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Watch the <em>South Pacific</em> cast perform a special medley of tunes

Watch the South Pacific cast perform a special medley of tunes

CBeebies hit <em>Hey Duggee</em> coming to the stage later this year

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year

<em>A Doll's House, Part 2</em> at the Donmar Warehouse – review

A Doll's House, Part 2 at the Donmar Warehouse – review

Julie Andrews surprised by <em>Sound of Music</em> movie Von Trapp children singing "Do-Re-Mi"

Julie Andrews surprised by Sound of Music movie Von Trapp children singing "Do-Re-Mi"

Tour dates for <em>Shrek the Musical</em> confirmed

Tour dates for Shrek the Musical confirmed

Did the critics have a cracking time at <em>The Glass Menagerie</em> with Amy Adams?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics have a cracking time at The Glass Menagerie with Amy Adams?

Felicia Boswell to take over from Beverley Knight in <em>The Drifters Girl</em>

Felicia Boswell to take over from Beverley Knight in The Drifters Girl

Programme announced for inaugural FUSE International in Kingston

Programme announced for inaugural FUSE International in Kingston

<em>The House of Shades</em> at the Almeida – review

The House of Shades at the Almeida – review

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

Mercury Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse debut new comedy from Mischief duo

Amal to visit Poland in support of Ukrainian refugees

Amal to visit Poland in support of Ukrainian refugees

<em>The Osmonds</em> musical on tour – review

The Osmonds musical on tour – review

Marys Seacole at the Donmar Warehouse – review

Marys Seacole at the Donmar Warehouse – review

<em>Shrek the Musical</em> to embark on new tour in 2023

Shrek the Musical to embark on new tour in 2023

Hit children's book <em>Mog The Forgetful Cat</em> to be adapted for the stage

Hit children's book Mog The Forgetful Cat to be adapted for the stage

<em>Coming to England</em> review – Floella Benjamin's cherished novel is a musical message of positivity

Coming to England review – Floella Benjamin's cherished novel is a musical message of positivity

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

<em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> review – Rafe Spall brings Atticus Finch to the West End

To Kill a Mockingbird review – Rafe Spall brings Atticus Finch to the West End

<em>Frozen</em> star speaks out after hearing his casting labelled 'woke culture silliness' by theatregoers

Frozen star speaks out after hearing his casting labelled 'woke culture silliness' by theatregoers

<em>The Drifters Girl</em> extends West End run into 2023 with Beverley Knight setting final date for this summer

The Drifters Girl extends West End run into 2023 with Beverley Knight setting final date for this summer

Joanna Riding to star in <em>Gypsy</em> revival

Joanna Riding to star in Gypsy revival

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

Principal cast for South Pacific's return announced

Drama Desk-winning musical <em>The Lion</em> to run at Southwark Playhouse

Drama Desk-winning musical The Lion to run at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> to be revived at Leeds Playhouse

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to be revived at Leeds Playhouse

Casting Directors' Guild's Casting Awards announces nominees

Casting Directors' Guild's Casting Awards announces nominees

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

<em>Gypsy</em> to be revived at Buxton International Festival

Gypsy to be revived at Buxton International Festival

Islington's Little Angel Theatre celebrates 60th birthday

Islington's Little Angel Theatre celebrates 60th birthday

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

Matilda the Musical original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

<em>The Drifters Girl</em> musical – first look photos

The Drifters Girl musical – first look photos

New plays from Florian Zeller, Roy Williams and Alexis Zegerman to premiere at Hampstead Theatre

New plays from Florian Zeller, Roy Williams and Alexis Zegerman to premiere at Hampstead Theatre

<em>South Pacific</em> to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

South Pacific to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

Peter Glanville on Polka Theatre's £8.5 million development

Peter Glanville on Polka Theatre's £8.5 million development

<em>Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical</em> review – reggae rocks the West End

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical review – reggae rocks the West End

