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Disney Legend Susan Egan on passing the Hercules torch and getting in touch with her villainous side

Susan Egan on passing the Hercules torch and getting in touch with her villainous side

West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to begin refurbishment in 2026

West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to begin refurbishment in 2026

Something Rotten! musical announces UK premiere details

Something Rotten! musical announces UK premiere details

Watch a Disney villains medley performance at Hercules – featuring original Meg, Susan Egan

Watch a Disney villains medley performance at Hercules – featuring original Meg, Susan Egan

In rehearsals with Elf the Musical stars Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones

In rehearsals with Elf the Musical stars Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones

Winners confirmed for 2025 Black British Theatre Awards

Winners confirmed for 2025 Black British Theatre Awards

Sylvia musical’s Beverley Knight, Sharon Rose and Kate Prince on reclaiming the Royal Albert Hall stage

Sylvia musical’s Beverley Knight, Sharon Rose and Kate Prince on reclaiming the Royal Albert Hall stage

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical to release London cast recording

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical to release London cast recording

Munya Chawawa launches new initiative to introduce young Black boys to theatre

Munya Chawawa launches new initiative to introduce young Black boys to theatre

New Macbeth-inspired pop musical Weird announces creative team

To Sir, With Love musical announces full cast to join Lulu and Wayne Brady

To Sir, With Love musical announces full cast to join Lulu and Wayne Brady

Which factors play a role in the production of Disneyland Paris stage shows?

Which factors play a role in the production of Disneyland Paris stage shows?

Olly Alexander reveals an It’s A Sin stage adaptation is in the works

Olly Alexander reveals an It’s A Sin stage adaptation is in the works

Wicked announces worldwide sing-along event at the O2 next year

Wicked announces worldwide sing-along event at the O2 next year

Nicola Roberts discusses her debut in Hadestown and the ‘sloppiness’ of Persephone

Nicola Roberts discusses her debut in Hadestown and the ‘sloppiness’ of Persephone

Stephen Fry, Olly Alexander and the cast of The Importance of Being Earnest celebrate queer joy at the show’s West End opening night

Stephen Fry, Olly Alexander and the cast of The Importance of Being Earnest celebrate queer joy at the show’s West End opening night

Dirty Dancing to tour in 2026

Dirty Dancing to tour in 2026

The cast of Heartstopper reveal ‘fun facts’ about Joe Locke at Clarkston opening night in London

The cast of Heartstopper reveal ‘fun facts’ about Joe Locke at Clarkston opening night in London

50 First Dates musical – Georgina Castle, Josh St Clair and Casey Nicholaw are making memories in London

50 First Dates musical – Georgina Castle, Josh St Clair and Casey Nicholaw are making memories in London

Chris Bush’s Cinderella adaptation reveals lead casting

Chris Bush’s Cinderella adaptation reveals lead casting

Stereophonic releases short film “Making Bright” featuring West End cast

Stereophonic releases short film “Making Bright” featuring West End cast

Matilda the Musical alumni discuss the UK premiere of Mary Page Marlowe

Matilda the Musical alumni discuss the UK premiere of Mary Page Marlowe

Clarkston with Joe Locke, Sophie Melville and Ruaridh Mollica – West End production photos released

Clarkston with Joe Locke, Sophie Melville and Ruaridh Mollica – West End production photos released

Nominees for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards revealed

Nominees for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards revealed

Joe Locke, Sophie Melville, Ruaridh Mollica, Jack Serio and Samuel D Hunter take us on a trip to Clarkston

Joe Locke, Sophie Melville, Ruaridh Mollica, Jack Serio and Samuel D Hunter take us on a trip to Clarkston

Kiln Theatre announces two new shows for 2026

Kiln Theatre announces two new shows for 2026

Hampstead Theatre announces cast of The Assembled Parties, including Jennifer Westfeldt

Hampstead Theatre announces cast of The Assembled Parties, including Jennifer Westfeldt

Billy Crudup and Denise Gough to star in High Noon in the West End

Billy Crudup and Denise Gough to star in High Noon in the West End

Sappho: The Poetess musical workshop to be staged at the Other Palace

Sappho: The Poetess musical workshop to be staged at the Other Palace

The Lord of the Rings musical pulls UK run next month

The Lord of the Rings musical pulls UK run next month

The Phantom of the Opera extends West End run

The Phantom of the Opera extends West End run

Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland tour adds new venues

Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland tour adds new venues

Full cast announced for West End Othello starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald

Full cast announced for West End Othello starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald

Barnum extends 2026 tour and issues casting update

Barnum extends 2026 tour and issues casting update

Ghost Stories announces cast for West End return

Ghost Stories announces cast for West End return

West End vs Broadway: Mamma Mia! – here we go again with Mazz Murray and Christine Sherrill

West End vs Broadway: Mamma Mia! – here we go again with Mazz Murray and Christine Sherrill

KC and the Sunshine Band musical Get Down Tonight announces full cast for London run

KC and the Sunshine Band musical Get Down Tonight announces full cast for London run

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announces choreographers for new artist development programme

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announces choreographers for new artist development programme

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies – go behind the scenes at the live West End recording

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies – go behind the scenes at the live West End recording

Steps star Faye Tozer to return as host for UK Theatre Awards 2025

Steps star Faye Tozer to return as host for UK Theatre Awards 2025

Steps musical Here and Now reveals on tour – in rehearsals

Steps musical Here and Now reveals on tour – in rehearsals

West End vs Broadway: The Great Gatsby – Jamie Muscato and Ryan McCartan talk the Heathers effect, backstage rituals and the American Dream

West End vs Broadway: The Great Gatsby – Jamie Muscato and Ryan McCartan talk the Heathers effect, backstage rituals and the American Dream

Cabaret circus show Sabrage sets London return

Cabaret circus show Sabrage sets London return

Drew McOnie and the cast of Brigadoon on bringing the Scottish Highlands to London in rare Lerner and Loewe revival

Drew McOnie and the cast of Brigadoon on bringing the Scottish Highlands to London in rare Lerner and Loewe revival

Lenny Henry and Jonny Donahoe discuss the ups and the downs at opening night of Every Brilliant Thing in the West End

Lenny Henry and Jonny Donahoe discuss the ups and the downs at opening night of Every Brilliant Thing in the West End

Hamilton is heading to UK cinemas

Hamilton is heading to UK cinemas

Jamie Muscato adds second solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jamie Muscato adds second solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The new BFG John Leader and director Daniel Evans discuss bringing the Roald Dahl classic to the stage

The new BFG John Leader and director Daniel Evans discuss bringing the Roald Dahl classic to the stage

Brigadoon revival releases music video featuring Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt

Brigadoon revival releases music video featuring Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt

Stage school pioneer Sylvia Young has died aged 86

Stage school pioneer Sylvia Young has died aged 86

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige to return and host West End Woofs (and Meows) 2025, with special guests revealed

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige to return and host West End Woofs (and Meows) 2025, with special guests revealed

Sydnie Christmas, Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold are earning their stripes (and spots) in 101 Dalmatians

Sydnie Christmas, Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold are earning their stripes (and spots) in 101 Dalmatians

The Phantom of the Opera releases rehearsal shots of new West End cast

The Phantom of the Opera releases rehearsal shots of new West End cast

Full cast announced for Inspector Morse stage adaptation

Full cast announced for Inspector Morse stage adaptation

Christina Aguilera, Orfeh and Jess Folley – watch the full West End opening highlights of Burlesque the Musical

Christina Aguilera, Orfeh and Jess Folley – watch the full West End opening highlights of Burlesque the Musical

Little Women announces complete casting for extended tour

Little Women announces complete casting for extended tour

The Diana Mixtape – watch our Sixty-Second Summary

The Diana Mixtape – watch our Sixty-Second Summary

Burlesque the Musical releases first look West End photos

Burlesque the Musical releases first look West End photos

Will Saving Mozart usher in a new histo-remix like Hamilton and Six?

Will Saving Mozart usher in a new histo-remix like Hamilton and Six?

Andrew Lloyd Webber visits Jesus Christ Superstar cast at Watermill Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber visits Jesus Christ Superstar cast at Watermill Theatre

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies announces live West End recording

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies announces live West End recording

West End vs Broadway: Operation Mincemeat – two Ewen Montagus are born to lead

West End vs Broadway: Operation Mincemeat – two Ewen Montagus are born to lead

The Shawshank Redemption UK tour reveals casting

The Shawshank Redemption UK tour reveals casting

MJ the Musical releases new West End photos

MJ the Musical releases new West End photos

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO to return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO to return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026

Stereophonic extends West End run

Stereophonic extends West End run

Digital release plans for Rachel Zegler’s “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” revealed – including bonus track

Digital release plans for Rachel Zegler’s “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” revealed – including bonus track

Eddie Redmayne, Self Esteem, Layton Williams and more celebrate 2000 global performances of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Eddie Redmayne, Self Esteem, Layton Williams and more celebrate 2000 global performances of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Getting to Know You: Mae Ann Jorolan – meet the actor who plays Meg in Disney’s Hercules

Getting to Know You: Mae Ann Jorolan – meet the actor who plays Meg in Disney’s Hercules

Sing Street musical – watch a special sneak peek ahead of its UK premiere

Sing Street musical – watch a special sneak peek ahead of its UK premiere

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Rachel Zegler’s stage musical debut reminds me of Julie Andrews

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Rachel Zegler’s stage musical debut reminds me of Julie Andrews

Evita starring Rachel Zegler opens in the West End – watch the full highlights

Evita starring Rachel Zegler opens in the West End – watch the full highlights

West End stars reveal which songs they would perform from the London Palladium balcony

West End stars reveal which songs they would perform from the London Palladium balcony

Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough to star in Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe in London

Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough to star in Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe in London

Billy Porter, Liz Carr, Omari Douglas, Leah Harvey and more on what Pride means to them

Billy Porter, Liz Carr, Omari Douglas, Leah Harvey and more on what Pride means to them

Stage stars reveal their favourite West End theatres

Stage stars reveal their favourite West End theatres

Dita Von Teese, Faye Tozer and Tosca Rivola on how musical theatre meets burlesque in Diamonds and Dust

Dita Von Teese, Faye Tozer and Tosca Rivola on how musical theatre meets burlesque in Diamonds and Dust

The stars align at the West End opening night of Disney’s Hercules – watch the highlights

The stars align at the West End opening night of Disney’s Hercules – watch the highlights

Brian Cox to embark on first-ever one-man show

Brian Cox to embark on first-ever one-man show

Billy Porter, Harrison David Rivers, Omari Douglas and Alexander Lincoln on ‘choosing connections’ in This Bitter Earth

Billy Porter, Harrison David Rivers, Omari Douglas and Alexander Lincoln on ‘choosing connections’ in This Bitter Earth

My Neighbour Totoro releases music video of Kew Gardens performance

My Neighbour Totoro releases music video of Kew Gardens performance

Mamma Mia! announces 2026 UK tour stops

Mamma Mia! announces 2026 UK tour stops

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical announces final extension in the West End

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical announces final extension in the West End

Barnum to tour next year – with lead casting revealed

Barnum to tour next year – with lead casting revealed

The West End cast of Disney’s Hercules answer questions inspired by songs from the show

The West End cast of Disney’s Hercules answer questions inspired by songs from the show

Friends! The Musical Parody reveals complete cast

Friends! The Musical Parody reveals complete cast

The Addams Family completes tour company

The Addams Family completes tour company

Arcade Fire’s Will Butler and the West End cast of Stereophonic bring 1970s rock ‘n’ roll and a live recording studio to the London stage

Arcade Fire’s Will Butler and the West End cast of Stereophonic bring 1970s rock ‘n’ roll and a live recording studio to the London stage

The cast of The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs discuss the play’s London return during Pride month and lesbian culture

The cast of The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs discuss the play’s London return during Pride month and lesbian culture

Alan Menken and Casey Nicholaw discuss the journey of Disney’s Hercules and why West End premiere will differ from previous versions

Alan Menken and Casey Nicholaw discuss the journey of Disney’s Hercules and why West End premiere will differ from previous versions

Brigadoon revival announces complete casting

Brigadoon revival announces complete casting

Corn and community – the London cast of Shucked celebrate the Broadway musical’s UK premiere

Corn and community – the London cast of Shucked celebrate the Broadway musical’s UK premiere

Elf to tour the UK this Christmas with casting revealed

Elf to tour the UK this Christmas with casting revealed

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry musical releases first look photos

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry musical releases first look photos

New musical based on One Day novel to receive world premiere production

The Mischief crew divulge classified information at The Comedy About Spies opening night in the West End

The Mischief crew divulge classified information at The Comedy About Spies opening night in the West End

The Bodyguard musical announces tour casting

The Bodyguard musical announces tour casting

The cast of A Knight’s Tale discuss jousting and their favourite musical numbers on opening night

The cast of A Knight’s Tale discuss jousting and their favourite musical numbers on opening night

Wicked releases extra photos of new 2025 West End cast

Wicked releases extra photos of new 2025 West End cast

Ewan McGregor, Michael Grandage, Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood and more deconstruct My Master Builder in the West End

Ewan McGregor, Michael Grandage, Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood and more deconstruct My Master Builder in the West End

Cast for Hamlet at the National Theatre revealed

Cast for Hamlet at the National Theatre revealed

Ben Forster to release Musical’s Greatest Hits album

Ben Forster to release Musical’s Greatest Hits album

Fiddler on the Roof announces complete casting for Barbican transfer

Fiddler on the Roof announces complete casting for Barbican transfer

The cast of The Great Gatsby get the party started on West End opening night

The cast of The Great Gatsby get the party started on West End opening night

2:22 A Ghost Story reveals complete tour cast

2:22 A Ghost Story reveals complete tour cast

Company joining Sean Hayes in Good Night, Oscar revealed

Company joining Sean Hayes in Good Night, Oscar revealed

Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

Richard II with Jonathan Bailey releases behind the scenes photos

Richard II with Jonathan Bailey releases behind the scenes photos

Casting for Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love revealed

Casting for Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love revealed

Anoushka Lucas’ Elephant to return to the London stage

Anoushka Lucas’ Elephant to return to the London stage

Dealer’s Choice at Donmar Warehouse – first look in rehearsals

Dealer’s Choice at Donmar Warehouse – first look in rehearsals

Fiddler on the Roof confirms festive run for 2025

Fiddler on the Roof confirms festive run for 2025

Monday at the Musicals event to benefit Children with Cancer UK and Trekstock

Monday at the Musicals event to benefit Children with Cancer UK and Trekstock

Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2025 – watch the highlights

Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2025 – watch the highlights

Cast revealed for The Addams Family musical tour

Cast revealed for The Addams Family musical tour

Getting to Know You: Six the Musical – meet the 2025 West End principal cast members

