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Tom Read Wilson
Theatre News
Tom Read Wilson joins The SpongeBob Musical UK tour
Wilson will play Squidward at select venues across the country
Cake Thumbnail
Video
Cake – in rehearsals with Renée Lamb, Zizi Strallen, Drew McOnie and more
Go inside the rehearsal room for Cake
A scene from The Drifters Girl
Theatre News
The Drifters Girl extends UK and Ireland tour
The piece previously ran in the West End
Jammy Kasongo and Hanora Kamen
Theatre News
Noël Coward's Brief Encounter tour reveals cast and creative team
Emma Rice's celebrated stage adaptation begins performances at the Salisbury Playhouse next month
The cast of <em>Titanic</em>
Theatre News
Titanic the Musical announces new touring cast
The show will embark on a tenth anniversary 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
<em>The SpongeBob Musical</em>
Theatre News
The SpongeBob Musical announces London season and tour dates
The Tony-nominated show is UK-bound!
The Drifters Girl
Theatre News
The Drifters Girl announces first UK tour dates
The show closes in the West End next month
<em>Cake – The Marie Antoinette Playlist</em>
Theatre News
Cake musical, inspired by Marie Antoinette, to tour next year
The show will visit a variety of venues
Sâmir Bhamra, Nisha Aaliya and Rav Moore
Theatre News
Cast for new musical Bombay Superstar announced
The new musical opens next month
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>Friendsical</em> at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
Theatre News
Kimberley Wyatt and Louise Redknapp to join Friendsical musical tour stops
The pair will play special guests in the show
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?
<em>Bombay Superstar</em>
Theatre News
Bombay Superstar musical to embark on tour after world premiere
The show opens this autumn
Christina Bianco
Reviews
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice on tour – review
Jim Cartwright's hit play returns
Christina Bianco
Video
Watch Christina Bianco's mash-up medley as she prepares to open in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
The popular impressionist takes on the likes of Judy Garland, Christina Aguilera, Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli
Christina Bianco
Video
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice tour – first look inside the rehearsal room
Jim Cartwright's play returns
The cast and directors of <em>Titanic the Musical</em>
Theatre News
Titanic the Musical at Kings Theatre Portsmouth reveals initial cast
The in-house production marks the largest community show in the company's history