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Take That reunite, some thrilling transfers and some adult shows – the week in theatre

Published: 26 October 2018

Stars! Not so much in the darkness but out in the spotlight for all to see! From mega pop stars to comedy legends, kid stars to authors, we have news…Read More

First look: production shots of Lee Evans and Tamsin Greig in Pinter Three

Published: 26 October 2018

As the Pinter At The Pinter season continues going strong, so does the roster of stars stepping onto the London stage. This week, the celebration of the extraordinary British playwright…Read More

Layton Williams to play Jamie in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 26 October 2018

Earlier this week, we had a look back at some of the child stars of the West End and where they are now. Today, we can give you an update…Read More

In rehearsal: The Royal Ballet’s La Bayadère

Published: 25 October 2018

Featuring one of the most demanding sequences in classic ballet, The Royal Ballet's production of La Bayadère begins performances next week - and we've been treated to a sneak peek into…Read More

Matilda The Musical celebrates 7th West End birthday!

Published: 25 October 2018

There's a piece of the rebellious spirit of Matilda The Musical in us all - and that's just one of many reasons the multi-Olivier Award-winning musical is celebrating its 7 year…Read More

West End stars to stage charity show at The Shard

Published: 25 October 2018

A number of West End stars will be performing songs from musical classics 800 feet above London tonight (8pm, Wednesday 25 October), in aid of children's charity Variety. Numbers from the…Read More

Where are they now? 10 child stars of the West End

Published: 24 October 2018

So many talented young people work in the West End. For many, it's a springboard into the world of fame and fortune. And today, we're looking at 10 of favourite…Read More

In rehearsal: Jessica Barden, Janie Dee & more in Pinter Four

Published: 24 October 2018

The magnificent Pinter celebration goes on. The Pinter At The Pinter season has already gone down a storm at the Harold Pinter Theatre, and stars including Tom Hiddleston, Kit Harrington,…Read More

Gala performance of Take That musical The Band announced

Published: 24 October 2018

The West End is getting ready for the greatest day because babe, The Band is hosting a gala performance on Tuesday 4 December at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. In support…Read More

Operation Ouch gets an adult makeover

Published: 23 October 2018

Kids all over London are counting down the days to December. Not just until Santa shimmies down the proverbial chimney, but for when Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken bring…Read More

Jack Thorne & John Tiffany reunited in new Royal Court season

Published: 22 October 2018

The Royal Court Theatre have announced their new February - August 2019 season, which sees Harry Potter And The Cursed Child writer-director duo Jack Thorne and John Tiffany reunited, as…Read More

Playlists Challenge: Misty’s Arinzé Kene

Published: 22 October 2018

They say a performer is a "triple threat" when they can excel in three of the major theatrical skills: acting, dancing and singing. It's a rare combination, and one worthy…Read More

Acting For Others announces 15th annual bucket collection

Published: 22 October 2018

Theatrical charity Acting For Others has revealed the initial participants for its 15th annual bucket collection, which begins today and runs for two weeks. For the next fortnight, bucket collections will…Read More

Menier announces full Fiddler On The Roof casting

Published: 22 October 2018

The Menier's merry revival of Fiddler On The Roof has announced full casting, with Andy Nyman starring as Teyve. In a new staging by Trevor Nunn, Nyman will be joined…Read More

Keep the kids entertained this half-term

Published: 22 October 2018

It may feel like the kids have only just gone back to school, but this week, you'll have to think of a week's worth of creative things to keep those…Read More

Theatre Spot Test: Complete the Company lyrics

Published: 19 October 2018

There's no doubt about it: this week, Marianne Elliott and Company are the toast of the West End, as the radical revival opened to rave reviews and news of a…Read More

Rocking auditions, star casting and your half-term sorted – the week in theatre

Published: 19 October 2018

It's officially half-term! Where does the time go? This week, we've shared some great ways to entertain the kids while school's out. Plus, we've told you how to enrol them…Read More

TheatreCraft 2018 workshops open for booking

Published: 19 October 2018

The full programme of talks and workshops for TheatreCraft 2018, London's largest FREE careers event for non-performance roles in theatre, is now live! The programme contains some remarkable speakers and…Read More

Psychological thriller Switzerland gets West End transfer

Published: 19 October 2018

Theatre Royal Bath are on a roll: following the announcement that The Price will transfer to the West End, starring David Suchet and Brendan Coyle, it has now been announced…Read More

“Shut up!” The Catherine Tate Show Live is West End-bound

Published: 19 October 2018

Are we bovvered? Yeah, we're bovvered! Catherine Tate will make a long overdue return to the West End stage in early 2019 with The Catherine Tate Show Live. The hilarious…Read More

Company cast tackle “Not Getting Married Today” on opening night!