Getting to Know You: Six the Musical – meet the 2025 West End principal cast members

Wild Rose musical – Dawn Sievewright, Nicole Taylor and more on the Scottish screen-to-stage adaptation

Wild Rose musical – Dawn Sievewright, Nicole Taylor and more on the Scottish screen-to-stage adaptation

Radiant Boy world premiere announces full cast

Radiant Boy world premiere announces full cast

MJ the Musical announces new West End cast and extends into 2026

MJ the Musical announces new West End cast and extends into 2026

House of Games reveals complete casting

House of Games reveals complete casting

My Neighbour Totoro celebrates its official West End opening night

My Neighbour Totoro celebrates its official West End opening night

The Hunger Games – playwright Conor McPherson on adapting the franchise for the stage

The Hunger Games – playwright Conor McPherson on adapting the franchise for the stage

Something Rotten! musical to make fully-staged UK premiere in 2026

The Devil Wears Prada issues West End casting update

The Devil Wears Prada issues West End casting update

Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman join forces for new theatrical company

Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman join forces for new theatrical company

Ryan Calais Cameron, Ivanno Jeremiah and more on Retrograde in the West End, Sidney Poitier and Colman Domingo

Ryan Calais Cameron, Ivanno Jeremiah and more on Retrograde in the West End, Sidney Poitier and Colman Domingo

London premiere of Run Sister Run to open at the Arcola Theatre

London premiere of Run Sister Run to open at the Arcola Theatre

Shakespeare’s Globe announces complete Romeo and Juliet casting

Shakespeare’s Globe announces complete Romeo and Juliet casting

Jodie Comer to star in Prima Facie UK and Ireland tour

Jodie Comer to star in Prima Facie UK and Ireland tour

RSC releases football-centric trailer for Much Ado About Nothing

RSC releases football-centric trailer for Much Ado About Nothing

Chris O’Dowd, Conor McPherson and more on the dysfunctional family and supernatural elements in The Brightening Air

Chris O’Dowd, Conor McPherson and more on the dysfunctional family and supernatural elements in The Brightening Air

Dear England returns to the National Theatre – new photos released

Dear England returns to the National Theatre – new photos released

KT Tunstall, Amy Heckerling and more on bringing Clueless to London’s West End

KT Tunstall, Amy Heckerling and more on bringing Clueless to London’s West End

Fiddler on the Roof announces initial casting for Barbican transfer

Fiddler on the Roof announces initial casting for Barbican transfer

Alan Menken teases new song from Disney’s Hercules at London Palladium concert

Alan Menken teases new song from Disney’s Hercules at London Palladium concert

Cate Blanchett and the cast of The Seagull on an unconventional adaptation packed with surprises

Cate Blanchett and the cast of The Seagull on an unconventional adaptation packed with surprises

The Bodyguard musical announces further tour stops

The Bodyguard musical announces further tour stops

The cast of The Producers on bringing Mel Brooks’ politically incorrect humour to the West End

The cast of The Producers on bringing Mel Brooks’ politically incorrect humour to the West End

Jamie Lloyd teases Evita casting news ‘very very soon’ while Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell connect Marvel and Shakespeare

Jamie Lloyd teases Evita casting news ‘very very soon’ while Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell connect Marvel and Shakespeare

Mamma Mia! announces additional UK tour dates

Mamma Mia! announces additional UK tour dates

Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Jamie Lloyd and more make much ado about Shakespeare, Marvel and The Masked Singer

Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Jamie Lloyd and more make much ado about Shakespeare, Marvel and The Masked Singer

Jonathan Bailey on his return to the London stage and the ‘kookiness’ of Richard II

Jonathan Bailey on his return to the London stage and the ‘kookiness’ of Richard II

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – watch the full highlights and winners interviews

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – watch the full highlights and winners interviews

Lighting designer Paule Constable receives special WhatsOnStage Award for Services to UK Theatre

Lighting designer Paule Constable receives special WhatsOnStage Award for Services to UK Theatre

Starlight Express, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and more win big at 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Starlight Express, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and more win big at 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth wins three WhatsOnStage Awards

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth wins three WhatsOnStage Awards

25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners in full – updating live

25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners in full – updating live

Getting to Know You: Jamaal Fields-Green – meet MJ the Musical’s new Michael Jackson

Getting to Know You: Jamaal Fields-Green – meet MJ the Musical’s new Michael Jackson

Sean Hayes set to make West End debut in Good Night, Oscar

Sean Hayes set to make West End debut in Good Night, Oscar

The Les Misérables musical wouldn’t exist without Oliver!

The Les Misérables musical wouldn’t exist without Oliver!

Hadestown to be filmed live in the West End

Hadestown to be filmed live in the West End

Shakespeare’s Globe announces Macbeth casting

Shakespeare’s Globe announces Macbeth casting

The Addams Family musical to embark on four-stop tour

British Youth Music Theatre announces 2025 season

British Youth Music Theatre announces 2025 season

Full cast revealed for A Streetcar Named Desire revival in Sheffield

Full cast revealed for A Streetcar Named Desire revival in Sheffield

Cast announced for White Rose musical’s UK premiere

Cast announced for White Rose musical’s UK premiere

Disney’s Hercules announces complete West End casting

Disney’s Hercules announces complete West End casting

RSC’s Hamlet in rehearsals – first look

RSC’s Hamlet in rehearsals – first look

National Theatre reveals complete casting for End

National Theatre reveals complete casting for End

Cameron Mackintosh, Matthew Bourne and more on reimagining Oliver! in 2025

Cameron Mackintosh, Matthew Bourne and more on reimagining Oliver! in 2025

The cast of Titanique answer Céline Dion-inspired questions on West End opening night

The cast of Titanique answer Céline Dion-inspired questions on West End opening night

The Parent Agency musical announces full casting

The Parent Agency musical announces full casting

Hadley Fraser to release new album – full details revealed

Hadley Fraser to release new album – full details revealed

Chris O’Dowd and more to star in The Brightening Air at the Old Vic

Chris O’Dowd and more to star in The Brightening Air at the Old Vic

Almeida Theatre announces complete casting for Otherland

Almeida Theatre announces complete casting for Otherland

New Bat Out of Hell touring production begins performances tonight

New Bat Out of Hell touring production begins performances tonight

The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals is heading to cinemas this spring with five titles announced

Series of hit stage musicals to be shown in cinemas across 2025

Ten Broadway shows we want to see in the UK in 2025

Ten Broadway shows we want to see in the UK in 2025

Getting to Know You: Louis Healy – meet Stranger Things: The First Shadow’s new Henry Creel

Getting to Know You: Louis Healy – meet Stranger Things: The First Shadow’s new Henry Creel

Top WhatsOnStage videos of 2024

Top WhatsOnStage videos of 2024

Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lloyd and more on The Tempest and their favourite memories from the theatrical storm so far

Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lloyd and more on The Tempest and their favourite memories from the theatrical storm so far

The Koala Who Could musical to receive world premiere tour

The Koala Who Could musical to receive world premiere tour

Sharon D Clarke: Lady Bracknell caught me completely by surprise

Sharon D Clarke: Lady Bracknell caught me completely by surprise

Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 gets the party started on opening night in London

Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 gets the party started on opening night in London

Dear England return announces initial casting

Dear England return announces initial casting

Sharon D Clarke, Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ and Eliza Scanlen discuss The Importance of Being Earnest’s sexual fluidity, representation and working with Ncuti Gatwa

The women of The Importance of Being Earnest on sexual fluidity, representation and bringing new audiences to the National Theatre

White Rose musical to receive UK premiere

White Rose musical to receive UK premiere

Robin Hood pantomime at The London Palladium – review

Robin Hood pantomime at The London Palladium – review

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth performance halted due to audience incident

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth performance halted due to audience incident

Lenny Henry to appear in fundraiser event at the Bush Theatre

Lenny Henry to appear in fundraiser event at the Bush Theatre

Waitress, Coriolanus and Death of England to be streamed on National Theatre at Home in 2025

Waitress, Coriolanus and Death of England to be streamed on National Theatre at Home in 2025

The Bodyguard musical to embark on UK and Europe tour in 2025

The Bodyguard musical to embark on UK and Europe tour in 2025

Hilaria in Bavaria? What did the critics make of The Producers revival

Review Round-Ups

Hilaria in Bavaria? What did the critics make of The Producers revival

The Comedy About Spies announces West End casting

The Comedy About Spies announces West End casting

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tour reveals new casting for Birmingham

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tour reveals new casting for Birmingham

Dylan Mulvaney to join cast of We Aren’t Kids Anymore musical concert in the West End

Dylan Mulvaney to join cast of We Aren’t Kids Anymore musical concert in the West End

Giant, starring John Lithgow and Elliot Levey, announces additional West End casting

Giant, starring John Lithgow and Elliot Levey, announces additional West End casting

Royal Exchange announces casting for Caryl Churchill double bill and revival of Abigail’s Party

Royal Exchange announces casting for Caryl Churchill double bill and revival of Abigail’s Party

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of nominees

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of nominees

25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Starlight Express, The Artist, David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth and more

25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Starlight Express, The Artist, David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led Macbeth and more

The Devil Wears Prada gala night – the VIPs ask the questions

The Devil Wears Prada gala night – the VIPs ask the questions

Max Harwood takes on his dream role as Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief musical

Max Harwood takes on his dream role as Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief musical

The Little Prince to be staged at the London Coliseum in 2025

The Little Prince to be staged at the London Coliseum in 2025

Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale to join together for UK tour

Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale to join together for UK tour

West End vs Broadway: Wicked – two Elphabas, working in tandem

West End vs Broadway: Wicked – two Elphabas, working in tandem

Take a look behind-the-scenes at Ballet Shoes ahead of its world premiere at the National Theatre

Take a look behind-the-scenes at Ballet Shoes ahead of its world premiere at the National Theatre

Meet Hadestown’s new Orpheus – Getting to Know You: Dylan Wood

Meet Hadestown’s new Orpheus – Getting to Know You: Dylan Wood

Slumdog Millionaire musical is officially in development

Slumdog Millionaire musical is officially in development

Lily Collins at Barcelona opening night: ‘The West End was always my first dream… then Broadway!’

Lily Collins at Barcelona opening night: ‘The West End was always my first dream… then Broadway!’

Steve Coogan: ‘I was very fearful returning to the stage’ – Dr Strangelove opening night in the West End

Steve Coogan: ‘I was very fearful returning to the stage’ – Dr Strangelove opening night in the West End

101 Dalmatians musical – Kerry Ellis performs “Animal Lover”

101 Dalmatians musical – Kerry Ellis performs “Animal Lover”

RSC reveals full casting for Twelfth Night

RSC reveals full casting for Twelfth Night

Meet Mamma Mia!’s new Sophie Sheridan – Getting to Know You: Izi Maxwell

Meet Mamma Mia!’s new Sophie Sheridan – Getting to Know You: Izi Maxwell

Vanessa Williams, Elton John and more preview The Devil Wears Prada musical at West End premiere media launch

Vanessa Williams, Elton John and more preview The Devil Wears Prada musical at West End premiere media launch

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville at the West End opening night of Oedipus

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville at the West End opening night of Oedipus

Adrien Brody and his real-life counterpart Nick Yarris at The Fear of 13’s opening night

Adrien Brody and his real-life counterpart Nick Yarris at The Fear of 13’s opening night

Oscar winner Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13 at Donmar Warehouse – first look

Oscar winner Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13 at Donmar Warehouse – first look

Macbeth’s David Tennant, Cush Jumbo and more talk superpowers and stage whispers on West End opening night

Macbeth’s David Tennant, Cush Jumbo and more talk superpowers and stage whispers on West End opening night

Toyah Willcox to guest star in NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Toyah Willcox to guest star in NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour releases new trailer

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour releases new trailer

Six releases new West End photos as production extends to autumn 2025

Six releases new West End photos as production extends to autumn 2025

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announces venue and date

The 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announces venue and date

Mean Girls Day – the West End cast take our special quiz

Mean Girls Day – the West End cast take our special quiz

Hadestown reveals new West End casting

Hadestown reveals new West End casting

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati’s Waiting for Godot extends West End limited run

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati’s Waiting for Godot extends West End limited run

Stratford East appoints Lisa Spirling as new artistic director and joint CEO

Stratford East appoints Lisa Spirling as new artistic director and joint CEO

Orange Tree Theatre announces full cast of Twelfth Night including Sex Education’s Patricia Allison

Orange Tree Theatre announces full cast of Twelfth Night including Sex Education’s Patricia Allison

Meet MJ the Musical’s real-life brothers who star as father and son in the West End production

Meet MJ the Musical’s real-life brothers who star as father and son in the West End production

Katherine Langford and Adam Gillen in Cabaret – first look photos released

Katherine Langford and Adam Gillen in Cabaret – first look photos released

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour reveals casting and London return

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour reveals casting and London return

All-star cast to appear in A Marvellous Party in the West End, celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward

All-star cast to appear in A Marvellous Party in the West End, celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces fourth UK tour stop dates and details

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces fourth UK tour stop dates and details

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars to lead all-drag panto Peter Pan in the West End

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars to lead all-drag panto Peter Pan in the West End

Prima Facie team to reunite with new play starring Rosamund Pike at the National Theatre

Prima Facie team to reunite with new play starring Rosamund Pike at the National Theatre

Royal Court Theatre launches Writers’ Card membership and support programmes for new playwrights

Royal Court Theatre launches Writers’ Card membership and support programmes for new playwrights

Anoushka Lucas, Ramin Karimloo and more talk country music and the prescient timing of A Face in the Crowd on opening night

Anoushka Lucas, Ramin Karimloo and more talk country music and the prescient timing of A Face in the Crowd on opening night

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati unravel Waiting for Godot and explain “radish junction” on West End opening night

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati unravel Waiting for Godot and explain “radish junction” on West End opening night

Miracle on 34th Street cast announced at HOME Manchester

Miracle on 34th Street cast announced at HOME Manchester

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces third UK tour stop dates and details

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces third UK tour stop dates and details

Brie Larson to make West End debut in Elektra

Brie Larson to make West End debut in Elektra

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run to autumn 2025

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run to autumn 2025

Mamma Mia! to launch new UK tour in 2025 – with initial venues confirmed

Mamma Mia! to launch new UK tour in 2025 – with initial venues confirmed

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour – first look images released

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour – first look images released

