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Edinburgh Fringe: Robert Bathurst recommends his top shows

Edinburgh Fringe: Robert Bathurst recommends his top shows

Royal Albert Hall staging <em>The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical</em> concert

Royal Albert Hall staging The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical concert

Beanie Feldstein to exit <em>Funny Girl </em> early as production heads in 'different direction'

Beanie Feldstein to exit Funny Girl early as production heads in 'different direction'

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> producer reveals plans for UK tour and cast recording

Bonnie and Clyde producer reveals plans for UK tour and cast recording

Tributes pour in for actress and Talawa co-founder Mona Hammond

Tributes pour in for actress and Talawa co-founder Mona Hammond

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's <em>Boys from the Blackstuff</em> for the stage

James Graham to adapt Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff for the stage

Watch the video for new musical <em>babies</em>

Watch the video for new musical babies

<em>Richard III</em> at the RSC – review

Richard III at the RSC – review

Rowan Atkinson on perfectionism, bees and a <em>Bean</em> stadium tour

Rowan Atkinson on perfectionism, bees and a Bean stadium tour

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2022 winter season

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2022 winter season

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> on stage

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for My Neighbour Totoro on stage

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

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year

Heaven nightclub to host musical theatre rave

Heaven nightclub to host musical theatre rave

Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards to star in stage version of <em>The Lavender Hill Mob</em>

Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards to star in stage version of The Lavender Hill Mob

Andrew Lloyd Webber: <em>Cinderella</em>'s opening may have been a costly mistake

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Cinderella's opening may have been a costly mistake

Bat interrupts stage show – audience members think it's part of the performance

Bat interrupts stage show – audience members think it's part of the performance

Watch the Welsh of the West End group perform "You Will Be Found" on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

Watch the Welsh of the West End group perform "You Will Be Found" on Britain's Got Talent

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals more details about tomorrow's Buckingham Palace musicals performance

<em>ABBA Voyage</em> review – this winner gives its all

ABBA Voyage review – this winner gives its all

<em>Cruise</em> to return to the West End this summer

Cruise to return to the West End this summer

Angela Lansbury to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award

Angela Lansbury to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award

Watch Welsh West End stars rock <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

Watch Welsh West End stars rock Britain's Got Talent

<em>Let the Right One In</em> and Emma Rice's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> to run in San Francisco

Let the Right One In and Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights to run in San Francisco

Line-up announced for 2022 National Theatre Connections Festival

Line-up announced for 2022 National Theatre Connections Festival

<em>Grease</em> review – West End revival revs its way into the Dominion

Grease review – West End revival revs its way into the Dominion

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Line-up revealed for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Line-up revealed for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Watch Eurovision entrant Sam Ryder belt out "Defying Gravity"

Watch Eurovision entrant Sam Ryder belt out "Defying Gravity"

<em>The Breach</em> at Hampstead Theatre – review

The Breach at Hampstead Theatre – review

Maggie May at Leeds Playhouse – review

Maggie May at Leeds Playhouse – review

Edith Wharton-inspired play <em>Pennyroyal</em> premieres at Finborough in July

Edith Wharton-inspired play Pennyroyal premieres at Finborough in July

<em>Blood Harmony</em>, featuring music of The Staves, announces casting

Blood Harmony, featuring music of The Staves, announces casting

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Cast for <em>A Little Night Music</em> revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

Cast for A Little Night Music revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

<em>Jerusalem</em> review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

Jerusalem review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

RSC to adapt <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> for London stage premiere this autumn

RSC to adapt My Neighbour Totoro for London stage premiere this autumn

<em>Prima Facie</em> with Jodie Comer in the West End – first look

Prima Facie with Jodie Comer in the West End – first look

<em>The Corn is Green</em> at the National Theatre – review

The Corn is Green at the National Theatre – review

Understudy Payal Mistry becomes first female to lead <em>Life of Pi</em>

Understudy Payal Mistry becomes first female to lead Life of Pi

Marys Seacole at the Donmar Warehouse – review

Marys Seacole at the Donmar Warehouse – review

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

Shakespeare's Globe teams with BBC to mark 25th anniversary

Shakespeare's Globe teams with BBC to mark 25th anniversary

<em>Funny Girl</em> revival – first look at Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo and more

Funny Girl revival – first look at Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo and more

New version of <em>Sherlock Holmes</em> announces West End run plans

New version of Sherlock Holmes announces West End run plans

<em>Our Man in Havana</em> review – Graham Greene novel becomes a witty and suspenseful musical

Our Man in Havana review – Graham Greene novel becomes a witty and suspenseful musical

