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Harrower & Ibsen in Donmar autumn season

Published: 13 June 2017

The Donmar Warehouse has announced two new autumn productions: a Yaël Farber-directed revival of David Harrower's modern classic Knives In Hens, and Kwame Kwei-Armah's reimagining of Ibsen's masterpiece The Lady… Read More

West End LIVE announces 2017 line-up

Published: 12 June 2017

With just under two weeks to go - not that we're counting! - until the annual free musical theatre extravaganza West End LIVE once again takes over Trafalgar Square, the… Read More

In rehearsal: Commitee… (A New Musical)

Published: 12 June 2017

Check out the latest rehearsal pictures from the new musical - take a deep breath - The Public Administration And Constitution Affairs Committee Take Oral Evidence On Whitehall’s Relationship With… Read More

David Lan to step down from Young Vic

Published: 12 June 2017

The Board of the Young Vic have announced today that influential artistic director David Lan will step down after leading the company for almost two decades. Appointed in 2000, David… Read More

Royal Court’s Road revival cast announced

Published: 12 June 2017

Casting has been announced for the Royal Court's revival of Jim Cartwright's seminal drama Road, with Olivier Award winner John Tiffany directing a company including Michelle Fairley and Lemn Sissay.… Read More

The Play That Takes Home A Tony

Published: 12 June 2017

British-based designer Nigel Hook was named winner of the Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Play That Goes Wrong at last night's 71st annual Tony Awards… Read More

Hampstead unveils Alligators casting

Published: 9 June 2017

The Hampstead Theatre has today announced casting for returning drama Alligators, a Hampstead Downstairs Original written by Andrew Keatley (The Gathered Leaves, Park Theatre). Directed by Simon Evans, the searing… Read More

Theatreland supports Night For London campaign

Published: 9 June 2017

  Theatres across London will be supporting the British Red Cross' ‘Night for London’ campaign to raise funds for those affected by the London terror attacks, as The Society of… Read More

Julian Clary stars in specially-written comedy

Published: 9 June 2017

Comedian and entertainer Julian Clary is to lead the world premiere of black comedy Le Grand Mort at Trafalgar Studios this autumn, a play penned specially for him by the… Read More

Full cast announced for National’s Follies

Published: 9 June 2017

Full casting has been announced for the National Theatre's exciting revival of the Sondheim musical masterpiece Follies, with Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton set to play the titular trio.… Read More

New dancers Wanna Be Startin’ Thriller

Published: 7 June 2017

Eight new dancers have joined the cast of Thriller Live, making their West End stage debuts in the hit musical tribute to one of the world's most iconic performers. New… Read More

Fantastic Mr Fox to return to Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 7 June 2017

Following a successful UK tour, the Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Curve and Lyric Hammersmith production of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox will return to London for a summer run. The bright-eyed, bushy-tailed… Read More

Performers announced for Bush’s Nassim

Published: 7 June 2017

Alexi Kaye Campbell, Khalid Abdalla and Vivienne Acheampong are among the performers who will participate in new Bush Theatre Studio play Nassim this summer. Penned by Nassim Soleimanpour (While Rabbit… Read More

In rehearsal: Girl From The North Country

Published: 6 June 2017

A close-knit 1934 community, living on a knife-edge, huddles together in the local guesthouse - meanwhile, the starry cast playing them in 2017 seem to be enjoying themselves in rehearsals.… Read More

Opening Night: Annie

Published: 6 June 2017

We popped along to the Piccadilly for the red carpet premiere of Annie, which stars Miranda Hart as Miss Hannigan, and spoke to casts, creatives and glamorous guests. It's a… Read More

Royal Court casts Bodies

Published: 6 June 2017

Casting has been announced for Vivienne Franzmann's new trafficking drama, Bodies, which premieres in the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. The cast are Lorna Brown (recent credits including Oresteia, Almeida/West… Read More

Wind In The Willows releases cast portraits

Published: 6 June 2017

Feeling the need for speed? Riotous musical comedy The Wind In The Willows have released these first cast portraits of their company in colourful character, sure to get your hearts racing… Read More

Stratford hosts scorching romcom Summer In London

Published: 5 June 2017

Full casting has been revealed for Theatre Royal Stratford East's world premiere of seasonal romcom Summer In London. Billed as a mix of The Inbetweeners with a modernised A Midsummer… Read More