Immersive 1984 announces cast for Hackney Town Hall return

Immersive 1984 announces cast for Hackney Town Hall return

Why Am I So Single? celebrates its West End opening night with the VIPs posing the questions

Why Am I So Single? celebrates its West End opening night with the VIPs posing the questions

My Fair Lady at Curve, Leicester reveals complete cast

My Fair Lady at Curve, Leicester reveals complete cast

The Play That Goes Wrong extends West End run into 2026

The Play That Goes Wrong extends West End run into 2026

Kinky Boots tour reveals additional casting

Kinky Boots tour reveals additional casting

A Christmas Carol musical reveals lead casting for festive season in Salford

A Christmas Carol musical reveals lead casting for festive season in Salford

Mischief celebrate ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong in the West End

Mischief celebrate ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong in the West End

Simple8 announces cast of Land of the Free, based on the life of John Wilkes Booth

Simple8 announces cast of Land of the Free, based on the life of John Wilkes Booth

Back to the Future the Musical releases new West End production shots

Back to the Future the Musical releases new West End production shots

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul achieve EGOT status

Craig Revel Horwood, Sinitta, Sonia, Carol Decker and more take us back to the ’80s with NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Craig Revel Horwood, Sinitta, Sonia, Carol Decker and more take us back to the ’80s with NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Watermill Theatre announces new productions for 2025

Watermill Theatre announces new productions for 2025

Cruel Intentions musical tour announced in Birmingham Hippodrome season

Cruel Intentions musical tour announced in Birmingham Hippodrome season

RSC announces complete Othello casting

RSC announces complete Othello casting

West End Does: Christmas announces 2024 Oz-themed concerts and initial casting

West End Does: Christmas announces 2024 Oz-themed concerts and initial casting

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) announces casting for new tour

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) announces casting for new tour

New musicals to see in autumn 2024

New musicals to see in autumn 2024

Death of England releases short film ahead of first Closing Time performance in the West End

Death of England releases short film ahead of first Closing Time performance in the West End

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical announces West End transfer

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical announces West End transfer

You Me Bum Bum Train to return to London this autumn

You Me Bum Bum Train to return to London this autumn

New musical Winghaven Park to receive staged workshop performances in London, with casting revealed

New musical Winghaven Park to receive staged workshop performances in London, with casting revealed

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour – first look in rehearsals

Dear Evan Hansen UK tour – first look in rehearsals

Sheffield Theatres announces A Doll’s House cast

Sheffield Theatres announces A Doll’s House cast

George Orwell’s 1984 announces casting and tour dates

Two Othello productions are set for cinema and streaming releases this autumn

Two Othello productions are set for cinema and streaming releases this autumn

The Duchess (of Malfi) with Jodie Whittaker reveals complete cast

The Duchess (of Malfi) with Jodie Whittaker reveals complete cast

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert reveals full cast

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert reveals full cast

Floella Benjamin’s Coming to England announces cast for UK tour

Floella Benjamin’s Coming to England announces cast for UK tour

West End Woofs (and Meows) 2024 with Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige – photos released

West End Woofs (and Meows) 2024 with Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige – photos released

The Rolling Stones drama Redlands reveals complete cast

The Rolling Stones drama Redlands reveals complete cast

Pins and Needles at the Kiln Theatre announces casting

Pins and Needles at the Kiln Theatre announces casting

Never Let Me Go world premiere announces complete cast

Never Let Me Go world premiere announces complete cast

Cabaret in the West End: Katherine Langford, Adam Gillen and more to join

Cabaret in the West End: Katherine Langford, Adam Gillen and more to join

Initial round of 2024 Fringe First Award winners revealed

Initial round of 2024 Fringe First Award winners revealed

& Juliet releases new trailer for UK and Ireland tour

& Juliet releases new trailer for UK and Ireland tour

Idris Elba, Maya Jama and Little Simz to serve as producers for West End transfer of Shifters

Idris Elba, Maya Jama and Little Simz to serve as producers for West End transfer of Shifters

Fiddler on the Roof opening night with Lara Pulver, Adam Dannheisser, Chaim Topol’s granddaughter Darya and more

Fiddler on the Roof opening night with Lara Pulver, Adam Dannheisser, Chaim Topol’s granddaughter Darya and more

Something Rotten! in Concert – first look photos

Something Rotten! in Concert – first look photos

Fiddler on the Roof at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look photos

Fiddler on the Roof at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look photos

Shakespeare’s Globe announces Princess Essex cast

Shakespeare’s Globe announces Princess Essex cast

Why Am I So Single – first look at performances ahead of West End premiere

Why Am I So Single – first look at performances ahead of West End premiere

People, Places and Things and Vanya set for back-to-back streaming premieres on National Theatre at Home

People, Places and Things and Vanya set for back-to-back streaming premieres on National Theatre at Home

Further cast joining Jodie Whittaker in West End production of The Duchess (of Malfi) revealed

Further cast joining Jodie Whittaker in West End production of The Duchess (of Malfi) revealed

Martin Shaw to star in A Man for All Seasons

Martin Shaw to star in A Man for All Seasons

Birdsong tour announces complete casting

Birdsong tour announces complete casting

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar, adds extra performance and reveals special events

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar, adds extra performance and reveals special events

Layton Williams, Rhea Norwood, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray answer our Cabaret song-themed questions

Layton Williams, Rhea Norwood, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray answer our Cabaret song-themed questions

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in August 2024?

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in August 2024?

Dear Evan Hansen sets Australian premiere cast – led by Royal Academy of Music graduate

Dear Evan Hansen sets Australian premiere cast – led by Royal Academy of Music graduate

Punchdrunk announces Viola’s Room extension

Punchdrunk announces Viola’s Room extension

Alfred Hitchcock Presents musical to receive world premiere in 2025

Alfred Hitchcock Presents musical to receive world premiere in 2025

West End vs South Korea: Your Lie in April – a manga musical on two continents

West End vs South Korea: Your Lie in April – a manga musical on two continents

Becoming Nancy musical completes casting

Becoming Nancy musical completes casting

West End vs Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – two Scorpius Malfoys duel it out

West End vs Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – two Scorpius Malfoys duel it out

National Theatre reveals cast joining David Oyelowo in Coriolanus

National Theatre reveals cast joining David Oyelowo in Coriolanus

Tituss Burgess to perform in London residency this autumn

Tituss Burgess to perform in London residency this autumn

If Hugh Jackman were to revive a musical with Deadpool and Wolverine co-star Ryan Reynolds, what should it be?

If Hugh Jackman were to revive a musical with Deadpool and Wolverine co-star Ryan Reynolds, what should it be?

John Simm to star in A Christmas Carol

John Simm to star in A Christmas Carol

Come Fall in Love musical based on Bollywood blockbuster to be staged in the UK

Come Fall in Love musical based on Bollywood blockbuster to be staged in the UK

Giles Terera receives Freedom of the City of London

Giles Terera receives Freedom of the City of London

Philip Quast to bring solo show to the UK

Philip Quast to bring solo show to the UK

Kerry Ellis to star in 101 Dalmatians musical

Kerry Ellis to star in 101 Dalmatians musical

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new West End trailer

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new West End trailer

The National Theatre announces further casting for The Other Place

The National Theatre announces further casting for The Other Place

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire extends London run

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire extends London run

A Knight’s Tale The Musical to receive world premiere in 2025

A Knight’s Tale The Musical to receive world premiere in 2025

Oliver! revival – first look photos released

Oliver! revival – first look photos released

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds joins the cast of The War of the Worlds musical arena tour

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds joins the cast of The War of the Worlds musical arena tour

Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium – Jim Carter, Michael Ball and more hit the red carpet

Hello, Dolly! at The London Palladium – Jim Carter, Michael Ball and more hit the red carpet

The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre – first look

The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre – first look

Fangirls musical UK premiere – first look photos released

Fangirls musical UK premiere – first look photos released

Death of England: Michael starring Thomas Coombes in the West End – first look

Death of England: Michael starring Thomas Coombes in the West End – first look

Steps musical Here & Now announces lead casting

Steps musical Here & Now announces lead casting

Mary Poppins reveals additional venues for UK and Ireland tour

Mary Poppins reveals additional venues for UK and Ireland tour

Blood Brothers reveals casting for autumn 2024 UK tour

Blood Brothers reveals casting for autumn 2024 UK tour

Red Speedo with Finn Cole – first look photos of the UK premiere

Red Speedo with Finn Cole – first look photos of the UK premiere

Jamie Muscato reveals special guests for London concerts

Jamie Muscato reveals special guests for London concerts

I Am Harvey Milk European premiere staging and casting announced

I Am Harvey Milk European premiere staging and casting announced

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Young Vic in 2025

James Graham’s Punch to transfer to Young Vic in 2025

Matilda the Musical reveals new cast members from autumn 2024

Matilda the Musical reveals new cast members from autumn 2024

Fiddler on the Roof in rehearsals at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look

Fiddler on the Roof in rehearsals at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look

Death of England releases short films featuring Paapa Essiedu and Thomas Coombes

Death of England releases short films featuring Paapa Essiedu and Thomas Coombes

Becoming Nancy musical reveals initial casting

Becoming Nancy musical reveals initial casting

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang producers issue rescheduling update following repairs to flying car

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang producers issue rescheduling update following repairs to flying car

John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In from the Cold reveals complete cast

John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In from the Cold reveals complete cast

Your Lie in April releases new West End trailer

Your Lie in April releases new West End trailer

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – all you need to know

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – all you need to know

Getting to Know You: Back to the Future’s new Marty McFly

Getting to Know You: Back to the Future’s new Marty McFly

Ghost to be presented in concert in the West End with star casting announced

Ghost to be presented in concert in the West End with star casting announced

Six the Musical cast recordings reach a milestone achievement

Six the Musical cast recordings reach a milestone achievement

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look photos

Hello, Dolly! with Imelda Staunton – first look photos

Magic at the Musicals 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall reveals further line-up

Magic at the Musicals 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall reveals further line-up

An Inspector Calls announces complete cast for London run and UK tour

An Inspector Calls announces complete cast for London run and UK tour

Sheffield Theatres appoints Elizabeth Newman as new artistic director

Sheffield Theatres appoints Elizabeth Newman as new artistic director

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre – first look

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre – first look

Waiting for Godot, starring Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati, announces further casting

Waiting for Godot, starring Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati, announces further casting

Peter James’ Picture You Dead to embark on world premiere UK tour

Peter James’ Picture You Dead to embark on world premiere UK tour

Watch Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman perform “Unusual Way” from Nine

Watch Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman perform “Unusual Way” from Nine

What are the most-streamed Broadway musical albums on Spotify?

What are the most-streamed Broadway musical albums on Spotify?

The Old Vic reveals further casting for The Real Thing revival

The Old Vic reveals further casting for The Real Thing revival

Jodie Whittaker, Benedict Wong, Nick Mohammed and more to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) as part of LIFT festival 2024

Jodie Whittaker, Benedict Wong, Nick Mohammed and more to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) as part of LIFT festival 2024

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – our top ten most eye-catching show titles

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – our top ten most eye-catching show titles

Jamie Muscato performs “Soliloquy” from Carousel

Jamie Muscato performs “Soliloquy” from Carousel

Disney’s Aladdin to offer young musicians hands-on experience

Disney’s Aladdin to offer young musicians hands-on experience

Death of England – Paapa Essiedu and Thomas Coombes in rehearsals

Death of England – Paapa Essiedu and Thomas Coombes in rehearsals

Your Lie in April musical – first look photos released

Your Lie in April musical – first look photos released

Wilton’s Music Hall reveals autumn 2024 season

Wilton’s Music Hall reveals autumn 2024 season

A Chorus Line UK tour – first look photos released

A Chorus Line UK tour – first look photos released

Mischief Movie Night to return with original Mischief company members

Mischief Movie Night to return with original Mischief company members

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in July 2024?

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in July 2024?

Starlight Express – Andrew Lloyd Webber, Arlene Phillips, Jane Krakowski and more attend a star-studded opening night

Starlight Express – Andrew Lloyd Webber, Arlene Phillips, Jane Krakowski and more attend a star-studded opening night

Watch Ian McKellen playing a theatre critic in new trailer for The Critic

Watch Ian McKellen playing a theatre critic in new trailer for The Critic

Starlight Express revival – first look photos from new production

Starlight Express revival – first look photos from new production

Oliver! revival in rehearsals – first look

Oliver! revival in rehearsals – first look

& Juliet – in rehearsals with the first-ever UK and Ireland touring cast

& Juliet – in rehearsals with the first-ever UK and Ireland touring cast

Mean Girls – Celebrities such as Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels ask the questions on West End opening night

Mean Girls – Celebrities such as Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels ask the questions on West End opening night

Jane Horrocks to lead the cast of The Birthday Party in Bath

Jane Horrocks to lead the cast of The Birthday Party in Bath

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands to be screened in cinemas

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces second tour stop dates and details

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces second tour stop dates and details

Sensory Cinders to be staged as West End’s first inclusive sensory pantomime

They are so alive – meet the Next to Normal West End cast

They are so alive – meet the Next to Normal West End cast

West End Live 2024 – in photos

West End Live 2024 – in photos

Kit Harington, Olivia Washington, Fisayo Akinade and more discuss themes of race and sexuality in Slave Play

Kit Harington, Olivia Washington, Fisayo Akinade and more discuss themes of race and sexuality in Slave Play

The Wild Party revival cancels run

The Wild Party revival cancels run

& Juliet UK and Ireland tour in rehearsals – first look photos

& Juliet UK and Ireland tour in rehearsals – first look photos

MJ The Musical extends West End run into 2025

MJ The Musical extends West End run into 2025

Adrian Dunbar, Stephanie J Block, Georgina Onuorah and Charlie Stemp answer questions inspired by songs from Kiss Me, Kate

Adrian Dunbar, Stephanie J Block, Georgina Onuorah and Charlie Stemp answer questions inspired by songs from Kiss Me, Kate

Rishi Sunak musical to be staged in London

Rishi Sunak musical to be staged in London

West End Live 2024 – everything you need to know

West End Live 2024 – everything you need to know

The 39 Steps announces cast for West End return

The 39 Steps announces cast for West End return

A Sherlock Carol to return to Marylebone Theatre for third festive season

A Sherlock Carol to return to Marylebone Theatre for third festive season

Guys and Dolls reveals new casting ahead of closing date

Guys and Dolls reveals new casting ahead of closing date

All-star cast to appear at Criterion Theatre’s 150th anniversary gala performance