Cast for <em>The Concrete Jungle Book</em> hip-hop musical announced

Cast for The Concrete Jungle Book hip-hop musical announced

<em>Prima Facie</em> with Jodie Comer to be broadcast via NTLive

Prima Facie with Jodie Comer to be broadcast via NTLive

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>The Homecoming</em> at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

The Homecoming at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

<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

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

Taron Egerton withdraws from West End <em>Cock</em> with Joel Harper-Jackson taking over the role

Taron Egerton withdraws from West End Cock with Joel Harper-Jackson taking over the role

Ian McKellen to star in new version of <em>Hamlet</em> at the Edinburgh Fringe

Ian McKellen to star in new version of Hamlet at the Edinburgh Fringe

Gemma Collins joins <em>Chicago</em> tour from May

Gemma Collins joins Chicago tour from May

John Owen-Jones announces solo concerts including West End show

John Owen-Jones announces solo concerts including West End show

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

Anyone Can Whistle revival – watch the cast in rehearsals

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

Cast for film adaptation of Take That musical The Band announced

ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> – first look

ITV's All Star Musicals – first look

<em>The Human Voice</em> review – Ruth Wilson is at the end of the line in West End drama

The Human Voice review – Ruth Wilson is at the end of the line in West End drama

Ben Stiller in talks to star in <em>The Shining</em> in the West End

Ben Stiller in talks to star in The Shining in the West End

Charity theatre poster released to help provide free theatre tickets for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Charity theatre poster released to help provide free theatre tickets for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

<em>Cock</em> review – all-star West End revival is an arena of sexual dynamics

Cock review – all-star West End revival is an arena of sexual dynamics

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals 'major ambitions in the worlds of TV, film, the metaverse and beyond'

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals 'major ambitions in the worlds of TV, film, the metaverse and beyond'

Maria Friedman extends Menier concert run

Maria Friedman extends Menier concert run

Daniel Radcliffe to star in <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> revival in New York

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Merrily We Roll Along revival in New York

<em>Cock</em> understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Cock understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Broadway venue to be named after James Earl Jones

Broadway venue to be named after James Earl Jones

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

Joanna Riding to star in Gypsy revival

Dominic Powell's <em>The Love Revue</em> sets London return

Dominic Powell's The Love Revue sets London return

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

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

Anyone Can Whistle revival unveils complete casting

<em>Saturday Night Fever</em> at the Peacock Theatre – review

Saturday Night Fever at the Peacock Theatre – review

Whitey Houston stage show in the works

Whitey Houston stage show in the works

Hosts, performers and presenters announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Hosts, performers and presenters announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

<em>Broken Wings</em> musical – first look

Broken Wings musical – first look

Couple get engaged on stage at <em>Dirty Dancing</em>

Couple get engaged on stage at Dirty Dancing

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe to embark on outdoor tour this summer

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe to embark on outdoor tour this summer

Louise Redknapp joins <em>Fatal Attraction</em> tour

Louise Redknapp joins Fatal Attraction tour

<em>The Time Traveller's Wife</em> musical to premiere in September ahead of West End run

The Time Traveller's Wife musical to premiere in September ahead of West End run

ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> announces line-up and shows

ITV's All Star Musicals announces line-up and shows

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

'It was an experiment': Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins and Alex Hassell discuss <em>The Tragedy of Macbeth</em>

'It was an experiment': Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins and Alex Hassell discuss The Tragedy of Macbeth

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em> reopens in the West End – Broadway-bound Belleville is back in London

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella reopens in the West End – Broadway-bound Belleville is back in London

<em>Frozen</em> and <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> writers to create new musical comedy series based on <em>Up Here</em> stage show

Frozen and Dear Evan Hansen writers to create new musical comedy series based on Up Here stage show

Trailer released for BBC's <em>Big Night of Musicals</em> ahead of broadcast

Trailer released for BBC's Big Night of Musicals ahead of broadcast

BBC broadcast of <em>Big Night of Musicals</em> – first look

BBC broadcast of Big Night of Musicals – first look

Arcola Theatre to reopen its doors with Barney Norris world premiere

Arcola Theatre to reopen its doors with Barney Norris world premiere

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

<em>Fatal Attraction</em> stage adaptation – first look

Fatal Attraction stage adaptation – first look

Second date for <em>Taboo</em> charity concert at The London Palladium announced

Second date for Taboo charity concert at The London Palladium announced

<em>Great British Bake Off</em> musical to premiere this summer

Great British Bake Off musical to premiere this summer

Actor Gaspard Ulliel has died aged 37

Actor Gaspard Ulliel has died aged 37

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> to run in the West End from April

