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Midnight Cowboy musical to have world premiere in London

Midnight Cowboy musical to have world premiere in London

[title of show] musical at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

[title of show] musical at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

Kenrex to transfer to London following Sheffield premiere

Kenrex to transfer to London following Sheffield premiere

Musical breaks Guinness World Record for most costume changes in a lead role

Musical breaks Guinness World Record for most costume changes in a lead role

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire extends London run

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire extends London run

The Children’s Inquiry at Southwark Playhouse Elephant – review

The Children’s Inquiry at Southwark Playhouse Elephant – review

Fun at the Beach… review – weird, but sometimes blitheful

Fun at the Beach… review – weird, but sometimes blitheful

New musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! announces world premiere casting

New musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! announces world premiere casting

Gig musical No Love Songs to transfer to London

Gig musical No Love Songs to transfer to London

New musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! to have world premiere in London this summer

New musical Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!! to have world premiere in London this summer

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire to have UK premiere in London

I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire to have UK premiere in London

Cable Street review – the bar for original British musicals in 2024 has been set high

Cable Street review – the bar for original British musicals in 2024 has been set high

Before After at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

Before After at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch reveals cast for new London run and UK tour

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch reveals cast for new London run and UK tour

Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant – review

Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant – review

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch announces London run and UK tour

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch announces London run and UK tour

Police Cops: The Musical to return to London

Police Cops: The Musical to return to London

Then, Now & Next at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

Then, Now & Next at Southwark Playhouse Borough – review

Watch a performance from Ride musical

Watch a performance from Ride musical

<em>The Poltergeist</em> at the Arcola – review

The Poltergeist at the Arcola – review

Clive Judd wins 2022 Papatango New Writing Prize

Clive Judd wins 2022 Papatango New Writing Prize

European premiere of <em>Yeast Nation</em> reveals cast

European premiere of Yeast Nation reveals cast

Watch a performance of "Make Him Mine" from <em>The Witches of Eastwick </em>

Watch a performance of "Make Him Mine" from The Witches of Eastwick

John Partridge and Natasha J Barnes replace Giles Terera and Danielle Steers in <em>Witches of Eastwick</em>

John Partridge and Natasha J Barnes replace Giles Terera and Danielle Steers in Witches of Eastwick

Go behind-the-scenes on five-star musical <em>The Lion</em>

Go behind-the-scenes on five-star musical The Lion

Mischief's Nancy Zamit, Niall Ransome and more to star in <em>Tasting Notes</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Mischief's Nancy Zamit, Niall Ransome and more to star in Tasting Notes at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Lion</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

The Lion at Southwark Playhouse – review

Watch the trailer for <em>LIFT the Musical</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Watch the trailer for LIFT the Musical at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Lion</em> musical cancels press night following medical emergency

The Lion musical cancels press night following medical emergency

<em>LIFT the Musical</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

LIFT the Musical at Southwark Playhouse – review

<em>The Lion</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse – listen to a new performance

The Lion musical at Southwark Playhouse – listen to a new performance

<em>Yeast Nation</em> musical to have European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Yeast Nation musical to have European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Casting and tour dates announced for parody musical <em>Unfortunate</em>

Casting and tour dates announced for parody musical Unfortunate

Cast for <em>LIFT</em> musical revival announced

Cast for LIFT musical revival announced

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival – first look at the new production of Sondheim and Laurents' musical

Anyone Can Whistle revival – first look at the new production of Sondheim and Laurents' musical

New musical <em>Tasting Notes</em> to run at Southwark Playhouse – have a first listen

New musical Tasting Notes to run at Southwark Playhouse – have a first listen

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival – watch the cast in rehearsals

Anyone Can Whistle revival – watch the cast in rehearsals

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em> musical to transfer to new London home

Operation Mincemeat musical to transfer to new London home

David Mamet's <em>The Woods</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

David Mamet's The Woods at Southwark Playhouse – review

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>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival unveils complete casting

Anyone Can Whistle revival unveils complete casting

<em>Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon at Southwark Playhouse – review

Watch the cast of David Mamet's <em>The Woods</em> in rehearsal for its London revival

Watch the cast of David Mamet's The Woods in rehearsal for its London revival

<em>Lift</em> musical to be revived in London this summer

Lift musical to be revived in London this summer

<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

20 films for theatre fans on Netflix

20 films for theatre fans on Netflix

<em>Bring It On: The Musical</em> review – lots to cheer with Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes

Bring It On: The Musical review – lots to cheer with Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes

<em>Gatsby</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse – first look

Gatsby musical at Southwark Playhouse – first look

Southwark Playhouse unveils plans for second venue in London Bridge

Southwark Playhouse unveils plans for second venue in London Bridge

David Mamet's <em>The Woods</em> to be revived in London

David Mamet's The Woods to be revived in London

Watch the cast of <em>The Rhythmics</em> musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

Watch the cast of The Rhythmics musical in rehearsals ahead of world premiere

<em>Gatsby: The Musical</em> confirms casting at Southwark Playhouse

Gatsby: The Musical confirms casting at Southwark Playhouse

Further company revealed for <em>The Rhythmics</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse

Further company revealed for The Rhythmics musical at Southwark Playhouse

Five electrifying reasons to see <em>Indecent Proposal</em> at Southwark Playhouse

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Five electrifying reasons to see Indecent Proposal at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Gatsby: The Musical</em> to run at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Gatsby: The Musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Top musical revivals to see

Top musical revivals to see

Dominic Cavendish is wrong when he says there are too many musicals in the UK

Dominic Cavendish is wrong when he says there are too many musicals in the UK

<em>Anything is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough</em> at Southwark Playhouse – review

Anything is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough at Southwark Playhouse – review

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em> musical to return to Southwark Playhouse in 2022

Operation Mincemeat musical to return to Southwark Playhouse in 2022

Top reviewed West End shows to see

Top reviewed West End shows to see

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em>'s writers and stars discuss the musical's runaway success

Operation Mincemeat's writers and stars discuss the musical's runaway success

Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay discuss starring in two-hander musical <em>John and Jen</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay discuss starring in two-hander musical John and Jen at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Tokyo Rose</em> musical casting announced

Tokyo Rose musical casting announced

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em> musical extends Southwark Playhouse run by six weeks

Operation Mincemeat musical extends Southwark Playhouse run by six weeks

New musical <em>The Rhythmics</em> to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

New musical The Rhythmics to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Indecent Proposal</em> musical announces new cast and dates

Indecent Proposal musical announces new cast and dates

<em>Tokyo Rose</em> musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this autumn

Tokyo Rose musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this autumn

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

<em>Operation Mincemeat</em> musical to return to Southwark Playhouse

Operation Mincemeat musical to return to Southwark Playhouse

Reopening theatres: a rolling list of venues and shows that have confirmed returns

Reopening theatres: a rolling list of venues and shows that have confirmed returns

Government releases theatre guidance in line with step three of the roadmap to reopening

Government releases theatre guidance in line with step three of the roadmap to reopening

Audiences come in from the cold: <em>The Mousetrap</em> returns to the West End

Audiences come in from the cold: The Mousetrap returns to the West End

Watch new musical <em>You Are Here</em> in rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse

Watch new musical You Are Here in rehearsals at Southwark Playhouse

Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay to star in <em>John and Jen</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse

Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay to star in John and Jen musical at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Last Five Years</em> revival to transfer to the West End

The Last Five Years revival to transfer to the West End

<em>Public Domain</em> musical to have live world premiere in the West End next month

Public Domain musical to have live world premiere in the West End next month

Georgie Henley to star in new Philip Ridley play, streamed live from Southwark Playhouse

Georgie Henley to star in new Philip Ridley play, streamed live from Southwark Playhouse

Dave Malloy's <em>Preludes</em> musical to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

Dave Malloy's Preludes musical to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

<em>In the Heights</em> movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

In the Heights movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

Review: <em>The Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> (online)

Review: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (online)

<em>In the Heights</em> 2021 musical film: everything you need to know

In the Heights 2021 musical film: everything you need to know

Off-West End Award winners revealed

Off-West End Award winners revealed

<em>You Are Here</em> starring Wendi Peters to premiere at Southwark Playhouse – with or without in-person audiences

You Are Here starring Wendi Peters to premiere at Southwark Playhouse – with or without in-person audiences

Site-specific <em>The Last Five Years</em> revival, set in New York apartment, to be streamed

Site-specific The Last Five Years revival, set in New York apartment, to be streamed

<em>Fiver</em> musical cast album to be released in March

Fiver musical cast album to be released in March

New musical <em>Brother</em> to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

New musical Brother to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Review: <em>Shook</em> (recorded production)

Review: Shook (recorded production)

Southwark Playhouse to re-stream <em>Fiver, Before After </em>and <em>Stay Awake, Jake </em> musicals

Southwark Playhouse to re-stream Fiver, Before After and Stay Awake, Jake musicals

<em>It's A Sin</em> – where you've seen the cast on stage

It's A Sin – where you've seen the cast on stage

<em>Thread – An Original Scottish Musical</em>: first listen to Bethany Tennick in the new piece

Thread – An Original Scottish Musical: first listen to Bethany Tennick in the new piece

<em>Bridgerton</em> musical created by Tiktok user

Bridgerton musical created by Tiktok user

<em>The Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> new musical to be streamed for online audiences

The Sorcerer's Apprentice new musical to be streamed for online audiences

Live-stream performances, rehearsals and more can take place during new lockdown, guidance confirms

Live-stream performances, rehearsals and more can take place during new lockdown, guidance confirms

Tributes paid to West End actress Lucinda Shaw

Tributes paid to West End actress Lucinda Shaw

stream.theatre to release West End <em>Potted Panto</em>, <em>Pirates of Penzance</em> and more

stream.theatre to release West End Potted Panto, Pirates of Penzance and more

First listen: <em>Public Domain</em> musical – which had its world premiere disrupted by self-isolation

First listen: Public Domain musical – which had its world premiere disrupted by self-isolation

<em>In the Heights</em> won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

In the Heights won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

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

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

Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now

Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now

<em>Fiver</em> musical to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

Fiver musical to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> musical to have world premiere at Southwark Playhouse in January 2021

The Sorcerer's Apprentice musical to have world premiere at Southwark Playhouse in January 2021

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

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

Southwark Playhouse pushes <em>Constellations</em> revival back, cancels <em>The Last Five Years</em> shows

Southwark Playhouse pushes Constellations revival back, cancels The Last Five Years shows

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

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

Jenna Russell to join Christina Modestou for live-streamed concert from Southwark Playhouse

Jenna Russell to join Christina Modestou for live-streamed concert from Southwark Playhouse

Watch <em>The Last Five Years</em> cast perform three numbers from the Southwark Playhouse revival

Watch The Last Five Years cast perform three numbers from the Southwark Playhouse revival

Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2020 announced – including Sam Tutty, Shan Ako and more

Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2020 announced – including Sam Tutty, Shan Ako and more

<em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse extends socially distanced run

The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse extends socially distanced run

Southwark Playhouse announces <em>A Night At The Musicals</em> live concerts with Christina Modestou

Southwark Playhouse announces A Night At The Musicals live concerts with Christina Modestou

<em>Pippin</em> musical outdoor revival extends run by further two weeks

Pippin musical outdoor revival extends run by further two weeks

<em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse casting announced and trailer released

The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse casting announced and trailer released

Musical performers support Beirut Emergency Appeal with <em>Broken Wings</em> video

Musical performers support Beirut Emergency Appeal with Broken Wings video

New outdoor version of <em>Pippin</em> musical to open in London

New outdoor version of Pippin musical to open in London

<em>The Last Five Years</em> to return to Southwark Playhouse for socially distanced run

The Last Five Years to return to Southwark Playhouse for socially distanced run

The Stage Debut Awards nominees revealed including Robbie Williams, Wendell Pierce and Aimee Lou Wood

The Stage Debut Awards nominees revealed including Robbie Williams, Wendell Pierce and Aimee Lou Wood

Southwark Playhouse confirms new venue will open in early 2021

Southwark Playhouse confirms new venue will open in early 2021

Photographer captures empty theatres for new charity series of prints

Photographer captures empty theatres for new charity series of prints

Southwark Playhouse to open bar and cafe to the public

Southwark Playhouse to open bar and cafe to the public

<em>Titanic the Musical</em> – listen to the cast perform "We'll Meet Tomorrow"

Titanic the Musical – listen to the cast perform "We'll Meet Tomorrow"

Southwark Playhouse launches free online streaming service including hit musical <em>Wasted</em>

Southwark Playhouse launches free online streaming service including hit musical Wasted

<em>In The Heights</em> movie moves release date to June 2021

In The Heights movie moves release date to June 2021

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

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

<em>Fiver</em> musical cast performs a special number from isolation

Fiver musical cast performs a special number from isolation

Philip Ridley to premiere new series of online monologues

Philip Ridley to premiere new series of online monologues

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

10 underrated musicals we need revived

10 underrated musicals we need revived

Lydia White joins <em>The Last Five Years</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse

Lydia White joins The Last Five Years musical at Southwark Playhouse

Five incredible reasons to see The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse

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Five incredible reasons to see The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse

Jade Ewen, Steve Furst and more to star in new Philip Ridley play <em>The Beast of Blue Yonder</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Jade Ewen, Steve Furst and more to star in new Philip Ridley play The Beast of Blue Yonder at Southwark Playhouse

Photos: 10th Off-West End Awards including Winsome Pinnock and winner Oti Mabuse

Photos: 10th Off-West End Awards including Winsome Pinnock and winner Oti Mabuse

Off-West End Awards 2020 winners announced

Off-West End Awards 2020 winners announced

Jennifer Jackson: so you want to be a movement director?

Jennifer Jackson: so you want to be a movement director?

