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RSC’s Matilda entertains Chinese President

Published: 21 October 2015

Matilda The Musical today performed a version of Quiet for Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, as it represented theatre at a showcase of Britain’s cultural industries.… Read More

Almeida to live stream The Odyssey

Published: 21 October 2015

Following the success of its live streamed reading of The Iliad, featuring 66 actors, London’s Almeida Theatre will repeat the feat with Homer’s epic The Odyssey as the final event… Read More

Plaques And Tangles

Published: 21 October 2015

What's it all about? A popular topic in today's Theatreland, this is another tale of the heartbreak and destruction caused by dementia. While Florian Zeller's The Father, which is currently… Read More

In pictures: Carvel in The Hairy Ape

Published: 20 October 2015

In Matilda The Musical he played a demonic headmistress. In Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell there was an air of fantasy about him and his facial hair. In The Hairy… Read More

Bloomsbury hosts autism-friendly Tempest

Published: 20 October 2015

Greg Hicks will star in Shakespeare’s The Tempest when Kelly Hunter brings her production for children with autism and their families to the Bloomsbury Theatre Studio this weekend. The Flute… Read More

The Gruffalo returns for Christmas

Published: 20 October 2015

Families should expect more scary fun in the West End this Christmas as The Gruffalo travels on his turned-out toes all the way to London’s Vaudeville Theatre. Julia Donaldson and… Read More

Lesley Garrett leads Lyric spring

Published: 20 October 2015

Lesley Garrett will take to the stage of the Lyric Hammersmith next year as part of an eclectic spring season featuring two Royal Opera collaborations, the first major revival of… Read More

Video: Elf musical’s cast recording

Published: 19 October 2015

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. It’s a mantra, let me tell you, that does not ring quite as true at 02:00… Read More

Seven millionth theatregoer visits Wicked

Published: 19 October 2015

An incredible seven million theatregoers have now been put under the spell of the West End’s most gravity-defying musical, Wicked, after the Oz-set hit celebrated welcoming its seven millionth audience… Read More

Comedy royalty join Globe winter season

Published: 19 October 2015

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’s Joseph Marcell and Father Ted’s Pauline McLynn will play husband and wife in Cymbeline when Shakespeare’s late romance runs at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this… Read More

Mamma Mia! extends to October 2016

Published: 19 October 2015

The hit West End production of Mamma Mia! will dance into its 18th year in 2016 as the much-loved musical has extended its run at London’s Novello Theatre until next… Read More

Wyndham’s transfer for NT/Headlong hit

Published: 19 October 2015

People, Places And Things, the latest hit London play to be created by Headlong and the National Theatre, will transfer to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre next spring. The acclaimed… Read More

Olivier nominee leads Park’s Rapunzel

Published: 16 October 2015

Olivier Award nominee Rolan Bell will lead the cast of the Park Theatre’s “surreal and wacky” take on Rapunzel this Christmas. Bell, who was nominated at this year’s awards for… Read More

Royal Court unveils young people plans

Published: 16 October 2015

The Royal Court Theatre has announced its plans for its 60th anniversary, revealing a host of schemes to put young people at the heart of its venue. Acknowledging that the… Read More

Imelda Staunton wins UK Theatre Award

Published: 16 October 2015

Imelda Staunton has been awarded a UK Theatre Award for her highly acclaimed starring role in Chichester Festival Theatre’s Gypsy.                                                                                      One of the UK’s best loved actors for her… Read More

In rehearsal: Elf The Musical

Published: 16 October 2015

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear… or, if it’s still only October, it’s probably sharing rehearsal images of the Elf The Musical… Read More

A life in the theatre: Musical Director

Published: 16 October 2015

Since we began our series taking an in-depth look at the daily lives of people working in theatre, there’s one role we’ve been dying to showcase: the Musical Director. It’s… Read More

Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined

Published: 16 October 2015

What’s it all about? Alfie. What’s new pussycat? Not a lot. This is pretty much the same Bacharach reimagining show audiences at the Menier Chocolate Factory fell in love with… Read More

Kinky Boots musical extends London run

Published: 16 October 2015

Hit musical Kinky Boots, which opened in London to rapturous reviews last month, has extended its run at the West End’s Adelphi Theatre to May 2016, adding three months to… Read More