All-star cast to appear at Criterion Theatre’s 150th anniversary gala performance

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar – watch a performance of “Too Darn Hot”

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar – watch a performance of “Too Darn Hot”

Babies the Musical – the cast discuss the show’s buzz, meeting fans and their own experiences with robot baby simulators

Babies the Musical – the cast discuss the show’s buzz, meeting fans and their own experiences with robot baby simulators

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch releases cast album

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch releases cast album

Come From Away UK and Ireland tour releases new Screech In video

Come From Away UK and Ireland tour releases new Screech In video

Headlong celebrates 50th anniversary and announces relocation to Oxford

Headlong celebrates 50th anniversary and announces relocation to Oxford

The Paddington Bear Experience – go behind the scenes

The Paddington Bear Experience – go behind the scenes

Bernadette Peters to perform solo concert in London

Bernadette Peters to perform solo concert in London

HOME Manchester announces autumn/winter season, including Miracle on 34th Street musical

HOME Manchester announces autumn/winter season, including Miracle on 34th Street musical

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar – first look photos released

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar – first look photos released

Six the Musical announces open auditions for 2025-26 West End cast

Six the Musical announces open auditions for 2025-26 West End cast

The Barbican announces theatre and dance productions for autumn/winter 2024

The Barbican announces theatre and dance productions for autumn/winter 2024

RSC announces 2024 London winter season

RSC announces 2024 London winter season

The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 15,000 performances in the West End

The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 15,000 performances in the West End

Coraline musical launches open casting call

Coraline musical launches open casting call

Spirited Away in the West End – meet the show’s puppets

Spirited Away in the West End – meet the show’s puppets

SuperYou musical releases “And Now I Rise” music video

SuperYou musical releases “And Now I Rise” music video

A Chorus Line UK tour in rehearsals – first look

A Chorus Line UK tour in rehearsals – first look

Andrew Scott and Indira Varma-led Present Laughter to head back to cinemas

Andrew Scott and Indira Varma-led Present Laughter to head back to cinemas

Layton Williams and Rhea Norwood in Cabaret – first look photos released

Layton Williams and Rhea Norwood in Cabaret – first look photos released

Red Speedo reveals complete UK premiere cast

Red Speedo reveals complete UK premiere cast

Kiln Theatre announces artistic director Amit Sharma’s inaugural season

Kiln Theatre announces artistic director Amit Sharma’s inaugural season

A Night with Janis Joplin reveals further UK premiere cast members

A Night with Janis Joplin reveals further UK premiere cast members

Heathers and Mean Girls star Barrett Wilbert Weed to perform West End debut show

Heathers and Mean Girls star Barrett Wilbert Weed to perform West End debut show

The Fabulist musical to have world premiere in London

The Fabulist musical to have world premiere in London

New Stephen Schwartz album and Defying Gravity single featuring West End stars to be released

New Stephen Schwartz album and Defying Gravity single featuring West End stars to be released

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in June 2024?

Which stage shows are in rehearsals in June 2024?

Lead casting announced for The Devil Wears Prada musical UK premiere

Lead casting announced for The Devil Wears Prada musical UK premiere

Nominations open for 2024 Black British Theatre Awards

Nominations open for 2024 Black British Theatre Awards

Rebecca Caine performs “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” from Carousel… on a carousel

Rebecca Caine performs “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” from Carousel… on a carousel

Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)

Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor to perform in ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)

Your Lie in April musical announces complete West End cast

Your Lie in April musical announces complete West End cast

Exclusive: Carrie Hope Fletcher to lead Calamity Jane UK and Ireland tour

Exclusive: Carrie Hope Fletcher to lead Calamity Jane UK and Ireland tour

Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre announces 2024-2025 season

Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre announces 2024-2025 season

Wild Rose musical to have world premiere next spring

Wild Rose musical to have world premiere next spring

Did critics bite their thumbs at Romeo and Juliet with Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics bite their thumbs at Romeo and Juliet with Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers?

The Mousetrap announces new 2024 West End cast and director

The Mousetrap announces new 2024 West End cast and director

Cast for The Wild Party revival confirmed

Cast for The Wild Party revival confirmed

The Wild Party to be staged at new Dalston venue EartH Hackney

The Wild Party to be staged at new Dalston venue EartH Hackney

Rob Madge in rehearsals for Regards to Broadway – first look

Rob Madge in rehearsals for Regards to Broadway – first look

Layton Williams, Rhea Norwood, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray in rehearsals for Cabaret – first look

Layton Williams, Rhea Norwood, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray in rehearsals for Cabaret – first look

Aimie Atkinson, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Houchen and Emily-Mae to appear in Musicals Live at Loseley

Aimie Atkinson, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Houchen and Emily-Mae to appear in Musicals Live at Loseley

Passing Strange musical’s Giles Terera and Liesl Tommy on teenage dreams and post-punk vibes

Passing Strange musical’s Giles Terera and Liesl Tommy on teenage dreams and post-punk vibes

James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin in rehearsals for The Constituent – first look

James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin in rehearsals for The Constituent – first look

King’s Head Theatre announces Outings – a Pride fundraiser

King’s Head Theatre announces Outings – a Pride fundraiser

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces first tour stop dates and details

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces first tour stop dates and details

Rocky Horror Show to run in the West End with Jason Donovan

Rocky Horror Show to run in the West End with Jason Donovan

Spirited Away celebrates opening night in London’s West End

Spirited Away celebrates opening night in London’s West End

People, Places and Things with Denise Gough – first look at West End return

People, Places and Things with Denise Gough – first look at West End return

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to embark on new tour

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to embark on new tour

John Cleese on adapting Fawlty Towers for the West End

John Cleese on adapting Fawlty Towers for the West End

The Lion King 30th anniversary to be celebrated at London’s Royal Albert Hall

The Lion King 30th anniversary to be celebrated at London’s Royal Albert Hall

Rob Madge’s My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) announces UK tour

Rob Madge’s My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) announces UK tour

National Theatre announces casting for The Hot Wing King and The Grapes of Wrath

National Theatre announces casting for The Hot Wing King and The Grapes of Wrath

National Theatre and Complicité reveal full cast for Mnemonic’s return

National Theatre and Complicité reveal full cast for Mnemonic’s return

Exclusive: Go behind the scenes of The Artist world premiere stage adaptation

Exclusive: Go behind the scenes of The Artist world premiere stage adaptation

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire announces cast for UK premiere

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire announces cast for UK premiere

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast for The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast for The Taming of the Shrew

The London Palladium to relaunch backstage tours

The London Palladium to relaunch backstage tours

Next to Normal stars Jack Wolfe, Eleanor Worthington-Cox and Caissie Levy perform “Superboy and the Invisible Girl”

Next to Normal stars Jack Wolfe, Eleanor Worthington-Cox and Caissie Levy perform “Superboy and the Invisible Girl”

Tony Awards – full list of 2024 nominations

Tony Awards – full list of 2024 nominations

Bolton Octagon Theatre reveals 2024 autumn/winter season

Bolton Octagon Theatre reveals 2024 autumn/winter season

The Baker’s Wife musical to receive London revival

The Baker’s Wife musical to receive London revival

No Love Songs reveals cast for Dundee, Brighton and London runs

No Love Songs reveals cast for Dundee, Brighton and London runs

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) extends West End run

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) extends West End run

West End vs Broadway: Hadestown – a Hermes takeover

West End vs Broadway: Hadestown – a Hermes takeover

Lee Mead to join West End cast of Sister Act

Lee Mead to join West End cast of Sister Act

Ghosts and Yonderland star Martha Howe-Douglas joins the cast of The Government Inspector

Ghosts and Yonderland star Martha Howe-Douglas joins the cast of The Government Inspector

Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and more feature in short film to celebrate National Theatre Live’s 100th release

Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen and more feature in short film to celebrate National Theatre Live’s 100th release

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical reveals London cast

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical reveals London cast

New 1984 stage adaptation to embark on UK tour

New 1984 stage adaptation to embark on UK tour

Wicked and National Literacy Trust announce 2024 winners of Wicked Writers: Be the Change competition

Wicked and National Literacy Trust announce 2024 winners of Wicked Writers: Be the Change competition

Carousel to be staged in concert with Jamie Muscato, Christine Allado and more

Carousel to be staged in concert with Jamie Muscato, Christine Allado and more

Adam Karim wins 2024 JMK Award

Adam Karim wins 2024 JMK Award

2:22 A Ghost Story confirms West End return

Liverpool Everyman to stage new production of Shirley Valentine

Liverpool Everyman to stage new production of Shirley Valentine

Sean Foley to step down as Birmingham Rep artistic director this summer

Sean Foley to step down as Birmingham Rep artistic director this summer

People, Places and Things with Denise Gough – first look at rehearsals

People, Places and Things with Denise Gough – first look at rehearsals

Crazy Rich Asians musical is officially in development

Crazy Rich Asians musical is officially in development

London Tide at the National Theatre – first look

London Tide at the National Theatre – first look

Sophie Thompson, Charles Edwards and Suzette Llewellyn in The Ballad of Hattie and James – first look

Sophie Thompson, Charles Edwards and Suzette Llewellyn in The Ballad of Hattie and James – first look

Wedding Band announces complete UK premiere cast

Wedding Band announces complete UK premiere cast

Magic at the Musicals 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall confirms additional acts

Magic at the Musicals 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall confirms additional acts

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 highlights with Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Andrew Scott and more

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 highlights with Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Andrew Scott and more

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour, beginning in the UK

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour, beginning in the UK

Live updates from this year’s Olivier Awards

Live updates from this year’s Olivier Awards

Heathers to return to the West End with @sohoplace run

Heathers to return to the West End with @sohoplace run

Rob Madge’s Regards to Broadway to be staged in the West End

Rob Madge’s Regards to Broadway to be staged in the West End

Cast announced for new Marie Curie musical’s English-language premiere

Cast announced for new Marie Curie musical’s English-language premiere

Good, starring David Tennant, to be broadcast on the BBC and iPlayer

Good, starring David Tennant, to be broadcast on the BBC and iPlayer

Six the Musical extends West End run into 2025 and confirms post-show karaoke

Six the Musical extends West End run into 2025 and confirms post-show karaoke

Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith to close next month

Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith to close next month

Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge to lead new Kinky Boots tour

Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge to lead new Kinky Boots tour

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar, announces complete cast

Kiss Me, Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar, announces complete cast

Further cast announced for Kiss of the Spider Woman musical film with Jennifer Lopez

Further cast announced for Kiss of the Spider Woman musical film with Jennifer Lopez

Watermill Theatre’s The Lord of the Rings to stage American premiere

Watermill Theatre’s The Lord of the Rings to stage American premiere

Mamma Mia! extends West End run into 2025

Mamma Mia! extends West End run into 2025

Olivier Awards 2024: everything you need to know

Olivier Awards 2024: everything you need to know

Finn Cole to star in European premiere of Red Speedo

Finn Cole to star in European premiere of Red Speedo

The Play That Goes Wrong releases production shots of new 2024 West End cast

The Play That Goes Wrong releases production shots of new 2024 West End cast

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical announces cast for new production

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical announces cast for new production

Special guests to join Jon Robyns in West End solo concert revealed

Special guests to join Jon Robyns in West End solo concert revealed

Dates confirmed for the Old Vic’s Oedipus, starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma

Dates confirmed for the Old Vic’s Oedipus, starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma

Mamma Mia! celebrates 25th anniversary in the West End

Mamma Mia! celebrates 25th anniversary in the West End

The Government Inspector announces complete cast

The Government Inspector announces complete cast

Jeanna de Waal joins the cast of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

The RSC announces full cast to join Samantha Spiro in The Merry Wives of Windsor

The RSC announces full cast to join Samantha Spiro in The Merry Wives of Windsor

Frank Wildhorn on the future of Death Note, Your Lie In April and more Manga musicals

Frank Wildhorn on the future of Death Note, Your Lie In April and more Manga musicals

Shakespeare’s Globe announces cast for Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s Globe announces cast for Much Ado About Nothing

Sheridan Smith answers celebrity questions at Opening Night

Sheridan Smith answers celebrity questions at Opening Night

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 winner predictions

Watch our Olivier Awards 2024 winner predictions

Alfie Boe and more announced for With All Our Hearts in the West End

Disney’s Hercules is officially open in Hamburg

Disney’s Hercules is officially open in Hamburg

Cabaret releases new trailer featuring Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay

Cabaret releases new trailer featuring Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay

New Ustinov Studio season at Theatre Royal Bath to include Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party

New Ustinov Studio season at Theatre Royal Bath to include Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party

Come From Away on UK and Ireland tour – first look

Come From Away on UK and Ireland tour – first look

Birdsong tour reveals lead casting

Birdsong tour reveals lead casting

Cool Rider musical anniversary concert announces further casting

Cool Rider musical anniversary concert announces further casting

People, Places and Things reveals complete cast for West End return

People, Places and Things reveals complete cast for West End return

New Guys and Dolls cast members spill the secrets behind the award-winning revival

New Guys and Dolls cast members spill the secrets behind the award-winning revival

Watch our reactions to the Olivier Awards nominations

Watch our reactions to the Olivier Awards nominations

Initial casting for James Graham’s world premiere play Punch announced

Initial casting for James Graham’s world premiere play Punch announced

Sharon Rose and Reece Richards to star in Love Steps world premiere

Sharon Rose and Reece Richards to star in Love Steps world premiere

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Witness for the Prosecution’s backstage women step into the spotlight

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Witness for the Prosecution’s backstage women step into the spotlight

Les Misérables extends West End run into 2025

Les Misérables extends West End run into 2025

Gaynor Faye and son Oliver Anthony join the cast of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate as Max George withdraws

Gaynor Faye and son Oliver Anthony join the cast of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate as Max George withdraws

Theatre Tax Relief made permanent in new budget – with the news welcomed across the industry

Theatre Tax Relief made permanent in new budget – with the news welcomed across the industry

For Black Boys… at the Garrick Theatre – first look at 2024 West End production

For Black Boys… at the Garrick Theatre – first look at 2024 West End production

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon – Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran in rehearsals

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon – Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran in rehearsals

Priscilla the Party! – first look photos released

Priscilla the Party! – first look photos released

LIFT festival reveals 2024 programme, including three world premiere productions

LIFT festival reveals 2024 programme, including three world premiere productions

Guys and Dolls releases production photos of new cast

Guys and Dolls releases production photos of new cast

Sophie Thompson, Charles Edwards and Suzette Llewellyn to star in The Ballad of Hattie and James