Review: <em>The Last Five Years</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Last Five Years (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Straight White Men</em> cast to include Charlie Condou at Southwark Playhouse

Straight White Men cast to include Charlie Condou at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse: first look photos

The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse: first look photos

<em>Tina – The Tina Turner Musical</em> West End extension and new cast announced

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical West End extension and new cast announced

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

New UK theatre venues set to open in the coming months

<em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse: watch Molly Lynch sing "See I'm Smiling"

The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse: watch Molly Lynch sing "See I'm Smiling"

Actor-musician <em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse: in rehearsals

Actor-musician The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse: in rehearsals

New <em>Indecent Proposal</em> musical to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

New Indecent Proposal musical to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough</em> full cast announced at Southwark Playhouse

Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough full cast announced at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Last Five Years</em> at Southwark Playhouse cast to include Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson

The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse cast to include Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson

Samuel Bailey's award-winning <em>Shook</em> to transfer to Trafalgar Studios

Samuel Bailey's award-winning Shook to transfer to Trafalgar Studios

Review: <em>You Stupid Darkness!</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: You Stupid Darkness! (Southwark Playhouse)

Sam Steiner: I wanted to write a hopeful play about the end of the world

Sam Steiner: I wanted to write a hopeful play about the end of the world

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

20 Spotify albums to get you musical ready for 2020

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in <em>The Seagull</em>, directed by Jamie Lloyd

Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in The Seagull, directed by Jamie Lloyd

First <em>In the Heights</em> movie full length trailer released

First In the Heights movie full length trailer released

<em>The Last Five Years</em> revival, People Show and <em>Operation Mincemeat</em> feature in Southwark Playhouse spring season

The Last Five Years revival, People Show and Operation Mincemeat feature in Southwark Playhouse spring season

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees announced

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees announced

Emily Oulton: So you want to be a theatre director?

Emily Oulton: So you want to be a theatre director?

Review: <em>Shook</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Shook (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> extends West End run, announces new ticket lottery

Dear Evan Hansen extends West End run, announces new ticket lottery

Review: <em>Great Expectations</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Great Expectations (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>You Stupid Darkness!</em> Sam Steiner play will come to Southwark Playhouse with Paines Plough

You Stupid Darkness! Sam Steiner play will come to Southwark Playhouse with Paines Plough

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> West End cast to be led by Sam Tutty

Dear Evan Hansen West End cast to be led by Sam Tutty

Review: <em>Preludes</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Preludes (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Preludes</em> musical UK premiere: first look photos

Preludes musical UK premiere: first look photos

Edinburgh Festival Fringe plays transferring to London

Edinburgh Festival Fringe plays transferring to London

New musical <em>Islander</em> to transfer to Southwark Playhouse from Edinburgh Fringe

New musical Islander to transfer to Southwark Playhouse from Edinburgh Fringe

<em>Preludes</em> at Southwark Playhouse cast in rehearsals

Preludes at Southwark Playhouse cast in rehearsals

<em>The Shining</em> stage adaptation in the works?

The Shining stage adaptation in the works?

Five exhilarating reasons to see <em>Once on this Island</em> at Southwark Playhouse

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Five exhilarating reasons to see Once on this Island at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Once On This Island</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Once On This Island (Southwark Playhouse)

Dave Malloy's <em>Preludes</em> musical UK premiere: first listen to the show at Southwark Playhouse

Dave Malloy's Preludes musical UK premiere: first listen to the show at Southwark Playhouse

Luke Bayer and Hiba Elchikhe perform song from <em>Fiver</em>

Luke Bayer and Hiba Elchikhe perform song from Fiver

Review: <em>Fiver</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Fiver (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Preludes</em> by Dave Malloy UK premiere to run at Southwark Playhouse

Preludes by Dave Malloy UK premiere to run at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Titanic the Musical</em> European tour casting announced

Titanic the Musical European tour casting announced

Samuel Bailey wins 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize

Samuel Bailey wins 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize

Review: <em>Afterglow</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Afterglow (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>The Sweet Science of Bruising</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: The Sweet Science of Bruising (Wilton's Music Hall)

Luke Bayer to star in <em>Fiver</em> as full cast announced

Luke Bayer to star in Fiver as full cast announced

Rebecca Trehearn to star in Watermill's <em>Kiss Me, Kate</em> with choreography by Oti Mabuse

Rebecca Trehearn to star in Watermill's Kiss Me, Kate with choreography by Oti Mabuse

<em>Godspell</em> concert to feature Laura Baldwin, Ramin Karimloo, Rachel John, Luke Bayer and Max Bowden at Cadogan Hall

Godspell concert to feature Laura Baldwin, Ramin Karimloo, Rachel John, Luke Bayer and Max Bowden at Cadogan Hall

<em>Afterglow</em> at Southwark Playhouse: watch the show in rehearsals

Afterglow at Southwark Playhouse: watch the show in rehearsals

<em>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse: first listen

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical at Southwark Playhouse: first listen

Sneak peek at Tyrone Huntley and Oti Mabuse's <em>Ain't Misbehavin</em>'

Sneak peek at Tyrone Huntley and Oti Mabuse's Ain't Misbehavin'

Best short and one-act plays you can see in London

Best short and one-act plays you can see in London

<em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>'s Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Daphne Rubin-Vega join <em>In The Heights</em> film

Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Daphne Rubin-Vega join In The Heights film

Lin-Manuel Miranda announces cast for <em>In The Heights</em> film

Lin-Manuel Miranda announces cast for In The Heights film

National Youth Theatre announces 2019 London and touring season

National Youth Theatre announces 2019 London and touring season

Review: <em>The Rubenstein Kiss</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Rubenstein Kiss (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Ain't Misbehavin</em>' first look at Oti Mabuse and Tyrone Huntley's production

Ain't Misbehavin' first look at Oti Mabuse and Tyrone Huntley's production

Daniel Buckley, Hiba Elchikhe and Kayleigh McKnight cast in new musical <em>Fiver</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Daniel Buckley, Hiba Elchikhe and Kayleigh McKnight cast in new musical Fiver at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Afterglow</em> to make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Afterglow to make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse

<em>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse casting announced

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button musical at Southwark Playhouse casting announced

Review: <em>All In a Row</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: All In a Row (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Ain't Misbehavin</em>' cast announced for Oti Mabuse and Tyrone Huntley's production

Ain't Misbehavin' cast announced for Oti Mabuse and Tyrone Huntley's production

Off-West End Awards 2019 winners announced

Off-West End Awards 2019 winners announced

<em>Sunset Boulevard</em>, <em>Dogfight</em> and <em>Once On This Island</em> to be staged by British Theatre Academy

Sunset Boulevard, Dogfight and Once On This Island to be staged by British Theatre Academy

Ruby Bentall cast in <em>The Rubenstein Kiss</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Ruby Bentall cast in The Rubenstein Kiss at Southwark Playhouse

Tyrone Huntley and Oti Mabuse to direct and choreograph <em>Ain't Misbehavin</em>'

Tyrone Huntley and Oti Mabuse to direct and choreograph Ain't Misbehavin'

Charlie Brooks and Simon Lipkin to star in <em>All in a Row</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Charlie Brooks and Simon Lipkin to star in All in a Row at Southwark Playhouse

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Seussical the Musical</em>

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Competition: win tickets to see Seussical the Musical

Five reasons to fall for <em>Aspects of Love</em> at Southwark Playhouse

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Five reasons to fall for Aspects of Love at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Seussical the Musical</em> at Southwark Playhouse: first look photos