Darius Campbell joins Funny Girl

Published: 16 October 2015

Darius Campbell will join Sheridan Smith in the hugely anticipated Menier Chocolate Factory production of musical Funny Girl this winter. The reality TV star-turned-West End performer follows London productions including… Read More

Sam Spiro joins London Christmas Carol

Published: 16 October 2015

Olivier Award-winning actress Samantha Spiro will be decking the halls with boughs of holly at London’s Noël Coward Theatre this winter, as she joins the cast of the Jim Broadbent-led… Read More

Stella Gonet leads Further Education

Published: 15 October 2015

Stella Gonet will return to the London stage later this month when she leads the cast of Will Mortimer’s university comedy Further Education at the Hampstead Theatre. The former The… Read More

Red Velvet joins Kenneth Branagh season

Published: 15 October 2015

The Tricycle Theatre’s acclaimed production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s Red Velvet will join the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season at the Garrick Theatre, playing from 23 January to 27 February. Olivier… Read More

Aladdin confirmed for Prince Edward debut

Published: 15 October 2015

Disney’s hit Broadway musical Aladdin will arrive – possibly by flying carpet – at London’s Prince Edward Theatre next summer, beginning its magical run on 27 May before officially opening… Read More

Matthew Bourne wins UK Theatre Award

Published: 14 October 2015

One of Britain’s best loved choreographers, Matthew Bourne, will be honoured at Sunday’s UK Theatre Awards when he is given The Stage Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre. The… Read More

In The Heights

Published: 14 October 2015

What’s it all about? This Tony Award-winning tuner with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda is a ‘slice of life’ tale whisking us into Washington Heights, the Manhattan barrio with… Read More

11 Broadway hits to see in the West End

Published: 14 October 2015

You might have noticed that for a site with ‘London’ in its name, we’ve gone a bit New York, New York crazy recently and with good reason. Until 26 November… Read More

Barrass catches return to Railway Children

Published: 14 October 2015

Martin Barrass will be full steam ahead for a return trip to the theatre adaptation of The Railway Children this autumn, when he revives his performance as Mr Perks in… Read More

Ticking

Published: 13 October 2015

What’s it all about? Simon may be trapped in a foreign prison and facing his execution in a matter of hours, but that’s not what this is about… Not really.… Read More

TheatreCraft Interview: Richard Speir

Published: 13 October 2015

If you’re aged between 16 and 25, and are eager to work in theatre but not as an actor, there really is only one place you should be on 20… Read More

Churchill opens Royal Court 60th year

Published: 12 October 2015

The world premiere of a new play by renowned writer Caryl Churchill will open the Royal Court’s 60th anniversary season as part of an exciting programme including six world premieres… Read More

Charlie extends to December 2016

Published: 12 October 2015

As Charlie And The Chocolate Factory gets set to celebrate its 1,000th performance tonight, the hit West End musical has extended its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until… Read More

In The Heights extends to January 2016

Published: 9 October 2015

Hit musical In The Heights is flying so high at the King’s Cross Theatre that it’s extended its run until January 2016. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip hop and Latin-inspired musical, which… Read More

Measure For Measure

Published: 9 October 2015

What’s it all about? Measure For Measure is one of Shakespeare’s trickiest tales, but Joe Hill-Gibbins’ has breathed fresh, raucous and downright bonkers life into the tale of a city… Read More

Simon Lipkin is Dr Seuss’ Lorax

Published: 9 October 2015

Simon Lipkin will be fighting to protect the world in London this Christmas when he takes on the title role in The Old Vic’s stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The… Read More

Les Misérables will “outlive us all”

Published: 9 October 2015

As global theatre sensation Les Misérables celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala performance last night, producer Cameron Mackintosh proclaimed it “the most amazing show I’ve ever worked with” adding… Read More

West End welcomes Mrs Henderson Presents

Published: 9 October 2015

Olivier Award-winning actress Tracie Bennett will star alongside Ian Bartholomew and Emma Williams when the Theatre Royal Bath production of Mrs Henderson Presents transfers to London’s Noël Coward Theatre next… Read More

Eddie Izzard in Majeure London return

Published: 9 October 2015

Eddie Izzard will bring his globe-conquering stand-up show Force Majeure to London early in 2016, playing a four week season at the Palace Theatre. The hit show, which Izzard launched… Read More

