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Matilda The Musical cast present World Book Day Bedtime Story

Published: 7 March 2019

It's only fitting that one of London theatre's most successful page-to-stage musicals has its say on World Book Day. And this year, Matilda The Musical will be presenting the Official…Read More

Mischief Theatre announce new show Magic Goes Wrong

Published: 7 March 2019

They’ve had a play, and an adaptation of Peter Pan go wrong, and now Mischief Theatre are making magic go wrong in their new show. Appropriately titled, Magic Goes Wrong,…Read More

Company and Come From Away lead Olivier Awards 2019 nominations

Published: 5 March 2019

The contenders for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard have been announced, with two musicals, Company and Come From Away, receiving the most nominations across the 26 categories. Both shows…Read More

TheatreCraft to return to Royal Opera House in November 2019

Published: 5 March 2019

As National Apprenticeships Week begins, it has been announced that TheatreCraft will take place at the Royal Opera House on 11 November 2019. This marks the free theatre careers event’s…Read More

Jason Manford to host the Olivier Awards 2019

Published: 4 March 2019

Jason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard. Having previously hosted in 2017, the much-loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the…Read More

Giles Terera & Lucy Briers join Tom Burke & Hayley Atwell in Rosmersholm cast

Published: 4 March 2019

Olivier Award winner Giles Terera and critically acclaimed actress Lucy Briers will join Tom Burke and Hayley Atwell in the Rosmersholm cast, with the West End revival due to start…Read More

Hamilton leads wins at WhatsOnStage Awards 2019

Published: 4 March 2019

Runaway hit musical Hamilton continued its award ceremony domination, picking up five awards at the WhatsOnStage awards yesterday. There had already been celebrations amongst the Hamilton cast when it was…Read More

Matthew Bourne honoured with Special Olivier Award

Published: 1 March 2019

Sir Matthew Bourne OBE has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in dance.…Read More

Theatre Quiz: How well do you know ‘Any Dream Will Do’?

Published: 1 March 2019

After a decade's firmly felt absence, it's back: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat's return to the West End is on the horizon. And it'll star the wonderful double Olivier Award…Read More

Summer Strallen, Ché Walker & Rio Kai to star in Intra Muros

Published: 1 March 2019

An extraordinary method of storytelling requires an extraordinary cast to enact it. And Intra Muros, at the Park Theatre, has all of the above: West End star Summer Strallen, musical…Read More

March picks: shows to see this month

Published: 1 March 2019

It’s March! As spring appears on the horizon, there’s the excitement of slightly warmer weather with the added apprehension that makes you still carry an umbrella everywhere. But avoid that…Read More

Heathers The Musical West End cast album released

Published: 1 March 2019

It’s the moment every Heathers fan (or corn nuts as they’re also known) has been waiting for since…well since it first opened at The Other Palace last year. The Heathers…Read More

Sheridan Smith to play Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Published: 1 March 2019

The first piece of casting news is out of the (brightly coloured) bag, as Sheridan Smith has been announced as the Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The…Read More

ENO announce Hansel And Gretel casting for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Published: 28 February 2019

Imagine combining the majesty of the world-class English National Opera with the serenity of the great outdoors at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Imagine no more: Hansel And Gretel, a…Read More

First look: Waitress production photos

Published: 27 February 2019

Grab a slice of your favourite pie and enjoy these sweet production shots of the Waitress cast. These Waitress photos include Katharine McPhee (Smash) as Jenna, Emmy-nominee Jack McBrayer (30…Read More

Adam Kay to perform at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Published: 27 February 2019

Grab your picnic blanket (or umbrella, you can never depend on British weather), as the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced more exciting events as part of its summer…Read More

In rehearsal: The Twilight Zone’s West End transfer

Published: 27 February 2019

You are about to experience a journey into another world. A portal into another realm, a dive into another dimension. You are about to enter... The Twilight Zone rehearsal room.…Read More

Witness For The Prosecution extends trial into third year with new cast

Published: 26 February 2019

We're prepared to testify to an exciting announcement this afternoon. The Olivier Award-nominated revival of Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution will enter a third year in its immersive London…Read More

Fiddler On The Roof cast announced

Published: 26 February 2019

If the news about Fiddler On The Roof’s West End transfer wasn’t exciting enough, the full cast has now been announced. Joining the already announced Andy Nyman and (Tevye) and…Read More

Eligible Productions for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 25 February 2019

The announcement of the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard is just days away - and below is the confirmed list of every eligible production in contention for…Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong gets BBC series

Published: 22 February 2019

The Mischief Theatre team, who are responsible for such calamitous hits as The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, have been given a six-part series by…Read More

Dolly Parton on opening night of 9 To 5 The Musical

Published: 22 February 2019

What a way to make a livin'! Dolly Parton and a star-studded cast brought the power to 9 To 5 The Musical to the Savoy Theatre when it had its…Read More

Heathers releases “Seventeen” & “I Say No” from cast album

Published: 22 February 2019

Following the news last week that Heathers fans (or corn nuts, as they’re sometimes known) could stream "I Say No" from the upcoming Heathers West End cast album, the show…Read More