In rehearsal: Disney’s Aladdin starring Matthew Croke

Published: 2 June 2017

Hurtling around a sprawling desert metropolis, flying magic carpets and magically having your wishes come true: all in a day's work for the new cast of utterly spectacular musical Disney's… Read More

Production photos: Annie

Published: 2 June 2017

Multi award-winning comedy writer, actor and author Miranda Hart makes her West End debut as Miss Hannigan in the beloved family musical Annie - check out the first production shots… Read More

Watch School Of Rock on Theatre Lounge Live

Published: 2 June 2017

What's the best way you can imagine to kickstart your weekend? Well, we've got it: a rip-roaring rock 'n roll jam with the Olivier Award-winning cast of School Of Rock… Read More

Stars join Cat On A Hot Tin Roof revival

Published: 2 June 2017

The Young Vic production of Tennessee Williams' mendacity masterpiece Cat On A Hot Tin Roof will star Lisa Palfrey (Big Mama), Hayley Squires (Mae) and Brian Gleeson (Cooper), joining the previously… Read More

Further casting revealed for Palladium panto

Published: 2 June 2017

Further casting has been announced for this year's London Palladium pantomime Dick Whittington, with Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo and Diversity (The Sultan and his Entourage), Gary Wilmott (Sarah the… Read More

Bush hosts Monica Dolan’s The B*easts

Published: 1 June 2017

The Bush Theatre has announce that this summer it will be hosting a run of The B*easts, written and performed by Monica Dolan (W1A, Appropriate Adult, The Witness For The… Read More

Shows to see this June

Published: 1 June 2017

Where did the first half of 2017 go?! Somehow, we're in June, and with the sun beaming down, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a balmy evening with friends and… Read More

Reasons To See: Killology

Published: 1 June 2017

Richard Mylan (Paul), Sion Daniel Young (Davey), Seán Gleeson (Alan) in Killology. Photo by Mark Douet Killology marks playwright Gary Owen’s return to the Royal Court following 2015’s Violence And… Read More

Cast announced for Matthew Dunster’s Much Ado

Published: 1 June 2017

Casting has been announced for Shakespeare's Globe Associate Director Matthew Dunster's reimagining of raucous comedy Much Ado About Nothing, transported to revolutionary 1910 Mexico. Globe favourite Beatriz Romilly will play… Read More

Finalists announced for 2017 Wicked Young Writer Awards

Published: 1 June 2017

The Wicked Young Writer Awards, created and sponsored by the award-winning acclaimed musical in association with the National Literary Trust, have announced the names of the 115 finalists in the… Read More

Young Vic to learn How To Win Against History

Published: 1 June 2017

Seiriol Davies’ smash-hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe musical extravaganza How To Win Against History will tour the UK before a run at the Young Vic this Christmas. In the show, Seiriol stars… Read More

Rosalie Craig & Michelle Terry workshop Donmar project

Published: 1 June 2017

The Donmar Warehouse has announced a series of relaxed workshop performances of a new maternity memory play, Becoming: Part One, written and performed by theatre stars Rosalie Craig and Michelle… Read More

Mamma Mia! continues The Party in Waterloo

Published: 1 June 2017

The producers of Mamma Mia! are in the process of applying for planning permission to build a temporary venue in London’s Waterloo area, where they can recreate an authentic Greek… Read More

In rehearsal: Terror

Published: 31 May 2017

Dilemmas can be the spice of life - but some are more weighty than others. In the Lyric Hammersmith's thrilling courtroom drama, you'll decide whether to condemn or reprieve. And… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell extends world premiere season

Published: 31 May 2017

The world premiere production of the eagerly anticipated Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical has extended its London Coliseum season by two weeks due to high demand.… Read More

The Hunting Of The Snark visits Lewis Carroll library

Published: 30 May 2017

Islington Council and RGM Productions celebrated the West End première of a brand-new family musical adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved poem, The Hunting Of The Snark, by inviting the… Read More

In rehearsal: Cover My Tracks

Published: 30 May 2017

They say that in all things music, "practice makes perfect" - but when you're as talented as the performers behind Cover My Tracks at The Old Vic, fun-fuelled rehearsals will… Read More

King Kong cast swing into action

Published: 30 May 2017

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Daniel Clarkson's bananas comedy King Kong, as cast members today swing into action rehearsing for the madcap production. The cast… Read More

