Latest UK Theatre News
Today's Latest UK Theatre News
The JERSEY BOYS hit Scotland on their extended tour
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Due to overwhelming demand, a further 12 dates were added to the second UK & Ireland Tour of the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning musical JERSEY... Read More
Sweet Charity cast news at the Donmar Warehouse
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The Donmar Warehouse has announced further casting for Artistic Director Josie Rourke’s farewell production, Sweet Charity. Joining previously announced cast members Anne-Marie Duff as Charity... Read More
Janet Dibley announced to lead cast in UK Tour of Henry James’ Turn of the Screw
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Following the critically acclaimed 2018 tour, Henry James’ iconic, genre defining, ghost story Turn of the Screw returns for a UK tour, opening in Exeter... Read More
MICHAEL JACKSON SHOW – MICHAEL STARRING BEN ® – London Palladium / UK Tour
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The UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute show Michael Starring Ben is to get its West End premiere with an exclusive one-off performance at the legendary... Read More
Horrible Histories – Dreadful Deaf – Deafinitely not for the faint-hearted!
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We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is deaf dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage... Read More
Lesley Joseph to play ‘ Miss Hannigan’ in Annie
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Lesley Joseph returns to role of Miss Hannigan having played the part in this production in 2015/16. She joins Alex Bourne as ‘Oliver Warbucks’, Richard... Read More
9 to 5 The Musical Production Images Released
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Dolly Parton presents 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre starring Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford and Brian Conley. 9... Read More
Ready for #LoveTheatreDay on 14th November?
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CELEBRATE #LOVETHEATREDAY 2018 ON WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER Taking place on Wednesday 14th November 2018, #LoveTheatreDay 2018 unites performing arts professionals and aficionados worldwide to applaud all things... Read More
Six wives of Henry VIII take over The Lowry this Christmas in new musical
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Six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to retell their stories in ‘SIX,’ a 75minute celebration of 21st century sisterly sass-itude coming to... Read More
Of Mice and Men – UK Tour
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The UK tour of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ has landed in Wimbledon this week and Selladoor Worldwide’s production in association with The Marlowe... Read More
Calendar Girls – UK Tour
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We’ve all heard of the incredible Calendar Girls film that came to our screens in 2003 which saw a group of (more mature) Yorkshire women... Read More
Flashdance The Musical – UK Tour
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The blockbuster dancing sensation Flashdance The Musical is making its way around the UK for its highly anticipated tour. As you would have gathered it’s... Read More
Beautiful – UK Tour
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Carole King was the artist behind many classic songs in the 60’s & 70’s (both with and without Gerry Goffin), over 20 of which show... Read More
Things I Know To Be True – UK Tour
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Occasionally a new play arrives on the scene and takes you by surprise. Things I know to be true was only published 18 months ago,... Read More
Son of a Preacher Man – UK Tour
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Celebrating the music of the legendary Dusty Springfield, this new jukebox musical has gone out on tour around the UK. The story follows 3 characters... Read More
Hairspray – UK Tour
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Following the success of the 2016 tour, Hairspray returns on UK Tour for 2017/18 but has some brand new faces. If you don’t know Hairspray,... Read More
Awful Auntie – UK Tour
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Following the huge success of David Walliams’ Gansta Granny his brilliant novel Awful Auntie has also now been adapted for the stage by director Neal... Read More
Kin – UK Tour
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Words by Teague Davis It’s a classic story; man likes woman, 4 other men also like this woman, men show off acrobatic skills to win... Read More
Joking Apart – Alan Ayckbourn
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Returning on it’s 40th anniversary as a touring double-bill with Better Off Dead, formidable playwright Alan Ayckbourn has brought back one of his own favourite... Read More
Shrek – UK Tour
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Closely based on the film and with all the characters that you know and love, Shrek The Musical is back touring the UK! It’s no... Read More
Cilla – UK Tour
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When looking forward to a particular show you can sometimes be left disappointed. Cilla – The Musical is not in this category. Following the TV... Read More
Latest Interviews
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The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
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Currently at home at the Criterion Theatre in the heart of Piccadilly in London’s West End is a fabulously entertaining new play from Mischief Theatre,... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Stepping Out
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Stepping Out coming to the Vaudeville in spring 2017! Amanda Holden will head a fantastic cast in this funny and heart-warming comedy! The story follows... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Matilda The Musical
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Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical at the... Read More
West End PREVIEW: The Play That Goes Wrong
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Book now The Play that Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre. Described as Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, The Play that Goes Wrong at the... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Don Juan In Soho Starring David Tennant
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Loosely based on Molière’s tragicomedy ‘Don Juan’, this hilarious modern update transports the action to contemporary London and follows the final adventures of its debauched... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Carousel
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For the first time on the West End, Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins star together in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Carousel at the London... Read More
West End PREVIEW: The Kite Runner
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Back by popular demand after a sell out run, The Kite Runner soars again at the Playhouse Theatre for a strictly limited season from 8... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
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The smash hit Broadway musical, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the Aldwych Theatre is the untold story of Carole King’s journey from school girl... Read More
West End PREVIEW: The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?
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Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? showing in 2017 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo are joined by... Read More
West End PREVIEW: An American In Paris
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An American In Paris, the breathtakingly beautiful new Broadway musical about love, hope and living your dreams, has opened at London’s stunningly restored Dominion Theatre... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Half A Sixpence
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Opening to rave reviews in the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Chichester Festival Theatre’s award-winning hit musical HALF A SIXPENCE is having nightly standing ovations... Read More
West End PREVIEW: The Book Of Mormon
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From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez, The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Thriller Live
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Now in its record breaking 8th year, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. After opening... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Motown The Musical
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Discover the story behind the sound that moved the world. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown records and launched the careers... Read More
West End PREVIEW: School Of Rock
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man who brought rock and romance to Broadway, is back with a new heart-stirring hit. SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Phantom Of The Opera
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Having opened in 1986 The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre remains one of London’s most popular shows. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s glittering musical... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Les Miserables
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CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S LEGENDARY PRODUCTION OF BOUBLIL AND SCHÖNBERG’S LES MISÉRABLES IS A GLOBAL STAGE SENSATION. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries... Read More
West End PREVIEW: 42nd Street
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42nd STREET is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Wicked
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When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch, we only ever heard one side of the story. Gregory Maguire‘s acclaimed 1995 novel, ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Kinky Boots
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Since winning the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Kinky Boots is the winner of every major Best Musical award and is the hottest... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Dreamgirls
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Thirty-five years after the groundbreaking original Broadway production, this UK and West End premiere of the sensational Olivier Award and Tony Award®-winning musical Dreamgirls is playing... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Mamma Mia!
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Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Disney’s Aladdin
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Brought to theatrical life by the legendary Disney creative team, brand new Broadway musical ALADDIN at the Prince Edward Theatre will sweep you into a world full of beauty, fun... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Disney’s The Lion King
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When work began on adapting the Academy Award®-winning animated feature for the stage, the team were faced with an enormous challenge… How could you portray... Read More