s production is leading the way with safety measures which have allowed audiences to return to the theatre as confidently as possible. Sleepless, which was already in rehearsals when lockdown began, broadly follows the plot of the 1993 film it is based on - Sleepless in Seattle, which starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Movie tells Greta Thunberg's 'coming of age' story. The pairing of Walsh and McGuiness pleased most critics - although Swain said they "lack the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan quirky charisma that made the journey as fun as the inevitable destination". Sleepless, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre review - love from afar in this amiable musical A standard screen-to-stage transfer, but hugely welcome post-lockdown. Left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand, Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins top photo award, Shattering Korea’s cement ceiling. Video. Book Tickets . Alastair Muir. 1187251) - inspiring arts in the local community. SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance - Update August 2020. Based on the original screenplay featuring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, the exclusive world premiere of Sleepless is coming to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. While rehearsing and performing might feel like business as usual, performing to a depleted audience certainly doesn't. Read about our approach to external linking. Connect with us. It's a storyline that is particularly appropriate in the current climate. The Daily Telegraph's Dominic Cavendish said the show was "more pleasure than one dared hope for", awarding it four stars. BTS - from chart success to stock market gold? "The laughs are still where they're meant to be, the applause is still where it's meant to be, and we don't rely on the audience to be whooping and hollering through the whole thing. So I would hate to be The Wanted or Girls Aloud right now. Sleepless at the Troubadour Theatre - in pictures.