Consensual

Published: 8 October 2015

What’s it all about? The moral argument for whether a sexual relationship between a teacher and pupil can ever be appropriate is undoubtedly black and white, but the events leading… Read More

Teddy Ferrara

Published: 8 October 2015

What’s it all about? Love, homosexuality and the complications of modern technology. On a university campus we meet LGBTQ society president Gabe, newspaper editor Drew and reporter Nicky, student assembly… Read More

Eileen Atkins honoured by UK Theatre

Published: 7 October 2015

Eileen Atkins will be honoured at this year’s UK Theatre Awards when she is awarded the prestigious Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts. The multi award-winning actor will… Read More

Q&A: Artists Against TTIP

Published: 7 October 2015

The line between the arts and politics has always been cigarette paper thin; whether it’s the long history of lending support to social movements or just simply through the explorations… Read More

Russell & Hancock lead Grey Gardens

Published: 7 October 2015

Olivier Award-winning actors Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell will star in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Grey Gardens at Southwark Playhouse next January. Audiences will have the… Read More

Sophie Evans joins Lord Of The Dance

Published: 7 October 2015

Former Over The Rainbow contestant Sophie Evans and The Voice UK’s Rachael O’Connor will appear in the Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games when Michael Flatley’s Irish dance spectacular heads… Read More

Robert Portal goes Around The World

Published: 6 October 2015

Robert Portal will embark on a global voyage at the same time as starring on the London stage this Christmas when he leads the cast of Around The World In… Read More

Refreshed Thriller Live extends

Published: 6 October 2015

Michael Jackson theatrical concert extravaganza Thriller Live has extended its West End run to September 2016. Tickets for the new booking period, which has added a further five months to… Read More

Globe’s Thomas Tallis returns

Published: 6 October 2015

Katy Stephens will star in Jessica Swale’s critically acclaimed drama Thomas Tallis alongside its original cast when it returns to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse later this month following its hit… Read More

Steven Webb joins NT autumn

Published: 6 October 2015

Steven Webb will join the exciting line-up of performers set to appear at the National Theatre this autumn when he appears in the stage adaptation of modern children’s classic I… Read More

Gina McKee opens Tricycle’s 2016

Published: 6 October 2015

Olivier Award nominee Gina McKee will reprise her critically acclaimed role in Florian Zeller’s The Mother at the Tricycle Theatre next January. The Theatre Royal Bath transfer follows the huge… Read More

Cedric Neal leads Motown The Musical

Published: 6 October 2015

Cedric Neal will star as Motown founder Berry Gordy alongside Lucy St. Louis as Diana Ross in the UK premiere of Tony Award-winning hit Motown The Musical next year. The… Read More

Robert Lepage joins Barbican 2016

Published: 5 October 2015

Robert Lepage will direct a new play inspired by Jean Cocteau and Miles Davies, Needles And Opium, as part of the Barbican Theatre’s newly announced 2016 programme. Next year will… Read More

In his words: Florian Zeller

Published: 5 October 2015

“In French I know how to say things.” When Florian Zeller tells me this, amusedly frustrated over his struggle to articulate a particular sentiment in (his pretty downright excellent) English,… Read More

Hattie Morahan stars in Bush’s RADAR Festival

Published: 5 October 2015

Tim Crouch, Paul Hunter and Hattie Morahan will take it in turns to star in Nassim Soleimanpour’s solo show Blank as part of the Bush Theatre’s upcoming RADAR Festival. The… Read More

Jersey Boys extends Piccadilly run

Published: 5 October 2015

Jersey Boys has announced it can’t take its eyes off the West End and has extended its run at the Piccadilly Theatre to 23 October 2016. Currently starring Michael Watson,… Read More

Hampstead’s Mr Foote heads for West End

Published: 5 October 2015

Richard Eyre’s production of Mr Foote’s Other Leg starring Simon Russell Beale will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket next month following its current run at the Hampstead Theatre. Ian… Read More

La Musica

Published: 5 October 2015

What's it all about? A failed marriage. Several years after it ended, as they prepare to finalise their divorce, the former lovers meet in a French hotel room - the… Read More

Roaring Trade

Published: 2 October 2015

What’s it all about? The highs, humiliations, hunger and – as depicted in this play at least – downright hideousness of life as a bond trader. Now, whether or not… Read More

