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Bank Robbery nabs extension into 2018

Published: 31 March 2017

Due to continued high demand, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery marks its first birthday in the West End by announcing a further extension… Read More

Five Guys Named Moe opens Marble Arch Spiegeltent

Published: 30 March 2017

Underbelly Productions have today confirmed that a brand new production of Clarke Peters’ Olivier Award-winning and Tony-Award nominated musical, Five Guys Named Moe, will open in September 2017 in a… Read More

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child unveils new cast

Published: 30 March 2017

Rehearsals began this week for the new West End cast of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End… Read More

Kiss Me transfers to the Trafalgar Studios

Published: 29 March 2017

Multi-award winning writer Richard Bean’s Kiss Me transfers to Trafalgar Studios from Tuesday 6 June until Saturday 8 July 2017 after a sold out run at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs in… Read More

Opening Night: The Wipers Times

Published: 28 March 2017

The stage adaptation of Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s award-winning film The Wipers Times opened at the Arts Theatre on Monday. We caught up with the cast and creatives at… Read More

ITV to show Olivier Awards ceremony

Published: 28 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has announced major broadcast and ceremony plans for 2017, including the news that this year’s ceremony will be broadcast on ITV on Tuesday 11 April… Read More

Q&A: Alfie Boe on Carousel

Published: 28 March 2017

A stirring musical of love, pain and redemption, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel's iconic score demands much of its performers. Step forward revered tenor and actor Alfie Boe, perhaps best known to for… Read More

Video: Honouring Dance at the Oliviers

Published: 28 March 2017

Theatre comes in many forms, but not many can be quite as universally poignant as the world-class dance productions performed in and around London. And it’s the achievement of such… Read More

Disney’s Aladdin announces cast change

Published: 28 March 2017

Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that Matthew Croke will star in the title role of Aladdin, as the new musical based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film approaches its… Read More

Almeida’s Hamlet receives West End transfer

Published: 28 March 2017

Olivier Award-winning director Robert Icke’s (Mary Stuart, The Red Barn, Uncle Vanya, Oresteia, Mr Burns and 1984) ground-breaking and electrifying production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, starring BAFTA award-winner Andrew Scott… Read More

Cast announced for Royal Court’s Nuclear War

Published: 27 March 2017

Full casting has been announced for the Royal Court production of Nuclear War, Simon Stephens' mysterious new play about a woman, a city, desire and time. Maureen Beattie, Sharon Duncan-Brewster,… Read More

Park Theatre unveils Tick, Tick… BOOM! cast

Published: 27 March 2017

Full casting has been announced for Tick, Tick… BOOM! at Park Theatre: the autobiographical rock musical detailing the journey that led to Jonathan Larson’s big break and Broadway blockbuster, Rent.… Read More

Full casting announced for Life Of Galileo

Published: 27 March 2017

Full casting has been announced for Life Of Galileo at the Young Vic, directed by BAFTA Award-winner Joe Wright. Brendan Cowell takes the title role and is joined by Billy… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe hosts Hamlet evening

Published: 27 March 2017

Shakespeare’s Globe, in partnership with Glyndebourne, present Hamlet And The Test Of Time, an evening examining the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. In a one-off event hosted by Melvyn… Read More

In rehearsal: Angels In America

Published: 27 March 2017

A landmark play, gifted a sensationally starry cast in its 25th anniversary production: these first Angels In America rehearsal images are sure to whet the appetite of every London theatregoer.… Read More

World Theatre Day 2017 celebrations

Published: 27 March 2017

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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are extending

Published: 27 March 2017

Due to popular demand, The Old Vic is pleased to announce that Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead will extend by one week, until Saturday 6 May. In addition to the… Read More

Love In Idleness transfers to Apollo Theatre

Published: 27 March 2017

With Travesties and David Baddiel: My Family Not The Sitcom taking up residence in the West End, and Funny Girl on the road as part of a major national tour,… Read More

Production photos: 42nd Street

Published: 23 March 2017

"Come and meet those dancing feet!" 42nd Street has exploded onto the West End's oldest and biggest stage at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with its spectacularly starry fable of… Read More

Full casting announced for Barber Shop Chronicles

Published: 23 March 2017

Casting has today been announced for Barber Shop Chronicles, a dynamic new play which journeys from a barber shop in London, to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra. These are… Read More

