The Milton Keynes branch of John Lewis will be showcasing costumes from the production of Tina – The Tina Tuner Musical ahead of its arrival at Milton Keynes Theatre later this month.
The musical will take play at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 27 January to Saturday 7 February, and as part of the musical’s appearances, John Lewis in the centre:mk shopping centre will be showcasing costumes in partnership with the production.
Designed by set and costume designer Mark Thompson, costumes on display at the store include replicas of the iconic gold fringe dress worn by Tina Turner for her landmark performance of Proud Mary on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, and the unforgettable red leather outfit from Tina’s 1988 Rio de Janeiro concert. This unique opportunity gives Milton Keynes shoppers the chance to see the costumes up close.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the story of Tina Turner, the twelve-time Grammy Award-winning Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Set to the soundtrack of many of her greatest hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, the musical is based on the true story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender, and race to conquer the world against all odds.
Elle Ma-Kinga N’Zuzi and Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy will share the iconic role of Tina Turner alongside David King-Yombo as Ike Turner. Martin Allanson will play Record Producer Phil Spector, with William Beckerleg as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Rushand Chambers as Tina’s father Richard Bullock, Claude East as Tina’s grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG), Isaac Elder as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, Georgia Gillam as Tina’s sister Alline Bullock, Letitia Hector as Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Kyle Richardson as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill, Bree Smith as Standby Tina Turner and Gemma Sutton as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.
Ensemble members are Viquichele Cross as Lorraine, Charlotte Elisabeth-Yorke as Toni, Kane Matthews as Tina’s son Craig, Daniel N’Guessan-Lopez as Tina’s son Ronnie and Richard Taylor Woods as Martyn Ware. The Ikettes are played by D’Mia Lindsay-Walker, Alana Robinson and Sedona Sky, and the swings are Loren Anderson, Ella Howlett, Eleanor Morrison-Halliday, Max Mulrenan, Tom Self and Toby Shellard.
Children’s casting also includes Lola McCourtie and Sophia St. Louis as Young Anna Mae Bullock, and Shaniyah Abrahams, Lily Bunn and Mariah Martinez as Young Alline/Young Craig.
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Katori Hall, with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is choreographed by Anthony van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Ethan Popp, and wigs, hair and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates, casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is produced by Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is dedicated to the memory of Tina Turner, who sadly passed away in May 2023.
Anyone who wishes to see the show can book tickets now at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.
Paul Warne said he was left feeling his MK Dons side were unlucky to be knocked out of the FA Cup by Oxford, describing the result as “bittersweet”.
The Dons’ boss spoke after his side played out a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup with the Championship outfit, with Aaron Collins’ first half goal cancelled out by a second half strike by Will Lankshear.
The tie would go to penalties, with Jonathan Leko missing the target and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans seeing his spot-kick saved by Matt Ingram in the moments that decided the tie in Oxford’s favour.
Reflecting afterwards, Warne said he felt that his side had proved they could go toe-to-toe with opposition from a higher tier.
He said, “The overall performance, I really liked. I thought we had the better edge on chances and thought that although we had to defend a lot of crosses, we did. Unfortunately, we got done with a long throw and they scored.
“Generally, over the course of the game, I thought there wasn’t much in it. That’s probably the best compliment I can give my players because at times, you wouldn’t know which team was which.”
He also said, “If we got absolutely smoked, I could come in here and say that it is what it is about levels and leagues and it’s fair enough, but I didn’t feel like that at any time.
“I’m pleased for the lads but then I’m heartbroken for the lads. I just didn’t think they deserved to lose. It was bittersweet. I felt for them but then I was proud of them in equal measure. The performance was there. The game next week away at Accrington will look different but if you keep that desire, you can hopefully go on a good run and go up the table.”
Luton Town came from behind to beat local rivals Stevenage 2-1 at Kenilworth Road.
The Hatters had seen Jordan Clark miss a first half penalty and they had then fallen behind in the second half to a goal from Lewis Freestone.
But within ten minutes of falling behind, Luton had gone in front thanks to goals from Clark and Gideon Kodua.
Victory saw the Hatters jump above Stevenage in the table. Luton now rise up to 7th in the League One table, with Jack Wilshere’s side one point behind Bolton in the final play-off position after the Trotters lost 3-1 at Peterborough in a later kick-off.
