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The Artist review – from silver screen to stage spectacular

The Artist review – from silver screen to stage spectacular

Drew McOnie announced as artistic director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Drew McOnie announced as artistic director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Nutcracker! at the Southbank Centre – review

Nutcracker! at the Southbank Centre – review

<em>Bugsy Malone</em> on tour – first look rehearsal images released

Bugsy Malone on tour – first look rehearsal images released

Cast for <em>Bugsy Malone</em> tour announced

Cast for Bugsy Malone tour announced

Cast for film adaptation of Take That musical <em>The Band</em> announced

Cast for film adaptation of Take That musical The Band announced

Rehearsals begin for Take That movie musical <em>Greatest Days</em>

Rehearsals begin for Take That movie musical Greatest Days

Did <em>Carousel</em> have critics in a spin?

Review Round-Ups

Did Carousel have critics in a spin?

<em>Carousel</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – review

Carousel at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre – review

Watch a clip from new musical <em>Cake</em>, about the life of Marie Antoinette

Watch a clip from new musical Cake, about the life of Marie Antoinette

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

Carousel at Regents Park Open Air Theatre announces lead casting

Review: <em>The Lorax</em> (The Old Vic, online)

Review: The Lorax (The Old Vic, online)

Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace join <em>Hairspray</em> tour

Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace join Hairspray tour

<em>The Lorax</em> live-stream at the Old Vic: first look at rehearsals

The Lorax live-stream at the Old Vic: first look at rehearsals

<em>Hairspray</em> touring production announces new dates from June 2021

Hairspray touring production announces new dates from June 2021

Theatre flashbacks: <em>In the Heights</em>' award-winning London run

Theatre flashbacks: In the Heights' award-winning London run

New musicals, part of MTFestUK, to be streamed due to new lockdown restrictions

New musicals, part of MTFestUK, to be streamed due to new lockdown restrictions

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

<em>Magic at the Musicals</em> show to be recorded at The London Palladium

Magic at the Musicals show to be recorded at The London Palladium

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: first look at socially distanced rehearsals

Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: first look at socially distanced rehearsals

Drew McOnie's <em>Jekyll and Hyde</em> to be streamed online by the Old Vic

Drew McOnie's Jekyll and Hyde to be streamed online by the Old Vic

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo and Rosamund Pike in talks to star in Take That musical movie

Ruth Wilson, Cush Jumbo and Rosamund Pike in talks to star in Take That musical movie

<em>Hairspray</em> UK and Ireland tour postpones 2020 tour dates

Hairspray UK and Ireland tour postpones 2020 tour dates

Gary Barlow confirms a Take That musical film is in the works

Gary Barlow confirms a Take That musical film is in the works

Birmingham Rep announces Sean Foley's first season as artistic director including <em>Something Rotten!</em> UK premiere

Birmingham Rep announces Sean Foley's first season as artistic director including Something Rotten! UK premiere

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> full UK and Ireland tour dates announced

Hairspray the Musical full UK and Ireland tour dates announced

Broadway shows Brits should be excited about

Broadway shows Brits should be excited about

<em>Torch Song</em> company celebrate opening night at Turbine Theatre

Torch Song company celebrate opening night at Turbine Theatre

Review: <em>Torch Song</em> (Turbine Theatre)

Review: Torch Song (Turbine Theatre)

<em>Torch Song</em> at the Turbine Theatre full casting announced

Torch Song at the Turbine Theatre full casting announced

Review: <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> (Barbican Theatre)

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican Theatre)

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at the Barbican: first look photos

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican: first look photos

The Turbine Theatre is unveiled by Paul Taylor-Mills and Drew McOnie at Battersea Power Station

The Turbine Theatre is unveiled by Paul Taylor-Mills and Drew McOnie at Battersea Power Station

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at the Barbican in rehearsals first look photos

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican in rehearsals first look photos

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at the Barbican full casting announced

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican full casting announced

<em>Hairspray the Musical</em> to tour in 2020

Hairspray the Musical to tour in 2020

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> Barbican cast features Matt Cardle, Ricardo Afonso, Cavin Cornwall and more

Jesus Christ Superstar Barbican cast features Matt Cardle, Ricardo Afonso, Cavin Cornwall and more

<em>Strictly Ballroom the Musical</em> to close in the West End

Strictly Ballroom the Musical to close in the West End

Matt Cardle to take over from Will Young in <em>Strictly Ballroom</em>

Matt Cardle to take over from Will Young in Strictly Ballroom

Graham Norton, Gillian Lynne and West End Live make our top pics of the week

Graham Norton, Gillian Lynne and West End Live make our top pics of the week

Luke Evans joins Will Young and cast of <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> for West End opening night

Luke Evans joins Will Young and cast of Strictly Ballroom for West End opening night

Did <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> score top marks with critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did Strictly Ballroom score top marks with critics?

