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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
<em>I, Daniel Blake</em>
Theatre News
I, Daniel Blake stage adaptation to tour in 2023
The show is based on the Ken Loach film
The 2021 tour cast
Theatre News
Jersey Boys to welcome new tour cast members
The show continues to visit locations across 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
<em>Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me</em>
Theatre News
Amy Trigg's Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me confirms UK tour
The production is also set for a return to London's Kiln Theatre
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?
Lee Mead
Theatre News
Lee Mead joins cast of Chicago as Billy Flynn
Mead will star alongside Gemma Collins
David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown to join <em>Waitress</em> tour
Theatre News
David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown to join Waitress tour
The much-loved musical continues its run
<em>One Man Two Guvnors</em>
Theatre News
Theatre By The Lake announces 2022 season including The Borrowers, One Man, Two Guvnors and more
The Keswick Theatre has a bumper year of shows
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
Natalie Ibu
Theatre News
Northern Stage unveils its spring 2022 season
The new season includes Claudia Rankine's The White Card and Caroline Bird's Red Ellen
The <em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> company
Photos
Editor's Pick
Bedknobs and Broomsticks stage musical – first look
The musical is bobbing along on its UK and Ireland tour!
The cast of <em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em>
Video
Editor's Pick
Watch the Bedknobs and Broomsticks cast in rehearsals ahead of the musical's world premiere
The Disney film heads for the stage
Matt Henry, Tarinn Callender, Beverley Knight, Tosh Wanogho-Maud and Adam J Bernard
Theatre News
The Drifters Girl musical cast revealed
The show opens this autumn
Trailer Story
Theatre News
English Touring Theatre to create outdoor pop-up venue
A special touring space will head across Newcastle and Keswick
<em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em>
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical tour announces casting
Dianne Pilkington will take on the role of Miss Eglantine Price
Theatre By the Lake
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Theatre by the Lake announces Home, I'm Darling revival and plans to reopen this autumn
The venue will co-produce a new production of Laura Wade's award-winning comedy
Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books
Features
Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books
Everything's better with theatre added, to celebrate World Book Day here's some stagey book adaptations