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London Theatre News Today: Sneak peek at The Man In The White Suit, new Jamie photos & more…

Published: 26 September 2019

Another day passed, and we've once again rounded up the best London theatre news today fresh for you! We got a look at the production photos of The Man In… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Toby Jones & Richard Armitage in Uncle Vanya, David Mitchell’s West End debut & more…

Published: 25 September 2019

There have been a lot of big names bandied about in London theatre news today! Check out our round up of the day's goings-on here. Toby Jones and Richard Armitage… Read More

Toby Jones and Richard Armitage to star in new production of Uncle Vanya

Published: 25 September 2019

A new adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) is on at the Harold Pinter Theatre in January 2020. Starring Toby Jones… Read More

Our five favourite Wicked moments

Published: 25 September 2019

Wicked turn the unlucky 13! We take a look back at our five favourite moments with this long-running spellbinding spectacular. We hope you all have a Wicked Birthday, including all… Read More

Nominees Announced for the 2019 UK Theatre Awards

Published: 25 September 2019

The list of nominees has been revealed for the 2019 UK Theatre Awards today. The UK Theatre Awards are the only nationwide awards to honour and celebrate outstanding achievements in theatre… Read More

David Mitchell to make his West End debut in Upstart Crow

Published: 25 September 2019

David Mitchell will be making his West End debut next year in a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom about William Shakespeare - Upstart Crow. The comedy has… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End, Waitress extends booking & more…

Published: 24 September 2019

It's been a busy old day today for London theatre news, so we've got everything you need to know all in one place! From casting announcements to sneak peeks, here's… Read More

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child extended until summer 2020

Published: 24 September 2019

Get your wands and capes at the ready - though maybe leave your pointy hat at home for the sake of the person sat behind you - Harry Potter And… Read More

The best children’s shows to cosy up with this winter

Published: 20 September 2019

Now that we've had a brief second to mourn the passing of summer, we can start fishing our hats and scarves out of their boxes and start looking forward to… Read More

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the West End for summer 2020

Published: 20 September 2019

Summer 2020 suddenly got a lot more colourful! The new smash hit production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will return to the London Palladium next summer following a… Read More

Sadler’s Wells announces its Spring 2020 season

Published: 19 September 2019

Sadler's Wells has announced its Spring 2020 season this morning, featuring world premieres, UK premieres and 12 Sadler's Wells original productions. tickets will go on sale on 14 October (7… Read More

Full casting announced for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Published: 18 September 2019

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas over at the Dominion Theatre, with the announcement of the full cast of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The charmingly festive romantic comedy… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Bobby Hodges

Published: 18 September 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Phil Nichol and Melissa Jaques join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 17 September 2019

Exciting news as the award-winning musical explosion Everybody's Talking About Jamie welcomes a new cast member and welcomes back an old friend! Phil Nichol will be returning to reprise his… Read More

Storme Toolis cast in A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg in West End first

Published: 16 September 2019

The final casting for Peter Nichols' dark comedy A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg has been announced today. In a significant moment in the play's history, the part… Read More

Winners announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2019

Published: 16 September 2019

The Stage Debut Awards took place yesterday in London, with some fantastic new faces sweeping up the accolades. The awards recognise the talent of breakthrough actors, writers, directors, designers, composers or… Read More

New cast of Les Misérables announced

Published: 16 September 2019

The barricades are going to be seeing some familiar faces, and some brand-new ones, in December, as the Les Misérables cast for the show's return to the Sondheim Theatre has… Read More

A sneak peek inside rehearsals for Noises Off

Published: 13 September 2019

It's not long now until farcical comedy Noises Off starts its run at the Garrick Theatre, after a successful run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre earlier this year. Based off Michael Frayn’s… Read More

First Look: production photos from Big The Musical

Published: 13 September 2019

Every since we heard that Big The Musical was coming to London at the Dominion Theatre we've been channelling our inner children and getting far too excited. If, like us, you've been… Read More