Bonnie and Clyde to run in the West End from April

<em>Peaky Blinders</em> dance show announces world premiere

Peaky Blinders dance show announces world premiere

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly in new movie

Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly in new movie

Giovanna Fletcher suffers on-stage injury during <em>2.22 A Ghost Story</em>

Giovanna Fletcher suffers on-stage injury during 2.22 A Ghost Story

Top musical movies of the year – as voted for by you

Top musical movies of the year – as voted for by you

Forget <em>Spider-Man</em> – swings, covers, alternates and understudies are the real superheroes

Forget Spider-Man – swings, covers, alternates and understudies are the real superheroes

Watch Central St Martin students create designs inspired by <em>Frozen</em>

Watch Central St Martin students create designs inspired by Frozen

Truly Scrumptious star Sally Ann Howes has died aged 91

Truly Scrumptious star Sally Ann Howes has died aged 91

<em>Carousel</em> and <em>South Pacific</em> movies added to BBC iPlayer

Carousel and South Pacific movies added to BBC iPlayer

<em>Spitting Image Live</em> to run in the West End

Spitting Image Live to run in the West End

<em>Spring Awakening</em> review – a piercing beam of light at the Almeida

Spring Awakening review – a piercing beam of light at the Almeida

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> and <em>Matilda</em> at the Royal Variety Performance – first look

Moulin Rouge! and Matilda at the Royal Variety Performance – first look

Marisha Wallace to perform as part of Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival

Marisha Wallace to perform as part of Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival

<em>Habeas Corpus</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

Habeas Corpus at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

<em>Les Misérables</em>, <em>Miss Saigon</em>, <em>Phantom</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts this Christmas

Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Phantom and more to be shown on Sky Arts this Christmas

<em>West Side Story</em>, <em>tick, tick…Boom!</em> and more nominated for Golden Globes

West Side Story, tick, tick…Boom! and more nominated for Golden Globes

<em>Cabaret</em> review – Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley lead shattering West End revival

Cabaret review – Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley lead shattering West End revival

<em>Pantoland at the Palladium</em> review – Donny Osmond joins the gang

Pantoland at the Palladium review – Donny Osmond joins the gang

Paul Zerdin talks Michael Harrison, last year's closure and bringing panto back to the Palladium

Paul Zerdin talks Michael Harrison, last year's closure and bringing panto back to the Palladium

Cast portraits released for <em>The Da Vinci Code</em> tour

Cast portraits released for The Da Vinci Code tour

Gabrielle Brooks and James Graham to announce 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees

Gabrielle Brooks and James Graham to announce 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees

<em>Claus the Musical</em> to have world premiere next Christmas

Claus the Musical to have world premiere next Christmas

Michelle Collins to star in <em>Cluedo</em> tour

Michelle Collins to star in Cluedo tour

Tom Holland to play Fred Astaire in new biopic

Tom Holland to play Fred Astaire in new biopic

<em>Life of Pi</em> review – a visual feast that leaves bigger questions unanswered

Life of Pi review – a visual feast that leaves bigger questions unanswered

<em>West Side Story</em> review – a remake that soars beyond expectations with something to say

West Side Story review – a remake that soars beyond expectations with something to say

<em>Wicked</em> movie launches casting search for Nessarose

Wicked movie launches casting search for Nessarose

HOME Manchester unveils 2022 spring season including <em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> and RashDash

HOME Manchester unveils 2022 spring season including Hedwig and the Angry Inch and RashDash

<em>Into the Woods</em> to be revived at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast

Into the Woods to be revived at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast

Leeds Playhouse pauses show after on-stage fire

Leeds Playhouse pauses show after on-stage fire

Park Theatre's spring season includes star-studded murder mystery

Park Theatre's spring season includes star-studded murder mystery

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

<em>Rare Earth Mettle</em> at the Royal Court – review

Rare Earth Mettle at the Royal Court – review

<em>Broken Wings</em> musical announces initial cast for London run

Broken Wings musical announces initial cast for London run

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

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

Live-action <em>Pinocchio</em> to be released on Disney Plus with cast confirmed

Live-action Pinocchio to be released on Disney Plus with cast confirmed

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

Matilda musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

<em>Bridgerton</em> musical creators to perform concert in the West End

Bridgerton musical creators to perform concert in the West End

First contemporary staging of <em>Les Misérables</em> opens in London at Mountview's The Mack

First contemporary staging of Les Misérables opens in London at Mountview's The Mack

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to star in <em>Wicked</em> movie

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to star in Wicked movie

<em>Life is a Dream</em> at the Edinburgh Lyceum – review

Life is a Dream at the Edinburgh Lyceum – review

<em>Brian and Roger</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

Brian and Roger at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

The Watermill unveils spring season including Spike Milligan comedy, <em>Our Man in Havana</em> musical and more