Asmeret Ghebremichael joins Dreamgirls

Published: 23 March 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce that Asmeret Ghebremichael has joined the company of Dreamgirls to perform the role of Lorrell Robinson. She began performances this week. Ghebremichael is… Read More

Production photos: Don Juan In Soho

Published: 23 March 2017

David Tennant's eagerly anticipated return to the London stage sees him portray the debauched and hedonistic titular protagonist of tragicomedy Don Juan In Soho; take a look at these stunning… Read More

Olivier Awards roll out Red Carpet Live Show

Published: 23 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has announced the first details of its inaugural Red Carpet Live Show. For the first time in the awards’ history, the red carpet will be… Read More

Full casting announced for The Wind In The Willows at the Palladium

Published: 23 March 2017

Producer Jamie Hendry announced this morning that Denise Welch, Gary Wilmot, Craig Mather and Simon Lipkin will join Rufus Hound and Neil McDermott in the major new musical The Wind… Read More

Opening Night: An American In Paris

Published: 22 March 2017

The artful romance of post-war Paris stole our breath and hearts last night as An American In Paris opened at the Dominion Theatre. We spoke to some of the cast… Read More

Video: Gary Barlow & Tim Firth Q&A

Published: 22 March 2017

After the multi-Olivier Award nominated show's performance on Tuesday 21 March, The Girls writers Gary Barlow and Tim Firth took to the stage - and piano - to talk the… Read More

Casting announced for Occupational Hazards

Published: 22 March 2017

Hampstead Theatre has announced casting for the world premiere of Stephen Brown’s play Occupational Hazards, which is based on Rory Stewart’s critically acclaimed memoir of the same name. Directed by… Read More

The Kite Runner soars into Playhouse Theatre

Published: 22 March 2017

Having won critical acclaim at Wyndham's Theatre earlier this year, The Kite Runner will transfer to the Playhouse Theatre in June for a strictly limited 8-week season. The show finished its… Read More

Ian McKellen brings one man show to the Park Theatre

Published: 22 March 2017

International star of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen is to perform an exclusive one man show at Park Theatre for nine performances only, from 3 – 9 July 2017,… Read More

Rosas brings Rain to Sadler’s Wells

Published: 20 March 2017

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s world-renowned dance company Rosas returns with her iconic piece, Rain. The Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company performs the piece live with contemporary music ensemble Ictus in… Read More

Casting announced for Alice’s Adventures Underground

Published: 20 March 2017

Les Enfants Terribles and ebp in association with Creature of London are delighted to announce the cast of Alice's Adventures Underground, which returns to The Vaults at Waterloo from 15 April… Read More

Matilda to stage fourth relaxed performance

Published: 20 March 2017

Following the sold-out success of the previous relaxed performances of Matilda The Musical, the Royal Shakespeare Company will present its fourth at the Cambridge Theatre on Sunday 11 June 2017.… Read More

Sadler’s Wells family & children’s festival returns Easter

Published: 17 March 2017

Family Weekend, Sadler’s Wells’ annual two-day festival of family-friendly events, returns on Friday 14 & Saturday 15 April 2017. Family Weekend takes over the building, offering something for all ages… Read More

Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? to be broadcast live

Published: 17 March 2017

Following the critically acclaimed opening of James Macdonald’s new production of Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? starring Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Imogen Poots and Luke Treadaway, producers have today announced… Read More

Full casting announced for Footloose

Published: 17 March 2017

Full casting has been announced today for Footloose: The Musical, which, as part of a UK tour, will play a strictly limited West End season at The Peacock for three… Read More

In rehearsal: The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?