Sophie Thompson, Charles Edwards and Suzette Llewellyn to star in The Ballad of Hattie and James

UK premiere of Skeleton Crew replaces Primary Trust in Donmar Warehouse season

UK premiere of Skeleton Crew replaces Primary Trust in Donmar Warehouse season

Cabaret stars Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Jake Shears to release new EP featuring numbers from the show

Cabaret stars Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Jake Shears to release new EP featuring numbers from the show

Unicorn Theatre to present Neil Gaiman’s Odd and the Frost Giants and Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy on stage

Unicorn Theatre to present Neil Gaiman’s Odd and the Frost Giants and Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy on stage

Standing at the Sky’s Edge celebrates its West End opening night

Standing at the Sky’s Edge celebrates its West End opening night

English-language premiere of new Marie Curie musical to be staged in London this summer

English-language premiere of new Marie Curie musical to be staged in London this summer

Magic at the Musicals 2024 announces first five acts

Magic at the Musicals 2024 announces first five acts

Tara Theatre appoints Natasha Kathi-Chandra as new artistic director

Tara Theatre appoints Natasha Kathi-Chandra as new artistic director

New soul and funk musical Chisholm for President! to mount staged concerts

New soul and funk musical Chisholm for President! to mount staged concerts

Newsies director on show’s return: Fingers crossed for something next year

Newsies director on show’s return: Fingers crossed for something next year

New musicals confirmed for 2024

New musicals confirmed for 2024

Bob Geldof and the Just For One Day company reflect on the musical’s world premiere

Bob Geldof and the Just For One Day company reflect on the musical’s world premiere

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – full highlights from The London Palladium

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – full highlights from The London Palladium

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – concert photos at The London Palladium

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – concert photos at The London Palladium

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – winners pose with their trophies

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of winners

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of winners

Sunset Boulevard, Stranger Things, Guys and Dolls, Operation Mincemeat, Vanya and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Sunset Boulevard, Stranger Things, Guys and Dolls, Operation Mincemeat, Vanya and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Rufus Norris picks up the award for Services to UK Theatre at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Rufus Norris picks up the award for Services to UK Theatre at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard wins seven WhatsOnStage Awards

Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard wins seven WhatsOnStage Awards

Guys and Dolls wins Best Musical Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Guys and Dolls wins Best Musical Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Nicole Scherzinger wins first WhatsOnStage Award

Nicole Scherzinger wins first WhatsOnStage Award

Cabaret and Aimee Lou Wood win WhatsOnStage Awards

Cabaret and Aimee Lou Wood win WhatsOnStage Awards

Watch all the arrivals live on the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards, hosted by Abbie Budden

Watch all the arrivals live on the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards, hosted by Abbie Budden

Watch the cast of Starter for Ten musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

Watch the cast of Starter for Ten musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

“In Inglan” from The Big Life musical revival – first listen

“In Inglan” from The Big Life musical revival – first listen

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! announces West End premiere and initial casting

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! announces West End premiere and initial casting

Les Dennis to star in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Les Dennis to star in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Cruel Intentions musical releases new trailer and extends London run

Cruel Intentions musical releases new trailer and extends London run

Menier Chocolate Factory to present European premiere of Power of Sail

Menier Chocolate Factory to present European premiere of Power of Sail

Sara Bareilles to team up with Sarah Ruhl for new musical

Sara Bareilles to team up with Sarah Ruhl for new musical

Alex Newell to stage London solo concerts this autumn

Alex Newell to stage London solo concerts this autumn

Fawlty Towers announces West End cast

Fawlty Towers announces West End cast

Fawlty Towers stage adaptation is heading to the West End

Fawlty Towers stage adaptation is heading to the West End

Wendi Peters to join Sister Act UK tour

Wendi Peters to join Sister Act UK tour

Grease announces full cast for UK and Ireland tour

Grease announces full cast for UK and Ireland tour

Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley celebrate first performance in Mamma Mia! in the West End

Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley celebrate first performance in Mamma Mia! in the West End

Richard, My Richard announces world premiere cast

Richard, My Richard announces world premiere cast

Dorothea Myer-Bennett joins Young Vic cast of Nachtland as Romola Garai withdraws

Dorothea Myer-Bennett joins Young Vic cast of Nachtland as Romola Garai withdraws

An Officer and a Gentleman musical announces complete cast

An Officer and a Gentleman musical announces complete cast

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run into summer 2025

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run into summer 2025

Winners revealed for The Stage Awards 2024

Winners revealed for The Stage Awards 2024

The Mousetrap reveals new touring cast

The Mousetrap reveals new touring cast

Kerry Ellis confirms involvement in Wicked movie adaptation

Kerry Ellis confirms involvement in Wicked movie adaptation

Dear Evan Hansen teams up with TikTok for UK tour casting search

Dear Evan Hansen teams up with TikTok for UK tour casting search

Rachel Tucker and Tori Allen-Martin join cast of new musical Wild About You in the West End

Rachel Tucker and Tori Allen-Martin join cast of new musical Wild About You in the West End

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

Bonnie Langford to join Pixie Lott and Killian Donnelly in Made in Dagenham concert

Bonnie Langford to join Pixie Lott and Killian Donnelly in Made in Dagenham concert

Bronco Billy musical releases “I’m Gonna Be Strong” music video

Bronco Billy musical releases “I’m Gonna Be Strong” music video

Matilda the Musical songs to be performed by 202,000 children as part of Young Voices tour

Matilda the Musical songs to be performed by 202,000 children as part of Young Voices tour

Oliver Tompsett to join Eric McCormack in new musical Wild About You in the West End

Oliver Tompsett to join Eric McCormack in new musical Wild About You in the West End

West End Live confirms 2024 dates

West End Live confirms 2024 dates

Mercury Theatre announces The Importance of Being Earnest revival and casting

Mercury Theatre announces The Importance of Being Earnest revival and casting

Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran to star in Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon in the West End

Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran to star in Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon in the West End

RSC announces casting for Love’s Labour’s Lost

RSC announces casting for Love’s Labour’s Lost

Elton John achieves EGOT status

Elton John achieves EGOT status

New musical Bhangra Nation confirms complete cast

New musical Bhangra Nation confirms complete cast

New Earth Theatre appoints Ailin Conant as artistic director

New Earth Theatre appoints Ailin Conant as artistic director

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre reveals cast of Faith Healer revival

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre reveals cast of Faith Healer revival

Full line-up for the National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals announced

Full line-up for the National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals announced

Award-winning musicals opening on tour in 2024

Award-winning musicals opening on tour in 2024

Ten Broadway shows we want to see in the UK in 2024

Ten Broadway shows we want to see in the UK in 2024

Last chance saloon: 11 West End shows closing over the next two weeks

Last chance saloon: 11 West End shows closing over the next two weeks

Beverley Knight gives a stage career retrospective

Beverley Knight gives a stage career retrospective

West End casts of Frozen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Peter Pan Goes Wrong take part in Secret Santa

West End casts of Frozen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Peter Pan Goes Wrong take part in Secret Santa

The Unfriend in the West End starring Lee Mack – first look

The Unfriend in the West End starring Lee Mack – first look

Watch Ida Regan perform “Mad About the Boy” from Royal Exchange’s Brief Encounter

Watch Ida Regan perform “Mad About the Boy” from Royal Exchange’s Brief Encounter

Top 25 WhatsOnStage videos of 2023

Top 25 WhatsOnStage videos of 2023

Strangers Things: The First Shadow opening night in photos – Hugh Jackman, Joe Locke and more attend

Strangers Things: The First Shadow opening night in photos – Hugh Jackman, Joe Locke and more attend

The Duffer Brothers, Matthew Modine and more attend Strangers Things: The First Shadow opening night

The Duffer Brothers, Matthew Modine and more attend Strangers Things: The First Shadow opening night

Stranger Things: The First Shadow – meet the West End cast

Stranger Things: The First Shadow – meet the West End cast

White Christmas at the Crucible Theatre – first look

White Christmas at the Crucible Theatre – first look

Peter Pan at The London Palladium review – high flying, adored pantomime

Peter Pan at The London Palladium review – high flying, adored pantomime

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – trailer released

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – trailer released

Operation Mincemeat announces seventh West End extension

Operation Mincemeat announces seventh West End extension

National Theatre to stream The Effect with Taylor Russell and Paapa Essiedu

National Theatre to stream The Effect with Taylor Russell and Paapa Essiedu

Young Vic announces initial cast for Nachtland

Young Vic announces initial cast for Nachtland

24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Guys and Dolls, Dear England, Sunset Boulevard and more

24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations led by Guys and Dolls, Dear England, Sunset Boulevard and more

Nominations in full: 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Nominations in full: 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Watch the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement

Kiss of the Spider Woman film adaptation in the works, with Jennifer Lopez attached

Kiss of the Spider Woman film adaptation in the works, with Jennifer Lopez attached

Cabaret releases new photos and confirms BBC Radio 2 broadcast as Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend their runs for a final time

Cabaret releases new photos and confirms BBC Radio 2 broadcast as Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend their runs for a final time

Hiba Elchikhe and Tim Mahendran to host 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement

Hiba Elchikhe and Tim Mahendran to host 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations announcement

See the RSC’s Swan Theatre transformed into a pub for The Fair Maid of the West

See the RSC’s Swan Theatre transformed into a pub for The Fair Maid of the West

Anthony Boyle replaces Alex Lawther in Long Day’s Journey into Night with Brian Cox

Anthony Boyle replaces Alex Lawther in Long Day’s Journey into Night with Brian Cox

Beverley Knight discusses the National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals, Sister Act and Ruth Jones

Beverley Knight discusses the National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals, Sister Act and Ruth Jones

Evita at Curve Leicester – first look production shots

Evita at Curve Leicester – first look production shots

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals to return in 2024, with initial line-up revealed

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals to return in 2024, with initial line-up revealed

Diana the Musical – in rehearsals

Diana the Musical – in rehearsals

Our pick of festive stage shows and Christmas musicals to see across the UK

Our pick of festive stage shows and Christmas musicals to see across the UK

Rose Theatre Kingston reveals 2024 Christmas production

Rose Theatre Kingston reveals 2024 Christmas production

Mercury Theatre to present Midsummer revival

Mercury Theatre to present Midsummer revival

A 2023 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

A 2023 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

The creators of Wish reveal which Disney classic they wish to see on stage

The creators of Wish reveal which Disney classic they wish to see on stage

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in rehearsals for Macbeth

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in rehearsals for Macbeth

Six the Musical releases photos of new West End cast

Six the Musical releases photos of new West End cast

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre to stage Bear Snores On world premiere

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre to stage Bear Snores On world premiere

Frantic Assembly releases new trailer for Metamorphosis

Frantic Assembly releases new trailer for Metamorphosis

The Choir of Man to release new Christmas album

The Choir of Man to release new Christmas album

For Black Boys… to return to the West End in 2024

For Black Boys… to return to the West End in 2024

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting – first look

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting – first look

Jamie Muscato confirms extra London concert performance

Jamie Muscato confirms extra London concert performance

The Mill at Sonning to produce world premiere stage adaptation of The Whistling

The Mill at Sonning to produce world premiere stage adaptation of The Whistling

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on new UK concert tour titled Love Letters

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on new UK concert tour titled Love Letters

Stranger Things: The First Shadow reveals official first look and act one chapter title

Stranger Things: The First Shadow reveals official first look and act one chapter title

Tammy Faye musical is heading to Broadway

Tammy Faye musical is heading to Broadway

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis join Drury Lane Rodgers and Hammerstein concert

Michael Ball and Lucy St. Louis join Drury Lane Rodgers and Hammerstein concert

The Barn Theatre to present new Sherlock Holmes comedy

I Should Be So Lucky musical celebrates world premiere opening night in Manchester

I Should Be So Lucky musical celebrates world premiere opening night in Manchester

Sherlock Holmes rock musical to debut at Watermill Theatre

Sherlock Holmes rock musical to debut at Watermill Theatre

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – in rehearsals

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – in rehearsals

Cable Street musical reveals world premiere cast

Cable Street musical reveals world premiere cast

The Mousetrap announces new West End cast

The Mousetrap announces new West End cast

Luke Evans, Penelope Wilton and more spill the afternoon tea at the West End opening night of Backstairs Billy

Luke Evans, Penelope Wilton and more spill the afternoon tea at the West End opening night of Backstairs Billy

Starlight Express revival extends London run after one day of pre-sale

Starlight Express revival extends London run after one day of pre-sale

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas reveals trailer and special guests

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas reveals trailer and special guests

Backstairs Billy with Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton – first look

Backstairs Billy with Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton – first look

Hamilton UK and Ireland tour in rehearsals – first look

Hamilton UK and Ireland tour in rehearsals – first look

Evita at Curve Leicester in rehearsals – first look

Evita at Curve Leicester in rehearsals – first look

The Prince of Egypt musical announces UK streaming release

The Prince of Egypt musical announces UK streaming release

Kim’s Convenience announces UK premiere cast

Kim’s Convenience announces UK premiere cast

Jerry Herman concert reveals complete cast line-up

Jerry Herman concert reveals complete cast line-up

Stranger Things: The First Shadow releases behind-the-scenes West End featurette

Stranger Things: The First Shadow releases behind-the-scenes West End featurette

Water for Elephants musical reveals principal Broadway cast

Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man and the Pool to be streamed on Netflix

Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man and the Pool to be streamed on Netflix

Disney’s Aladdin UK and Ireland tour – first look photos

Disney’s Aladdin UK and Ireland tour – first look photos

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical – Joss Stone, Dave Stewart and VIP guests ask the questions at West End opening night

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical – Joss Stone, Dave Stewart and VIP guests ask the questions at West End opening night

Bronco Billy – The Musical announces full cast and releases first listen

Bronco Billy – The Musical announces full cast and releases first listen

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical in the West End – first look

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical in the West End – first look

Jenny Fitzpatrick performs “As Long As He Needs Me” from Oliver! – first listen

Jenny Fitzpatrick performs “As Long As He Needs Me” from Oliver! – first listen

Sister Act the Musical wins at London Lifestyle Awards

Sister Act the Musical wins at London Lifestyle Awards

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies – first listen

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies – first listen

West End Does: Christmas reveals 2023 line-up

West End Does: Christmas reveals 2023 line-up

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical announces cast

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical announces cast

Sex and the City author’s one-woman show to receive West End premiere and UK tour

Sex and the City author’s one-woman show to receive West End premiere and UK tour

Side Show to be staged in concert at The London Palladium with lead casting confirmed

Side Show to be staged in concert at The London Palladium with lead casting confirmed