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> opening night: 'Drew McOnie has done for musicals what Matthew Bourne did for ballet'

Strictly Ballroom opening night: 'Drew McOnie has done for musicals what Matthew Bourne did for ballet'

Review: Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly Theatre)

Review: Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly Theatre)

What to watch: best theatre openings this week

What to watch: best theatre openings this week

Domhnall Gleeson, Jill Halfpenny and Shaggy make our top pics of the week

Domhnall Gleeson, Jill Halfpenny and Shaggy make our top pics of the week

Shows That Shaped Me: Drew McOnie

Shows That Shaped Me: Drew McOnie

Will Young, Zizi Strallen and Jonny Labey rehearse <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> – exclusive first look photos

Will Young, Zizi Strallen and Jonny Labey rehearse Strictly Ballroom – exclusive first look photos

Harriet Walter and Craig David named as patrons of Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Harriet Walter and Craig David named as patrons of Nuffield Southampton Theatres

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> cast to include Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan

Strictly Ballroom cast to include Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> West End run delayed

Strictly Ballroom West End run delayed

Review: <em>Hairspray</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Review: Hairspray (Birmingham Hippodrome)

<em>Strictly Ballroom</em> announces West End run

Strictly Ballroom announces West End run

First look at the UK tour of <em>Hairspray</em>

First look at the UK tour of Hairspray

First look at the company of <em>Hairspray</em> in rehearsals

First look at the company of Hairspray in rehearsals

The week in pictures: 1 – 7 July

The week in pictures: 1 – 7 July

The week in pictures: 27 May – 2 June

The week in pictures: 27 May – 2 June

Did the critics go overboard for Danny Mac in <em>On The Town</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics go overboard for Danny Mac in On The Town?

Casting announced for UK tour of <em>Hairspray</em>

Casting announced for UK tour of Hairspray

Review: <em>On the Town</em> (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Review: On the Town (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Danny Mac: 'After <em>Strictly</em>, I had a love for dance and old school entertainers'

Danny Mac: 'After Strictly, I had a love for dance and old school entertainers'

<em>On the Town</em> actor replaced due to injury

On the Town actor replaced due to injury

<em>On the Town</em> opening night postponed

On the Town opening night postponed

Top 5 theatre openings: 22 – 28 May

Top 5 theatre openings: 22 – 28 May

Drew McOnie to direct Jack Thorne's <em>King Kong</em> musical on Broadway

Drew McOnie to direct Jack Thorne's King Kong musical on Broadway

Casting announced for <em>On The Town</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Casting announced for On The Town at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt: <em> 'The Wild Party</em>'s like everything that's wrong with the world in a show'

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt: 'The Wild Party's like everything that's wrong with the world in a show'

Review: <em>The Wild Party</em> (The Other Palace)

Review: The Wild Party (The Other Palace)

Competition: Win tickets to see <em>The Wild Party</em>

Competition: Win tickets to see The Wild Party

10 best shows to take your lover to on Valentine's Day

10 best shows to take your lover to on Valentine's Day

In rehearsals with <em>The Wild Party</em>

In rehearsals with The Wild Party

Test your theatre knowledge: Theatre choreographers

Test your theatre knowledge: Theatre choreographers

Full casting announced for <em>The Wild Party</em>

Full casting announced for The Wild Party

Review: <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Review: Strictly Ballroom (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

The week in pictures: 19 November to 25 November

The week in pictures: 19 November to 25 November

Drew McOnie to direct <em>On the Town</em> at Regent's Park

Drew McOnie to direct On the Town at Regent's Park

Dates confirmed for return of <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em>

Dates confirmed for return of Jesus Christ Superstar

<em>Hairspray</em> to go on new UK tour

Hairspray to go on new UK tour

The Other Palace announces first season and Paul Taylor-Mills as artistic director

The Other Palace announces first season and Paul Taylor-Mills as artistic director

Drew McOnie to direct Frances Ruffelle in <em>The Wild Party</em>

Drew McOnie to direct Frances Ruffelle in The Wild Party

Mel Giedroyc and Caroline Quentin join cast of <em>New Songs 4 New Shows</em>

Mel Giedroyc and Caroline Quentin join cast of New Songs 4 New Shows

Did critics crucify <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics crucify Jesus Christ Superstar?

Photos: First look at <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em>

Photos: First look at Jesus Christ Superstar

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 18 – 24 July

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 18 – 24 July

In pictures: <em>Jekyll and Hyde</em> celebrates opening night

In pictures: Jekyll and Hyde celebrates opening night

<em>Jekyll & Hyde</em> (Old Vic)

Jekyll & Hyde (Old Vic)

Opening night: Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

Opening night: Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

Drew McOnie: 'I want people to walk away feeling terrified, thrilled and a little bit horny'

Drew McOnie: 'I want people to walk away feeling terrified, thrilled and a little bit horny'

In pictures: <em>Jekyll & Hyde</em> rehearsals at the Old Vic

In pictures: Jekyll & Hyde rehearsals at the Old Vic

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

The week in pictures: 11-18 March

The week in pictures: 11-18 March

Zizi Strallen: 'I want to be a sketch writer'

