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The Cat and the Canary at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Cat and the Canary at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Redlands at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Redlands at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Rolling Stones drama Redlands reveals complete cast

The Rolling Stones drama Redlands reveals complete cast

The Promise at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Promise at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Did critics want more from Oliver!?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics want more from Oliver!?

The Promise at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look photos

The Promise at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look photos

Oliver! at Chichester Festival Theatre review – Revival, Glorious Revival

Oliver! at Chichester Festival Theatre review – Revival, Glorious Revival

Oliver! revival – first look photos released

Oliver! revival – first look photos released

Casting announced for Chichester’s The Cat and the Canary

Casting announced for Chichester’s The Cat and the Canary

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

Oliver! revival in rehearsals – first look

Oliver! revival in rehearsals – first look

The Caretaker at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Caretaker at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Coram Boy at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Coram Boy at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Full company for Oliver! revival confirmed

Full company for Oliver! revival confirmed

The House Party at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The House Party at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Other Boleyn Girl review – a new reign begins in Chichester Festival Theatre

The Other Boleyn Girl review – a new reign begins in Chichester Festival Theatre

Oliver! to return to the West End later this year

Oliver! to return to the West End later this year

Oliver! revival announces open call for casting

Oliver! revival announces open call for casting

Chichester Festival Theatre announces 2024 season including Oliver!, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Chichester Festival Theatre announces 2024 season including Oliver!, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Oliver! to be revived with initial casting announced

Oliver! to be revived with initial casting announced

The Inquiry at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

The Inquiry at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Never Have I Ever at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Never Have I Ever at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre – review

Mosquitoes revival, Three Billy Goats Gruff musical and more set for Chichester Festival Theatre season

Mosquitoes revival, Three Billy Goats Gruff musical and more set for Chichester Festival Theatre season

Deborah Findlay and John Heffernan to star in The Inquiry

Deborah Findlay and John Heffernan to star in The Inquiry

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look images released

Rock Follies at Chichester Festival Theatre – first look images released

The Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Sound of Music revival – first look images released

The Sound of Music revival – first look images released

The Sound of Music revival – in rehearsals

The Sound of Music revival – in rehearsals

Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles? at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles? at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Assassins review – the murderous musical never felt more timely

Assassins review – the murderous musical never felt more timely

Full cast for <em>Rock Follies</em> musical announced

Full cast for Rock Follies musical announced

Full company for The Sound of Music revival announced

Full company for The Sound of Music revival announced

Full company for <em>Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads</em> announced

Full company for Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads announced

<em>The Southbury Child</em> starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Southbury Child starring Alex Jennings at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

<em>South Pacific</em> announces complete casting

South Pacific announces complete casting

Full company for <em>Crazy for You</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre announced

Full company for Crazy for You at Chichester Festival Theatre announced

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for <em>The Southbury Child</em> – first look photos released

Alex Jennings in rehearsals for The Southbury Child – first look photos released

Brits reign at the Tonys – <em>Six</em>, <em>Company</em> and <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> all pick up nominations

Brits reign at the Tonys – Six, Company and The Lehman Trilogy all pick up nominations

Dirty Dancing usher cast in West End show following company illness

Dirty Dancing usher cast in West End show following company illness

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Casting revealed to join Alex Jennings in The Southbury Child

Chichester Festival Theatre unveils 2022 season including Poirot and <em>Local Hero</em>

Chichester Festival Theatre unveils 2022 season including Poirot and Local Hero

<em>The Famous Five</em> musical to have world premiere this autumn

The Famous Five musical to have world premiere this autumn

<em>The Taxidermist's Daughter</em> cast revealed by Chichester Festival Theatre

The Taxidermist's Daughter cast revealed by Chichester Festival Theatre

Principal cast for <em>South Pacific</em>'s return announced

Principal cast for South Pacific's return announced

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

<em>Doubt</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Doubt at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Lia Williams' revival of <em>Doubt</em> with Monica Dolan at Chichester Festival Theatre – photos

Lia Williams' revival of Doubt with Monica Dolan at Chichester Festival Theatre – photos

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

Casting Directors' Guild's Casting Awards announces nominees

Casting Directors' Guild's Casting Awards announces nominees

<em>Private Peaceful</em> tour reveals casting

Private Peaceful tour reveals casting

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> to be revived in London with Alex Young leading the cast

Anyone Can Whistle to be revived in London with Alex Young leading the cast

Top new plays to see in 2022

Top new plays to see in 2022

<em>South Pacific</em> to be streamed on New Year's Eve

South Pacific to be streamed on New Year's Eve

Cast confirmed to join Penelope Keith in <em>Two Cigarettes in the Dark</em> on tour