<em>Macbeth</em> at the Almeida – Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle celebrate opening Shakespeare's tragedy

Macbeth at the Almeida – Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle celebrate opening Shakespeare's tragedy

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

<em>Macbeth</em> with James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan review – a sensational Scottish play at the Almeida

Macbeth with James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan review – a sensational Scottish play at the Almeida

<em>Macbeth</em> with Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle global live-stream and extension announced

Macbeth with Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle global live-stream and extension announced

Twelve <em>Prince of Egypt</em> company members to run Royal Parks Half Marathon for Evelina London Children's Hospital

Twelve Prince of Egypt company members to run Royal Parks Half Marathon for Evelina London Children's Hospital

<em>Macbeth</em> with Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle: in rehearsals at the Almeida

Macbeth with Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle: in rehearsals at the Almeida

Samantha Womack joins <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour

Samantha Womack joins The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour

<em>East is East</em> review – Ayub Khan Din's comedy returns in Birmingham Rep and National Theatre revival

East is East review – Ayub Khan Din's comedy returns in Birmingham Rep and National Theatre revival

Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle in <em>Macbeth</em> at the Almeida – portrait released

Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle in Macbeth at the Almeida – portrait released

Did critics melt for <em>Frozen</em>'s West End premiere?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics melt for Frozen's West End premiere?

<em>Blue Remembered Hills</em> at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival – review

Blue Remembered Hills at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival – review

<em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> review – Disney's classic is adapted for the stage in new musical tour

Bedknobs and Broomsticks review – Disney's classic is adapted for the stage in new musical tour

Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow discuss <em>Joseph</em>'s West End return

Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow discuss Joseph's West End return

Little Angel Theatre unveils new anniversary season shows including <em>There's a Rang-tan in My Bedroom</em>

Little Angel Theatre unveils new anniversary season shows including There's a Rang-tan in My Bedroom

Full cast joining Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle in <em>Macbeth</em> revealed

Full cast joining Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle in Macbeth revealed

Clive Rowe discusses joining <em>The Prince of Egypt</em> in the West End

Clive Rowe discusses joining The Prince of Egypt in the West End

Watch the <em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> cast in rehearsals ahead of the musical's world premiere

Watch the Bedknobs and Broomsticks cast in rehearsals ahead of the musical's world premiere

Coronet reopens with new Robert Holman play

Coronet reopens with new Robert Holman play

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

Justin Audibert on creating the Unicorn and National Theatre's <em>Story Seekers</em> project

Justin Audibert on creating the Unicorn and National Theatre's Story Seekers project

<em>Carousel</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: go inside the rehearsal room

Carousel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: go inside the rehearsal room

<em>Billionaire Boy</em> at the Garrick Theatre – review

Billionaire Boy at the Garrick Theatre – review

<em>Carousel</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: rehearsal images released

Carousel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: rehearsal images released

New West End cast revealed for <em>Leopoldstadt</em>

New West End cast revealed for Leopoldstadt

New open-air theatre in Deptford announced

New open-air theatre in Deptford announced

<em>Carousel</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre full casting announced

Carousel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre full casting announced

<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> states it will open on 1 July with social distancing

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat states it will open on 1 July with social distancing

Unicorn Theatre announces reopening season

Unicorn Theatre announces reopening season

<em>Circus 1903</em> returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Circus 1903 returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Review: <em>You Are Here</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: You Are Here (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Carousel</em> at Regents Park Open Air Theatre announces lead casting

Carousel at Regents Park Open Air Theatre announces lead casting

<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> announces full West End cast

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat announces full West End cast

Clive Rowe joins <em>The Prince of Egypt</em> in the West End

Clive Rowe joins The Prince of Egypt in the West End

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

South Pacific full casting and streaming dates announced

Reading Rep Theatre unveils its inaugural season, beginning in September

Reading Rep Theatre unveils its inaugural season, beginning in September

Tom Stoppard's <em>Leopoldstadt</em> to reopen in the West End in August

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt to reopen in the West End in August