The Watermill unveils spring season including Spike Milligan comedy, Our Man in Havana musical and more

<em>Old Bridge</em> at the Bush Theatre – review

Old Bridge at the Bush Theatre – review

<em>Wicked</em> movie relocates to the UK and reschedules production

Wicked movie relocates to the UK and reschedules production

<em>Looking Good Dead</em> tour announces 2022 cast and further tour stops

Looking Good Dead tour announces 2022 cast and further tour stops

Watch Bob Gale, Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard celebrate <em>Back to the Future</em> day

Watch Bob Gale, Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard celebrate Back to the Future day

<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

Fundraiser launched for stage performer Melle Stewart after life-threatening stroke

Fundraiser launched for stage performer Melle Stewart after life-threatening stroke

Backstage dream – <em>& Juliet</em> company members get engaged at the West End show

Backstage dream – & Juliet company members get engaged at the West End show

<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>Broken Wings</em> musical announces London run in 2022

Broken Wings musical announces London run in 2022

ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> to return for two special episodes

ITV's All Star Musicals to return for two special episodes

Watch Ben Platt sing <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> on <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>

Watch Ben Platt sing Dear Evan Hansen on Strictly Come Dancing

<em>The Long Song</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

The Long Song at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

<em>Athena</em> at the Yard Theatre – review

Athena at the Yard Theatre – review

Further cast for <em>Fat Friends</em> musical announced including Les Dennis, Sherrie Hewson and Jessica Ellis

Further cast for Fat Friends musical announced including Les Dennis, Sherrie Hewson and Jessica Ellis

<em>Priscilla Queen of the Desert</em> celebrates its 15th anniversary

Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrates its 15th anniversary

<em>Silver Linings Playbook</em> musical in the works

Silver Linings Playbook musical in the works

<em>Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike</em> to open at Charing Cross Theatre after pandemic delay

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to open at Charing Cross Theatre after pandemic delay

<em>The Da Vinci Code</em> stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

The Da Vinci Code stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

Hit musical composer Frank Wildhorn to present concert at Cadogan Hall

Hit musical composer Frank Wildhorn to present concert at Cadogan Hall

<em>curious</em> at Soho Theatre – review

curious at Soho Theatre – review

Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga to star in <em>Macbeth</em> on Broadway

Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga to star in Macbeth on Broadway

Rebecca Watson's <em>little scratch</em> to be adapted for the stage, directed by Katie Mitchell

Rebecca Watson's little scratch to be adapted for the stage, directed by Katie Mitchell

2021 Tony Awards see Brits on Broadway triumph in what was a curtailed season

2021 Tony Awards see Brits on Broadway triumph in what was a curtailed season

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Lea Salonga to tour the UK in 2022, including night at the Royal Albert Hall

Lea Salonga to tour the UK in 2022, including night at the Royal Albert Hall

<em>Missing Julie</em> at Theatr Clwyd – review

Missing Julie at Theatr Clwyd – review

First look: <em>The Last Five Years</em> arrives in the West End

First look: The Last Five Years arrives in the West End

Netflix to produce new Roald Dahl stage shows following acquisition of Story Company

Netflix to produce new Roald Dahl stage shows following acquisition of Story Company

Billy Crystal to star in new Jason Robert Brown musical

Billy Crystal to star in new Jason Robert Brown musical

<em>NHS The Musical</em> at Theatre Royal Plymouth – review

NHS The Musical at Theatre Royal Plymouth – review

<em>Brief Encounter</em> at the Watermill casting anounced

Brief Encounter at the Watermill casting anounced

John Challis has died aged 79

John Challis has died aged 79

In photos: West End Live with <em>Cinderella</em>, <em>Frozen</em>, <em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Six</em> and more

In photos: West End Live with Cinderella, Frozen, Hamilton, Six and more

<em>Rumi</em> musical with Nadim Naaman – first listen

Rumi musical with Nadim Naaman – first listen

Boy George's <em>Taboo</em> to return for 20 year anniversary concert at The London Palladium

Boy George's Taboo to return for 20 year anniversary concert at The London Palladium

<em>Mugabe, My Dad & Me</em> at York Theatre Royal – review

Mugabe, My Dad & Me at York Theatre Royal – review

<em>Bat Out of Hell</em> review – the unique rock musical hits the open road

Bat Out of Hell review – the unique rock musical hits the open road

<em>Indecent</em> review – Paula Vogel's hit play reopens the Menier Chocolate Factory

Indecent review – Paula Vogel's hit play reopens the Menier Chocolate Factory

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> movie on Amazon Prime – review