Cast confirmed to join Penelope Keith in Two Cigarettes in the Dark on tour

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

Chichester Festival Theatre announces first shows in 60th anniversary season

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of <em>The Southbury Child</em>

Alex Jennings to star in the world premiere of The Southbury Child

National Theatre announces season plans through to summer 2022

National Theatre announces season plans through to summer 2022

Top musical revivals to see

Top musical revivals to see

<em>Private Peaceful</em> stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Private Peaceful stage show to embark on tour in 2022

<em>The Good Life</em> stage adaptation tour announces full casting

The Good Life stage adaptation tour announces full casting

Penelope Keith to star in tour of new play <em>Two Cigarettes in the Dark</em>

Penelope Keith to star in tour of new play Two Cigarettes in the Dark

Full cast for Andrea Levy's <em>The Long Song</em> stage adaptation revealed

Full cast for Andrea Levy's The Long Song stage adaptation revealed

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's <em>Cat on a Hot Tin Roof</em>

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

<em>South Pacific</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

<em>Oklahoma!</em> to be adapted into a modern-day TV series

Oklahoma! to be adapted into a modern-day TV series

<em>South Pacific</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre: first look photos revealed

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre: first look photos revealed

New <em>Guys and Dolls</em> movie announces director

New Guys and Dolls movie announces director

Rufus Hound to star in <em>The Good Life</em> stage adaptation tour

Rufus Hound to star in The Good Life stage adaptation tour

<em>The Flock</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre casting announced

The Flock at Chichester Festival Theatre casting announced

<em>South Pacific</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre: in rehearsals

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre: in rehearsals

<em>Love Story</em> musical to return for Cadogan Hall concert

Love Story musical to return for Cadogan Hall concert

UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespeare company launched

UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespeare company launched

National Theatre announces new season of work into 2022

National Theatre announces new season of work into 2022

Gina Beck and Alex Young to share role of Nellie in <em>South Pacific</em>

Gina Beck and Alex Young to share role of Nellie in South Pacific

<em>South Pacific</em> full casting and streaming dates announced

South Pacific full casting and streaming dates announced

What to expect when theatres reopen: everything you need to know

What to expect when theatres reopen: everything you need to know

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre full casting announced

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre full casting announced

Imelda Staunton reveals hopes to lead <em>Hello, Dolly!</em> production in 2023

Imelda Staunton reveals hopes to lead Hello, Dolly! production in 2023

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream Sondheim concert as well as new Q&A series in 2021 spring season

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream Sondheim concert as well as new Q&A series in 2021 spring season

National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Hampstead Theatre cancel shows given new lockdown

National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Hampstead Theatre cancel shows given new lockdown

BBC to partner with theatres to record plays for TV, radio and streaming

BBC to partner with theatres to record plays for TV, radio and streaming

Chichester Festival Theatre to live-stream <em>Pinocchio</em> production

Chichester Festival Theatre to live-stream Pinocchio production

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's <em>Shook</em> as the company announces 2021 plans

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's Shook as the company announces 2021 plans

<em>Flowers for Mrs Harris</em> cast album release date and first-look video released

Flowers for Mrs Harris cast album release date and first-look video released

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

John Sessions has died aged 67

John Sessions has died aged 67

Review: <em>Crave</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Crave (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Culture Secretary: Arts venues can open for rehearsals and streamed performances

Culture Secretary: Arts venues can open for rehearsals and streamed performances

First look: <em>Crave</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre with Alfred Enoch, Erin Doherty, Wendy Kweh and Jonathan Slinger

First look: Crave at Chichester Festival Theatre with Alfred Enoch, Erin Doherty, Wendy Kweh and Jonathan Slinger

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

<em>Crave</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre full casting announced

Crave at Chichester Festival Theatre full casting announced

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and <em>Crave</em>

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and Crave

Musicals return to Chichester Festival Theatre in special concert

Musicals return to Chichester Festival Theatre in special concert

<em>Flowers for Mrs Harris</em> musical to release cast recording

Flowers for Mrs Harris musical to release cast recording

Chichester Festival Theatre to present outdoor concert with West End stars and drive-in films

Chichester Festival Theatre to present outdoor concert with West End stars and drive-in films

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

The theatre industry reacts to the UK Government's arts investment announcement

<em>South Pacific</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre new 2021 dates announced

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre new 2021 dates announced

Chichester Festival Theatre cancels all 2020 productions

Chichester Festival Theatre cancels all 2020 productions

David Walliams' <em>The Midnight Gang</em> musical to be streamed online for free by Chichester Festival Theatre