Published: 19 October 2018

Stephen Sondheim is infamous in musical theatre as a purveyor of catchy but difficult-to-sing songs (see: "Your Fault", "Franklin Shepherd Inc.", etc.). But perhaps his most challenging of all, "(Not)…Read More

Company revival in huge West End extension

Published: 18 October 2018

"Phone rings, door chimes, and in comes..." a whole galaxy's worth of critics' stars for Company! Marianne Elliott's reimagining of Sondheim's classic musical has announced it has extended booking at the…Read More

A Guide For The Homesick’s two-headed interview

Published: 18 October 2018

When you're in a two-hander - a cast of two people, often playing multiple roles between them - then you've got to be in sync with your on-stage partner. In…Read More

5 reasons we’re excited to see Michelle Visage on stage

Published: 18 October 2018

This week, RuPaul Drag Race royalty is coming to the London stage. Michelle Visage is making her West End debut in Everybody's Talking About Jamie TONIGHT (18 October)! She will be…Read More

7 little-known facts about Cameron Mackintosh

Published: 17 October 2018

Today, one of, or even the biggest, theatre producers in the world is turning 72! It's Cameron Mackintosh's birthday (17 October) so to celebrate, we're going to share some little-known but…Read More

Theatre Makers of the future assemble!: Daniel Walker, Head of Armoury

Published: 17 October 2018

TheatreCraft 2018 is just over one month away - so get the date of Monday 19 November in your diary, because it's the UK’s largest free careers event for young people interested…Read More

Further casting of Only Fools And Horses The Musical announced

Published: 17 October 2018

Earlier this month, the very exciting news that Only Fools And Horses will be returning in musical form next year was announced. And today, we've got even more news about…Read More

OthelloMacbeth at Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 17 October 2018

OthelloMacbeth, a condensed staging of two of Shakespeare's most famous (and brutal) plays, is at Lyric Hammersmith until 3 November. Here are some reasons to go along... The mash-up In…Read More

School Of Rock kids’ auditions are coming to London

Published: 16 October 2018

"Rock got reason, rock got no rhyme" - but if you're a talented young musician or singer, it might well be your time. Open auditions to join the kids band…Read More

Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils London Palladium Wall of Fame

Published: 15 October 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber, together with honoured artists Des O’Connor, Jimmy Tarbuck, Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele, today unveiled the Wall of Fame at the London Palladium. Located at the theatre’s world…Read More

David Suchet & Brendan Coyle to lead The Price transfer

Published: 15 October 2018

David Suchet and Brendan Coyle will reprise their starring roles as Theatre Royal Bath's production of Arthur Miller's The Price transfers to the West End in February. Marking the 50th anniversary…Read More

Chicago announces ongoing West End casting

Published: 15 October 2018

Alexandra Burke and Duncan James have extended their runs in the West End production of Chicago due to popular demand, while Josefina Gabrielle will rejoin the cast later this month.…Read More

National Theatre’s The Lehman Trilogy transfers to West End

Published: 15 October 2018

The National Theatre's powerhouse play The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Sam Mendes and currently enjoying an acclaimed run on the South Bank, will transfer to the West End's Piccadilly Theatre…Read More

The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2018

Published: 15 October 2018

Yesterday, the winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards winners were revealed in a lunchtime ceremony at London’s Guildhall. The awards were hosted by Olivier-nominated musical theatre performer Tyrone Huntley,…Read More

Your week in musical theatre

Published: 12 October 2018

Tomorrow (13 October) is the first ever #NationalAlbumDay! To celebrate, we've used some brilliant musical cast albums to build your week in music. From the dreaded Monday to hump day…Read More

Theatre Spot Test: Can you name these London theatres?

Published: 12 October 2018

Everybody loves a grand London theatre. The architecture. The history. The magnitude! The fantastic memories created by world-class creative and performing talent. But the one thing most people can't really remember...…Read More

A message from the king, some fools and Prisoner 24601 – the week in theatre

Published: 12 October 2018

We had a big announcement this week... and so did quite a few other West End productions, too. From theatre's biggest night to Only Fools And Horses, a superhero-sized tragedy…Read More

First look: Dawn French and the cast of Snow White in costume

Published: 12 October 2018

It's almost panto season! Oh, no it's not. Oh, yes, scarily it almost is. And today, further casting has been announced for the upcoming annual London Palladium panto, Snow White.…Read More

Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard announced!