Everybody's Talking About Jamie movie on Amazon Prime – review

Amy Adams to make West End debut in <em>The Glass Menagerie</em>

Amy Adams to make West End debut in The Glass Menagerie

<em>Back to the Future – the Musical</em> review: the iconic movie makes its way to the West End stage

Back to the Future – the Musical review: the iconic movie makes its way to the West End stage

Sky Arts reveals Freeview broadcast plans for <em>Anna X</em>, <em>Walden</em>, <em>Death of England</em>, <em>The Invisible Hand</em> and more

Sky Arts reveals Freeview broadcast plans for Anna X, Walden, Death of England, The Invisible Hand and more

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join <em>The Lion King</em> as Rafiki next week

Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele to join The Lion King as Rafiki next week

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

Review Round-Ups

Did critics melt for Frozen's West End premiere?

Ramin Karimloo and Nadim Naaman to star in <em>Rumi: The Musical</em> at the London Coliseum

Ramin Karimloo and Nadim Naaman to star in Rumi: The Musical at the London Coliseum

<em>Frozen</em> review – the West End finally welcomes Disney's musical epic

Frozen review – the West End finally welcomes Disney's musical epic

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

Private Peaceful stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Singer and actress Sarah Harding has died aged 39

Singer and actress Sarah Harding has died aged 39

Ian McKellen made his professional stage debut on this day 60 years ago

Ian McKellen made his professional stage debut on this day 60 years ago

Yard Theatre announces autumn season including National Theatre partnership

Yard Theatre announces autumn season including National Theatre partnership

<em>Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act</em> at the Orange Tree Theatre – review

Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act at the Orange Tree Theatre – review

<em>Jersey Boys</em> West End cast discuss reviving the classic musical

Jersey Boys West End cast discuss reviving the classic musical

<em>White Noise</em> at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

White Noise at the Bridge Theatre casting announced

Watermill announces new season shows including <em>Brief Encounter </em>and <em>The Jungle Book </em>

Watermill announces new season shows including Brief Encounter and The Jungle Book

Keith Allen and Mathew Horne to star in <em>The Homecoming</em> tour

Keith Allen and Mathew Horne to star in The Homecoming tour

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

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

This year's mixed-media Edinburgh Fringe allows for a more democratised festival

This year's mixed-media Edinburgh Fringe allows for a more democratised festival

Anton du Beke to make pantomime debut in Richmond

Anton du Beke to make pantomime debut in Richmond

Stockard Channing, Tamsin Greig and Rebecca Night to star in Hampstead Theatre shows

Stockard Channing, Tamsin Greig and Rebecca Night to star in Hampstead Theatre shows

Anna Maxwell Martin, Omari Douglas, Chris O'Dowd and Russell Tovey discuss <em>Constellations</em>

Anna Maxwell Martin, Omari Douglas, Chris O'Dowd and Russell Tovey discuss Constellations

<em>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</em> stage tour full casting revealed

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow stage tour full casting revealed

<em>Pretty Woman</em> cast member receives proposal live on stage

Pretty Woman cast member receives proposal live on stage

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> movie to have two new numbers and rewritten ending, Ben Platt reveals

Dear Evan Hansen movie to have two new numbers and rewritten ending, Ben Platt reveals

Aidan McArdle on <em>Leopoldstadt</em> in the West End: 'Stoppardian text is actually sort of Shakespearean'

Aidan McArdle on Leopoldstadt in the West End: 'Stoppardian text is actually sort of Shakespearean'

Did critics have a ball at Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics have a ball at Lloyd Webber's Cinderella?

<em>Cinderella</em> review – Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical opens in the West End

Cinderella review – Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical opens in the West End

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

Review round-up: <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> movie opens to US critics

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Everybody's Talking About Jamie movie opens to US critics

<em>Mamma Mia!</em> at Harewood House – review

Mamma Mia! at Harewood House – review

Watch Emma Corrin's full <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> performance from <em>The Crown</em>

Watch Emma Corrin's full Phantom of the Opera performance from The Crown

<em>Jersey Boys</em> in the West End – first look at the new cast

Jersey Boys in the West End – first look at the new cast

Ray Fearon on presenting Frederick Douglass to Piccadilly Circus: 'People tell me I look like Frederick'

Ray Fearon on presenting Frederick Douglass to Piccadilly Circus: 'People tell me I look like Frederick'

Tributes paid to Una Stubbs, who has died aged 84

Tributes paid to Una Stubbs, who has died aged 84

Orange Tree and ATC announce casting for <em>Rice</em>

Orange Tree and ATC announce casting for Rice

<em>The Boy with Two Hearts</em> coming to Wales Millenium Centre

The Boy with Two Hearts coming to Wales Millenium Centre

<em>Paradise</em> at the National Theatre – review

Paradise at the National Theatre – review

<em>The Windsors: Endgame</em> at the Prince of Wales Theatre – review

The Windsors: Endgame at the Prince of Wales Theatre – review

<em>Twelfth Night</em> at Shakespeare's Globe – review

Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe – review

<em>The Choir of Man</em> at London Wonderground – review

The Choir of Man at London Wonderground – review

How 'stern' were the critics at <em>Anything Goes</em>' London return?