Full cast announced for London premiere of Dear Evan Hansen

Published: 13 September 2019

Producer Stacey Mindich has announced the full cast today for the London premiere of musical Dear Evan Hansen, which will start performances at the Noël Coward Theatre on 29 October 2019.… Read More

Miriam Margolyes and the full cast for Sydney & The Old Girl confirmed

Published: 12 September 2019

The full cast of Sydney & The Old Girl has been confirmed, with Vivien Parry (Les Miserables, A Christmas Carol) and Mark Hadfield (Outlander, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein) joining stage and screen veteran… Read More

A first look at rehearsals for The Girl From The North Country

Published: 12 September 2019

We've got a sneak peak at the rehearsals for touching musical The Girl From The North Country, which will return to the West End for 8 weeks only at the… Read More

A sneak peek at the fabulous costumes for & Juliet

Published: 12 September 2019

Well, we're speechless. We knew that the costumes for new musical & Juliet were going to be good. A musical about Juliet's strong, independent, adventure filled life after Romeo, jam-packed… Read More

Final cast announced for London transfer of Beryl

Published: 11 September 2019

The final casting has been announced for the London transfer of Beryl, a play by Maxine Peake about pioneering racing cyclist Beryl Burton. Featuring Jessica Duffield (Goodnight Mister Tom, My… Read More

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announce 2020 season

Published: 11 September 2019

With the doors about to close on the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre for another year, it's time to look ahead to their 2020 productions and start blocking out your… Read More

A radical re-imagining of Doctor Faustus is coming to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Published: 10 September 2019

Headlong and the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre announced today a unique re-imagining of the Faustus myth that will premiere in London in January 2020. Faustus:… Read More

The Tiger Who Came To Tea returns to the West End for Christmas

Published: 10 September 2019

Even though the sun’s still shining, it’s never too early to start getting excited for Christmas. If you needed any more excuses to start ramping up the festivities here’s another… Read More

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extended until June 2020

Published: 9 September 2019

Great news for lovers of rock, roll and sequins as Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has been extended at the Aldwych Theatre until June 2020, with over 200,000 new… Read More

Pretty Woman The Musical transfers to London

Published: 9 September 2019

There's a big new show coming to London. In fact, not just big, huge. In case you hadn't guessed from the clue, Pretty Woman The Musical is coming to London… Read More

Playwright Peter Nichols dies aged 92

Published: 9 September 2019

Britain’s foremost playwrights, Peter Nichols has passed away. Peter, 92, died peacefully on Saturday morning in Oxford. His wife Thelma was at his bedside. The family would like to thank… Read More

Matilda The Musical announces new cast

Published: 6 September 2019

Matilda The Musical has announced the new adult and child cast, including the 100th Matilda to join the show. [caption id="attachment_111419435" align="aligncenter" width="700"] (l-r) Elliot Harper and Sebastien Torkia[/caption] Direct… Read More

Sarah Hadland joins Noises Off cast

Published: 5 September 2019

There's going to be some new faces in the West End cast of Noises Off, as Sarah Hadland (Miranda, Horrible Histories), Richard Henders (Company, The White Guard), Lisa McGrillis (Mum,… Read More

Claire Goose and Navin Chowdhry announced for The Girl Who Fell

Published: 5 September 2019

The Girl Who Fell, a new play about loss, guilt and Snapchat, has just announced its cast. Claire Goose, who you recognise from hit BBC shows such as Casualty, EastEnders… Read More

Full cast and set design announced for The Prince Of Egypt

Published: 5 September 2019

The Prince Of Egypt has announced its full cast for the upcoming London premiere. Joining the previously announced Luke Brady (Moses), Liam Tamne (Ramses), Christine Allado (Tzipporah), Alexia Khadime (Miriam),Joe Dixon (Seti), Debbie Kurup (Queen Tuya), Gary Wilmot (Jethro), Adam Pearce (Hotep), Tanisha Spring (Nefertari) and Silas Wyatt-Barke (Aaron) will… Read More