Published: 12 October 2018

A Message From The King… Watch the dastardly King George III from Olivier Award-winning musical Hamilton (played by Michael Jibson) announce the date and venue for the Olivier Awards 2019…Read More

The Height Of The Storm cast on opening night

Published: 11 October 2018

The title of Florian Zeller's new play The Height Of The Storm might also apply to its reception on opening night - the brilliant drama positively blew us all away.…Read More

Eugenius! cancels planned West End transfer

Published: 11 October 2018

Following the withdrawal of a key investor, new superhero musical Eugenius! has been forced to cancel its planned West End transfer, the show has announced. Having recently revealed plans for…Read More

Headlong to reopen Alexandra Palace Theatre with Richard III

Published: 11 October 2018

John Haidar will direct Tom Mothersdale in an imaginative new staging of Richard III in Spring 2019. Shakespeare's most notorious and complex villain will be portrayed by Mothersdale in this…Read More

Rachel Tucker to star in Come From Away

Published: 10 October 2018

Flying into London early next year is Come From Away, and with it comes an exciting cast. Today it's been announced that Wicked legend Rachel Tucker will make her West…Read More

Bat Out Of Hell announces closing date

Published: 10 October 2018

Like a Bat Out Of Hell, it'll be gone when the new year comes! The rocking musical has announced that it'll be closing up shop and leaving the Dominion Theatre…Read More

Lee Evans, Tamsin Greig & more stars rehearse Pinter Three

Published: 9 October 2018

The star-studded casts keep on coming in the Pinter At The Pinter season. And now it's the turn of Pinter Three, a collection of one-act plays and sketches performed by Keith Allen,…Read More

First look at Company

Published: 9 October 2018

Phone rings, door chimes, and in comes... Company production pictures! Marianne Elliott's radical revival of Sondheim's masterpiece has been wowing audiences over at the Gielgud Theatre ahead of its official…Read More

Everything you need to know about Chicago

Published: 9 October 2018

For murder, glitz, glamour, rocking songs and all that jazz, Chicago is a must-see show. It's the world's longest-running American musical, and the current London production has been running throughout…Read More

Miles Jupp and Peter Duncan in new Park Theatre season

Published: 9 October 2018

The Park Theatre has announced its new January - June 2019 season, which will feature performances from comedian Miles Jupp and Peter Duncan in exciting new plays. Artistic Director Jez Bond…Read More

Witness For The Prosecution swears in new cast & extension

Published: 9 October 2018

Following a killer first year at London County Hall, the hit revival of Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution has revealed a new cast and extension period. Performed in a…Read More

Why we loved Camelot In Concert

Published: 8 October 2018

This weekend, Camelot returned to the West End for the first time in 30 years to celebrate the centenary of Alan Jay Lerner’s birth, in London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert…Read More

The famous faces of Jean Valjean

Published: 8 October 2018

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Les Misérables' opening night at the Barbican Centre. The world's longest-running musical opened on 8 October 1985 and since, it's been the springboard for…Read More

Only Fools And Horses is back!

Published: 8 October 2018

He who dares, theatre fans. He who dares. And it seems that Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan's daring has paid off as Del Boy and the gang are back... but not…Read More

West End to welcome The Twilight Zone

Published: 8 October 2018

"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man"... and it's coming to the West End. The hit Almeida Theatre production of The Twilight Zone will transfer…Read More

Dear Evan Hansen, Eugenius! is coming to the West End… our weekly round-up

Published: 5 October 2018

Over the last seven days, the theatre world has been totally and utterly rocked! We've had a week absolutely chocked full of exciting announcements. A-list celebs are heading to the…Read More

Q&A: David Thaxton on LMTO’s Camelot In Concert

Published: 5 October 2018

Lerner and Loewe’s lesser spotted musical Camelot, based on the King Arthur legend and winner of four Tony Awards in 1960, returns to the West End for the first time in…Read More

Theatre Makers of the future assemble!: Sunita Hinduja, Company Manager

Published: 5 October 2018

TheatreCraft 2018 is rapidly approaching, bringing with it the UK’s largest free careers event for young people interested in offstage theatre jobs! Ahead of the event, we’ve asked the six inspiring…Read More

Richard Eyre to be honoured & Tyrone Huntley to host at UK Theatre Awards

Published: 5 October 2018

Director Richard Eyre is to be this year’s recipient of the Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts. The award will be presented by Ian McKellen at the UK…Read More

Dear Evan Hansen is coming to London!