Review Round-Ups

How 'stern' were the critics at Anything Goes' London return?

<em>Anything Goes</em> at the Barbican – review

Anything Goes at the Barbican – review

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo discuss leading <em>Tina – The Tina Turner Musical</em>'s return

Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo discuss leading Tina – The Tina Turner Musical's return

TuckShop producer Christopher Clegg: 'I really want to do a Drag staging of <em>Lord of the Flies</em>'

TuckShop producer Christopher Clegg: 'I really want to do a Drag staging of Lord of the Flies'

<em>The Great Gatsby</em> to reopen in the heart of the West End from September

The Great Gatsby to reopen in the heart of the West End from September

Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner discuss adapting their hit podcast for the Menier's new stage

Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner discuss adapting their hit podcast for the Menier's new stage

Theatre503 unveils autumn season and removes hire fees for visiting shows

Theatre503 unveils autumn season and removes hire fees for visiting shows

<em>Piaf</em> at Leeds Playhouse – review

Piaf at Leeds Playhouse – review

<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> at The London Palladium – review

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium – review

<em>The Two Character Play</em> at Hampstead Theatre – review

The Two Character Play at Hampstead Theatre – review

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

Disney's free pop-up space in the West End: first look

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

Hamlet with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

<em>Les Misérables</em>, Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview

Les Misérables, Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview

Wendi Peters and Bill Ward to star in <em>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</em> stage tour

Wendi Peters and Bill Ward to star in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow stage tour

West End shows introduce Covid status certification at their venues

West End shows introduce Covid status certification at their venues

<em>The Da Vinci Code</em> stage adaptation announces rescheduled tour dates from January 2022

The Da Vinci Code stage adaptation announces rescheduled tour dates from January 2022

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including <em>Frozen</em> and <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including Frozen and Beauty and the Beast

<em>Rent</em> revival unveils 2021 cast

Rent revival unveils 2021 cast

<em>Romeo and Juliet</em> at Shakespeare's Globe – review

Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe – review

Disney to open free pop-up space in Covent Garden

Disney to open free pop-up space in Covent Garden

Prime Minister: English theatres set to open at full capacity from 19 July

Prime Minister: English theatres set to open at full capacity from 19 July

<em>Talent</em> at Sheffield Crucible – review

Talent at Sheffield Crucible – review

<em>Six</em> star Natalie Pilkington gets engaged live on stage

Six star Natalie Pilkington gets engaged live on stage

<em>Looking Good Dead</em> stage tour: first look photos

Looking Good Dead stage tour: first look photos

<em>Bloody Elle</em> at the Royal Exchange, Manchester – review

Bloody Elle at the Royal Exchange, Manchester – review

<em>Bach and Sons</em> at the Bridge Theatre – review

Bach and Sons at the Bridge Theatre – review

Theatre503 to open new building to aid artist development

Theatre503 to open new building to aid artist development

Review: <em>My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do?</em> (Turbine Theatre)

Review: My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do? (Turbine Theatre)

Government publishes pilot events data following legal challenge from producers

Government publishes pilot events data following legal challenge from producers

Review: <em>J'Ouvert</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: J'Ouvert (Harold Pinter Theatre)

<em>The Windsors: Endgame</em> West End cast announced

The Windsors: Endgame West End cast announced

Michael Sheen and the <em>Under Milk Wood</em> cast at the National Theatre: first look

Michael Sheen and the Under Milk Wood cast at the National Theatre: first look

Watch Adam Woodyatt, Gaynor Faye and Peter James discuss bringing <em>Looking Good Dead</em> to the stage

Watch Adam Woodyatt, Gaynor Faye and Peter James discuss bringing Looking Good Dead to the stage

Review: <em>seven methods of killing kylie jenner</em> (Royal Court)

Review: seven methods of killing kylie jenner (Royal Court)

Review: <em>Reset the Stage</em> (The Mono Box, online)

Review: Reset the Stage (The Mono Box, online)

Hackney Empire unveils 2021 reopening plans

Hackney Empire unveils 2021 reopening plans

Review: <em>Happy Days</em> (Riverside Studios)

Review: Happy Days (Riverside Studios)