Zizi Strallen: 'I want to be a sketch writer'

Casting announced for Drew McOnie's <em>Jekyll and Hyde</em> at the Old Vic

Casting announced for Drew McOnie's Jekyll and Hyde at the Old Vic

Baz Luhrmann's <em>Strictly Ballroom the Musical</em> to open at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom the Musical to open at West Yorkshire Playhouse

<em>In the Heights</em> extends until October 2016

In the Heights extends until October 2016

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

<em>The Lorax</em> (Old Vic)

The Lorax (Old Vic)

Bugsy Malone returns to the Lyric

Bugsy Malone returns to the Lyric

Ben Hewis: Learning to fly with the RSC

Ben Hewis: Learning to fly with the RSC

<em>In the Heights</em> announces extension to April 2016

In the Heights announces extension to April 2016

Critics go giddy for <em>In the Heights</em>

Review Round-Ups

Critics go giddy for In the Heights

Simon Lipkin to star in <em>Dr Seuss's The Lorax</em>

Simon Lipkin to star in Dr Seuss's The Lorax

We chat to the cast of <em>In the Heights</em>

We chat to the cast of In the Heights

34 theatre openings that should be on your radar in September

34 theatre openings that should be on your radar in September

Dates and venue confirmed for return of <em>In the Heights</em>

Dates and venue confirmed for return of In the Heights

<em>In the Heights</em> set for London return?

In the Heights set for London return?

Open auditions announced for Old Vic dance thriller <em>Jekyll and Hyde</em>

Open auditions announced for Old Vic dance thriller Jekyll and Hyde

BBC bosses in talks to turn <em>EastEnders</em> into a musical?

BBC bosses in talks to turn EastEnders into a musical?

How stagey are you? Drew McOnie vs Charlotte Wakefield

How stagey are you? Drew McOnie vs Charlotte Wakefield

Tickets go on sale for Matthew Warchus's first Old Vic season

Tickets go on sale for Matthew Warchus's first Old Vic season

Is <em>Bugsy Malone</em> everything the critics want it to be?

Review Round-Ups

Is Bugsy Malone everything the critics want it to be?

Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith)

Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith)

<em>Groundhog Day</em> musical premieres in Warchus's first Old Vic season

Groundhog Day musical premieres in Warchus's first Old Vic season

Cast announced for UK tour of <em>Hairspray</em>

Cast announced for UK tour of Hairspray

A Few of my Favourite Things: <em>Oklahoma!</em>'s Belinda Lang

A Few of my Favourite Things: Oklahoma!'s Belinda Lang

Casting announced for <em>Bugsy Malone</em> at Lyric Hammersmith

Casting announced for Bugsy Malone at Lyric Hammersmith

Rehearsal Pics: Cast of <em>Oklahoma!</em> prepare for UK Tour

Rehearsal Pics: Cast of Oklahoma! prepare for UK Tour

15 theatre faces to look out for in 2015

15 theatre faces to look out for in 2015

The Sound of Music (Leicester Curve)

The Sound of Music (Leicester Curve)

Full cast announced for <em>Oklahoma!</em> UK tour

Full cast announced for Oklahoma! UK tour

<em>Hairspray</em> set for major UK tour in 2015

Hairspray set for major UK tour in 2015

Laura Pitt-Pulford and Michael French star in Curve's <em>Sound of Music</em>

Laura Pitt-Pulford and Michael French star in Curve's Sound of Music

Lyric Hammersmith announces open casting for <em>Bugsy Malone</em>

Lyric Hammersmith announces open casting for Bugsy Malone

<em>Bugsy Malone</em> reopens Lyric Hammersmith in 2015

Bugsy Malone reopens Lyric Hammersmith in 2015

<em>Oklahoma!</em> to tour UK in 2015

Oklahoma! to tour UK in 2015

Video: Drew McOnie and Luke Sheppard chat about <em>In The Heights</em>

Video: Drew McOnie and Luke Sheppard chat about In The Heights

Video highlights from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

Video highlights from the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert 2014

Tony-winning musical <em>In the Heights</em> gets London premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Tony-winning musical In the Heights gets London premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Rosalie Craig and Drew McOnie join WhatsOnStage Awards line-up, Willemijn Verkaik performs 'Let it Go'

Rosalie Craig and Drew McOnie join WhatsOnStage Awards line-up, Willemijn Verkaik performs 'Let it Go'

Drunk (Bridewell Theatre)

Drunk (Bridewell Theatre)

Opening: Beckett trilogy transfers, Abi Morgan's <em>Mistress Contract</em> and McOnie's <em>Drunk</em>

Opening: Beckett trilogy transfers, Abi Morgan's Mistress Contract and McOnie's Drunk

Chicago (Leicester)

Chicago (Leicester)

West Side Story (NYMT, Manchester)

Brief Encounter With… NYMT West Side Story choreographer Drew McOnie

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