Remembering when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created a special musical for the Queen's birthday

Remembering when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created a special musical for the Queen's birthday

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

<em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> musical tour casting director issues call-out for children's roles

Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical tour casting director issues call-out for children's roles

Alexandra Burke to play the Narrator in <em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> West End return

Alexandra Burke to play the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat West End return

<em>The Tiger Who Came to Tea</em> returns to West End

The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to West End

Manchester HOME building 400-seat outdoor theatre

Manchester HOME building 400-seat outdoor theatre

New Beatles musical <em>She Loves You</em> 'coming in 2022'

New Beatles musical She Loves You 'coming in 2022'

Akram Khan to reimagine <em>The Jungle Book</em> at Leicester Curve

Akram Khan to reimagine The Jungle Book at Leicester Curve

David Walliams' <em>Billionaire Boy</em> heading for the West End this summer

David Walliams' Billionaire Boy heading for the West End this summer

<em>The Prince of Egypt</em> musical to reopen for run with socially distanced audiences

The Prince of Egypt musical to reopen for run with socially distanced audiences

<em>Shrek the Musical</em> to be added to UK Netflix

Shrek the Musical to be added to UK Netflix

Little Angel Theatre unveils 60th anniversary season

Little Angel Theatre unveils 60th anniversary season

Review: <em>Hymn</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Review: Hymn (Almeida Theatre)

Hearts for the Arts Awards winners revealed

Hearts for the Arts Awards winners revealed

<em>The King and I</em> film remake reportedly in the works

The King and I film remake reportedly in the works

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre cancels new <em>101 Dalmatians</em> musical 2021 run

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre cancels new 101 Dalmatians musical 2021 run

BBC invites audiences to take part in mass rendition of <em>Joseph</em>'s "Any Dream Will Do" – here's how

BBC invites audiences to take part in mass rendition of Joseph's "Any Dream Will Do" – here's how

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Review: <em>The Gruffalo's Child</em> (Alexandra Palace Theatre)

Review: The Gruffalo's Child (Alexandra Palace Theatre)

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Turbine Theatre)

Review: Cinderella (Turbine Theatre)

Olivia Colman, Sharon D Clarke, Kenneth Branagh, Clive Rowe and more to star in <em>Peter Pan</em> charity audio play

Olivia Colman, Sharon D Clarke, Kenneth Branagh, Clive Rowe and more to star in Peter Pan charity audio play

<em>The Prince of Egypt</em> and <em>Amélie</em> musicals nominated for 2021 Grammy Award

The Prince of Egypt and Amélie musicals nominated for 2021 Grammy Award

Sheffield pop-up pantomime full casting announced

Sheffield pop-up pantomime full casting announced

Covid vaccine that is 95-percent effective partially funded by Dolly Parton

Covid vaccine that is 95-percent effective partially funded by Dolly Parton

Watch <em>The Wind in the Willows</em> musical online now

Watch The Wind in the Willows musical online now

<em>The Wind in the Willows</em> musical to be streamed online this week

The Wind in the Willows musical to be streamed online this week

New casting call announced for Bruce Bogtrotter in upcoming <em>Matilda</em> film

New casting call announced for Bruce Bogtrotter in upcoming Matilda film

Flute Theatre to present <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> show for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to present A Midsummer Night's Dream show for audiences with autism and their families

New <em>Matilda</em> film announces casting call for lead role

New Matilda film announces casting call for lead role

Roald Dahl's <em>The Twits</em> to be read in digital piece by the Unicorn Theatre

Roald Dahl's The Twits to be read in digital piece by the Unicorn Theatre

Ewan McGregor and Cate Blanchett to star in Netflix's <em>Pinocchio</em> musical film