Seussical the Musical at Southwark Playhouse: first look photos

<em>Aspects of Love</em> transfer and <em>Benjamin Button</em> musical feature in Southwark Playhouse season

Aspects of Love transfer and Benjamin Button musical feature in Southwark Playhouse season

Review: <em>The Trench</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Trench (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Seussical the Musical</em> at Southwark Playhouse casting announced

Seussical the Musical at Southwark Playhouse casting announced

Review: <em>Wasted</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Wasted (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Unexpected Joy's </em> Jodie Jacobs: a week in the life at Southwark Playhouse

Unexpected Joy's Jodie Jacobs: a week in the life at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for From Page to Stage festival at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for From Page to Stage festival at Southwark Playhouse

Lin-Manuel Miranda drops in on final performance of <em>Bring It On</em>

Lin-Manuel Miranda drops in on final performance of Bring It On

Six female-led shows to catch this September

Six female-led shows to catch this September

Brontë musical <em>Wasted</em> in rehearsals

Brontë musical Wasted in rehearsals

Review: <em>Bring It On</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Bring It On (Southwark Playhouse)

Natasha Barnes and cast of <em>Wasted</em> perform two songs at launch of new Brontë musical

Natasha Barnes and cast of Wasted perform two songs at launch of new Brontë musical

Natasha J Barnes cast in Brontë musical <em>Wasted</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Natasha J Barnes cast in Brontë musical Wasted at Southwark Playhouse

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

New musicals festival From Page to Stage line-up announced

New musicals festival From Page to Stage line-up announced

Casting announced for <em>Unexpected Joy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for Unexpected Joy at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>For King and Country</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: For King and Country (Southwark Playhouse)

2018 Papatango Prize won by Iman Qureshi for <em>The Funeral Director</em>

2018 Papatango Prize won by Iman Qureshi for The Funeral Director

<em>Seussical the Musical</em> to be revived at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Seussical the Musical to be revived at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Meet the theatre volunteers

Meet the theatre volunteers

Caroline O'Connor and Gemma Sutton celebrate opening night of <em>The Rink</em>

Caroline O'Connor and Gemma Sutton celebrate opening night of The Rink

Review: <em>The Rink</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Rink (Southwark Playhouse)

'There may be tap dancing on skates' – in rehearsals with <em>The Rink</em>

'There may be tap dancing on skates' – in rehearsals with The Rink

Review: <em>Confidence</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Confidence (Southwark Playhouse)

Tanya Burr and the cast of <em>Confidence</em> at Southwark Playhouse: first look

Tanya Burr and the cast of Confidence at Southwark Playhouse: first look

Tanya Burr: 'I was introduced to theatre by VHS tapes'

Tanya Burr: 'I was introduced to theatre by VHS tapes'

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

What to watch: best theatre to see this week

My Top 5 Showtunes: Caroline O'Connor

My Top 5 Showtunes: Caroline O'Connor

Natalie Simpson wins 2017 Ian Charleson Award

Natalie Simpson wins 2017 Ian Charleson Award

Caroline O'Connor, Gemma Sutton and the cast of <em>The Rink</em> in rehearsals – first look

Caroline O'Connor, Gemma Sutton and the cast of The Rink in rehearsals – first look

Review: <em>The Fall</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Fall (Southwark Playhouse)

Andy Serkis, the casts of <em>Consent</em> and <em>Fun Home</em> make our top pics of the week

Andy Serkis, the casts of Consent and Fun Home make our top pics of the week

Review: <em>Why is the Sky Blue?</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Why is the Sky Blue? (Southwark Playhouse)

Southwark Playhouse finds new permanent venue in Elephant and Castle

Southwark Playhouse finds new permanent venue in Elephant and Castle

Tanya Burr and the cast of Judy Upton's <em>Confidence</em> in rehearsals

Tanya Burr and the cast of Judy Upton's Confidence in rehearsals

Eugene Simon, Lloyd Everitt and Adam Lawrence cast in <em>For King and Country</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Eugene Simon, Lloyd Everitt and Adam Lawrence cast in For King and Country at Southwark Playhouse

Brontës rock musical <em>Wasted</em> to receive world premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Brontës rock musical Wasted to receive world premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Why we used child-led verbatim theatre to explore the impact of pornography on young people

Why we used child-led verbatim theatre to explore the impact of pornography on young people

Care workers offered free tickets to see James Fritz' <em>The Fall</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Care workers offered free tickets to see James Fritz' The Fall at Southwark Playhouse

From Page To Stage new musical festival to run at Southwark Playhouse, submissions now open

From Page To Stage new musical festival to run at Southwark Playhouse, submissions now open

<em>The Rink</em> at Southwark Playhouse full casting announced

The Rink at Southwark Playhouse full casting announced

<em>Titanic</em> musical UK tour – first listen in rehearsals

Titanic musical UK tour – first listen in rehearsals

Gemma Sutton cast alongside Caroline O'Connor in <em>The Rink</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Gemma Sutton cast alongside Caroline O'Connor in The Rink at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>The Country Wife</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Country Wife (Southwark Playhouse)

Eddie Eyre, Siubhan Harrison and Leo Staar in <em>The Country Wife</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Eddie Eyre, Siubhan Harrison and Leo Staar in The Country Wife at Southwark Playhouse

Eddie Eyre: I’d love to star in <em>Les Misérables</em>

Eddie Eyre: I’d love to star in Les Misérables

<em>Unexpected Joy</em> a new musical by <em>Side Show</em> writer to run at Southwark Playhouse

Unexpected Joy a new musical by Side Show writer to run at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Old Fools</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Old Fools (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>Pippin</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Pippin (Southwark Playhouse)

Les Enfants Terribles to revive <em>The Trench</em> at Southwark Playhouse to mark the Armistice centenary

Les Enfants Terribles to revive The Trench at Southwark Playhouse to mark the Armistice centenary

Lin-Manuel Miranda's "A Very Good Day" from <em>Working</em> musical cast recording: exclusive first listen

Lin-Manuel Miranda's "A Very Good Day" from Working musical cast recording: exclusive first listen

Eddie Eyre, Leo Staar and Siubhan Harrison to star in <em>The Country Wife</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Eddie Eyre, Leo Staar and Siubhan Harrison to star in The Country Wife at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Angry</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Angry (Southwark Playhouse)

Georgie Henley: Rising Star

Georgie Henley: Rising Star

Tanya Burr to star in <em>Confidence</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Tanya Burr to star in Confidence at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Working</em> musical London cast recording announced with music by Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Working musical London cast recording announced with music by Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Caroline O'Connor cast in <em>The Rink</em> revival at Southwark Playhouse

Caroline O'Connor cast in The Rink revival at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Collective Rage</em> at Southwark Playhouse: 'a recipe for smashing the patriarchy'

Collective Rage at Southwark Playhouse: 'a recipe for smashing the patriarchy'

Review: <em>Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Julius Caesar</em>, <em>Eugenius!</em> and <em>Dry Powder</em> make our top openings of the week

Julius Caesar, Eugenius! and Dry Powder make our top openings of the week

Casting announced for <em>Old Fools</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for Old Fools at Southwark Playhouse