David Walliams' The Midnight Gang musical to be streamed online for free by Chichester Festival Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre postpones <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>, the West End transfer of <em>The Watsons</em> is cancelled

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre postpones Romeo and Juliet, the West End transfer of The Watsons is cancelled

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream shows for free including <em>Flowers for Mrs Harris</em>

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream shows for free including Flowers for Mrs Harris

James Graham donates his <em>Quiz</em> TV show commission to Funds for Freelancers

James Graham donates his Quiz TV show commission to Funds for Freelancers

New plays to have on your theatre wishlist

New plays to have on your theatre wishlist

<em>The Life of Galileo</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Henry Goodman announced

The Life of Galileo at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Henry Goodman announced

<em>Singin' in the Rain</em> to embark on 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Singin' in the Rain to embark on 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Sharon Small to lead <em>The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie</em> cast at Chichester Festival Theatre

Sharon Small to lead The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie cast at Chichester Festival Theatre

Jenna Russell and Daniel Evans to co-curate Donmar Lates with Giles Terera and Hannah Waddingham performing

Jenna Russell and Daniel Evans to co-curate Donmar Lates with Giles Terera and Hannah Waddingham performing

Chichester Festival Theatre 2020 season to include <em>Assassins</em>, <em>South Pacific</em>, Mark Gatiss, Andrea Levy and more

Chichester Festival Theatre 2020 season to include Assassins, South Pacific, Mark Gatiss, Andrea Levy and more

<em>The Watsons</em> in the West End initial casting announced

The Watsons in the West End initial casting announced

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

James Graham's Quiz to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

Evening Standard Theatre Award winners include Andrew Scott, Maggie Smith, Anne-Marie Duff and more

Evening Standard Theatre Award winners include Andrew Scott, Maggie Smith, Anne-Marie Duff and more

Shortlist announced for the 65th Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Shortlist announced for the 65th Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Review: <em>Macbeth</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Macbeth (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Macbeth</em> starring John Simm and Dervla Kirwan: first look photos at the Chichester production

Macbeth starring John Simm and Dervla Kirwan: first look photos at the Chichester production

Watch John Simm and Dervla Kirwan discuss starring in Chichester Festival Theatre's <em>Macbeth</em>

Watch John Simm and Dervla Kirwan discuss starring in Chichester Festival Theatre's Macbeth

Jenna Russell, Giles Terera and more to star in Chichester Festival Theatre charity concert

Jenna Russell, Giles Terera and more to star in Chichester Festival Theatre charity concert

Review: <em>Hedda Tesman</em> (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

Review: Hedda Tesman (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

<em>Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads</em> cast announced at Chichester Festival Theatre pop-up

Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads cast announced at Chichester Festival Theatre pop-up

Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen to star in James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> TV series

Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen to star in James Graham's Quiz TV series

<em>The Lovely Bones</em> tour casting and venues announced

The Lovely Bones tour casting and venues announced

Chichester <em>Macbeth</em> announces full casting

Chichester Macbeth announces full casting

Rodgers + Hammerstein's <em>Cinderella</em> concert to run at Cadogan Hall

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella concert to run at Cadogan Hall

Review: <em>Oklahoma!</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Oklahoma!</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre: first look at the musical

Oklahoma! at Chichester Festival Theatre: first look at the musical

Tara Fitzgerald joins Robert Lindsay in <em>Prism</em> UK tour

Tara Fitzgerald joins Robert Lindsay in Prism UK tour

Hadley Fraser, Nancy Carroll and the cast of <em>The Deep Blue Sea</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Hadley Fraser, Nancy Carroll and the cast of The Deep Blue Sea at Chichester Festival Theatre

<em>The Watsons</em> to transfer to the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Watsons to transfer to the Menier Chocolate Factory

Review: <em>Plenty</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Plenty (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Cast announced for <em>8 Hotels</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Cast announced for 8 Hotels at Chichester Festival Theatre

<em>A Monster Calls</em> to head out on UK tour

A Monster Calls to head out on UK tour

Review: <em>Shadowlands</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Shadowlands (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Hugh Bonneville in <em>Shadowlands</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre first look

Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands at Chichester Festival Theatre first look

Review: <em>This is My Family</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: This is My Family (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Haydn Gwynne and <em>Oklahoma!</em> casting announced in Chichester Festival Theatre season

Haydn Gwynne and Oklahoma! casting announced in Chichester Festival Theatre season

James Nesbitt, Sheila Hancock and Clare Burt in <em>This Is My Family</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

James Nesbitt, Sheila Hancock and Clare Burt in This Is My Family at Chichester Festival Theatre