Ewan McGregor and Cate Blanchett to star in Netflix's Pinocchio musical film

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

National Theatre announces new show <em>Madame Kalamazoo's Magical Mail</em> created via email

National Theatre announces new show Madame Kalamazoo's Magical Mail created via email

RSC's artistic director Gregory Doran on navigating the Covid crisis, converting the theatre into a cinema and more

RSC's artistic director Gregory Doran on navigating the Covid crisis, converting the theatre into a cinema and more

The Barn Theatre announces outdoor summer season including Kander and Ebb musical revue and more

The Barn Theatre announces outdoor summer season including Kander and Ebb musical revue and more

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival announces full summer 2020 outdoor programme

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival announces full summer 2020 outdoor programme

Watch <em>The Prince of Egypt</em> fans sing "When You Believe" in isolation

Watch The Prince of Egypt fans sing "When You Believe" in isolation

Hackney Empire fundraiser launched to help the venue survive the pandemic

Hackney Empire fundraiser launched to help the venue survive the pandemic

Quarantine Quiz – award-winning director Tinuke Craig fills us in on her life during lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – award-winning director Tinuke Craig fills us in on her life during lockdown

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

House of Lords Committee writes to culture secretary asking for further steps to support creative industries

House of Lords Committee writes to culture secretary asking for further steps to support creative industries

Petition launched to save Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Petition launched to save Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Quarantine Quiz – Oscar Conlon-Morrey on Polari, the Brothers Grimm, Malbec and Corn Flakes

Quarantine Quiz – Oscar Conlon-Morrey on Polari, the Brothers Grimm, Malbec and Corn Flakes

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Actor Jay Benedict has died aged 68 following complications arising from coronavirus

Actor Jay Benedict has died aged 68 following complications arising from coronavirus

Eight theatre things to do as a family during lockdowns

Eight theatre things to do as a family during lockdowns

<em>101 Dalmations</em> musical to open Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2021 season

101 Dalmations musical to open Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2021 season

<em>The Wind in the Willows</em> West End production is available to stream online for free

The Wind in the Willows West End production is available to stream online for free

<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

Review: <em>Crongton Knights</em> (Belgrade Theatre and tour)

Review: Crongton Knights (Belgrade Theatre and tour)

Review: <em>Dr Korczak's Example</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Dr Korczak's Example (Leeds Playhouse)

<em>Leopoldstadt</em> in the West End: first look at Tom Stoppard's new play in rehearsals

Leopoldstadt in the West End: first look at Tom Stoppard's new play in rehearsals

<em>Rags</em> at the Park Theatre: in rehearsals for Joseph Stein, Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz's musical

Rags at the Park Theatre: in rehearsals for Joseph Stein, Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz's musical

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

Inua Ellams to adapt <em>The Little Prince</em> as Fuel announces 2020 season

Inua Ellams to adapt The Little Prince as Fuel announces 2020 season

<em>Leopoldstadt</em> initial cast to include Adrian Scarborough and Luke Thallon

Leopoldstadt initial cast to include Adrian Scarborough and Luke Thallon

Bristol Old Vic launches parent-friendly performances for autumn season

Bristol Old Vic launches parent-friendly performances for autumn season

Review: <em>Horrible Histories: Dreadful Deaf</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: Horrible Histories: Dreadful Deaf (Bristol Old Vic)

Tobias Menzies, Michele Austin and more cast in <em>The Hunt</em> at the Almeida

Tobias Menzies, Michele Austin and more cast in The Hunt at the Almeida

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Our pick of shows for children

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Our pick of shows for children

Jacqueline Wilson: We need more spaces making work just for children

Jacqueline Wilson: We need more spaces making work just for children

Review: <em>Notes from the Field</em> (Royal Court)

Review: Notes from the Field (Royal Court)

Félicité du Jeu: The industry is losing talent as mothers leave the profession

Félicité du Jeu: The industry is losing talent as mothers leave the profession

How do we stop the marginalisation of arts subjects in schools?