Offies announce finalists for 2018 awards

Offies announce finalists for 2018 awards

Review: <em>The War Has Not Yet Started</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The War Has Not Yet Started (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Collective Rage</em>'s Lucy McCormick: a week in the life

Collective Rage's Lucy McCormick: a week in the life

Review: <em>The Here and This and Now</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Here and This and Now (Southwark Playhouse)

Woman removed from <em>Bananaman</em> for throwing bananas

Woman removed from Bananaman for throwing bananas

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> and Cirque du Soleil make our top openings this week

Girl from the North Country and Cirque du Soleil make our top openings this week

Review: <em>Bananaman</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Bananaman (Southwark Playhouse)

Glenn Waldron on the journey from fashion journalist to playwright

Glenn Waldron on the journey from fashion journalist to playwright

<em>Bananaman</em>, <em>De Profundis</em> and <em>Hanna</em> are among our top shows to see this week

Bananaman, De Profundis and Hanna are among our top shows to see this week

Exclusive: First look at <em>Bananaman the Musical</em>

Exclusive: First look at Bananaman the Musical

Tyrone Huntley and Georgie Henley to star in new Philip Ridley play at Southwark Playhouse

Tyrone Huntley and Georgie Henley to star in new Philip Ridley play at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Dear Brutus</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Dear Brutus (Southwark Playhouse)

Sarah Hadland to star in The War Has Not Yet Started at Southwark Playhouse

Sarah Hadland to star in The War Has Not Yet Started at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive first listen to <em>Bananaman the Musical</em>

Exclusive first listen to Bananaman the Musical

Review: <em>Mother Courage and Her Children</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Mother Courage and Her Children (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>Trestle</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Trestle (Southwark Playhouse)

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces London mini-season at the Southwark Playhouse

Theatre Royal Plymouth announces London mini-season at the Southwark Playhouse

Stewart Pringle: 'To get by in theatre you have to wear a lot of hats'

Stewart Pringle: 'To get by in theatre you have to wear a lot of hats'

Hope Mill Theatre's <em>Pippin</em> to transfer to London

Hope Mill Theatre's Pippin to transfer to London

Exclusive: Casting announced for <em>Bananaman the Musical</em>

Exclusive: Casting announced for Bananaman the Musical

Josie Lawrence: 'My earliest stage memory was playing one half of a swing door'

Josie Lawrence: 'My earliest stage memory was playing one half of a swing door'

Kander and Ebb's <em>The Rink</em> to open at Southwark Playhouse

Kander and Ebb's The Rink to open at Southwark Playhouse

Antic Face announces UK premiere of <em>Collective Rage</em>

Antic Face announces UK premiere of Collective Rage

<em>Bananaman the Musical</em> world premiere dates and venue confirmed

Bananaman the Musical world premiere dates and venue confirmed

Review: <em>Doubt: A Parable</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Doubt: A Parable (Southwark Playhouse)

Kid critic: <em>Kiki's Delivery Service</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Kid critic: Kiki's Delivery Service (Southwark Playhouse)

Cressida Bonas to transfer with <em>Mrs Orwell</em> to the Southwark Playhouse

Cressida Bonas to transfer with Mrs Orwell to the Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Josie Lawrence to star in <em>Mother Courage and Her Children</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Josie Lawrence to star in Mother Courage and Her Children at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Dessert</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Dessert (Southwark Playhouse)

Oliver Cotton: 'Most people’s wages don’t equate with the cost of living'

Oliver Cotton: 'Most people’s wages don’t equate with the cost of living'

Casting announced for <em>Doubt, A Parable</em>

Casting announced for Doubt, A Parable

Review: <em>Superhero</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Superhero (Southwark Playhouse)

Latin American festival CASA announces its tenth season

Latin American festival CASA announces its tenth season

Casting announced for Oliver Cotton's <em>Dessert</em>

Casting announced for Oliver Cotton's Dessert

From meatpacker to singing waitress, find out the past jobs of the cast of <em>Working</em>

From meatpacker to singing waitress, find out the past jobs of the cast of Working

Review: <em>Working</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Working (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>The Island</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Island (Southwark Playhouse)

First look: European premiere of Stephen Schwartz's <em>Working</em>

First look: European premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Working

Exclusive: First listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Delivery" from <em>Working</em>

Exclusive: First listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Delivery" from Working

Review: <em>A Lie of the Mind</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: A Lie of the Mind (Southwark Playhouse)

Douglas Booth, Maxine Peake and cast of <em>A Lie of the Mind</em> celebrate opening night

Douglas Booth, Maxine Peake and cast of A Lie of the Mind celebrate opening night

Trevor Nunn to direct new Oliver Cotton play, <em>Dessert</em>

Trevor Nunn to direct new Oliver Cotton play, Dessert

Review: <em>The Cardinal</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Cardinal (Southwark Playhouse)

Exclusive: Casting announced for European premiere <em>Working</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Casting announced for European premiere Working at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Watch Sharon D Clarke and the cast of <em>The Life</em>

Exclusive: Watch Sharon D Clarke and the cast of The Life

5 minutes with Ella Purnell: <em> 'Natives</em> is draining, I've never worked so hard in my life'

5 minutes with Ella Purnell: 'Natives is draining, I've never worked so hard in my life'

Review: <em>The Diary of a Teenage Girl</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>School Play</em> is an insight into a world many of us can only glimpse

School Play is an insight into a world many of us can only glimpse

Review: <em>School Play</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: School Play (Southwark Playhouse)

Full casting announced for Glenn Waldron's <em>Natives</em>

Full casting announced for Glenn Waldron's Natives

Casting announced for <em>The Diary of a Teenage Girl</em>

Casting announced for The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Full cast announced for UK premiere of <em>The Life</em>

Full cast announced for UK premiere of The Life

Defibrillator announce revival of Sam Shepard's <em>A Lie of the Mind</em>

Defibrillator announce revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind

5 minutes with Gabriel Vick: 'I needed to do <em>Promises, Promises' </em>

5 minutes with Gabriel Vick: 'I needed to do Promises, Promises'

Review: <em>Kiki's Delivery Service</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Kiki's Delivery Service (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>Licensed to Ill</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Licensed to Ill (Southwark Playhouse)

Exclusive: Stephen Schwartz's <em>Working</em> to get European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Stephen Schwartz's Working to get European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Orca</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Orca (Southwark Playhouse)

Casting announced for Burt Bacharach's <em>Promises, Promises</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for Burt Bacharach's Promises, Promises at Southwark Playhouse

Watch Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford perform "Who Will Love Me As I Am?"

Watch Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford perform "Who Will Love Me As I Am?"

