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Jay Bernard, Russell Tovey, Joelle Taylor and Travis Alabanza
Theatre News
Russell Tovey, Travis Alabanza, Jay Bernard and Joelle Taylor to appear in Blue Now live adaptation
The quartet will give live interpretations of Derek Jarman's film Blue in Brighton, London, Manchester and Margate
Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman
Reviews
Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons in the West End review – Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman at a loss for words
The production opens in the West End before visiting Brighton and Manchester
The original West End cast of <em>Life of Pi</em>
Theatre News
Life of Pi and Best of Enemies to be shown in cinemas
Two more productions get the NTLive treatment
A mosaic of shots from shows we'd love to see make a comeback
Features
Top shows we'd love to see return in 2023
Here's our 2023 wishlist!
Bronte Barbe, Danielle Hope and Sophie Evans
Features
Where are the Dorothys from Over The Rainbow now?
They followed the yellow brick road to Theatreland!
Lenny Henry leads an assortment of new plays to see in 2023
Features
Top new plays to see in 2023
We pick 15 new plays to put on your must-see list
A mosaic of the shows recognised
Features
Top 13 stage shows of 2022
Sarah Crompton selects her personal top picks of 2022
Anna-Jane Casey, John Bishop and Ian McKellen in <em>Mother Goose</em>
Reviews
Mother Goose starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop – review
The star-studded pantomime hits the West End stage later this week
Oscar Conlon-Morrey, Ian McKellen and John Bishop
Photos
First look at Ian McKellen, John Bishop and more in Mother Goose
The panto spectacular will be touring until Easter
Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman
Theatre News
Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons with Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman to run in the West End, Manchester and Brighton
The show was an Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit and is now revived by Josie Rourke
Anna-Jane Casey and Ian McKellen
Theatre News
Anna-Jane Casey replaces Mel Giedroyc in Mother Goose with Ian McKellen
The Cabaret star is set for panto!
<em>Heathers the Musical</em> to embark on new UK and Ireland tour
Theatre News
Heathers the Musical to embark on new UK and Ireland tour
The show is back on the open road – see the current tour dates!
'She has us completely captivated' - Amy Trigg
Blogs
Amy Trigg: Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me started because I wanted more control over the stories I told
Amy Trigg's award-winning play is currently touring the UK
A variety of shows on offer
Features
Autumn preview – top stage shows and musicals to see before 2022's out
Our editorial team pick the new shows they're most excited about
Hey Duggee and The Squirrels
Theatre News
CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year
The production will play a 24-venue UK tour
The cast
Theatre News
Further casting announced for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The tour kicks off in the autumn
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Features
Editor's Pick
17 musicals set for film adaptations
Which ones are you most looking forward to seeing?
Abigail Lythgoe, Tatenda Madamombe and Marie-Helene Boyd
Reviews
dreamthinkspeak's Unchain Me at Brighton Festival – review
The world premiere immersive production continues until 12 June
Andrew Garfield and Alexandra Shipp
Features
Editor's Pick
20 films for theatre fans on Netflix
Here's how to fill your evenings and still be stagey from the comfort of your sofa
<em>Strike a Pose</em>
Theatre News
Divina De Campo, Jujubee and Trinity The Tuck to tour new show Strike A Pose in 2022
The show opens next October
Jake Quickenden
Theatre News
Jake Quickenden joins Darren Day in Footloose tour – with rescheduled dates revealed
The show opens in February 2022.
Brighton Fringe CEO Julian Caddy
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Brighton Fringe organisers report surge in ticket sales
The festival has already passed its box office target
<em>The Midnight Bell</em>
Theatre News
Matthew Bourne to premiere new piece The Midnight Bell
The record-breaking director and choreographer delves into Soho
Guest director Lemn Sissay
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Programme announced for 2021 Brighton Festival
The events will run both online and in person