Treason the Musical releases photos of first fully staged production

Treason the Musical releases photos of first fully staged production

Billie the Kid – first listen to “Cowgirl Thunder” performed by Jodie Steele

Billie the Kid – first listen to “Cowgirl Thunder” performed by Jodie Steele

Bat Boy: The Musical – in rehearsals

Bat Boy: The Musical – in rehearsals

To Wong Foo The Musical – first look photos

To Wong Foo The Musical – first look photos

Cast confirmed for the return of Leaves of Glass at the Park Theatre

Cast confirmed for the return of Leaves of Glass at the Park Theatre

Meet the cast of Come From Away’s UK and Ireland tour

Meet the cast of Come From Away’s UK and Ireland tour

Come From Away announces cast for UK and Ireland tour

Come From Away announces cast for UK and Ireland tour

Lyonesse with Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James – first look photos

Lyonesse with Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James – first look photos

The Book of Mormon musical confirms new UK tour

The Book of Mormon musical confirms new UK tour

Grease reveals full 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates

Grease reveals full 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates

Cruel Intentions musical to have London premiere

Cruel Intentions musical to have London premiere

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies to receive premiere stage adaptation

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies to receive premiere stage adaptation

Sondheim’s Old Friends to release five thousand £25 tickets for the under 30s

Sondheim’s Old Friends to release five thousand £25 tickets for the under 30s

Tributes pour in for Haydn Gwynne

Tributes pour in for Haydn Gwynne

Joseph Fiennes and more celebrate Dear England on West End opening night

Joseph Fiennes and more celebrate Dear England on West End opening night

The Prince of Egypt musical in cinemas – watch a performance of “Through Heaven’s Eyes”

The Prince of Egypt musical in cinemas – watch a performance of “Through Heaven’s Eyes”

Babies musical announces casting for series of West End concerts

Babies musical announces casting for series of West End concerts

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch reveals cast for new London run and UK tour

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch reveals cast for new London run and UK tour

West End Musical Christmas to return, with initial line-up revealed

West End Musical Christmas to return, with initial line-up revealed

Rehab the Musical to be staged at new London venue with casting confirmed

Rehab the Musical to be staged at new London venue with casting confirmed

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown revival announces cast

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown revival announces cast

All-drag Sleeping Beauty pantomime to run in the West End

All-drag Sleeping Beauty pantomime to run in the West End

I Should Be So Lucky musical in rehearsals – first look

I Should Be So Lucky musical in rehearsals – first look

Rob Madge’s My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) to open on Broadway

Rob Madge’s My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) to open on Broadway

Acting for Others and Robert Rees confirm the return of A Nightmare on West Street

Acting for Others and Robert Rees confirm the return of A Nightmare on West Street

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas reveals broadcast date

Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas reveals broadcast date

Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd and more discuss Sunset Boulevard on West End opening night

Nicole Scherzinger, Jamie Lloyd and more discuss Sunset Boulevard on West End opening night

Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger releases West End photos

Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger releases West End photos

Evening Standard Theatre Awards plans announced with David Harewood, Vanessa Kirby, Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller co-hosting

Evening Standard Theatre Awards plans announced with David Harewood, Vanessa Kirby, Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller co-hosting

Wilton’s Music Hall reveals 2024 spring season

Wilton’s Music Hall reveals 2024 spring season

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! musical releases four new tracks

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! musical releases four new tracks

RSC releases The Box of Delights character portraits

RSC releases The Box of Delights character portraits

To Wong Foo The Musical – a sneak peek behind the scenes

To Wong Foo The Musical – a sneak peek behind the scenes

Disney’s The Lion King to hold open auditions across England

Disney’s The Lion King to hold open auditions across England

Joss Stone and Dave Stewart release new single “This Time” from The Time Traveller’s Wife musical

Joss Stone and Dave Stewart release new single “This Time” from The Time Traveller’s Wife musical

Laura Waldren wins 2023 Papatango New Writing Prize

Laura Waldren wins 2023 Papatango New Writing Prize

Rose Theatre announces spring 2024 season including The Boy at the Back of the Class world premiere

Rose Theatre announces spring 2024 season including The Boy at the Back of the Class world premiere

Sondheim’s Old Friends – Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and the cast answer celebrity questions on opening night in the West End

Sondheim’s Old Friends – Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and the cast answer celebrity questions on opening night in the West End

The Kite Runner to embark on a 2024 UK and Ireland tour

The Kite Runner to embark on a 2024 UK and Ireland tour

Line-up for West End musical concert There’s No Place Like Home revealed

Line-up for West End musical concert There’s No Place Like Home revealed

Royal and Derngate sets timeline for re-opening theatres following concrete concerns

Royal and Derngate sets timeline for re-opening theatres following concrete concerns

Brenda Edwards to co-direct new UK tour of Hairspray

Brenda Edwards to co-direct new UK tour of Hairspray

The King and I announces new UK tour dates with Helen George

The King and I announces new UK tour dates with Helen George

Full cast joining Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting revealed

Full cast joining Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting revealed

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast of Ghosts

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast of Ghosts

Billie the Kid musical announces West End cast

Billie the Kid musical announces West End cast

Sheffield Theatres reveals new shows for 2024 including The Crucible… at the Crucible

Sheffield Theatres reveals new shows for 2024 including The Crucible… at the Crucible

West End vs Broadway: Back to the Future the Musical – two Doc Browns reach 88mph

West End vs Broadway: Back to the Future the Musical – two Doc Browns reach 88mph

Sleeping Beauty adult pantomime reveals cast

Sleeping Beauty adult pantomime reveals cast

Tributes pour in for stage and screen veteran Michael Gambon

Tributes pour in for stage and screen veteran Michael Gambon

Darren Criss adds second concert performance for West End solo debut

Darren Criss adds second concert performance for West End solo debut

Royal Court announces cast of Mates in Chelsea

Royal Court announces cast of Mates in Chelsea

The 39 Steps to embark on a UK tour in 2024

The 39 Steps to embark on a UK tour in 2024

The Sound of Music to release “Super Deluxe” edition of motion picture soundtrack

The Sound of Music to release “Super Deluxe” edition of motion picture soundtrack

Immersive 1984 production reveals cast

Immersive 1984 production reveals cast

Hackney Empire announces full cast of Aladdin pantomime

Hackney Empire announces full cast of Aladdin pantomime

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy extends London run

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy extends London run

Arlene Phillips to direct West End gala celebrating 75th anniversary of NHS

Arlene Phillips to direct West End gala celebrating 75th anniversary of NHS

Peter Pan at The London Palladium releases character portraits

Peter Pan at The London Palladium releases character portraits

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour to be screened in UK cinemas

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour to be screened in UK cinemas

Close Up: The Twiggy Musical world premiere – first look

Close Up: The Twiggy Musical world premiere – first look

Cast revealed for the return of A Sherlock Carol at Marylebone Theatre

Cast revealed for the return of A Sherlock Carol at Marylebone Theatre

Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster In Your Show reveals complete cast

Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster In Your Show reveals complete cast

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – first look at the West End show with Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – first look at the West End show with Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga

The Lord of the Rings musical marks Frodo and Bilbo Baggins’ birthdays with announcement that the run has sold out

The Lord of the Rings musical marks Frodo and Bilbo Baggins’ birthdays with announcement that the run has sold out

King Lear starring Kenneth Branagh confirms £20 ticket schemes

King Lear starring Kenneth Branagh confirms £20 ticket schemes

Arcola Theatre reveals cast of Sputnik Sweetheart

Arcola Theatre reveals cast of Sputnik Sweetheart

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist in the West End – first look

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist in the West End – first look

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks to premiere in London

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks to premiere in London

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run into autumn 2024

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends West End run into autumn 2024

RSC reveals casting for The Box of Delights

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – first look at the cast in rehearsals

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – first look at the cast in rehearsals

Meet the stars of Sinatra The Musical ahead of world premiere

Meet the stars of Sinatra The Musical ahead of world premiere

Meet the stars of the new Jesus Christ Superstar tour

Meet the stars of the new Jesus Christ Superstar tour

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends delayed as Haydn Gwynne withdraws from the production

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends delayed as Haydn Gwynne withdraws from the production

Complete touring cast for Treason the Musical revealed

Complete touring cast for Treason the Musical revealed

The Lord of the Rings musical – cast interviews and show footage

The Lord of the Rings musical – cast interviews and show footage

Elf reveals full casting including Matthew Wolfenden and Tom Chambers

Elf reveals full casting including Matthew Wolfenden and Tom Chambers

Sunset Boulevard with Nicole Scherzinger to release 5000 £20 tickets for under 30s, key workers and those receiving benefits

Sunset Boulevard with Nicole Scherzinger to release 5000 £20 tickets for under 30s, key workers and those receiving benefits

Meet Aladdin’s two leading men Gavin Adams and Yeukayi Ushe

Meet Aladdin’s two leading men Gavin Adams and Yeukayi Ushe

A Very Very Bad Cinderella to run at the Other Palace this Christmas

A Very Very Bad Cinderella to run at the Other Palace this Christmas

Lyric Hammersmith announces cast of Cinderella pantomime

Lyric Hammersmith announces cast of Cinderella pantomime

RSC announces casting for queer cowboy show Cowbois

RSC announces casting for queer cowboy show Cowbois

Ten Broadway hits that are yet to be seen in the UK

Ten Broadway hits that are yet to be seen in the UK

Adrian Schiller and more to star in The White Factory – rehearsal images released

Adrian Schiller and more to star in The White Factory – rehearsal images released

Ten plays ready to make a splash in London this autumn

Ten plays ready to make a splash in London this autumn

Award-winning musicals on tour across the UK

Award-winning musicals on tour across the UK

Marlowe Theatre reveals 2023 pantomime cast

Marlowe Theatre reveals 2023 pantomime cast

The Book Thief musical – watch the cast in rehearsals

The Book Thief musical – watch the cast in rehearsals

National Theatre Live and Sky Arts renew partnership

National Theatre Live and Sky Arts renew partnership

Next to Normal – we chat to the stars on opening night in London

Next to Normal – we chat to the stars on opening night in London

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tour – in rehearsals

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tour – in rehearsals

Almeida Theatre announces full cast of Portia Coughlan

Almeida Theatre announces full cast of Portia Coughlan

Edinburgh Festival 2023: Top 10 jokes revealed by Dave

Edinburgh Festival 2023: Top 10 jokes revealed by Dave

Cast announced for musical satire The Foreigners’ Panto

Cast announced for musical satire The Foreigners’ Panto

“Mrs de Winter is Here” from Rebecca musical – first listen

“Mrs de Winter is Here” from Rebecca musical – first listen

Whatever Happens Next – cast for Matthew Harvey’s debut musical theatre album revealed

Whatever Happens Next – cast for Matthew Harvey’s debut musical theatre album revealed

Crazy for You to appear on This Morning

Crazy for You to appear on This Morning

Barbican Centre and Trafalgar Entertainment announce a three-year theatrical partnership

Barbican Centre and Trafalgar Entertainment announce a three-year theatrical partnership

Donmar Warehouse reveals casting for Clyde’s

Donmar Warehouse reveals casting for Clyde’s

Death Note The Musical in Concert – rehearsal images released

Death Note The Musical in Concert – rehearsal images released

A Little Life starring James Norton – cinema trailer released

A Little Life starring James Norton – cinema trailer released

Theater Camp starring Ben Platt – watch an exclusive featurette

Theater Camp starring Ben Platt – watch an exclusive featurette

First UK revival of Shakespeare’s R&J reveals cast and creative team

First UK revival of Shakespeare’s R&J reveals cast and creative team

La Cage aux Folles confirms extension at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

La Cage aux Folles confirms extension at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Disney’s The Sound of Magic to be staged in London

Disney’s The Sound of Magic to be staged in London

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist confirms West End run

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist confirms West End run

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new production images

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! releases new production images

Rachel Tucker joins Nicole Scherzinger in West End cast of Sunset Boulevard

Rachel Tucker joins Nicole Scherzinger in West End cast of Sunset Boulevard

Andrew Scott in rehearsals for Vanya – first look

Andrew Scott in rehearsals for Vanya – first look

Stars of La Cage aux Folles discuss how the musical resonates with the queer culture and politics of today

Stars of La Cage aux Folles discuss how the musical resonates with the queer culture and politics of today

Adam Pearce to return to the West End stage full-time following stroke recovery

Adam Pearce to return to the West End stage full-time following stroke recovery

Luke Kempner and more to join West End cast of Les Misérables

Luke Kempner and more to join West End cast of Les Misérables

Falkland Sound at Royal Shakespeare Company – first look images released

Falkland Sound at Royal Shakespeare Company – first look images released

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch announces London run and UK tour

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch announces London run and UK tour

Watch Sam Palladio perform “People Will Say We’re in Love” from Oklahoma!

Watch Sam Palladio perform “People Will Say We’re in Love” from Oklahoma!

Trompe L’Oeil musical to be staged at The Other Palace

Trompe L’Oeil musical to be staged at The Other Palace

Adam Kay announces West End return with Undoctored

Adam Kay announces West End return with Undoctored

Hamilton releases images of 2023 West End cast

Hamilton releases images of 2023 West End cast

Best-rated shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe and International Festival 2023

Review Round-Ups

Best-rated shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe and International Festival 2023

Pygmalion starring Patsy Ferran and Bertie Carvel at the Old Vic – in rehearsals

Pygmalion starring Patsy Ferran and Bertie Carvel at the Old Vic – in rehearsals

The Father and the Assassin at the National Theatre – rehearsal images released

The Father and the Assassin at the National Theatre – rehearsal images released

Matt Lucas and Jamie Muscato join the Schwartz at 75 concerts line-up

Matt Lucas and Jamie Muscato join the Schwartz at 75 concerts line-up

The Drifters Girl reveals UK and Ireland tour cast

The Drifters Girl reveals UK and Ireland tour cast

La Cage aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look images released

La Cage aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – first look images released

Barn Theatre announces cast of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember

Barn Theatre announces cast of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember

Dear England confirms West End transfer with Joseph Fiennes

Dear England confirms West End transfer with Joseph Fiennes

Heathers The Musical confirms London closing date

Heathers The Musical confirms London closing date

Layton Williams to compete on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

Layton Williams to compete on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

Patrick Marber to direct Armando lannucci’s Pandemonium this winter

Patrick Marber to direct Armando lannucci’s Pandemonium this winter

Dicks: The Musical starring Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally releases new trailer

Dicks: The Musical starring Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally releases new trailer

Back to the Future – first look at new West End cast in rehearsals

Back to the Future – first look at new West End cast in rehearsals

The Way Old Friends Do confirms post-show Q&As with Mark Gatiss, Ian Hallard and cast

The Way Old Friends Do confirms post-show Q&As with Mark Gatiss, Ian Hallard and cast

Peter Pan Goes Wrong reveals casting for UK tour

Peter Pan Goes Wrong reveals casting for UK tour

Is the new Lord of the Rings musical revival “precious”?