Review: <em>Side Show</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Side Show (Southwark Playhouse)

Exclusive first look: Laura Pitt-Pulford and Louise Dearman in <em>Side Show</em>

Exclusive first look: Laura Pitt-Pulford and Louise Dearman in Side Show

Review: <em>Confessional</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Confessional (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>The Greater Game</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: The Greater Game (Southwark Playhouse)

Full casting announced for <em>Side Show</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Full casting announced for Side Show at Southwark Playhouse

Review: <em>Punkplay</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Punkplay (Southwark Playhouse)

In rehearsals with <em>Punkplay</em>

In rehearsals with Punkplay

<em>Holby</em> star Rob Ostlere cast in Tennessee Williams' <em>Confessional</em>

Holby star Rob Ostlere cast in Tennessee Williams' Confessional

Nick Hancock, Charlie Clements and Danny Walters to star in <em>The Greater Game</em>

Nick Hancock, Charlie Clements and Danny Walters to star in The Greater Game

Review: <em>Allegro</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Allegro (Southwark Playhouse)

Photos: Rodgers and Hammerstein's <em>Allegro</em> opens at Southwark Playhouse

Photos: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Allegro opens at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for UK premiere of <em>Punkplay</em>

Casting announced for UK premiere of Punkplay

Matt Grinter wins Papatango New Writing Prize

Matt Grinter wins Papatango New Writing Prize

What's in my dressing room? – Belinda Wollaston

What's in my dressing room? – Belinda Wollaston

The cast of <em>Allegro</em> take our Rodgers & Hammerstein quiz

The cast of Allegro take our Rodgers & Hammerstein quiz

What's in my dressing room? – Gerard McCarthy

What's in my dressing room? – Gerard McCarthy

Watch: Katie Bernstein sings <em>Allegro</em>'s "The Gentleman Is A Dope"

Watch: Katie Bernstein sings Allegro's "The Gentleman Is A Dope"

<em>Through the Mill</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Through the Mill (Southwark Playhouse)

Video: Cast and creatives talk <em>Stalking the Bogeyman</em>

Video: Cast and creatives talk Stalking the Bogeyman

<em>Promises, Promises</em> to return to London after 20 years

Promises, Promises to return to London after 20 years

<em>Vassa Zheleznova</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Vassa Zheleznova (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Southwark Playhouse)

5 minutes with: Freddie Fox – 'I guess people want to know what the next Fox kid is going to be like'

5 minutes with: Freddie Fox – 'I guess people want to know what the next Fox kid is going to be like'

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'

<em>Last of the Boys</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Last of the Boys (Southwark Playhouse)

Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford to star in <em>Side Show</em>

Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford to star in Side Show

<em>Allegro</em> to receive European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Allegro to receive European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for <em>Through the Mill</em>

Casting announced for Through the Mill

In rehearsals with <em>The Toxic Avenger</em>

In rehearsals with The Toxic Avenger

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 25 April – 1 May

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 25 April – 1 May

<em>Darknet</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Darknet (Southwark Playhouse)

Freddie Fox to star in <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> at Southwark

Freddie Fox to star in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Southwark

<em>The Fifth Column</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

The Fifth Column (Southwark Playhouse)

My Top 5 Showtunes: Mel Giedroyc

My Top 5 Showtunes: Mel Giedroyc

Casting announced for <em>The Toxic Avenger</em>

Casting announced for The Toxic Avenger

Casting announced for <em>Darknet</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for Darknet at Southwark Playhouse

<em>Luce</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Luce (Southwark Playhouse)

Exclusive: Thom Southerland appointed artistic director of Charing Cross Theatre

Exclusive: Thom Southerland appointed artistic director of Charing Cross Theatre

<em>Titanic</em> musical sailing back into London

Titanic musical sailing back into London

Dream casting: The <em>Side Show</em> twins

Dream casting: The Side Show twins

<em>Side Show</em> to receive London premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Side Show to receive London premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Winners of the 2016 Offies announced

Winners of the 2016 Offies announced

<em>Cyrano De Bergerac</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Cyrano De Bergerac (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>The Toxic Avenger</em> to receive European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

The Toxic Avenger to receive European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Kathryn Hunter: 'We all have a nose'

Kathryn Hunter: 'We all have a nose'

<em>Orphans</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Orphans (Southwark Playhouse)

Further cast announced for <em>Luce</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Further cast announced for Luce at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive first look: <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em> rehearsals

Exclusive first look: Cyrano de Bergerac rehearsals

Off West End Theatre Awards shortlist is announced

Off West End Theatre Awards shortlist is announced

Mel Giedroyc to star in UK premiere of <em>Luce</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Mel Giedroyc to star in UK premiere of Luce at Southwark Playhouse

<em>This Will End Badly</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

This Will End Badly (Southwark Playhouse)

Michael Coveney: David Bowie and fringe theatre

Michael Coveney: David Bowie and fringe theatre

Let's Talk About Sets: Tom Rogers on <em>Grey Gardens</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Tom Rogers on Grey Gardens

<em>Grey Gardens</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Grey Gardens (Southwark Playhouse)

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 4 – 10 January

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 4 – 10 January

First look at Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell in <em>Grey Gardens</em>

First look at Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell in Grey Gardens

Exclusive: Behind the scenes at <em>Grey Gardens</em> starring Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock

Exclusive: Behind the scenes at Grey Gardens starring Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock

Exclusive: First look at Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock in <em>Grey Gardens</em>

Exclusive: First look at Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock in Grey Gardens

Rehearsal images: Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock prepare for <em>Grey Gardens</em>

Rehearsal images: Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock prepare for Grey Gardens

<em>The Ballad of Robin Hood</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

The Ballad of Robin Hood (Southwark Playhouse)

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em>

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female Cyrano de Bergerac

Let's talk about sets: The Ballad of Robin Hood

Let's talk about sets: The Ballad of Robin Hood

Edinburgh hit <em>This Will End Badly</em> transfers to Southwark Playhouse

Edinburgh hit This Will End Badly transfers to Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for <em>The Ballad of Robin Hood</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for The Ballad of Robin Hood at Southwark Playhouse

Christmas shows: 15 of the best theatrical treats

Christmas shows: 15 of the best theatrical treats

Orange Tree Theatre wins the Empty Space Peter Brook Award

Orange Tree Theatre wins the Empty Space Peter Brook Award

Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse)

Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse)

Tomcat (Southwark Playhouse)

Tomcat (Southwark Playhouse)

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Rising star: Alex Lawther

Crushed Shells and Mud (Southwark Playhouse)

Crushed Shells and Mud (Southwark Playhouse)

Casa Valentina (Southwark Playhouse)

Casa Valentina (Southwark Playhouse)

Win tickets to <em>Casa Valentina</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Win tickets to Casa Valentina at Southwark Playhouse

My Top 5 Showtunes: Emma Kingston

My Top 5 Showtunes: Emma Kingston

<em>Grand Hotel</em> performance cancelled after accident

Grand Hotel performance cancelled after accident

Exclusive: Cast announced for European premiere of <em>Casa Valentina</em>

Exclusive: Cast announced for European premiere of Casa Valentina

Cast announced for <em>Xanadu</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Cast announced for Xanadu at Southwark Playhouse

My Top 5 Showtunes: Scott Garnham

My Top 5 Showtunes: Scott Garnham

Southwark Playhouse to stage European premiere of Harvey Fierstein's <em>Casa Valentina</em>

Southwark Playhouse to stage European premiere of Harvey Fierstein's Casa Valentina

Critics check in to <em>Grand hotel</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Review Round-Ups

Critics check in to Grand hotel at Southwark Playhouse

Grand Hotel (Southwark Playhouse)

Grand Hotel (Southwark Playhouse)

First look at production images for <em>Grand Hotel</em>

First look at production images for Grand Hotel

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

Last minute cast change for <em>Grand Hotel</em>

Last minute cast change for Grand Hotel

Full casting announced for <em>The Playboy of the Western World</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Full casting announced for The Playboy of the Western World at Southwark Playhouse

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

Full casting announced for Photograph 51

Cast announced for <em>The Late Henry Moss</em> at Southwark Plahouse

Cast announced for The Late Henry Moss at Southwark Plahouse

Dream Casting: We break the first rule of <em>Fight Club</em>

Dream Casting: We break the first rule of Fight Club

Rehearsal pictures: Christine Grimandi and cast prepare for <em>Grand Hotel</em>

Rehearsal pictures: Christine Grimandi and cast prepare for Grand Hotel

Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (Southwark Playhouse)

Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (Southwark Playhouse)

Orson's Shadow (Southwark Playhouse)

Orson's Shadow (Southwark Playhouse)

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

In the Heights set for London return?