The View From Nowhere unveils cast

Published: 30 May 2017

Casting has been announced for The View From Nowhere, a highly topical drama involving a scientific controversy which receives its world premiere in opening the new PARK90 season. Presented by… Read More

Globe announces The Winter Selection season

Published: 30 May 2017

Shakespeare's Globe has announced its 2017 indoor season, entitled The Winter Selection, in Emma Rice's final programme as Artistic Director of the venue. Playing in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the… Read More

London theatres launch STAMP

Published: 30 May 2017

Photo: Manuel Harlan Over 20 London-based theatres and theatre organisations, including The Old Vic, Barbican, National Theatre and Soho Theatre have come together to launch STAMP (Supporting Theatre and Makers… Read More

The Girls to depart West End for UK tour

Published: 30 May 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's Olivier Award-nominated new musical comedy The Girls, based on the true story, film and play of Calendar Girls, will complete its West End stint at… Read More

Inaugural WiT Award winner announced

Published: 26 May 2017

D.A. Nixon has been announced as the first winner of the WiT (Writers in Theatre) Award, a prize created to discover and nurture new writers working in the theatre industry.… Read More

Fred Haig withdraws from On The Town

Published: 26 May 2017

Having sustained an unfortunate fracture to his foot during a preview performance, Fred Haig has confirmed his withdrawal from On The Town, it has been announced. Fred suffered the injury… Read More

Lyric in the Square returns to Hammersmith

Published: 26 May 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith has announced that Lyric in the Square, a variety of outdoor events and performances created by the theatre for the region, will return for its seventh year… Read More

British Theatre Academy announces West End musicals

Published: 26 May 2017

The British Theatre Academy has today announced a double bill of musicals to play this summer at London’s Ambassadors: family musical The Adventures Of Pinocchio, and Jason Robert Brown's coming-of-age… Read More

Alice Fearn to lead West End Wicked

Published: 24 May 2017

Wicked, the hugely popular West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced is delighted to announce that Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans… Read More

Liz Robertson brings Lerner Without Loewe to Delfont Room

Published: 24 May 2017

One of Britain's most loved leading ladies, Liz Robertson, star of My Fair Lady, Phantom Of The Opera and Love Never Dies, is bringing her renowned cabaret Lerner Without Loewe… Read More

Shows announced for Kids Week 2017

Published: 24 May 2017

More than 35 top London shows, offering free tickets and activities for children and families throughout August, have been announced for the 20th annual Kids Week.  The London theatre initiative,… Read More

Beautiful bows out of West End in August

Published: 23 May 2017

The West End production of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, based on the early life and career of the legendary singer songwriter, will complete its run at the Aldwych… Read More

RSC Tempest announces casting update

Published: 23 May 2017

A casting update has been announced today for the transfer of the RSC’s production of The Tempest, which opens at the Barbican from 30 June – 18 August 2017, following… Read More

National Theatre launches new Podcast series

Published: 22 May 2017

The National Theatre today launches the first episode in a 10 part podcast series seeking to interact with the social and cultural questions of our time, using theatre as a… Read More

Rory Kinnear announced as a new Ambassador for Cardboard Citizens

Published: 22 May 2017

On Friday Cardboard Citizens celebrated 25 years of making life-changing work with and for homeless people at its biennial fundraising dinner hosted by Kate Winslet. During the gala the charity… Read More

New Harry Potter images released

Published: 22 May 2017

Ahead of the new cast’s first performance at London’s Palace Theatre on Wednesday (24 May 2017), the Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child release a first-look set of… Read More

The Other Palace rolls out development programme

Published: 19 May 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul Taylor Mills have announced details for The Other Palace Development Programme and first Work in Progress series until December 2017. Having opened in February 2017… Read More

Hampstead announces Autumn season

Published: 19 May 2017

The Hampstead Theatre has announced its Autumn season 2017 for the Main Stage, including two world premieres and stars Robert Lindsay and Claire Skinner. The season opens with the world… Read More

Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire in West End world premiere

Published: 19 May 2017

MGC and Headlong today announce the world première of James Graham’s new play Labour of Love, with Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire leading the company. Labour of Love sees the… Read More

The Mentor makes West End move

Published: 18 May 2017

Laurence Boswell's acclaimed production of Daniel Kehlmann's compelling comedy The Mentor will transfer to the West End this summer. Playing at London’s Vaudeville Theatre from 24 June to 2 September, with… Read More