Photograph 51 plans gala performance

Published: 2 October 2015

The Nicole Kidman-led hit West End drama Photograph 51 will play a special charity performance on 19 November in aid of the real-life story’s scientific setting. Anna Ziegler’s critically acclaimed… Read More

Charlie launches Oompa-Loompa search

Published: 2 October 2015

Hit West End musical Charlie And The Chocolate Factory will be on the lookout for performers to take on the roles of its iconic Oompas-Loompas at the production’s first ever… Read More

Stiles & Drewe to make West End Willows

Published: 2 October 2015

Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes and acclaimed musical duo Stiles & Drewe will join forces to create a new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved tale The Wind In The Willows… Read More

McQueen shortens West End run

Published: 2 October 2015

McQueen will end its West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 17 October, three weeks earlier than originally planned. The Alexander McQueen fictional biopic transferred to the West… Read More

Playwright Brian Friel dies

Published: 2 October 2015

Brian Friel, one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, has died aged 86-years-old following a long illness. The Irish writer’s staggering career saw him pen numerous iconic works… Read More

Carly Bawden leads NT’s wonder.land

Published: 2 October 2015

Carly Bawden will play Alice in Moira Buffini and Damon Albarn’s new Lewis Carroll-inspired musical wonder.land when it opens at the National Theatre next month. The McQueen star will take… Read More

Medea at Trafalgar Studios

Published: 2 October 2015

What’s it all about? The final instalment in the Almeida’s impressive Greeks season – you can also see opener Oresteia at the Trafalgar Studios as it has transferred to the… Read More

West End transfer for Court’s Hangmen

Published: 2 October 2015

David Morrissey and Johnny Flynn will reprise their roles in Martin McDonagh’s critically acclaimed play Hangmen when it transfers to the West End this winter. The story of England’s second… Read More

Cast announced for Tricycle’s Ben Hur

Published: 1 October 2015

Alix Dunmore, Richard Durden, John Hopkins and Ben Jones will together portray more than 12,059 characters (probably) in Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of Ben Hur at the Tricycle Theatre this winter.… Read More

In pictures: New York comes to TKTS

Published: 1 October 2015

What says New York more than the Statue of Liberty and a yellow cab? That’s right, nothing. So to celebrate our new prize draw, which gives anyone who buys tickets… Read More

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at the Apollo theatre

Published: 1 October 2015

What’s it all about? Err… well… this is awkward. We don’t really know… Not because we weren’t paying attention but because from now until the end of November you could… Read More

Hackney named Most Welcoming London theatre

Published: 30 September 2015

Hackney Empire will be flying the flag for London at this year’s UK Theatre Awards after being chosen as one of the 12 winners of the My Theatre Matters! Most… Read More

In rehearsal: In The Heights

Published: 30 September 2015

In The Heights will be hip hopping its way to the King’s Cross Theatre next month, but the company seems to have chosen are rather more ecclesiastical setting for its… Read More

In rehearsal: The Hairy Ape

Published: 30 September 2015

Bertie Carvel and his fellow The Hairy Ape co-stars claim to be in rehearsals for Richard Jones’ new production of Eugene O’Neill’s iconic masterpiece, but having seen Manuel Harlan’s rehearsal… Read More

Indhu Rubasingham is TheatreCraft ambassador

Published: 30 September 2015

The Tricycle Theatre’s Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham has been announced as the ambassador for the 10th behind-the-scenes careers fair TheatreCraft this November. The acclaimed director takes the reins from previous… Read More

Jane Horrocks leads 2016 Young Vic season

Published: 30 September 2015

Jane Horrocks will star in the world premiere of “part dance piece, part gig” If You Kiss Me, Kiss Me as part of the Young Vic’s spring/summer 2016 season. The… Read More

Tipping The Velvet

Published: 29 September 2015

What’s it all about? Take your seat in the opulent setting of the Lyric Hammersmith and be transported to an era of music hall sensations and vaudeville titillation. In the… Read More

Kim Medcalf brings Gatsby to the Arts

Published: 28 September 2015

Former EastEnders star Kim Medcalf will make her London stage return alongside Matilda Sturridge and Ellie Nunn when Ruby In The Dust’s production of Gatsby transfers to the Arts Theatre… Read More
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