Kenneth Branagh and Lolita Chakrabarti discuss returning to the stage in <em>The Browning Version</em>

Kenneth Branagh and Lolita Chakrabarti discuss returning to the stage in The Browning Version

Watch Ariana Grande, James Corden and Marissa Jaret Winokur star in <em>Hairspray</em> parody

Watch Ariana Grande, James Corden and Marissa Jaret Winokur star in Hairspray parody

Director Jon M Chu gives update on <em>Wicked</em> movie: 'The spectacle? That's the easy part'

Director Jon M Chu gives update on Wicked movie: 'The spectacle? That's the easy part'

First look: Restored Trafalgar Theatre prepares to open its doors

First look: Restored Trafalgar Theatre prepares to open its doors

Anthony Ramos on <em>In the Heights</em>: 'Musicals can save lives'

Anthony Ramos on In the Heights: 'Musicals can save lives'

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Review: <em>After Life</em> (National Theatre)

Review: After Life (National Theatre)

Full casting announced for <em>Looking Good Dead</em> with Adam Woodyatt

Full casting announced for Looking Good Dead with Adam Woodyatt

Have a starry night in with Mousetrap Theatre Projects

Have a starry night in with Mousetrap Theatre Projects

Exclusive: Casting announced for <em>Magic Goes Wrong</em> tour

Exclusive: Casting announced for Magic Goes Wrong tour

Tall Stories adapting Donaldson and Scheffler's <em>The Smeds and The Smoos</em>

Tall Stories adapting Donaldson and Scheffler's The Smeds and The Smoos

Unicorn Theatre announces reopening season

Unicorn Theatre announces reopening season

National seeks neurodivergent actors for <em>Curious Incident</em> tour

National seeks neurodivergent actors for Curious Incident tour

<em>Show Must Go On!</em> campaign raises over £1million

Show Must Go On! campaign raises over £1million

Line-up revealed for Underbelly's London Wonderground festival

Line-up revealed for Underbelly's London Wonderground festival

<em>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time</em> to embark on new tour later this year

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to embark on new tour later this year

Review: <em>Four Quartets</em> starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

Review: Four Quartets starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

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

Circus 1903 returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Coventry's Belgrade teams with Cardboard Citizens on new musical

Coventry's Belgrade teams with Cardboard Citizens on new musical

<em>Well-Behaved Women</em> song cycle to be performed at Cadogan Hall

Well-Behaved Women song cycle to be performed at Cadogan Hall

Shôn Dale-Jones creates new show <em>Possible</em> for National Theatre Wales

Shôn Dale-Jones creates new show Possible for National Theatre Wales

Open casting call for <em>The Wiz</em> revival announced

Open casting call for The Wiz revival announced

Review: <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie </em>(Apollo Theatre)

Review: Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre)

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

Review: You Are Here (Southwark Playhouse)

Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles on bringing <em>The Mirror and the Light</em> to the West End

Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles on bringing The Mirror and the Light to the West End

Old Vic announces casting for Emma Rice's <em>Bagdad Cafe</em>

Old Vic announces casting for Emma Rice's Bagdad Cafe

RSC's <em>Mirror and the Light</em> receives West End premiere in autumn

RSC's Mirror and the Light receives West End premiere in autumn

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> movie to premiere on Amazon Prime

Everybody's Talking About Jamie movie to premiere on Amazon Prime

Review: <em>April in Paris</em> (Belgrade Theatre)

Review: April in Paris (Belgrade Theatre)

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

New Olympia Theatre announced – the biggest new theatre built in London since the 1970s

New Olympia Theatre announced – the biggest new theatre built in London since the 1970s

Underbelly Festival unveils line-up for London season at new location near Oxford Circus

Underbelly Festival unveils line-up for London season at new location near Oxford Circus

New 1200-seat theatre to open in Woolwich in September

New 1200-seat theatre to open in Woolwich in September

Gaynor Faye joins Adam Woodyatt in <em>Looking Good Dead</em> tour

Gaynor Faye joins Adam Woodyatt in Looking Good Dead tour

The Old Vic announces new season including Emma Rice, Caryl Churchill and <em>Into the Woods</em>

The Old Vic announces new season including Emma Rice, Caryl Churchill and Into the Woods

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

<em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> musical tour extends run and adds further venues

Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical tour extends run and adds further venues

London Mayor unveils 'biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen' to help arts

London Mayor unveils 'biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen' to help arts

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

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

<em>Cats</em>, <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> and Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake to be broadcast on Sky Arts