Stockard Channing to star in Alexi Kaye Campbell’s Apologia

Published: 17 May 2017

Hollywood and Broadway icon Stockard Channing will return to the London stage this summer, to star in a new production of Olivier Award winner Alexi Kaye Campbell’s acclaimed drama Apologia,… Read More

Adrian Mole Musical makes Menier London debut

Published: 17 May 2017

In the titular character's 50th birthday year, the Menier Chocolate Factory has today announced a brand new production of Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾… Read More

Regent’s Park announces Dickens Uncovered casts

Published: 16 May 2017

Full casting and completed creative teams have been announced for Dickens Uncovered at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, two shows playing in repertory to celebrate the greatest storyteller of London… Read More

Slava’s Snowshow returns to Southbank

Published: 15 May 2017

The multi-award winning international clowning sensation Slava's Snowshow will return to London’s Southbank Centre this winter for an unprecedented fifth season of festive magic from 18 December – 4 January… Read More

Haymarket & Hilton empower future

Published: 15 May 2017

The Waldorf Hilton has announced a partnership with the charity Theatre Royal Haymarket – Masterclass Trust, giving young people an opportunity to develop business and life skills. Devoted to using… Read More

West End Bares back for 2017

Published: 15 May 2017

Following last year’s two sold-out shows, West End Bares, theatre’s cheekiest annual fundraiser, is returning on Sunday 29 October 2017 to The Novello Theatre at 7pm and 9.30pm in aid… Read More

The Other Palace hosts From Page To Stage Festival

Published: 15 May 2017

Aria Entertainment’s From Page To Stage (FPTS) have announced their exciting musical concerts and the eleven new musicals selected to be showcased during their Summer Festival at The Other Palace… Read More

Taj Express receives UK premiere at The Peacock

Published: 15 May 2017

Sadler’s Wells will present the UK premiere of Taj Express this summer, with the new production visiting The Peacock from Film City, Mumbai after a smash hit tour of America.… Read More

Hampstead announces full Gloria casting

Published: 15 May 2017

Hampstead Theatre has announced full casting for the UK premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ razor-sharp comic drama Gloria, directed by Michael Longhurst. Stars Colin Morgan (recent television credits including Humans and… Read More

The Wind In The Willows announces original cast recording

Published: 15 May 2017

The original cast recording of new musical The Wind In The Willows, with book by Julian Fellowes, music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, has been announced. The… Read More

I Loved Lucy makes Arts Theatre transfer

Published: 15 May 2017

Lee Tannen’s personal, funny and bittersweet play I Loved Lucy, about his 10-year relationship with TV comedy legend Lucille Ball, is to transfer to London’s Arts Theatre this summer. Playing… Read More

Acting For Others award-winners announced

Published: 12 May 2017

The winners were today announced for theatrical charity Acting For Others’ inaugural Presidential Awards. The awards celebrate the most supportive and successful fundraisers, who have helped the charity raise £380,000… Read More

In rehearsal: The Ugly One

Published: 12 May 2017

A razor-sharp comedy about beauty, identity and doing what it takes to get to the top, Marius von Mayenberg's The Ugly One centres on an engineer who is told he… Read More

Q&A: Miranda Hart on Annie

Published: 12 May 2017

Brilliant comedian and actor Miranda Hart stands on the cusp of her West End debut, with a starring role as the hilariously spiteful Miss Hannigan in the family musical Annie… Read More

Venus In Fur receives starry West End premiere

Published: 12 May 2017

Natalie Dormer and David Oakes will star in the West End premiere of David Ives’ hit Broadway play Venus In Fur this autumn at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Playing for… Read More

In rehearsal: On The Town

Published: 12 May 2017

New York, New York, it's a helluva town - and it's coming to the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in fantastic feel-good musical form, if these vibrant rehearsal shots are… Read More

Colm Meaney joins Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Published: 12 May 2017

Stage and screen star Colm Meaney will join the previously announced Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell to play Big Daddy in the Young Vic production of Cat On A Hot… Read More

In rehearsal: Annie

Published: 11 May 2017

It's A Hard Knock Life for some of the kids' characters in beloved family musical Annie - but judging from the beaming smiles on their young faces, the cast, including… Read More

Paapa Essiedu’s Hamlet to hit Hackney

Published: 11 May 2017

Paapa Essiedu will reprise his award-winning performance in the title role of The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)'s acclaimed production of Hamlet, touring to the Hackney Empire. Directed by Simon Godwin,… Read More
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