Ten summer theatre shows you need to book for

Ten summer theatre shows you need to book for

Liz White to star opposite Hugh Bonneville in <em>Shadowlands</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Liz White to star opposite Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands at Chichester Festival Theatre

James Nesbitt, Hugh Bonneville, Sheila Hancock and more announced for Chichester Festival Theatre 2019 season

James Nesbitt, Hugh Bonneville, Sheila Hancock and more announced for Chichester Festival Theatre 2019 season

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

12 shows we want to see return to the stage in 2019

12 shows we want to see return to the stage in 2019

Jamael Westman, Beverley Knight and more join Sharon D Clarke for <em>Caroline, or Change</em> West End opening

Jamael Westman, Beverley Knight and more join Sharon D Clarke for Caroline, or Change West End opening

Review: <em>The Watsons</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: The Watsons (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Caroline, Or Change</em> extends in the West End, free tickets available for people called Caroline

Caroline, Or Change extends in the West End, free tickets available for people called Caroline

Rachel Tackley to step down as Chichester Festival Theatre executive director

Rachel Tackley to step down as Chichester Festival Theatre executive director

<em>Caroline, or Change</em> cast announced for West End transfer

Caroline, or Change cast announced for West End transfer

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Anne Washburn return in Almeida's new season

Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Anne Washburn return in Almeida's new season

Review: <em>Flowers for Mrs Harris</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Flowers for Mrs Harris (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Flowers For Mrs Harris</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre first look photos

Flowers For Mrs Harris at Chichester Festival Theatre first look photos

Clare Burt, Laura Pitt-Pulford and cast of <em>Flowers For Mrs Harris</em> in rehearsals

Clare Burt, Laura Pitt-Pulford and cast of Flowers For Mrs Harris in rehearsals

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen reunite at opening night of <em>King Lear</em> in the West End

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen reunite at opening night of King Lear in the West End

Review: <em>King Lear</em> (Duke of York's Theatre)

Review: King Lear (Duke of York's Theatre)

Natalie Abrahami: Theatre must focus on climate change

Natalie Abrahami: Theatre must focus on climate change

Did critics think <em>Me and My Girl</em> was a bubble or a bit pony?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics think Me and My Girl was a bubble or a bit pony?

Review: <em>Me and My Girl</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Matt Lucas misses opening night of <em>Me and My Girl</em> after losing voice

Matt Lucas misses opening night of Me and My Girl after losing voice

Matt Lucas and the cast of <em>Me and My Girl</em>: first look photos

Matt Lucas and the cast of Me and My Girl: first look photos

My Top 5 Showtunes: Clive Rowe

My Top 5 Showtunes: Clive Rowe

Casting announced for Mike Bartlett's <em>Cock</em> at Chichester's Minerva Theatre

Casting announced for Mike Bartlett's Cock at Chichester's Minerva Theatre

<em>The Height of the Storm</em> further casting joining Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins announced

The Height of the Storm further casting joining Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins announced

Review: <em>The Chalk Garden</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: The Chalk Garden (Chichester Festival Theatre)

15 upcoming musicals not to miss

15 upcoming musicals not to miss

20 Instagram accounts every theatre lover should be following

20 Instagram accounts every theatre lover should be following

Full cast joining Matt Lucas and Caroline Quentin in <em>Me and My Girl</em> announced

Full cast joining Matt Lucas and Caroline Quentin in Me and My Girl announced

Tinuke Craig: 'Becoming a director is harder than ever because it's so London-centric'

Tinuke Craig: 'Becoming a director is harder than ever because it's so London-centric'

Belinda Lang, Lydia Leonard and Clive Rowe join Chichester Festival Theatre company

Belinda Lang, Lydia Leonard and Clive Rowe join Chichester Festival Theatre company

Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley and the cast of Chichester Festival Theatre's <em>Present Laughter</em> – first look

Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley and the cast of Chichester Festival Theatre's Present Laughter – first look

What to watch: best theatre openings this week

What to watch: best theatre openings this week

Ian McKellen's <em>King Lear</em> to be broadcast live and full cast announced

Ian McKellen's King Lear to be broadcast live and full cast announced

Robin Pearce cast in Donmar Warehouse's <em>The Way of the World</em> following death of actor Alex Beckett

Robin Pearce cast in Donmar Warehouse's The Way of the World following death of actor Alex Beckett

Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley and more rehearse <em>Present Laughter</em> – first look

Rufus Hound, Katherine Kingsley and more rehearse Present Laughter – first look

Bertie Carvel, Ophelia Lovibond and James Graham at the opening night of <em>Quiz</em>