Published: 5 October 2018

Musical theatre fans across the city, rejoice! The multi-Tony and Grammy Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen is finally coming to the West End. This morning, producer Stacey Mindich confirmed that the…Read More

Everything you need to know about All About Eve

Published: 4 October 2018

On 2 February 2019, the West End will become the home of the eagerly-awaiting stage-adaptation of All About Eve. If the film's success is anything to go by, the show…Read More

Earnest cast tackle Prism’s Patisserie Problems

Published: 4 October 2018

If you've ever seen The Importance Of Being Earnest, you'll know two things: firstly, that Miss Prism, the scrupulous and strict educator, takes her role very seriously. And secondly, the…Read More

Alexander Vlahos to star in Peter Pan

Published: 4 October 2018

Today, TV star Alexander Vlahos has been confirmed as the spikey Captain Hook in Park Theatre's upcoming production of the original 1904 Peter Pan play by J.M. Barrie. In this…Read More

Simon Callow’s A Christmas Carol hits cinemas

Published: 4 October 2018

For the past three years, Simon Callow's critically-acclaimed production of Charles Dickens' classic festive tale, A Christmas Carol, has wowed sold-out audiences. This year's production is bound to be a…Read More

Tom Allen to host West End Bares: Top Off The Pops

Published: 4 October 2018

This year's West End Bares is almost upon us. Horrah! And this week it has been announced that comedian and TV star Tom Allen will be hosting the main event.…Read More

National unveils 2019 season & smart captioning glasses

Published: 4 October 2018

The National Theatre has unveiled the line-up for its 2019 season and opened bookings for its smart caption glasses system, which will transform access to theatre for audiences with hearing loss.…Read More

Eugenius! transfers to the West End

Published: 4 October 2018

Update 11 October: Please note that this run has now been cancelled. Comic-book fever is still taking over the world and the latest superhero to sweep audiences off their feet…Read More

Tom Hiddleston, Kit Harington & more stars in Pinter birthday gala

Published: 3 October 2018

A spectacular array of star names will take part in a one-off charity gala to commemorate Harold Pinter's birthday, including Tom Hiddleston, Kit Harington, Kristin Scott Thomas, Indira Varma, Simon…Read More

Six The Musical makes royal return January 2019

Published: 3 October 2018

Listen up, let us tell you a story! The jewel in the West End crown is returning for public display: Six The Musical, whose current run at the Arts Theatre…Read More

First look at rehearsals for Emma Rice’s Wise Children

Published: 2 October 2018

Emma Rice is back in the West End this month to charm audiences and break hearts in equal measure. She launches her brand new theatre company, Wise Children, at The…Read More

Maxine Peake recognised for Outstanding Contribution To British Theatre

Published: 2 October 2018

Maxine Peake is to be honoured at the 2018 UK Theatre Awards for her Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre. The Bolton-born actor and writer will receive the award in recognition…Read More

Akala to join Misty post-show Q&A

Published: 2 October 2018

Rapper, author, poet and political activist Akala will join Arinzé Kene for a post-show Q&A after Misty at Trafalgar Studios. Joining the likes of Daniel Kaluuya and Anthony Welsh in lending…Read More

David Ireland’s Cyprus Avenue returns to the Royal Court

Published: 1 October 2018

For four weeks only, David Ireland's award-winning play Cyprus Avenue is returning to the Royal Court from 14 February - 16 March 2019. The play which tells of one man's…Read More

Peppa Pig trots back into the West End for Christmas

Published: 28 September 2018

Young families are about to have their Christmas wishes granted, as Peppa Pig and her friends return to the West End this Christmas in their latest live show, Peppa Pig’s Adventure.…Read More

Wicked has turned 12!

Published: 28 September 2018

Elphaba traded in that black witch's hat for one of the party variety as Wicked celebrated its 12th birthday last night (27 September)! The West End and Broadway hit musical…Read More

Stars join Arinzé Kene to celebrate Misty extension

Published: 28 September 2018

Following popular demand and acclaim from the critics, Arinzé Kene's solo masterpiece Misty is extending its West End run at Trafalgar Studios. And to celebrate the announcement, actors Daniel Kaluuya (Oscar nominated…Read More

Hampstead Theatre announces new Uncle Vanya adaptation

Published: 28 September 2018

The Hampstead Theatre today have announced a new version of Anton Chekhov's classic tragicomedy Uncle Vanya by Terry Johnson. Olivier and Tony Award-winner Terry Johnson returns to Hampstead following his…Read More

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