Alex Kingston & Sarah Hadland on new comedy Admissions

Published: 21 February 2019

Alex Kingston and Sarah Hadland are set to star in a new comedy, Admissions, at Trafalgar Studios this month. And having been lucky enough to be treated to a sneak…Read More

Three Sisters casting announced

Published: 21 February 2019

The cast of the upcoming production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters has been announced, and there are some familiar faces you may recognise from recent West End productions. Joining the previously…Read More

SIX The Musical announces sing-along West End performance

Published: 21 February 2019

The queens of Six The Musical are putting on a sing-along performance on 6 June 2019, where fans will be encouraged to sing along, dress-up and fully get involved. Properly…Read More

Maxine Peake to star in Julia Leigh’s Avalanche: A Love Story

Published: 20 February 2019

Maxine Peake will lead the cast of Avalanche: A Love Story, a new adaptation by Julia Leigh of her powerful memoir of the same name, at the Barbican Theatre this…Read More

Tom Hiddleston discusses the works of Harold Pinter

Published: 20 February 2019

In case you hadn't heard (or seen the stunning rehearsal photos), Tom Hiddleston is all set to take on the lead in the finale of the remarkable Pinter at the…Read More

First look: Follies production images

Published: 19 February 2019

Still thinking about the fact you missed the Olivier award-winning show Follies when it was at The National last year? Or maybe you bagged a seat and haven’t stopped thinking…Read More

Films that got turned into musicals

Published: 18 February 2019

With the live-action version of the iconic musical Cats about to hit the big screen, and an increasing number of theatre productions being broadcast live in cinemas, seeing your favourite…Read More

Sweet Charity announces more casting

Published: 18 February 2019

There’s nothing sweeter than hearing a cast announcement for an upcoming musical. And so Sweet Charity has given us a right tasty treat by announcing the rest of the cast…Read More

First look: Betrayal rehearsals

Published: 18 February 2019

The fantastic Pinter at the Pinter season is almost at an end, but there’s still time for one more star-studded cast. As Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox are…Read More

Jeremy Herrin to revive Noises Off at Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 15 February 2019

It's one of the funniest plays to have ever graced the London stage. And now it's been announced that Jeremy Herrin, Artistic Director of Headlong, will revive Michael Frayn's Noises…Read More

London shows with extra matinees this February half-term

Published: 15 February 2019

The half-term holidays: a source of great joy (and, in their eyes, freedom!) to youngsters, and a potential headache to parents, who somehow have to come up with a whole…Read More

The Tina Turner Musical welcomes its new Tina & Ike!

Published: 15 February 2019

In true Tina - The Tina Turner Musical style, the show has Two People to unveil! Nkeki Obi-Melekwe will make her West End debut as the legendary Tina, starring opposite…Read More

West End dating profiles, famous castings and Danny Dyer – the weekly round up

Published: 15 February 2019

While most people were preparing to love (or loathe) Valentines Day, Theatreland was buzzing full of love for new casts, new production shots and of course, Danny Dyer. We even…Read More

The 9 West End characters who should be on Tinder

Published: 14 February 2019

Valentine's Day; a day of love, chocolate, flowers. But we couldn’t help but think about how our favourite Theatreland characters would mark it, and how they’d set about finding a…Read More

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo And Juliet tours with two casts

Published: 14 February 2019

"Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene", and now these two households are going on separate tours in the World Premiere of Matthew…Read More

True West to have audio release

Published: 14 February 2019

Couldn’t get tickets for True West? Or maybe you’ve already seen it, absolutely loved it but don’t have time to see it again? Whichever of these two categories you fall…Read More

Why it’s All About Eve at the Noël Coward Theatre

Published: 14 February 2019

Writer and director Ivo van Hove doesn’t half relish a challenge. From reimagining the likes of Network and Hedda Gabler at the National, to delivering an iconic A View From…Read More

Famous faces on the stage this spring

Published: 14 February 2019

It’s always fun to see a famous face off the TV or movies trying their hand at the theatre. In this completely different environment, you can watch them perform in…Read More

First look: Harry Judd, Aston Merrygold, Jay McGuiness & Louis Smith in Rip It Up – The 60s

Published: 12 February 2019

Stars, stars everywhere - and they're about to get down to dance. McFly’s Harry Judd, JLS’s Aston Merrygold, The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith have formed the ultimate…Read More

Miriam Margolyes & Griff Rhys Jones voice Where Is Peter Rabbit? in West End

Published: 12 February 2019

It's not unusual, around Spring, to be seeking an Easter bunny or too. And this April, national treasures Miriam Margolyes and Griff Rhys Jones will be joining us in asking…Read More

10 things you didn’t know about Danny Dyer

Published: 11 February 2019

You know him as a cheeky cockney chappy, a pub owner in the EastEnd(ers), for being a Love Island winner’s dad and for basically being an absolute legend. But with…Read More

50 musical theatre songs for people who hate Valentine’s Day

Published: 11 February 2019

Experience a break-up recently? Prefer your independence? Does your partner live in Canada? Or just never been interested in all that stuff? Well, never fear, wary singletons - this week,…Read More

Horrible Histories’ Barmy Britain is coming back to the West End

Published: 11 February 2019

Not all of us enjoy learning about History... but everybody does when it's Horrible! And the proof's in the (bread-and-butter) pudding, as the Horrible Histories stage show has announced it…Read More

Theatre Quiz: How many songs from Les Misérables can you name?