Bertie Carvel, Ophelia Lovibond and James Graham at the opening night of Quiz

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em>: first look at the West End transfer

James Graham's Quiz: first look at the West End transfer

<em>Caroline, or Change</em> confirmed to transfer to the West End

Caroline, or Change confirmed to transfer to the West End

<em>Present Laughter</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Rufus Hound announced

Present Laughter at Chichester Festival Theatre full cast joining Rufus Hound announced

First look at <em>Caroline, or Change</em> in rehearsals

First look at Caroline, or Change in rehearsals

Matt Lucas, Patricia Hodge and Tracy-Ann Oberman cast in Chichester Festival Theatre new season

Matt Lucas, Patricia Hodge and Tracy-Ann Oberman cast in Chichester Festival Theatre new season

<em>Flowers for Mrs Harris</em> transfer announced in Chichester Festival Theatre 2018 season

Flowers for Mrs Harris transfer announced in Chichester Festival Theatre 2018 season

Review: <em>The Winslow Boy</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: The Winslow Boy (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Cast joining Sharon D Clarke in <em>Caroline, Or Change</em> at Hampstead Theatre announced

Cast joining Sharon D Clarke in Caroline, Or Change at Hampstead Theatre announced

Ian McKellen's <em>King Lear</em> to transfer into the West End

Ian McKellen's King Lear to transfer into the West End

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> West End transfer to have onstage seating

James Graham's Quiz West End transfer to have onstage seating

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Quiz to transfer to the West End

Cast announced for UK tour of <em>The Winslow Boy</em>

Cast announced for UK tour of The Winslow Boy

Height restrictions and see-through chairs: staging Chichester's very first in-the-round production

Height restrictions and see-through chairs: staging Chichester's very first in-the-round production

Review: The Norman Conquests (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: The Norman Conquests (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

Top 5 Openings: 2 to 8 October

16 ways to get cheap theatre tickets if you're under 26

16 ways to get cheap theatre tickets if you're under 26

First look at Chichester Festival Theatre's <em>The Norman Conquests</em>

First look at Chichester Festival Theatre's The Norman Conquests

First look at production images of Ian McKellen in <em>King Lear</em>

First look at production images of Ian McKellen in King Lear

Casting announced for new James Graham play <em>Quiz</em>

Casting announced for new James Graham play Quiz

Exclusive: First look at Ian McKellen and cast in rehearsals for <em>King Lear</em>

Exclusive: First look at Ian McKellen and cast in rehearsals for King Lear

15 shows to see this Christmas that are not panto

15 shows to see this Christmas that are not panto

<em>Caroline, Or Change</em> to transfer to Hampstead Theatre with Sharon D Clarke

Caroline, Or Change to transfer to Hampstead Theatre with Sharon D Clarke

Review: <em>The Stepmother</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: The Stepmother (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Ophelia Lovibond: 'Women’s rights are human rights'

Ophelia Lovibond: 'Women’s rights are human rights'

Top 5 theatre openings: 14 – 21 August

Top 5 theatre openings: 14 – 21 August

Full casting announced for the RSC's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Full casting announced for the RSC's A Christmas Carol

Full casting announced for <em>King Lear</em> with Ian McKellen

Full casting announced for King Lear with Ian McKellen

Review: <em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Fiddler on the Roof (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Top 5 theatre openings: 17 – 23 July

Top 5 theatre openings: 17 – 23 July

Test your theatre knowledge: Comedians on stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Comedians on stage

My Top 5 Showtunes: Tracy-Ann Oberman

My Top 5 Showtunes: Tracy-Ann Oberman

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

Alan Ayckbourn’s <em>The Norman Conquests</em> casting announced

Alan Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests casting announced

How do you solve a problem like the Olivier?

How do you solve a problem like the Olivier?

Review: <em>Sweet Bird of Youth</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Sweet Bird of Youth (Chichester Festival Theatre)

First look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J Smith in <em>Sweet Bird of Youth</em>

First look at Marcia Gay Harden and Brian J Smith in Sweet Bird of Youth

Marcia Gay Harden: 'I wouldn't do a stage version of <em>Fifty Shades</em>'

Marcia Gay Harden: 'I wouldn't do a stage version of Fifty Shades'

Full cast joining Omid Djalili and Tracy-Ann Oberman in <em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> announced

Full cast joining Omid Djalili and Tracy-Ann Oberman in Fiddler on the Roof announced

New season at Birmingham Rep announced

New season at Birmingham Rep announced

Sharon D Clarke: 'We need more British musicals with multi-racial casts'

Sharon D Clarke: 'We need more British musicals with multi-racial casts'