Winner of the 2015 Papatango New Writing Prize announced

Winner of the 2015 Papatango New Writing Prize announced

Exclusive: Cast announced for <em>Grand Hotel</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Cast announced for Grand Hotel at Southwark Playhouse

One Arm (Southwark Playhouse)

One Arm (Southwark Playhouse)

My Top 5 Showtunes: Jamie Muscato

My Top 5 Showtunes: Jamie Muscato

Michael Coveney: Why we love the shows that go wrong

Michael Coveney: Why we love the shows that go wrong

Teddy (Southwark Playhouse)

Teddy (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Xanadu</em> musical gets UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Xanadu musical gets UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive track and rehearsal images for <em>Teddy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive track and rehearsal images for Teddy at Southwark Playhouse

New season announced at Orange Tree theatre

New season announced at Orange Tree theatre

Casting announced for <em>The Dead Monkey</em>

Casting announced for The Dead Monkey

Exclusive: Tony winning <em>Grand Hotel</em> checks in to London

Exclusive: Tony winning Grand Hotel checks in to London

Carrie (Southwark Playhouse)

Carrie (Southwark Playhouse)

Exclusive: Full cast announced for <em>Teddy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at Southwark Playhouse

Principal cast announced for <em>Teddy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Principal cast announced for Teddy at Southwark Playhouse

Cast announced for <em>Carrie</em> musical

Cast announced for Carrie musical

These Trees Are Made of Blood (Southwark Playhouse)

These Trees Are Made of Blood (Southwark Playhouse)

Cast announced for <em>Scarlet</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Cast announced for Scarlet at Southwark Playhouse

Dream Casting: <em>Carrie</em> creeps into the Southwark Playhouse

Dream Casting: Carrie creeps into the Southwark Playhouse

How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)

How I Learned to Drive (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Pomona</em> wins four at Offie Awards

Pomona wins four at Offie Awards

Michael Coveney: Mel and Steve host a WhatsOnStage Awards to remember

Michael Coveney: Mel and Steve host a WhatsOnStage Awards to remember

<em>Carrie</em> musical to play at Southwark Playhouse

Carrie musical to play at Southwark Playhouse

New show about Argentina's Dirty War premieres at Southwark

New show about Argentina's Dirty War premieres at Southwark

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

19 openings in February that should be on your radar

Olivia Poulet and William Ellis rehearse <em>How I Learned to Drive</em>

Olivia Poulet and William Ellis rehearse How I Learned to Drive

Upper Cut (Southwark Playhouse)

Upper Cut (Southwark Playhouse)

Bat Boy: The Musical (Southwark Playhouse)

Bat Boy: The Musical (Southwark Playhouse)

Olivia Poulet stars in <em>How I Learned to Drive</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Olivia Poulet stars in How I Learned to Drive at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for <em>Gods and Monsters</em> world premiere

Casting announced for Gods and Monsters world premiere

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre review of 2014

Usagi Yojimbo (Southwark Playhouse)

Usagi Yojimbo (Southwark Playhouse)

Southwark Playhouse stages world premiere of <em>Gods and Monsters</em> in 2015

Southwark Playhouse stages world premiere of Gods and Monsters in 2015

WOSAdvent: Win press night tickets to see <em>Usagi Yojimbo</em>

WOSAdvent: Win press night tickets to see Usagi Yojimbo

Full cast announced for <em>Bat Boy</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Full cast announced for Bat Boy at Southwark Playhouse

Tom Hiddleston and Gillian Anderson win at Evening Standard Awards

Tom Hiddleston and Gillian Anderson win at Evening Standard Awards

Shortlists announced for 60th Evening Standard Awards

Shortlists announced for 60th Evening Standard Awards

Derek Bond chats about <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> at the Royal Exchange

Derek Bond chats about Little Shop of Horrors at the Royal Exchange

<em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> adds more dates at Royal Exchange

Little Shop of Horrors adds more dates at Royal Exchange

Spring season announced in Southwark Playhouse Little

Spring season announced in Southwark Playhouse Little

First London revival of <em>Bat Boy: The Musical</em> comes to Southwark Playhouse next year

First London revival of Bat Boy: The Musical comes to Southwark Playhouse next year

<em>Hobbit</em>'s Adam Brown cast in <em>Saxon Court</em> at Southwark

Hobbit's Adam Brown cast in Saxon Court at Southwark

Anya Reiss: 'We’re just trying to make it not a museum piece'

Anya Reiss: 'We’re just trying to make it not a museum piece'

Cast: National Theatre's <em>Curious Incident</em> Tour

Cast: National Theatre's Curious Incident Tour

Next Fall (Southwark Playhouse)

Next Fall (Southwark Playhouse)

Theatre Highlights of the Week: <em>Urinetown</em>, <em>Electra</em> and <em>Speed-the-Plow</em>

Theatre Highlights of the Week: Urinetown, Electra and Speed-the-Plow

As You Like It (Southwark Playhouse)

As You Like It (Southwark Playhouse)

Production Pics: Simon Lipkin, Sally Scott and cast in <em>As You Like It</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Production Pics: Simon Lipkin, Sally Scott and cast in As You Like It at Southwark Playhouse

A few of my favourite things: <em>As You Like It</em>'s Simon Lipkin

A few of my favourite things: As You Like It's Simon Lipkin

Exclusive Rehearsal Pics: Simon Lipkin, Sally Scott and cast prepare for <em>As You Like It</em>

Exclusive Rehearsal Pics: Simon Lipkin, Sally Scott and cast prepare for As You Like It

Eye of a Needle (Southwark Playhouse)

Eye of a Needle (Southwark Playhouse)

Sally Scott and Simon Lipkin cast in Southwark's <em>As You Like It</em>

Sally Scott and Simon Lipkin cast in Southwark's As You Like It

Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse)

Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse)

Show Pics: <em>Dogfight</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Show Pics: Dogfight at Southwark Playhouse

James Graham's new play premieres at Theatre Royal Plymouth

James Graham's new play premieres at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Charlie Condou stars in <em>Next Fall</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Charlie Condou stars in Next Fall at Southwark Playhouse

20 Questions: Danielle Tarento – 'Producing is challenging every day'

20 Questions: Danielle Tarento – 'Producing is challenging every day'

A Bright Room Called Day (Southwark Playhouse)