Review Round-Ups

Is the new Lord of the Rings musical revival “precious”?

Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley to star in Evita

Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley to star in Evita

Portraits of Rebecca musical’s principal cast members released

Portraits of Rebecca musical’s principal cast members released

European premiere of Spirited Away to be staged in London

European premiere of Spirited Away to be staged in London

Grease – watch West End cast members Katie Brace and Callum Henderson perform “Mooning”

Grease – watch West End cast members Katie Brace and Callum Henderson perform “Mooning”

Frozen star Samantha Barks to go on maternity leave with Jenna Lee-James set to cover as Elsa

Frozen star Samantha Barks to go on maternity leave with Jenna Lee-James set to cover as Elsa

42nd Street on tour – new trailer released

42nd Street on tour – new trailer released

Wishmas moves to central London location for festive season

Wishmas moves to central London location for festive season

Vanya starring Andrew Scott announces under 30s West End ticket lottery

Vanya starring Andrew Scott announces under 30s West End ticket lottery

The Lord of the Rings musical – first look images released

The Lord of the Rings musical – first look images released

To Wong Foo The Musical – first listen of “Feel the Light”

To Wong Foo The Musical – first listen of “Feel the Light”

Bat Boy: The Musical to stage star-studded Halloween concert

Bat Boy: The Musical to stage star-studded Halloween concert

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look images released

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look images released

Annette Hannah joins the cast of Frankenstein tour

Annette Hannah joins the cast of Frankenstein tour

Emily Williams set to star as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard tour

Emily Williams set to star as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard tour

Siva Kaneswaran gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of La Bamba!

Siva Kaneswaran gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of La Bamba!

Treason the Musical confirms initial touring cast

Treason the Musical confirms initial touring cast

Caissie Levy performs “I Miss the Mountains” from Next to Normal

Caissie Levy performs “I Miss the Mountains” from Next to Normal

Full cast announced for Noises Off UK tour

Full cast announced for Noises Off UK tour

Shrek The Musical releases new trailer and images for UK and Ireland tour

Shrek The Musical releases new trailer and images for UK and Ireland tour

Michael J Fox and more visit Back to the Future on Broadway

Michael J Fox and more visit Back to the Future on Broadway

Derren Brown and co. talk all things Unbelievable

Derren Brown and co. talk all things Unbelievable

Almeida Theatre announces two new productions for 2023-24 season

Almeida Theatre announces two new productions for 2023-24 season

Next to Normal composer Tom Kitt on UK solo concerts and his dream collaboration from the music industry

Next to Normal composer Tom Kitt on UK solo concerts and his dream collaboration from the music industry

Operation Mincemeat extends West End run into 2024

Operation Mincemeat extends West End run into 2024

Crazy for You releases new West End trailer

Crazy for You releases new West End trailer

Next to Normal – first look at UK premiere in rehearsals

Next to Normal – first look at UK premiere in rehearsals

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams releases world premiere trailer

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams releases world premiere trailer

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age announces touring dates

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age announces touring dates

Death Note The Musical – final casting revealed

Death Note The Musical – final casting revealed

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations to end West End run early

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations to end West End run early

The Lord of the Rings musical – “Now and For Always” video from the UK revival released

The Lord of the Rings musical – “Now and For Always” video from the UK revival released

Brokeback Mountain – new images of world premiere production released

Brokeback Mountain – new images of world premiere production released

Full cast confirmed to join Jenna Russell in Flowers for Mrs Harris

Full cast confirmed to join Jenna Russell in Flowers for Mrs Harris

Bonnie and Clyde West End cast recording release date confirmed

Bonnie and Clyde West End cast recording release date confirmed

Watch Maiya Quansah-Breed perform “If You Knew” from Lizzie musical

Watch Maiya Quansah-Breed perform “If You Knew” from Lizzie musical

Sinatra The Musical – complete cast announced for world premiere

Sinatra The Musical – complete cast announced for world premiere

Watch Linzi Hateley perform “One to Seventeen” from The Little Big Things Musical

Watch Linzi Hateley perform “One to Seventeen” from The Little Big Things Musical

Derren Brown’s Unbelievable releases West End teaser trailer

Derren Brown’s Unbelievable releases West End teaser trailer

Casting for English-language premiere of Rebecca musical confirmed

Casting for English-language premiere of Rebecca musical confirmed

Matilda The Musical to welcome new cast members this autumn

Matilda The Musical to welcome new cast members this autumn

Watch Lauren Drew perform “This Is Not Love” from Lizzie musical

Watch Lauren Drew perform “This Is Not Love” from Lizzie musical

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 – Our top ten most eye-catching show titles

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 – Our top ten most eye-catching show titles

National Theatre announces full cast for the return of The Father and the Assassin

National Theatre announces full cast for the return of The Father and the Assassin

Schwartz at 75 announces additional performance and complete cast

Schwartz at 75 announces additional performance and complete cast

Stars join The Big West End Walk to benefit Acting for Others

Stars join The Big West End Walk to benefit Acting for Others

The Pillowman starring Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton – take a look behind-the-scenes

The Pillowman starring Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton – take a look behind-the-scenes

I Should Be So Lucky musical confirms complete cast

I Should Be So Lucky musical confirms complete cast

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical – “Journey Man” and “I’m in Control” first listen

The Time Traveller’s Wife musical – “Journey Man” and “I’m in Control” first listen

Richard Curtis’ Christmas Actually to run at London’s Southbank Centre

Richard Curtis’ Christmas Actually to run at London’s Southbank Centre

Master of the House: The Theatres of Cameron Mackintosh wins the Architectural History Book of the Year award

Master of the House: The Theatres of Cameron Mackintosh wins the Architectural History Book of the Year award

Kiln Theatre announces cast of Mlima’s Tale

Kiln Theatre announces cast of Mlima’s Tale

The Barricade Boys announce extra dates for UK tour

The Barricade Boys announce extra dates for UK tour

Groundhog Day – Andy Karl and Tanisha Spring in our Sixty-Second Summary

Groundhog Day – Andy Karl and Tanisha Spring in our Sixty-Second Summary

The Sound of Music revival – first look images released

The Sound of Music revival – first look images released

Madagascar The Musical confirms new UK and Ireland tour

Madagascar The Musical confirms new UK and Ireland tour

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals complete cast for As You Like It

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals complete cast for As You Like It

The Wizard of Oz’s West End stars discuss bringing the musical back to the Palladium

The Wizard of Oz’s West End stars discuss bringing the musical back to the Palladium

Police Cops: The Musical to return to London

Police Cops: The Musical to return to London

Full cast to join Kenneth Branagh in King Lear revealed

Full cast to join Kenneth Branagh in King Lear revealed

Crazy for You celebrates opening night in the West End

Crazy for You celebrates opening night in the West End

Cast for the National Theatre’s The Underworld musical announced

Cast for the National Theatre’s The Underworld musical announced

Almeida Theatre reveals full cast to join Jonny Lee Miller in A Mirror

Almeida Theatre reveals full cast to join Jonny Lee Miller in A Mirror

Enter A Strange Loop with the London cast and creatives

Enter A Strange Loop with the London cast and creatives

Crazy For You in the West End – first look

Crazy For You in the West End – first look

Carrie Hope Fletcher performs “Praise Him” from The Crown Jewels – first listen

Carrie Hope Fletcher performs “Praise Him” from The Crown Jewels – first listen

“Inner White Girl” from A Strange Loop in London – first listen

“Inner White Girl” from A Strange Loop in London – first listen

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to return to cinemas this autumn

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake to return to cinemas this autumn

VIPs attend the opening night of Accidental Death of an Anarchist at Theatre Royal Haymarket

VIPs attend the opening night of Accidental Death of an Anarchist at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Then, Now & Next at Southwark Playhouse – first look images released

Then, Now & Next at Southwark Playhouse – first look images released

David Suchet’s Poirot and More, A Retrospective to embark on a second UK tour

David Suchet’s Poirot and More, A Retrospective to embark on a second UK tour

Mrs Doubtfire musical extends West End run into summer 2024

Mrs Doubtfire musical extends West End run into summer 2024

Calendar Girls The Musical confirms initial casting for new tour

Calendar Girls The Musical confirms initial casting for new tour

Mrs Doubtfire musical – Is the West End premiere “Rockin’ Now” or does someone need to “Clean Up This Mess”?

Review Round-Ups

Mrs Doubtfire musical – Is the West End premiere “Rockin’ Now” or does someone need to “Clean Up This Mess”?

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – new West End trailer released

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – new West End trailer released

New theatre freelancers survey highlights ‘underpaid and overworked’ status of the industry

New theatre freelancers survey highlights ‘underpaid and overworked’ status of the industry

Paul Merton sets return to panto in Dick Whittington

Paul Merton sets return to panto in Dick Whittington

A guide to open air theatre in summer 2023

A guide to open air theatre in summer 2023

A Strange Loop – first look images of the UK premiere at the Barbican Theatre

A Strange Loop – first look images of the UK premiere at the Barbican Theatre

Initial casting confirmed for English-language world premiere of Farewell Mister Haffmann

Initial casting confirmed for English-language world premiere of Farewell Mister Haffmann

The Crown Jewels in the West End – rehearsal footage and photos released

The Crown Jewels in the West End – rehearsal footage and photos released

The Mackintosh Foundation announces Regional Theatre Technical Apprenticeship Programme

The Mackintosh Foundation announces Regional Theatre Technical Apprenticeship Programme

Gala night at Cabaret – who would you dreamcast as the next Emcee and Sally Bowles?

Gala night at Cabaret – who would you dreamcast as the next Emcee and Sally Bowles?

Al Murray, Matt Forde and Sean Foley talk Spitting Image The Musical

Al Murray, Matt Forde and Sean Foley talk Spitting Image The Musical

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre reveals complete cast of La Cage aux Folles

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre reveals complete cast of La Cage aux Folles

Roman Holiday – first look at the UK stage premiere

Roman Holiday – first look at the UK stage premiere

Groundhog Day – watch the cast perform “One Day” from the sitzprobe at the Old Vic

Groundhog Day – watch the cast perform “One Day” from the sitzprobe at the Old Vic

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams – rehearsal images released

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams – rehearsal images released

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne’s <em>Sleeping Beauty</em>

Watch an exclusive clip from Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty

Kiln Theatre to present new musical <em>Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)</em>

Kiln Theatre to present new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Watch two <em>We Will Rock You</em> West End performance clips

Watch two We Will Rock You West End performance clips

New adaptation of Mary Shelley’s <em>Frankenstein</em> to tour this autumn

New adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to tour this autumn

<em>Cabaret</em> – first look images of Mason Alexander Park, Maude Apatow and more released

Cabaret – first look images of Mason Alexander Park, Maude Apatow and more released

<em>Disney100: The Concert</em> – celebrating a century of musical masterpieces

Disney100: The Concert – celebrating a century of musical masterpieces

<em>Mamma Mia! The Party</em> extends London run into 2024

Mamma Mia! The Party extends London run into 2024

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em> extends West End run again

Operation Mincemeat extends West End run again

Ben Canning and Simon Woolley to launch New Road Theatricals

Ben Canning and Simon Woolley to launch New Road Theatricals

<em>Matilda The Musical</em> releases new footage as West End extension is announced

Matilda The Musical releases new footage as West End extension is announced

Accidental Death of an Anarchist confirms full West End cast

Accidental Death of an Anarchist confirms full West End cast

Major new musical development scheme launched

Major new musical development scheme launched

Back to the Future The Musical extends West End run into 2024

Back to the Future The Musical extends West End run into 2024

Conleth Hill to star in world premiere play ADULTS at the Traverse Theatre

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical – first look images released

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical – first look images released

Unicorn Theatre announces new productions through to spring 2024

Unicorn Theatre announces new productions through to spring 2024

Luke Newton, Amber Anderson, Carla Harrison-Hodge and Nicky Allpress discuss <em>The Shape of Things</em>

Luke Newton, Amber Anderson, Carla Harrison-Hodge and Nicky Allpress discuss The Shape of Things

Exclusive: The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and Inês Fernandez to join Pasha Kovalev in new musical <em>La Bamba!</em>

Exclusive: The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and Inês Fernandez to join Pasha Kovalev in new musical La Bamba!