Published: 17 March 2017

Rehearsal images for Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? are released today, ahead of the production’s first preview. Albee’s darkly comic play about a family in crisis will… Read More

Open Air Theatre announces MOREoutdoor season

Published: 17 March 2017

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced MOREoutdoor, a season of one-off events during their 2017 season, including cabaret, comedy and film screenings. On Sunday 4 June, Alan Titchmarsh will… Read More

Mel C surprises with School Of Rock showstopper

Published: 17 March 2017

Last night (16 March 2017) at the New London Theatre Mel C joined the West End cast of School Of Rock The Musical, and surprised the audience with a performance… Read More

Video: Oliviers 2017 nominees react

Published: 16 March 2017

When the news filters through that you’ve joined an esteemed select of theatrical talent, and are now an Olivier Award with Mastercard nominee, the ensuing rush of euphoria rush must… Read More

Opening Night: Stepping Out

Published: 15 March 2017

Transferring to the Vaudeville Theatre following a tour of the UK, Stepping Out is directed by the acclaimed director Maria Friedman, and tells the story of seven women – and… Read More

10 superstar Olivier Award winners

Published: 15 March 2017

Since the Laurence Olivier Awards were established in 1976 (back then known as the Society of West End Theatre Awards), the UK’s finest theatre artists have been nominated for, and won,… Read More

Renovated Bush Theatre reopens

Published: 15 March 2017

The Bush Theatre reopens this week following the biggest capital project in the theatre’s history. The £4.3million, year-long revitalisation of the venue by award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins has turned an… Read More

Paul Mason to star at Young Vic

Published: 15 March 2017

Former Economics Editor of Channel 4 News and BBC’s Newsnight Paul Mason is to write and perform in a new show at the Young Vic based on his acclaimed book,… Read More

Ayckbourn’s The Divide opens at The Old Vic

Published: 15 March 2017

The Old Vic has today announced that The Divide, a new play by Alan Ayckbourn, will open at The Old Vic this autumn following its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival.… Read More

Thriller Live boogies on to April 2018

Published: 15 March 2017

Michael Jackson famously sang “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough” - and the West End spectacular Thriller Live, which celebrates his musical legacy and groundbreaking dance moves, seems to be… Read More

Oliviers unveil inaugural Be Inspired champions

Published: 15 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have today announced its 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these… Read More

Cast announced for On The Town

Published: 15 March 2017

Danny Mac, Fred Haig and Jeremy Taylor take the roles of the three sailors, Gabey, Chip and Ozzie, originally played in the film version by Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and… Read More

Betroffenheit returns to Sadler’s Wells

Published: 14 March 2017

Created by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, Betroffenheit returns to the Sadler’s Wells stage on 11 & 12 April 2017, following its Olivier Award-nominated UK premiere in spring 2016. Sadler’s Wells… Read More

Cheek By Jowl’s Winter’s Tale to be screened

Published: 14 March 2017

Following the successful screenings of Measure for Measure and Ubu Roi, Cheek by Jowl have announced there will be a screening of their latest production of The Winter’s Tale, live… Read More

In rehearsal: Carousel

Published: 14 March 2017

Rehearsal images have been released for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, the third production in the partnership between The GradeLinnit Company and English National Opera (ENO). Nicholas Lyndhurst and Katherine Jenkins… Read More

Gallery: Oliviers 2017 Nominees’ Celebration

Published: 14 March 2017

When you’ve been nominated for one (or several) of theatre’s biggest accolades, there’s only one thing to do: decide what you’ll wear to the ceremony. Oh, and celebrate, of course!… Read More

In rehearsal: The Missing Light

Published: 13 March 2017

As part of its programme for families, The Old Vic is soon to present The Missing Light, an enchanting puppetry show for ages 7+ about hopes, dreams and true friendship,… Read More

West End Bakes Off again for 2017

Published: 13 March 2017

Theatrical charity, Acting For Others, today announces the brand new location for the third annual West End Bake Off. Many West End shows come together to compete in the most… Read More

Disney’s Aladdin to stage autism-friendly performance

Published: 13 March 2017

Disney’s hit musical Aladdin, which opened in the West End in June 2016, has announced that its first dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance will take place on Tuesday 29 August 2017. Tickets… Read More

Production photos: Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?