Review: <em>Caroline, or Change</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Caroline, or Change (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Casting announced for <em>The Country Girls</em> and <em>The House They Grew Up In</em> at Chichester

Casting announced for The Country Girls and The House They Grew Up In at Chichester

Full casting announced for <em>Caroline, or Change</em>

Full casting announced for Caroline, or Change

Kate Bassett appointed literary associate at Chichester Festival Theatre

Kate Bassett appointed literary associate at Chichester Festival Theatre

Full cast announced for <em>Funny Girl</em> tour

Full cast announced for Funny Girl tour

5 minutes with Lydia Wilson: 'I filmed my <em>Black Mirror</em> scenes on a flip phone'

5 minutes with Lydia Wilson: 'I filmed my Black Mirror scenes on a flip phone'

Director Howard Davies dies aged 71

Director Howard Davies dies aged 71

Review: <em>The Wind in the Willows</em> (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Review: The Wind in the Willows (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Imelda Staunton's <em>Gypsy</em> DVD dates announced

Imelda Staunton's Gypsy DVD dates announced

Sarah Crompton: Theatre is as capable of gender equality as any other industry

Sarah Crompton: Theatre is as capable of gender equality as any other industry

<em>Show Boat</em> leads UK Theatre Award nominations

Show Boat leads UK Theatre Award nominations

<em>Half a Sixpence</em> to transfer to the West End

Half a Sixpence to transfer to the West End

Review: <em>Strife</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Strife (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Guys and Dolls</em> to close in the West End early

Guys and Dolls to close in the West End early

In pictures: <em>Half a Sixpence</em> opening night

In pictures: Half a Sixpence opening night

Review: <em>Half a Sixpence</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Review: Half a Sixpence (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Bertie Carvel: I took a gamble on directing <em>Strife</em>

Bertie Carvel: I took a gamble on directing Strife

Stiles & Drewe on bringing <em>Half a Sixpence</em> back to life

Stiles & Drewe on bringing Half a Sixpence back to life

Photos: First look at <em>Half a Sixpence</em>

Photos: First look at Half a Sixpence

Daniel Evans: My Sheffield highlights

Daniel Evans: My Sheffield highlights

Take a tour around Chichester Festival Theatre

Take a tour around Chichester Festival Theatre

Then and Now: Chichester Festival Theatre

Then and Now: Chichester Festival Theatre

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 11 – 17 July

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 11 – 17 July

End of an era – Jonathan Church and Alan Finch on their time at Chichester Festival Theatre

End of an era – Jonathan Church and Alan Finch on their time at Chichester Festival Theatre

James McArdle wins 2015 Ian Charleson Award

James McArdle wins 2015 Ian Charleson Award

Casting announced for RSC's <em>Love’s Labour's Lost</em> and <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Casting announced for RSC's Love’s Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing

<em>Ross</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Ross (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 6 – 12 June

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 6 – 12 June

Exclusive: Joseph Fiennes and cast rehearse <em>Ross</em>

Exclusive: Joseph Fiennes and cast rehearse Ross

Initial casting announced for <em>Half a Sixpence</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Initial casting announced for Half a Sixpence at Chichester Festival Theatre

Did critics enjoy <em>An Enemy of the People</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics enjoy An Enemy of the People?

<em>An Enemy of the People</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

An Enemy of the People (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Then and Now: <em>An Enemy of the People</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Then and Now: An Enemy of the People at Chichester Festival Theatre

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 2 – 8 May

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 2 – 8 May

<em>Travels With My Aunt</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Travels With My Aunt (Chichester Festival Theatre)

David Moorst to star in <em>First Light</em> in Chichester

David Moorst to star in First Light in Chichester

Casting announced for <em>Ross</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre

Casting announced for Ross at Chichester Festival Theatre

First look: Open Air Theatre's <em>Running Wild</em>

First look: Open Air Theatre's Running Wild

<em>This House</em> transfers to the West End

This House transfers to the West End

RSC's <em>Doctor Faustus</em>, <em>The Alchemist</em> and more arrive in London

RSC's Doctor Faustus, The Alchemist and more arrive in London

Rachel Tackley appointed executive director of Chichester Festival Theatre

Rachel Tackley appointed executive director of Chichester Festival Theatre

Joseph Fiennes and Hugh Bonneville to star in Chichester Festival Theatre's new season

Joseph Fiennes and Hugh Bonneville to star in Chichester Festival Theatre's new season