<em>Aspects of Love </em>in the West End <b>– </b>first look images released

Aspects of Love in the West End – first look images released

<em>Love Never Dies </em>to be staged at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Norm Lewis and Celinde Schoenmaker

Love Never Dies to be staged at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Norm Lewis and Celinde Schoenmaker

<em>The Color Purple </em>movie musical <b>– </b>official trailer released

The Color Purple movie musical – official trailer released

<em>42nd Street </em>starring Ruthie Henshall <b>– </b>first look images released

42nd Street starring Ruthie Henshall – first look images released

<em>A Strange Loop</em> <b>–</b> complete casting and rehearsal images unveiled

A Strange Loop – complete casting and rehearsal images unveiled

<em>Shrek The Musical</em> announces complete casting for UK and Ireland tour

Shrek The Musical announces complete casting for UK and Ireland tour

Tim Minchin confirms West End solo concert dates

Tim Minchin confirms West End solo concert dates

Exclusive first listen <b>–</b> The Barricade Boys release a new version of “Master of the House” from <em>Les Misérables</em>

Exclusive first listen – The Barricade Boys release a new version of “Master of the House” from Les Misérables

Olivier-nominated <em>Cruise</em>, written by and starring Jack Holden,<em> </em>announces regional premiere

Olivier-nominated Cruise, written by and starring Jack Holden, announces regional premiere

<em>The Artist</em> world premiere stage adaptation reveals dates and creative team

The Artist world premiere stage adaptation reveals dates and creative team

Lucie Jones and Josh Piterman take our <em>Les Misérables-</em>themed quiz

Lucie Jones and Josh Piterman take our Les Misérables-themed quiz

Danielle Steers joins cast of ”Fury and Elysium” musical at the Other Palace

Danielle Steers joins cast of ”Fury and Elysium” musical at the Other Palace

”Dear England” at the National Theatre – full cast confirmed to join Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate

”Dear England” at the National Theatre – full cast confirmed to join Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate

”2:22 A Ghost Story” confirms additional venues for UK tour

”2:22 A Ghost Story” confirms additional venues for UK tour

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ”Oklahoma!” starring Hugh Jackman to be screened in cinemas

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ”Oklahoma!” starring Hugh Jackman to be screened in cinemas

Nathaniel Curtis to star in world premiere of AI-themed play ”Disruption”

Nathaniel Curtis to star in world premiere of AI-themed play ”Disruption”

RSC’s ”As You Like It” reveals complete cast

RSC’s ”As You Like It” reveals complete cast

”Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical ” announces West End cast and voice-over artists

”Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical ” announces West End cast and voice-over artists

Watch the cast of ”Once on This Island” in rehearsals at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Watch the cast of ”Once on This Island” in rehearsals at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Emma Rice’s ”Blue Beard” announces world premiere tour

Emma Rice’s ”Blue Beard” announces world premiere tour

Watch Take That musical ”Greatest Days” in rehearsals

Watch Take That musical ”Greatest Days” in rehearsals

Tamsin Greig to star in Terrence Rattigan’s ”The Deep Blue Sea”

Tamsin Greig to star in Terrence Rattigan’s ”The Deep Blue Sea”

”Aspects of Love” – we meet the stars of the West End musical revival in rehearsals

”Aspects of Love” – we meet the stars of the West End musical revival in rehearsals

”Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]” announces new dates for UK tour

”Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]” announces new dates for UK tour

Ben Platt, Jodie Comer, Jessica Chastain, Samuel L Jackson and more react to their Tony nominations

Ben Platt, Jodie Comer, Jessica Chastain, Samuel L Jackson and more react to their Tony nominations

Tony Awards 2023 nominations revealed

Tony Awards 2023 nominations revealed

Dave Willetts joins the West End cast of ”Aspects of Love”

Dave Willetts joins the West End cast of ”Aspects of Love”

Watch Tom Cruise and James Corden guest star in Disney’s ”The Lion King”

Watch Tom Cruise and James Corden guest star in Disney’s ”The Lion King”

Disney releases trailer for new animated musical ”Wish”

Disney releases trailer for new animated musical ”Wish”

Kander, Ebb and Miranda musical ”New York, New York” opens on Broadway – here’s what our critic thinks

Kander, Ebb and Miranda musical ”New York, New York” opens on Broadway – here’s what our critic thinks

Keeping it in the family – mother and son to appear in two different West End musicals at the same time

Keeping it in the family – mother and son to appear in two different West End musicals at the same time

”Dragons and Mythical Beasts” unveils casting for UK tour

”Dragons and Mythical Beasts” unveils casting for UK tour

”Elf The Musical” confirms West End return for 2023 festive season

”Elf The Musical” confirms West End return for 2023 festive season

”Once on This Island” at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – rehearsal images released

”Once on This Island” at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – rehearsal images released

Donmar Warehouse reveals complete cast for ”When Winston Went to War with the Wireless”

Donmar Warehouse reveals complete cast for ”When Winston Went to War with the Wireless”

”A Streetcar Named Desire” – free performance and new production shots revealed

”A Streetcar Named Desire” – free performance and new production shots revealed

”Ain’t Too Proud” in the West End – first look at The Temptations musical ahead of opening night

”Ain’t Too Proud” in the West End – first look at The Temptations musical ahead of opening night

Watch the 2023 West End cast of ”Wicked” ‘rejoicifying’ on their opening night

Watch the 2023 West End cast of ”Wicked” ‘rejoicifying’ on their opening night

Matthew Bourne’s ”Sleeping Beauty” to be released in cinemas to mark production’s tenth anniversary

Matthew Bourne’s ”Sleeping Beauty” to be released in cinemas to mark production’s tenth anniversary

”The Book of Will” – take a look behind-the-scenes of the European premiere

”Strictly Come Dancing” champion Pasha Kovalev to star in new ”La Bamba!” musical

”Strictly Come Dancing” champion Pasha Kovalev to star in new ”La Bamba!” musical

Will Young discusses ”Song From Far Away” in Hampstead Theatre trailer

Will Young discusses ”Song From Far Away” in Hampstead Theatre trailer

”Cabaret” – new images of John McCrea and Aimee Lou Wood released

”Cabaret” – new images of John McCrea and Aimee Lou Wood released

”Guys and Dolls” extends its run at the Bridge Theatre

”Guys and Dolls” extends its run at the Bridge Theatre

Roald Dahl’s ”The Witches” new musical to be staged at the National Theatre

Roald Dahl’s ”The Witches” new musical to be staged at the National Theatre

Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco join ”The Wizard of Oz” at The London Palladium

Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco join ”The Wizard of Oz” at The London Palladium

Liz Kingsman’s ”One Woman Show” secures New York transfer

Liz Kingsman’s ”One Woman Show” secures New York transfer

Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards – watch the winners’ interviews

Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards – watch the winners’ interviews

Filmed version of ”Waitress” musical set for 2023 Tribeca Festival

Filmed version of ”Waitress” musical set for 2023 Tribeca Festival

”Heathers the Musical” filmed UK streaming and physical media release details confirmed

”Heathers the Musical” filmed UK streaming and physical media release details confirmed

Second chance to claim Love Your Local Theatre free £25 vouchers confirmed

Second chance to claim Love Your Local Theatre free £25 vouchers confirmed

All-star cast assembled for fifth annual Platform Presents West End gala

All-star cast assembled for fifth annual Platform Presents West End gala

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> <b>– </b>watch highlights from the final Broadway performance

The Phantom of the Opera – watch highlights from the final Broadway performance

Disney’s <em>The Little Mermaid </em><b>– </b>go behind-the-scenes of the live-action remake

Disney’s The Little Mermaid – go behind-the-scenes of the live-action remake

Cheek by Jowl’s <em>Life is a Dream (La vida es sueño)</em> at Barbican Theatre <b>–</b> review

Cheek by Jowl’s Life is a Dream (La vida es sueño) at Barbican Theatre – review

<em>Mrs Doubtfire </em>musical releases portrait images

Mrs Doubtfire musical releases portrait images

Watch Niall Sheehy perform “800 Souls” from new musical <em>Glory Ride</em>

Watch Niall Sheehy perform “800 Souls” from new musical Glory Ride

Lyric Hammersmith reveals initial casting for ”School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play”

Lyric Hammersmith reveals initial casting for ”School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play”

<em>Private Lives</em> at Donmar Warehouse – production images released

Private Lives at Donmar Warehouse – production images released

The Pantomime Awards announce 2023 winners

The Pantomime Awards announce 2023 winners

National Theatre confirms new verbatim play ”Grenfell: in the words of survivors”

National Theatre confirms new verbatim play ”Grenfell: in the words of survivors”

<em>Gypsy</em> at Pitlochry Festival Theatre <b>– </b>casting revealed

Gypsy at Pitlochry Festival Theatre – casting revealed

Spring highlights on stage in the West End

Spring highlights on stage in the West End

Tom Chambers to lead <em>Murder in the Dark</em> world premiere

Tom Chambers to lead Murder in the Dark world premiere

”The Secret Life of Bees” musical – meet the cast in rehearsals

”The SpongeBob Musical” – medley performance and cast interviews

”The SpongeBob Musical” – medley performance and cast interviews

National Theatre of Scotland reveals cast and creatives for ”Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning”

National Theatre of Scotland reveals cast and creatives for ”Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning”

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces casting for 2023 season

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces casting for 2023 season

”For Good – A Musical Theatre Benefit Concert Celebrating the Life of Lewis Sewell” announced

”For Good – A Musical Theatre Benefit Concert Celebrating the Life of Lewis Sewell” announced

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast of <em>The Comedy of Errors</em>

Shakespeare’s Globe reveals cast of The Comedy of Errors

On the green carpet: ‘Who wins the Olivier Award for the best performance you’ve seen in your lifetime?’

On the green carpet: ‘Who wins the Olivier Award for the best performance you’ve seen in your lifetime?’

West End vs (Off) Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong – two Chris Beans talk mischief

West End vs (Off) Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong – two Chris Beans talk mischief

West End shows cancel performances due to Coronation of King Charles III

West End shows cancel performances due to Coronation of King Charles III

”Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” – meet the West End cast

Royal Shakespeare Company’s ”Hamnet” – rehearsal images released

Royal Shakespeare Company’s ”Hamnet” – rehearsal images released

”The Vortex” at Chichester Festival Theatre reveals further casting

”The Vortex” at Chichester Festival Theatre reveals further casting

2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner revealed

2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner revealed

”Pigs Might Fly” musical to embark on UK tour

”Pigs Might Fly” musical to embark on UK tour

”At Last, It’s Summer!” musical charity concert reveals full company

”At Last, It’s Summer!” musical charity concert reveals full company

Geraldine James to star in the RSC’s ”As You Like It”

Geraldine James to star in the RSC’s ”As You Like It”

Full tour dates for Frantic Assembly’s ”Metamorphosis” confirmed

Full tour dates for Frantic Assembly’s ”Metamorphosis” confirmed

Kiln Theatre announces new productions for 2023

”Pose” star Dyllón Burnside on ”Black Superhero”: ‘I get to fly in the show and that never gets old!’

”Big Night of Musicals 2023” – watch our preview of the BBC broadcast

”Big Night of Musicals 2023” – watch our preview of the BBC broadcast

Nottingham Playhouse reveals details for autumn 2023 season

Nottingham Playhouse reveals details for autumn 2023 season

Alexia McIntosh and Kieran Hamilton-Amos to join Corey Campbell in ”Big Aunty”

Alexia McIntosh and Kieran Hamilton-Amos to join Corey Campbell in ”Big Aunty”

Full cast, creative team and rehearsal images revealed for ”Richard III” starring Adjoa Andoh

Full cast, creative team and rehearsal images revealed for ”Richard III” starring Adjoa Andoh

”Private Lives” at Donmar Warehouse – rehearsal images released

”Private Lives” at Donmar Warehouse – rehearsal images released

”Betty Blue Eyes” is heading back to the London stage

”Betty Blue Eyes” is heading back to the London stage

”A Little Life” starring James Norton – rehearsal images released

”A Little Life” starring James Norton – rehearsal images released

”My Neighbour Totoro” and ”Standing at the Sky’s Edge” receive most nominations at 2023 Olivier Awards

”My Neighbour Totoro” and ”Standing at the Sky’s Edge” receive most nominations at 2023 Olivier Awards

Watch Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage in our ”Bonnie and Clyde” Sixty-Second Summary

Russell Tovey, Travis Alabanza, Jay Bernard and Joelle Taylor to appear in ”Blue Now” live adaptation

Russell Tovey, Travis Alabanza, Jay Bernard and Joelle Taylor to appear in ”Blue Now” live adaptation

Watch ”The Great British Bake Off Musical” Sixty-Second Summary

”Operation Mincemeat” announces initial cast for West End premiere

”Operation Mincemeat” announces initial cast for West End premiere

”Six” extends West End run into 2024

Olivier Awards 2023: our nominations predictions

Watch Arthur Darvill, Anoushka Lucas and Patrick Vaill in our ”Oklahoma!” Sixty-Second Summary

Noël Coward’s ”Brief Encounter” tour reveals cast and creative team

Noël Coward’s ”Brief Encounter” tour reveals cast and creative team

”Magic at the Musicals” reveals initial line-up

”Magic at the Musicals” reveals initial line-up

Cast set for Gus Gowland’s ”Mayflies” musical at York Theatre Royal

Immersive ”Peter Rabbit” show is coming to Covent Garden

Immersive ”Peter Rabbit” show is coming to Covent Garden

Watch Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose in our Sixty-Second Summary of ”Sylvia”

Watch Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose in our Sixty-Second Summary of ”Sylvia”

London Theatre Week returns with over 70 shows offering exclusive prices from £15

London Theatre Week returns with over 70 shows offering exclusive prices from £15

Jodie Comer: I really want to do a musical next

Jodie Comer: I really want to do a musical next

Jodie Comer interview: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Jodie Comer interview: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Winners’ messages: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Winners’ messages: 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: The Concert Ceremony

23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: The Concert Ceremony

Exclusive: ”Once on This Island” announces further lead casting and creative team

The 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards – full list of winners

<em>My Neighbour Totoro</em>, <em>Prima Facie</em>, <em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

My Neighbour Totoro, Prima Facie, Bonnie and Clyde and more win big at the WhatsOnStage Awards

”Spitting Image” live stage show at Birmingham Rep – first look images released

”Spitting Image” live stage show at Birmingham Rep – first look images released

Spotlight on the Best New Play category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Spotlight on the Best New Play category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Shakespeare North Playhouse unveils 2023 season

Shakespeare North Playhouse unveils 2023 season

Spotlight on the Best Play Revival category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Spotlight on the Best Play Revival category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Young Vic announces new season

”Black Sabbath – The Ballet” world premiere to be staged by Birmingham Royal Ballet

”Black Sabbath – The Ballet” world premiere to be staged by Birmingham Royal Ballet

”Matilda The Musical” extends West End booking period into 2024

Spotlight on the Best Musical Revival category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Spotlight on the Best Musical Revival category at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Spotlight on Best New Musical at the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Theatre stars honoured at the 2023 Grammy Awards

Theatre stars honoured at the 2023 Grammy Awards

Watch ”Head Over Heels” stars Maiya Quansah-Breed and Luke Bayer in our Sixty-Second Summary

Watch ”Head Over Heels” stars Maiya Quansah-Breed and Luke Bayer in our Sixty-Second Summary

”A Little Life” starring James Norton releases on-stage seating for West End and Richmond runs

”A Little Life” starring James Norton releases on-stage seating for West End and Richmond runs

David Suchet’s ”Poirot and More, A Retrospective” to be staged at Hampstead Theatre

David Suchet’s ”Poirot and More, A Retrospective” to be staged at Hampstead Theatre

Watch Cheryl, Jake Wood, Louise Ford and Scott Karim talk ”2:22”, ghosts and West End debuts

Watch Cheryl, Jake Wood, Louise Ford and Scott Karim talk ”2:22”, ghosts and West End debuts

”Anything Goes” starring Sutton Foster to return to UK cinemas

”Anything Goes” starring Sutton Foster to return to UK cinemas

Watch Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman talk ”Lemons” and take on a zesty tongue twister

Watch Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman talk ”Lemons” and take on a zesty tongue twister

Oldham Coliseum cancels all forthcoming programming due to Arts Council England funding withdrawal

Oldham Coliseum cancels all forthcoming programming due to Arts Council England funding withdrawal

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