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Poisoned Polluted: the toxicity of a troubled upbringing | The Old Red Lion Theatre, 5 – 30 November 2019
The complexities of childhood trauma, drug addiction and shame are brought to the forefront in Kathryn O’Reilly’s second play, Poisoned Polluted, exploring the impact of... Read More
Michael Brandon, Brenda Edwards, Danielle Hope and Clare Halse complete the cast of WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Dominion Theatre
Jamie Wilson, Mark Goucher, Gavin Kalin and Kevin McCollum are delighted to announce full casting for the Made at Curve production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE... Read More
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CELEBRATES 30 MAGICAL YEARS IN THE UK
Wednesday 18 September 2019 – Cirque du Soleil marks its 30th anniversary in the UK with a celebratory exhibition from 19 September to 9 October with free entry at... Read More
Award Winning Play, VELVET, at Above The Stag Theatre
Tom has always dreamt of being a successful actor, and now after years of disappointment he is finally presented with his golden opportunity… and an... Read More
Magic Goes Wrong – Production Images
Mischief Theatre’s upcoming comedy production Magic Goes Wrong is coming to the Vaudeville Theatre, with previews from 14 December 2019. This is a production created with... Read More
PHIL NICHOL AND MELISSA JACQUES JOIN THE CAST OF EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, is delighted to welcome back Phil Nichol as he reprises his role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle and thrilled... Read More
SEAN MATHIAS DIRECTS AN ALL-WELSH CAST IN A REVIVAL OF A PRAYER FOR WINGS – KING’S HEAD THEATRE, 30 OCT-23 NOV
Bill Kenwright Ltd, Swansea Grand and Alex Turner Productions present the London transfer of A PRAYER FOR WINGS, the award-winning play by internationally acclaimed Welsh-born... Read More
Test Match Special producer, Peter Baxter, takes readers behind the scenes on his theatre tour with Blowers!
Old friends and Test Match Special colleagues, Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter had many outrageous tales of life in and around the radio cricket commentary boxes of... Read More
New 2020 UK Tour of The Habit of Art
Following a highly acclaimed tour in 2018, The Original Theatre Company and The Anthology Group in association with Peter Stickney and York Theatre Royal’s production... Read More
An Officer and a Gentleman – UK Tour
Boom. From the second the show starts this exceptional cast burst on to the stage with un-stoppable energy and breath-taking talent that they maintain until... Read More
Matilda – UK Tour
8 years on from it’s triumphant opening at the Royal Shakespeare Company (and the immediate West End and Worldwide success that followed), Matilda The Musical... Read More
Joking Apart – Alan Ayckbourn
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
Bodyguard – UK Tour
Bodyguard The Musical starring Alexandra Burke certainly does not disappoint! The production is based on the Warner Bros screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan – originating in... Read More
Cabaret – UK Tour Review
“Life is a Cabaret old chum, go see the Cabaret!” Set in early 1930s, the KitKat Club opens the doors to life in Berlin during... Read More
Son of a Preacher Man – UK Tour
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
Evita – UK Tour
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure. Argentina’s iconic first lady Eva Peron stole the hearts of a nation, and is to this day stealing the hearts of... Read More
Fantastic Mr Fox – UK Tour
Roald Dahl is one of the most celebrated children authors that has ever lived after inspiring countless generations of readers of all ages. Fantastic Mr... Read More
The Play That Goes Wrong – UK Tour
Two years ago this production won Best New Comedy – both an Olivier Award and a What’s On Stage Award – it’s not difficult to... Read More
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – UK Tour
It’s the famous story of Joseph, the favourite of Jacob’s 12 sons, being sold by his jealous brothers into slavery who finds his way to wealth... Read More
WICKED – UK Tour
The spectacular worldwide phenomenon ‘Wicked’ is back on UK Tour and it’s latest stop is Liverpool. It’s one of the longest running West End shows... Read More
Flashdance The Musical – UK Tour
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
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BIG, The Musical, it’s not just for grown ups!
If you don’t know the story of ‘Big’ then where have you been hiding the last thirty years? The film was an iconic piece of... Read More
Fame The Musical – Limited West End Run
Fame is the stunning musical that will live forever. Inspired by the film but evolved into an established stage version of it’s own. Not only... Read More
Six The Musical
“Remember us from your GCSE’s?”. Six – the remarkable new musical based on the story of the six wives of Henry VIII. It’s receiving rave... Read More
Come From Away
It’s the story of humanity that saw a small island take in and embrace 7000 visitors at the height of the 9/11 chaos. Based closely... Read More
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 2020 Tour Announced
Following a highly successful West End run and a sell-out tour in 2017/18, Paul Blake, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Mike Bosner in association with Michael... Read More
West End PREVIEW: Stepping Out
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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