Published: 8 February 2019

It's the iconic musical that's had audiences Dreaming A Dream for decades in the West End - not to mention a musical theatre karaoke favourite - but how many songs…Read More

Royal Opera House to screen Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story

Published: 8 February 2019

The Royal Opera House will host an exclusive live screening of Yuli - The Carlos Acosta Story in its Linbury Theatre on Wednesday 3 April. Directed by Icíar Bollaín (Take…Read More

Carrie Hope Fletcher returns to Les Mis, closing shows and Dear Evan Hansen – the weekly roundup

Published: 8 February 2019

February may be a shorter month, but Theatreland has never been busier with exciting announcements, new casts, and several fond farewells. In fact, there’s been so much going on, you’ve…Read More

Cassidy Janson, Oliver Tompsett, and more – & Juliet cast announced!

Published: 8 February 2019

Musical theatre fans, rejoice: alongside Miriam-Teak Lee in the titular role of & Juliet will be Cassidy Janson, Oliver Tompsett, Arun Blair-Mangat - and more! Bringing together a whole host…Read More

Waitress extends booking period

Published: 8 February 2019

The Waitress cast has only just starting cooking, and they’re already baking a success, as an extension on the show’s booking period has been announced. Due to popular demand, more…Read More

Donmar Warehouse play Sweat makes West End transfer

Published: 8 February 2019

It's been one of the breakout hit London plays of the past few months. And this morning, it was announced that the Donmar Warehouse's production of Sweat, Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer…Read More

Germán Cornejo on the incredible Tango Fire

Published: 7 February 2019

Passion, elegance and grace... and that's just how renowned choreographer Germán Cornejo spoke, when he told us all about his show Tango Fire, currently playing in the West End. Cornejo himself…Read More

Watch the Waitress Lulu auditions as young cast announced

Published: 7 February 2019

It's the role of a (young) lifetime! Forthcoming London musical Waitress has revealed its youngest cast members, who'll share the role of Lulu - and we were there to see…Read More

New kids cast announced for the West End’s School Of Rock

Published: 7 February 2019

West End, let's get ready to rock: a new year group have been announced to play the kids' cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School Of Rock The Musical! Class will be…Read More

New Everybody’s Talking About Jamie production shots released

Published: 7 February 2019

New Jamie New and a new cast mean new production shots for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie! Who knew! (well, us, that’s why we’re sharing them…) With the new cast of…Read More

Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard announces new partnership details

Published: 6 February 2019

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has announced full partnership details for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, which return to the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 7 April. Nicola…Read More

Michael Ball, Carrie Hope Fletcher & Alfie Boe return to Les Misérables

Published: 6 February 2019

Do you hear the people sing? Well if you go and watch Les Misérables when it transfers to the Gielgud Theatre in August, then you’ll see some VERY special people…Read More

What everybody’s saying about Home, I’m Darling

Published: 6 February 2019

Last night, we were throwing it back to the 1950s to become the perfect domestic goddesses (don’t pretend there isn’t one hiding in us all) for the opening night of…Read More

4 Arthur Miller plays you can see in London this year

Published: 5 February 2019

Imagine penning a play so remarkable, it would not only go on to win a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, but also the Tony…Read More

First look at 9 To 5 The Musical production photos

Published: 5 February 2019

Is that the smell of cups of ambition being poured at the Savoy Theatre? The star-studded cast of 9 To 5 The Musical are certainly headed straight to the top -…Read More

New musical The View Upstairs to have European premiere

Published: 5 February 2019

We love seeing a new musical arriving into Theatreland, so we’re excited to see that The View Upstairs will have its European premiere at the Soho Theatre soon! The View Upstairs…Read More

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical releases second single from cast album

Published: 5 February 2019

For fans of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, this news is going to be simply the best…(we’re sorry, it had to be done). There’s going to be an original…Read More

Last chance to see: 12 shows leaving in February

Published: 4 February 2019

Isn’t it annoying when you realise that a show you’ve been meaning to see for ages ups and leaves Theatreland before you get a chance? We feel your pain, and…Read More

New cast announced for the disastrous The Play That Goes Wrong

Published: 4 February 2019

It should be the pinnacle of every actor's career: heading into a massively successful, riotously funny, Olivier Award-winning comedy in the West End. But for the unlucky bunch joining the…Read More

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Henry announced for MT Fest UK

Published: 4 February 2019

When you think of festivals, you instantly start thinking about standing in the rain, getting cold and being stuck in large crowds. Well MT Fest UK is going to be…Read More