On FA Cup Third Round weekend, Luton’s game was one of the few League One games to go ahead, with the contest seeing two sides just outside the play-off places looking to apply pressure on those in the top six.
Luton’s starting line-up included a start for Emilio Lawrence, coming a day after it was confirmed he would be signing on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the campaign.
Stevenage caused Luton bother in the opening phase, with Dan Phillips having an effort blocked at close range and Jordan Roberts denied by a fingertip save by Josh Keeley.
In the 29th minute, Luton were presented with a big chance to take the lead as the referee gave the Hatters a penalty after deeming Phillips fouled Clark. But from 12 yards, Clark was denied by Stevenage keeper Filip Marschall.
Stevenage opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Joe Johnson’s header on Phoenix Patterson’s cross ended up landing for Freestone, who beat Keeley to put the visitors ahead. This was of genuine irritation to the home faithful, as there were strong appeals that Phoenix Patterson handled the ball in the build-up, but the officials let the goal stand.
But Luton would equalise just two minutes later. Stevenage failed to deal with Johnson’s free-kick and the ball fell the way of Clark, who dabbed it past Marschall to get his goal.
The Hatters would then make it 2-1 in the 64th minute, as moments after he had been denied by Marschall, Kodua put Luton in front. A through-pass from Nahki Wells released Kodua down the flank, and the latter duly placed his strike into the back of the net.
Luton could’ve had a late third when Marschall denied substitute Jerry Yates, but the Hatters would hold on to add three points to their tally.
The Hatters are next in action on Tuesday when they play Swindon in an EFL Trophy tie, with their next league match seeing them host high-flying Lincoln City next week.
Northampton Town have signed defender Elliott Moore, with the former Oxford defender signing on a free transfer.
Moore has signed an 18-month contract to the end of the 2026/27 season, with the defender having been available on a free after leaving Oxford at the end of last season.
The defender had joined Oxford in 2019, having previously come through the academy with Leicester City and spent two years with the Foxes’ Belgian sister club OH Leuven.
Moore made close to 250 appearances for Oxford in six years at the Kassam Stadium, including playing regularly as Oxford won promotion to the Championship in the 2023/24 season via the League One paly-offs and playing for the U’s last season as they stayed in the Championship.
The defender was also capped by England at under-18 and under-20 level.
Northampton manager Kevin Nolan told the club’s official website that he was delighted to make the transfer and add Moore to his squad.
He said, “We are really pleased to welcome Elliott to the club.
“His pedigree and experience speaks for itself. He is a very good age, and he has experience of success at this level and of playing recently in the Championship. He is a leader, a very good character, a physical presence at both ends of the pitch and his influence on and off the pitch at Oxford was huge.
“We believe that defensively he can help us keep clean sheets and also offer an attacking threat at set plays at the other end of the pitch as well.
“He really impressed me in our conversations and we think he is an ideal character who can help take us forward. We’ll be sensible and work with him over the next few weeks to get him up to speed but we are really looking forward to working with him.
“I would like to thank the Board of Directors for their support with this signing and for backing us in our recruitment work.”
Luton Town have announced the signing of Emilio Lawrence on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
Lawrence, 20, is Luton’s first signing under recently appointed boss Jack Wilshere, and their first of the January 2026 transfer window.
In his career, Lawrence has been capped by Scotland at levels up to and including under-21, and has also represented Manchester City in the EFL Trophy. The move is his first in the EFL.
The move was ratified in time for Lawrence to make his first team debut today (10/01), with Lawrence in the starting line-up for Luton’s match against Stevenage today.
Wilshere told the official Luton site, “I’ve known of Emilio through the years in my time in academy football. He was at Everton and then City signed him, as they recognised him as one of the best players in the country at that age.
“Coming through the City system he has an understanding of what is required from a winger at the top level, and a lot of quality. He can play through the middle, or off either side, but he’s more comfortable off the left coming in on his right foot.
“Of course, he still has to develop and that is part of the reason why we brought him here, to help him with that. But he has also come to help us win some games.
“I speak all the time about having variation in attack and we have had a lot of success down our left side this year, but Emilio is someone who can give us something a bit different.”