How do we stop the marginalisation of arts subjects in schools?

Why theatre for kids is more important than ever

Why theatre for kids is more important than ever

Top shows to see this Halloween

Top shows to see this Halloween

The theatre world on why Roald Dahl is so great

The theatre world on why Roald Dahl is so great

<em>Another World: Losing Our Children to Islamic State</em> (Temporary Theatre, National Theatre)

Another World: Losing Our Children to Islamic State (Temporary Theatre, National Theatre)

Full casting announced for <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Full casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Mark Curry to join cast of <em>Wicked</em>

Mark Curry to join cast of Wicked

<em>Minotaur</em> (Unicorn Theatre)

Minotaur (Unicorn Theatre)

<em>The Gruffalo</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

The Gruffalo (Vaudeville Theatre)

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casting announced

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casting announced

<em>The Haunting of Hill House</em> (Liverpool Playhouse)

The Haunting of Hill House (Liverpool Playhouse)

<em>Rapunzel</em> (Park Theatre)

Rapunzel (Park Theatre)

Gruff Rhys on <em>The Insatiable, Inflatable Candylion</em>

Gruff Rhys on The Insatiable, Inflatable Candylion

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</em>

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Lyceum, Edinburgh)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Lyceum, Edinburgh)

Theatre etiquette: an usher’s viewpoint

Theatre etiquette: an usher’s viewpoint

<em>The Snow Queen</em> (Royal & Derngate, Northampton)

The Snow Queen (Royal & Derngate, Northampton)

<em>Flowering Cherry</em> (Finborough Theatre)

Flowering Cherry (Finborough Theatre)

<em>The Illusionists</em> (Shaftesbury Theatre)

The Illusionists (Shaftesbury Theatre)

Arthur Darvill pens children's show for National Theatre

Arthur Darvill pens children's show for National Theatre

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for <em>The Mother</em>

Gina McKee and cast in rehearsals for The Mother

A Breakfast of Eels (Print Room)

A Breakfast of Eels (Print Room)

Quiz: Which show should you take your kids to this half term?

Quiz: Which show should you take your kids to this half term?

Jack and the Beanstalk (Salford Arts Theatre)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Salford Arts Theatre)

Rumplestiltskin (Liverpool, Unity)

Rumplestiltskin (Liverpool, Unity)

Match (Tour – Salford)

Match (Tour – Salford)

Cinderella (Dukes, Lancaster)

Cinderella (Dukes, Lancaster)

Aladdin (Oldham Coliseum)

Aladdin (Oldham Coliseum)

Bright Phoenix (Everyman, Liverpool)

Bright Phoenix (Everyman, Liverpool)

Cressida Cowell chats about <em>Emily Brown and the King</em>

Cressida Cowell chats about Emily Brown and the King

Family Arts Festival comes to Manchester Theatres

Family Arts Festival comes to Manchester Theatres

Michael Morpurgo: 'Telling stories is as natural to me as breathing'

Michael Morpurgo: 'Telling stories is as natural to me as breathing'

<em>Matilda</em> holds gala performance for Children in Need

Matilda holds gala performance for Children in Need

Our Teacher's a Troll (Edinburgh Fringe)

Our Teacher's a Troll (Edinburgh Fringe)

Play Dough (Edinburgh Fringe)

Play Dough (Edinburgh Fringe)

Hetty Feather (Vaudeville Theatre)

Hetty Feather (Vaudeville Theatre)

Phoenix Dance Theatre join Choir to <em>Honour</em> WW1 on Salford Quays, 2 August

Phoenix Dance Theatre join Choir to Honour WW1 on Salford Quays, 2 August

Sheila Hancock, <em>Grounded</em> & <em>3 Little Pigs</em> in Royal Exchange Studio Season

Sheila Hancock, Grounded & 3 Little Pigs in Royal Exchange Studio Season

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