Tell us in 10: Noel Sullivan

Published: 4 September 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

On Your Feet! to return to London in 2020

Published: 2 September 2019

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan played to its final crowd at the London Coliseum last week. Or so we thought... But whether you missed this new… Read More

September picks: shows to see this month

Published: 1 September 2019

As the summer holidays come to an end and the kids go back to school, it's time to pack up the picnic basket, don that hoody and plan some indoor… Read More

New cast members announced for Death Of A Salesman

Published: 30 August 2019

Several new cast members have been announced for the upcoming production of Death Of A Salesman at the Piccadilly Theatre. Sope Dirisu and Natey Jones, two of Britain’s hottest young actors… Read More

Full cast announced for The Exorcist

Published: 30 August 2019

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Exorcist, which comes to Wimbledon New Theatre between 24 - 28 September. The show will star BAFTA Award Winner,… Read More

Revival of The Boy Friend announced

Published: 30 August 2019

With their production of The Bridges Of Madison County currently getting critical acclaim, and one of its previous shows (Fiddler On The Roof) transferring to the Playhouse Theatre, the Menier… Read More

Are you the next star of Thriller Live?

Published: 29 August 2019

The producers of Thriller Live have made an open casting call for singers to join the record-breaking London production and for the upcoming 2019/20 World Tour. Thriller Live places very… Read More

Tamlyn Henderson & Cindy Belliott join Waitress

Published: 28 August 2019

There are going to be some new faces ordering pie in the diner, as Waitress has just announced some new cast members. Tamlyn Henderson will join the London cast from… Read More

Tell us in 10: Nicholai La Barrie, Director of Young People at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Published: 28 August 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Russell Brand to curate a monologue night, with writers including Matthew Perry and Lena Dunham

Published: 28 August 2019

This September, award-winning comedian, writer, actor and presenter Russell Brand curates Cracked – a night of seven one-off solo performances written in response to the growing conversation and changing attitudes… Read More

Full cast announced for Vassa at the Almeida Theatre

Published: 27 August 2019

A casting announcement is always an exciting piece of news, and the Almeida Theatre’s full cast for their upcoming production of Vassa is no exception. Samantha Bond will play the… Read More

Comedian Richard Gadd’s play transfers to Bush Theatre

Published: 23 August 2019

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe almost over for another year, it’s time to look forward to performers who are making the journey from Scotland to the West End. And the… Read More

Last chance to book Kids Week tickets

Published: 22 August 2019

The summer holidays are almost over and you still have some major things on your to-do list. Like take advantage of Kids Week! Even those there's not long left, we… Read More

Full cast announced for play adaptation of unfinished Jane Austen novel

Published: 21 August 2019

We love seeing Olivier Award winners bringing new work to London, and Laura Wade is doing just that. Having won Best New Comedy at the Oliviers this year (and receiving… Read More

The returning cast members in Les Misérables The Staged Concert

Published: 21 August 2019

There are some shows which the cast can’t seem to get enough of, and Les Misérables is one of them. Several previous cast members are currently back on stage in… Read More

Tell us in 10: Adam Bampton-Smith

Published: 21 August 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Joe Sugg joins cast of Waitress

Published: 20 August 2019

YouTube star, filmmaker, author, vlogger and 2018 Strictly Come Dancing finalist Joe Sugg will make his stage debut in Waitress from 9 September. He will join the West End cast… Read More

In rehearsal: & Juliet

Published: 16 August 2019

Think you know everything about Romeo and Juliet? Think again, as the new musical &Juliet changes the tale to give Juliet a whole new story. Rather than picking up a… Read More

Places to eat during Kids Week

Published: 16 August 2019

Summer holidays are expensive! And we're not just talking about a two-week vacay in California. Just the sheer act of having to keep your child entertained, out of trouble and… Read More

First look: A Very Expensive Poison

Published: 15 August 2019

Once again, The Old Vic is bringing an incredible cast to its world-famous stage for a jaw-dropping production. The world premiere of Lucy Prebble’s A Very Expensive Poison is opening for… Read More

