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Garry Robson as Waldo and company
Reviews
Waldo's Circus of Magic and Terror review – a searing story underserved by its writing
The new circus musical opens in Bristol
You Bury Me
Reviews
You Bury Me at Bristol Old Vic and tour – review
Georgina Goodchild in <em>Mog the Forgetful Cat</em>
Reviews
Mog the Forgetful Cat review – the nation's favourite feline is prowling stages across the country
The Wardrobe Ensemble's stage adaptation of the beloved children's classic just finished a run at the Bristol Old Vic and is now on tour
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
Tristan Sturrock
Reviews
The Nutcracker at Bristol Old Vic – review
Tom Morris' final show at Bristol Old Vic has its premiere
Billy Howle in <em>Hamlet</em>
Reviews
Hamlet at Bristol Old Vic – review
John Haidar's production runs until 12 November
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
The <em>Hamlet</em> cast
Theatre News
Complete cast announced for Bristol Old Vic's Hamlet
The show opens next month
<em>Great British Bake Off: The Musical</em> review – all the ingredients for a theatre treat
Reviews
Great British Bake Off: The Musical review – all the ingredients for a theatre treat
The musical has its world premiere at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham
Simon McBurney © Jorri Kristjánsson / Olga Tokarczuk © Łukasz Giza
Theatre News
Complicité to stage Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
Simon McBurney's adaptation will tour throughout 2023
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?
Jessica Buckby, Alexandra Wright, Kerry Ellis, Billie-Kay, Gabrielle Cocca
Photos
Kerry Ellis, Bonnie Langford and more in Anything Goes – first look
The show is on tour now before returning to London
Michael Elcock and Giles Terera in <em>The Meaning of Zong</em>
Reviews
Giles Terera's The Meaning of Zong at Bristol Old Vic – review
Terera also stars and co-directs the piece which runs until 7 May
Kyle Rowe and Eddie-Joe Robinson in <em>Sorry, You're Not a Winner</em>
Reviews
Sorry, You're Not A Winner at Bristol Old Vic and tour – review
Samuel Bailey's new drama heads to Newcastle's Northern Stage next
Raphel Famotibe in <em>Wonder Boy</em>
Reviews
Wonder Boy at Bristol Old Vic – review
Sally Cookson's production continues its run until 26 March
The cast of <em>The Meaning of Zong</em>
Theatre News
Giles Terera's The Meaning of Zong casting revealed
The new drama will debut in Bristol ahead of runs in Edinburgh and Liverpool
The 2020 tour cast
Theatre News
A Monster Calls announces full cast for 2022 return
The show will play in Kingston, Bristol and then hop over the Atlantic for a spell at Washington's Kennedy Center
Bristol Old Vic
Theatre News
Bristol Old Vic announces full 2022 season as artistic director Tom Morris reveals departure plans
The Nutcracker and Hamlet feature in the season