Published: 13 March 2017

Take a multi-award winning cast, add in an immortal theatrical text by a revered playwright, and sit back and watch the sparks fly – Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? looks… Read More

Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards ceremony

Published: 10 March 2017

Acclaimed actor, comedian, television and radio presenter Jason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard. The hilarious Mancunian personality, whose famous wit and… Read More

Join in the Oliviers celebration

Published: 10 March 2017

This week saw the revelation of the theatrical luminaries nominated for the 41st Olivier Awards with Mastercard ceremony – and today, you can follow the stars at the swanky private… Read More

Sadler’s Wells announces Breakin’ Convention 2017

Published: 9 March 2017

Sadler’s Wells’ critically acclaimed international festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, is back, with performances from UK and international companies and crews. Now in its 14th year, this… Read More

Kinky Boots and Diana Award mark National Kindness Day

Published: 9 March 2017

The Diana Award are partnering with the UK’s huge hearted hit Kinky Boots for National Kindness Day, which takes place on Friday 31 March 2017 to remember Princess Diana and… Read More

Full casting announced for Madame Rubinstein

Published: 8 March 2017

Park Theatre’s Artistic Director Jez Bond will direct Miriam Margolyes, Frances Barber and Jonathan Forbes in the world premiere of Madame Rubinstein, a brand new comedy by John Misto, playing… Read More

Why we loved Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Published: 8 March 2017

There’s little that can warm the heart – and, let’s face it, boggle the mind – like a Tom Stoppard comedy. And as the recent acclaim for Travesties at the… Read More

Exploring Virtual Reality in Ugly Lies The Bone

Published: 8 March 2017

It's not every day you can say your play truly transports its audience to another world. But thanks to its spectacular integration of Virtual Reality technology into Lindsey Ferrentino's therapy drama, Ugly… Read More

School Of Rock to hold open auditions

Published: 8 March 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock – The Musical will hold open auditions during 2017 for the opportunity to join the band as part of the… Read More

Tessa Peake-Jones stars in While We’re Here

Published: 8 March 2017

Casting has been announced for While We’re Here, a new play by acclaimed writer Barney Norris (Visitors, Bush Theatre; Eventide, Arcola Theatre), which opens the Bush Theatre's brand new 60… Read More

Shows to see this March

Published: 7 March 2017

Hilarity, stardust, and all-out spectacle: London’s Theatreland’s Spring influx of superb shows truly has every base covered this new season. We've picked out some of the shows opening this month… Read More

Tricycle announces future programming

Published: 7 March 2017

With the annual Tricycle Takeover due to open next month, Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham has announced the company’s forthcoming work ahead of the reopening of the building in spring 2018. Tricycle… Read More

Carole King makes surprise return to Beautiful

Published: 7 March 2017

Last night (6 March 2017) in front of a sell-out performance, Carole King surprised the cast and audience when she made her second visit to see the West End production… Read More

Lyric Hammersmith announces summer season

Published: 7 March 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith has announced its new summer season running May 2017 to January 2018 including three major new productions: a UK premiere, a new adaptation of a classic and… Read More

Q&A: David Tennant

Published: 7 March 2017

We caught up with David Tennant as he rehearses for Don Juan In Soho, which begins previews at the Wyndham's Theatre on 17 March. What is Don Juan In Soho… Read More

Olivier headlines you may have missed

Published: 6 March 2017

It's Olivier Awards with Mastercard nominations season - and what a collection of nominees to have in the running for theatre's biggest accolades! But behind every list of Olivier Awards with Mastercard… Read More

Brodsky/Baryshnikov to receive West End premiere

Published: 6 March 2017

Dancer and Sex In The City star Mikhail Baryshnikov will be performing in the UK premiere of Brodsky/Baryshnikov at London’s West End Apollo Theatre for a limited run this May. … Read More

Full cast announced for Donmar’s Arturo Ui

Published: 3 March 2017

The Donmar Warehouse has today announced full casting for Bruce Norris’ new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s satirical masterpiece The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui, directed by Simon Evans with design… Read More

Interview: Wicked media night

Published: 2 March 2017

When you've recently hit eight million theatregoers, enjoyed a tenth birthday at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, and announced a UK tour, you've plenty to celebrate. Fortunately for us, at the production's… Read More

Dreamgirls to release Original Cast Recording

Published: 2 March 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions have announced that the highly anticipated Original London Cast Recording of the new, hit West End musical Dreamgirls, will be released on Sony Classical mid-April, and is available… Read More

New Matilda cast swing into action

Published: 2 March 2017

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Lilian Hardy, Emma Moore and Éva-Marie Saffrey will join Abbie Vena the title role of Matilda… Read More
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