Join the cast of Thriller Live at a party at Planet Hollywood

Published: 15 August 2019

Gear up for a night to remember because the cast of Thriller Live wants to rock with you at a very special party on 29 August. To mark and celebrate… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Lucie Jones

Published: 14 August 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Patricia Hodge joins A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg

Published: 14 August 2019

Today, it has been announced that the Olivier Award winner Patricia Hodge will be joining Claire Skinner and Toby Stephens in the West End revival of A Day In The Death Of… Read More

Activities to do during Kids Week

Published: 13 August 2019

We've still got a few weeks left of the summer holidays and you've already run out of things to do with the kids. Don't wake up in the middle of… Read More

Joel Montague replaces Matt Cardle in Falsettos

Published: 13 August 2019

As if Tuesdays weren't bad enough, you have to be faced with the news that Matt Cardle has had to pull out of the UK premiere of Falsettos. But it's… Read More

First look: Evita

Published: 9 August 2019

You don't need to cry for Argentina to get a sneaky glimpse of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Evita. In fact, we've got Evita photos right here!… Read More

Andrew Boyer joins cast of Waitress

Published: 8 August 2019

There's going to be a new face in the diner, as Andrew Boyer is joining the cast of Waitress from 12 August. He will take over the role of Old Joe… Read More

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – Part Five! announced

Published: 8 August 2019

Britain is about to go barmy for the world première of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – Part Five! Arriving at the Apollo Theatre on 30 July 2020, and running until the… Read More

New Six queens announced

Published: 8 August 2019

The West End Queendom is getting bigger! Producers of critically acclaimed, sell-out smash, Six have announced that Cherelle Jay, Zara MacIntosh and Hana Stewart are to be the new alternate… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Danielle Bird

Published: 7 August 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

West End to dim lights in memory of Hal Prince

Published: 31 July 2019

Theatres across London’s West End will be dimming their lights at 7pm tonight (31 July) in memory of American theatre director and producer Hal Prince, who died today aged 91.… Read More

First look: Peter Pan

Published: 31 July 2019

You don't need to go to the effort of finding the second star to the right and going straight on till morning to see Peter Pan. You can just visit… Read More

David Thaxton joins Come From Away

Published: 31 July 2019

One Olivier Award-nominated David is replacing another in the Come From Away cast, as David Thaxton takes over the roles of David Shannon. David Thaxton will be playing the roles… Read More

Chelsea Halfpenny joins 9 To 5 The Musical

Published: 31 July 2019

There’s a new member of the 9 To 5 The Musical who’s going to be pouring herself a cup of ambition from 2 September. Chelsea Halfpenny (Casualty, Emmerdale) will be… Read More

Further casting announced for The Prince Of Egypt

Published: 31 July 2019

We always believed there was going to be fantastic casting in The Prince Of Egypt, and the latest announcement has proved what miracles can be achieved when you believe. Joining… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Christie Prades from Gloria Estefan’s On Your Feet!

Published: 30 July 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Shows for teenagers in Kids Week

Published: 30 July 2019

Kids Week is all about making theatre accessible for young people, whether they’re teeny tiny in age, or in the not-so teeny tiny teenage years. That’s why, during August, participating… Read More

James McAvoy to open Jamie Lloyd season in Cyrano De Bergerac

Published: 29 July 2019

The dynamic duo of James McAvoy and Jamie Lloyd are reuniting on the West End stage for the first time in six years. James will star in the opening production… Read More

Theatre Quiz: Can you complete the song titles with images?

Published: 26 July 2019

We LOVE a London musical. From the ones which make you laugh to the ones which make you cry - and then there're those which somehow manage both simultaneously -… Read More

Full cast announced for Mary Poppins

Published: 26 July 2019

We’ve got some Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious news to share this morning, as the full Mary Poppins cast has been announced. The full adult cast is: Amy Griffiths (The Twilight Zone) as Winifred Banks… Read More

Aisha Jawando is the West End’s new Tina Turner

Published: 26 July 2019

There's been another promotion in the cast of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. And for original cast member Aisha Jawando, it's simply The Best news: she's going to be… Read More
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