Casting announced for <em>Guys and Dolls</em> West End extension

Casting announced for Guys and Dolls West End extension

Andrew Garfield returns to the National Theatre

Andrew Garfield returns to the National Theatre

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

The Stage 100 list is released

The Stage 100 list is released

Cast of <em>Guys and Dolls</em> celebrate opening night

Cast of Guys and Dolls celebrate opening night

Shortlists announced for The Stage Awards 2016

Shortlists announced for The Stage Awards 2016

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

New artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre announced

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announces 2016 season

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announces 2016 season

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in <em>The Dazzle</em>

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in The Dazzle

Orange Tree Theatre wins the Empty Space Peter Brook Award

Orange Tree Theatre wins the Empty Space Peter Brook Award

Regional theatres enjoy a rise in ticket sales

Regional theatres enjoy a rise in ticket sales

Jonathan Kent: 'I did <em>Gypsy</em> because Imelda said yes'

Jonathan Kent: 'I did Gypsy because Imelda said yes'

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Casting announced for Alan Bennett's <em>Single Spies</em>

Casting announced for Alan Bennett's Single Spies

Critics enjoy 'illuminating' <em>Young Chekhov</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics enjoy 'illuminating' Young Chekhov

<em>Young Chekhov: The Birth of a Genius</em> (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Young Chekhov: The Birth of a Genius (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Gypsy</em> wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Gypsy wins a double at 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Let's talk about sets: Tom Pye on <em>Young Chekhov</em>

Let's talk about sets: Tom Pye on Young Chekhov

Production pics: Chichester's <em>Young Chekhov</em> season

Production pics: Chichester's Young Chekhov season

Rehearsal pics of Chichester's <em>Young Chekhov</em> Season

Rehearsal pics of Chichester's Young Chekhov Season

Chichester Festival Theatre announces winter 2015 season

Chichester Festival Theatre announces winter 2015 season

Full casting announced for <em>Photograph 51</em>

Full casting announced for Photograph 51

Tour dates announced for <em>King Charles III</em>

Tour dates announced for King Charles III

Does <em>Mack and Mabel</em> strike a chord with critics?

Review Round-Ups

Does Mack and Mabel strike a chord with critics?

Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre)

First look at Michael Ball and cast of <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

First look at Michael Ball and cast of Mack and Mabel

First look at Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance rehearsing for <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

First look at Michael Ball and Rebecca LaChance rehearsing for Mack and Mabel

Further casting announced for Chichester Chekhov season

Further casting announced for Chichester Chekhov season

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June

Chichester <em>Guys and Dolls</em> comes to West End as part of UK tour

Chichester Guys and Dolls comes to West End as part of UK tour

A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre)

A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Dear Lupin</em> starring James and Jack Fox transfers to the West End

Dear Lupin starring James and Jack Fox transfers to the West End

Jonathan Church announces independent production company

Jonathan Church announces independent production company

How stagey are you? Summer Strallen vs Richard Fleeshman

How stagey are you? Summer Strallen vs Richard Fleeshman

Summer Strallen and Richard Fleeshman rehearse <em>A Damsel in Distress</em>

Summer Strallen and Richard Fleeshman rehearse A Damsel in Distress

Full casting announced for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Full casting announced for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Niamh Cusack: <em>The Rehearsal</em> has given me a taste for playing bitches

Niamh Cusack: The Rehearsal has given me a taste for playing bitches

Way Upstream (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Way Upstream (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Gypsy</em> cast recording featuring Imelda Staunton now on sale

Gypsy cast recording featuring Imelda Staunton now on sale

20 Questions: Jill Halfpenny – 'It's worth taking risks'

20 Questions: Jill Halfpenny – 'It's worth taking risks'

Imelda Staunton extends with <em>Gypsy</em> to November

Imelda Staunton extends with Gypsy to November

Angela Lansbury among guests at <em>Gypsy</em> opening night

Angela Lansbury among guests at Gypsy opening night

Imelda Staunton stars in West End <em>Gypsy</em>

Imelda Staunton stars in West End Gypsy

Cast announced for <em>A Damsel in Distress</em> musical

Cast announced for A Damsel in Distress musical

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

Matt Trueman: Church and Finch will leave big shoes to fill at Chichester

Jonathan Church announces Chichester departure date

Jonathan Church announces Chichester departure date

Further casting announced for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Further casting announced for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Jill Halfpenny joins cast of <em>Way Upstream</em> in Chichester

Jill Halfpenny joins cast of Way Upstream in Chichester

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join <em>High Society</em>

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join High Society

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

Chichester confirms dates and tour for <em>Mack and Mabel</em> with Michael Ball

Chichester confirms dates and tour for Mack and Mabel with Michael Ball

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Cast announced for UK tour of <em>The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas</em>