A Bright Room Called Day (Southwark Playhouse)

In Lambeth (Southwark Playhouse)

In Lambeth (Southwark Playhouse)

<em>Invincible</em> director Ellie Jones: 'I always trust the playwright to tell the story'

Invincible director Ellie Jones: 'I always trust the playwright to tell the story'

A few of my favourite things: <em>Dogfight</em>'s Jamie Muscato

A few of my favourite things: Dogfight's Jamie Muscato

Jamie Muscato and Laura Jane Matthewson lead the cast of <em>Dogfight</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Jamie Muscato and Laura Jane Matthewson lead the cast of Dogfight at Southwark Playhouse

East of Berlin (Southwark Playhouse)

East of Berlin (Southwark Playhouse)

Enduring Song (Southwark Playhouse)

Enduring Song (Southwark Playhouse)

Theatre highlights of the week: Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan open <em>Skylight</em>, last chance to see <em>Fatal Attraction</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan open Skylight, last chance to see Fatal Attraction

Theatre highlights of the week: Lily Cole opens in <em>Last Days of Troy</em> and <em>Twelve Angry Men</em> closes

Theatre highlights of the week: Lily Cole opens in Last Days of Troy and Twelve Angry Men closes

Johnny Got His Gun (Southwark Playhouse)

Johnny Got His Gun (Southwark Playhouse)

Guest Blog: 'Like <em>Johnny Got His Gun</em>, Dalton Trumbo is an American classic'

Guest Blog: 'Like Johnny Got His Gun, Dalton Trumbo is an American classic'

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Miss Saigon</em> opens, Open Air Theatre begins season and <em>Godspell</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Miss Saigon opens, Open Air Theatre begins season and Godspell

In the Heights (Southwark Playhouse)

In the Heights (Southwark Playhouse)

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

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

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins <em>Billy</em>, <em>In The Heights</em> and <em>The Pajama Game</em> open

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins Billy, In The Heights and The Pajama Game open

Southwark Playhouse announces musical <em>Dogfight</em> and Kushner's <em>Bright Room Called Day</em>

Southwark Playhouse announces musical Dogfight and Kushner's Bright Room Called Day

Video: Nathan Amzi, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Sam Mackay discuss <em>In The Heights</em>

Video: Nathan Amzi, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Sam Mackay discuss In The Heights

Debris (Southwark Playhouse)

Debris (Southwark Playhouse)

Dennis Kelly: 'If I had my way there'd be no writing courses at all'

Dennis Kelly: 'If I had my way there'd be no writing courses at all'

Exclusive rehearsal pics: Nathan Amzi, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and cast prepare for <em>In The Heights</em>

Exclusive rehearsal pics: Nathan Amzi, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and cast prepare for In The Heights

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Avenue Q</em>, <em>Paula's Story</em> and the Globe's <em>Titus Andronicus</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Avenue Q, Paula's Story and the Globe's Titus Andronicus

Three Sisters (Southwark Playhouse)

Three Sisters (Southwark Playhouse)

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Let the Right One In</em>, <em>Birdland</em> and <em>A View from the Bridge</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Let the Right One In, Birdland and A View from the Bridge

Video: Holliday Grainger, Olivia Hallinan and Emily Taaffe discuss <em>Three Sisters</em> at the Southwark Playhouse

Video: Holliday Grainger, Olivia Hallinan and Emily Taaffe discuss Three Sisters at the Southwark Playhouse

A Study in Scarlet (Southwark Playhouse)

A Study in Scarlet (Southwark Playhouse)

David Bedella and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt lead <em>In the Heights</em> at Southwark Playhouse

David Bedella and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt lead In the Heights at Southwark Playhouse

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Blithe Spirit</em>, <em>Two Into One</em> and <em>A Study in Scarlet</em>

Theatre highlights of the week: Blithe Spirit, Two Into One and A Study in Scarlet

<em>Titanic</em> rules the waves at the Off West End Theatre Awards

Titanic rules the waves at the Off West End Theatre Awards

Holliday Grainger, Olivia Hallinan, Emily Taaffe and Paul McGann star in Southwark <em>Three Sisters</em>

Holliday Grainger, Olivia Hallinan, Emily Taaffe and Paul McGann star in Southwark Three Sisters

The A-Z of Mrs P (Southwark Playhouse)

The A-Z of Mrs P (Southwark Playhouse)

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

Superior Donuts (Southwark Playhouse)

Superior Donuts (Southwark Playhouse)

How are theatres across the country commemorating the Great War?

How are theatres across the country commemorating the Great War?

Opening: <em>Oh! What a Lovely War</em>, <em>Secret Theatre: Show 4,</em> <em>1984</em>, and Tracy Letts' <em>Superior Donuts</em>

Opening: Oh! What a Lovely War, Secret Theatre: Show 4, 1984, and Tracy Letts' Superior Donuts

<em>The Stage</em> recognises Hampstead, Sheffield and Michael Grandage Company

The Stage recognises Hampstead, Sheffield and Michael Grandage Company

Trumbo’s <em>Johnny Got His Gun</em> premieres at Southwark Playhouse

Trumbo’s Johnny Got His Gun premieres at Southwark Playhouse

Plays cast: Lisa Dillon and Sharon Small in RSC's <em>Roaring Girls</em> season, <em>Superior Donuts</em> in Southwark and <em>Hotel Plays</em>

Plays cast: Lisa Dillon and Sharon Small in RSC's Roaring Girls season, Superior Donuts in Southwark and Hotel Plays

Union Theatre leads the pack in Off West End Awards nominations

Union Theatre leads the pack in Off West End Awards nominations

WhatsOnStage Award-nominated <em>Titanic</em> sails to New York?

WhatsOnStage Award-nominated Titanic sails to New York?

Southwark premieres Tracy Letts’ <em>Superior Donuts</em> as <em>August: Osage County</em> hits the big screen

Southwark premieres Tracy Letts’ Superior Donuts as August: Osage County hits the big screen

Trout Stanley

Trout Stanley

Frances Ruffelle and Isy Suttie star in new musical at Southwark Playhouse

Frances Ruffelle and Isy Suttie star in new musical at Southwark Playhouse

NT Shed wins 2013 Peter Brook Award, Orange Tree's Sam Walters honoured

NT Shed wins 2013 Peter Brook Award, Orange Tree's Sam Walters honoured

Two

Two

The Love Girl and the Innocent

The Love Girl and the Innocent

Jekyll & Hyde

Jekyll & Hyde

Farragut North

Farragut North

The Bunker: Morgana and Agamemnon

The Bunker: Morgana and Agamemnon

Chris Grady: Unpaid performing… is it right?

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-Up: Titanic docks at Southwark Playhouse

Max Irons and Rachel Tucker star in political drama Farragut North

Titanic

Opening: Southwark’s Titanic, Oliver Reed: Wild Thing and Edinburgh Fringe

Billy Budd

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Brief Encounter with… Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright

Timberlake Wertenbaker and Matthew Dunster feature in Southwark Playhouse autumn season

Tanzi Libre cancelled at Southwark Playhouse due to cast injury

Show Pics: Tanzi Libre inaugurates new Southwark Playhouse

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