Cast announced for UK tour of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the 2015 theatre year

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Playful Productions confirm McKellen/Stewart <em>No Man's Land</em> is West End bound

Playful Productions confirm McKellen/Stewart No Man's Land is West End bound

West End dates confirmed for <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton

West End dates confirmed for Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton

Full cast announced for 2015 tour of <em>The King's Speech</em>

Full cast announced for 2015 tour of The King's Speech

An Ideal Husband (Chichester Festival Theatre)

An Ideal Husband (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Plays, musicals, dance and opera in the Norwich Theatre Royal spring season

Plays, musicals, dance and opera in the Norwich Theatre Royal spring season

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune (Minerva Theatre, Chichester)

Michael Ball stars in Chichester's <em>Mack and Mabel</em>

Michael Ball stars in Chichester's Mack and Mabel

HighTide Festival relocates from Halesworth to Aldeburgh

HighTide Festival relocates from Halesworth to Aldeburgh

Jason Donovan stars in <em>The King's Speech</em>

Jason Donovan stars in The King's Speech

Donovan and Dreyfus headline Birmingham REP's new season

Donovan and Dreyfus headline Birmingham REP's new season

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse do the double at UK Theatre Awards

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse do the double at UK Theatre Awards

Imelda Staunton triumphs in <em>Gypsy</em>

Review Round-Ups

Imelda Staunton triumphs in Gypsy

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for autumn

Northern Broadsides production nominated for UK Theatre Awards 2014

Northern Broadsides production nominated for UK Theatre Awards 2014

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

Pitcairn (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Pitcairn (Chichester Festival Theatre)

<em>Neville's Island</em> transfers to West End with Ade Edmondson and Robert Webb

Neville's Island transfers to West End with Ade Edmondson and Robert Webb

Critics enjoy Chichester <em>Guys and Dolls</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics enjoy Chichester Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Guys and Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Show Pics: Jamie Parker, Clare Foster, Sophie Thompson and Peter Polycarpou in <em>Guys and Dolls</em>

Show Pics: Jamie Parker, Clare Foster, Sophie Thompson and Peter Polycarpou in Guys and Dolls

Jamie Parker: 'I've grown up with <em>Guys and Dolls</em>'

Jamie Parker: 'I've grown up with Guys and Dolls'

Rehearsal pics: Gordon Greenberg, Carlos Acosta and the cast of <em>Guys and Dolls</em>

Rehearsal pics: Gordon Greenberg, Carlos Acosta and the cast of Guys and Dolls

Full cast announced for Chichester's <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton

Full cast announced for Chichester's Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton

<em>Amadeus</em> consistently impresses critics

Review Round-Ups

Amadeus consistently impresses critics

Chichester Festival Theatre relaunches on time in the sunshine

Chichester Festival Theatre relaunches on time in the sunshine

Amadeus (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Amadeus (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Theatre highlights of the week: Nigel Havers, Rupert Everett and Noel Coward

Theatre highlights of the week: Nigel Havers, Rupert Everett and Noel Coward

Miss Julie/Black Comedy (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Miss Julie/Black Comedy (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Rehearsal Pics: Rosalie Craig and Marcia Warren prepare for Chichester double bill

Rehearsal Pics: Rosalie Craig and Marcia Warren prepare for Chichester double bill

Pressure (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Pressure (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Chichester reopens Festival Theatre with Rupert Everett in <em>Amadeus</em>, plus <em>Gypsy</em> and <em>Guys and Dolls</em>

Chichester reopens Festival Theatre with Rupert Everett in Amadeus, plus Gypsy and Guys and Dolls

Brian Conley and Linzi Hateley confirmed for <em>Barnum</em> tour

Brian Conley and Linzi Hateley confirmed for Barnum tour

Chichester <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Chichester Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Six of the best venues to see the <em>Private Lives</em> cinema screening next week

Six of the best venues to see the Private Lives cinema screening next week

<em>Pajama Game</em> confirms West End transfer, Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding star

Pajama Game confirms West End transfer, Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding star

Chichester's <em>Pajama Game</em> comes to Shaftesbury Theatre next May

Chichester's Pajama Game comes to Shaftesbury Theatre next May

Neville's Island (Chichester)

Neville's Island (Chichester)

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-Up: Mixed bag for Barnum

Opening: NT’s Hush, Chichester Barnum and RSC’s All’s Well That Ends Well

Show Pics: Christopher Fitzgerald and Tamsin Carroll in Chichester’s Barnum

Plays cast: Richard Wilson and Richard McCabe in Bath’s Little Hotel, Adrian Edmondson in Neville’s Island at Chichester

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