John Cleese comedy special to be streamed on-demand throughout May

John Cleese comedy special to be streamed on-demand throughout May

Charing Cross Theatre burgled during bomb scare

Charing Cross Theatre burgled during bomb scare

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

Sondheim's new musical <em>Buñuel</em> is reportedly no longer in development

Sondheim's new musical Buñuel is reportedly no longer in development

West End <em>Hamilton</em> to return in August

West End Hamilton to return in August

Line-up and first look revealed for The Theatre Channel episode 6

Line-up and first look revealed for The Theatre Channel episode 6

ReUnited Festival at Crazy Coqs announced, with musical concerts to run throughout August

ReUnited Festival at Crazy Coqs announced, with musical concerts to run throughout August

<em>Wicked</em> announces West End return date

Wicked announces West End return date

<em>Only Fools and Horses</em> musical to open in the West End in October

Only Fools and Horses musical to open in the West End in October

Andrew Lloyd Webber records new album at refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Andrew Lloyd Webber records new album at refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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

Magic show <em>Wonderment</em> to run in the West End this summer

Magic show Wonderment to run in the West End this summer

<em>What The Ladybird Heard</em> to open in the West End this summer

What The Ladybird Heard to open in the West End this summer

<em>Life of Pi</em> moves West End start date to November

Life of Pi moves West End start date to November

Watch new musical <em>Cells</em> – premiering online as venues remain closed

Watch new musical Cells – premiering online as venues remain closed

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

Review: The Lorax (The Old Vic, online)

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory has died aged 52

Helen McCrory has died aged 52

Underbelly Festival to return to London at new Oxford Circus location

Underbelly Festival to return to London at new Oxford Circus location

<em>Monday Night at the Apollo</em> announces line-up for first West End event

Monday Night at the Apollo announces line-up for first West End event

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

Watch show clips from <em>Wicked</em>'s 2021 South Korean revival

Watch show clips from Wicked's 2021 South Korean revival

Manchester HOME building 400-seat outdoor theatre

Manchester HOME building 400-seat outdoor theatre

The Mill at Sonning unveils new 2021 season plans including <em>Top Hat</em> revival

The Mill at Sonning unveils new 2021 season plans including Top Hat revival

Tamsin Greig: 'To go out and see a story put on stage is a coming to yourself'

Tamsin Greig: 'To go out and see a story put on stage is a coming to yourself'

<em>Diana</em> musical confirms Netflix release date

Diana musical confirms Netflix release date

New dance-theatre piece about NHS nurses premieres in May

New dance-theatre piece about NHS nurses premieres in May

Jennifer Nettles to create musical about 17th-century poisoner Giulia Tofana

Jennifer Nettles to create musical about 17th-century poisoner Giulia Tofana

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

<em>The Importance of Being Earnest</em> digital adaptation – full casting announced

The Importance of Being Earnest digital adaptation – full casting announced

<em>The Lion King</em> announces West End reopening date

The Lion King announces West End reopening date

Culture Secretary: Covid certification is being trialled for large events

Culture Secretary: Covid certification is being trialled for large events

ITV's All-Star Musicals: first-look photos released

ITV's All-Star Musicals: first-look photos released

Crazy Coqs in Soho announces new shows from May

Crazy Coqs in Soho announces new shows from May

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

Akram Khan to reimagine The Jungle Book at Leicester Curve

Minack Theatre announces first programming of 2021

Minack Theatre announces first programming of 2021

Review: <em>Dream</em> (RSC, online)

Review: Dream (RSC, online)

Disney delays UK tour of <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

Disney delays UK tour of Beauty and the Beast

UK government announces list of pilot events without social distancing

UK government announces list of pilot events without social distancing

John Owen-Jones to perform 50th birthday show at Cadogan Hall with live-stream option

John Owen-Jones to perform 50th birthday show at Cadogan Hall with live-stream option

<em>Staged</em> special, <em>Normal People</em> v <em>Fleabag</em> mash-up and <em>Back to the Future</em> set for Comic Relief

Staged special, Normal People v Fleabag mash-up and Back to the Future set for Comic Relief

Ore Oduba to star in <em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> as tour reveals casting and dates

Ore Oduba to star in The Rocky Horror Show as tour reveals casting and dates

<em>The Queen's Gambit</em> to be adapted into a musical

The Queen's Gambit to be adapted into a musical

<em>Jane Eyre</em>, <em>Twelfth Night</em>, Royal Ballet and more to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel

Jane Eyre, Twelfth Night, Royal Ballet and more to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel

Live in London concert series to be streamed later this month

Live in London concert series to be streamed later this month

Ophelia Lovibond to play Carrie Symonds and Simon Paisley Day to play Dominic Cummings in Sky Covid series

Ophelia Lovibond to play Carrie Symonds and Simon Paisley Day to play Dominic Cummings in Sky Covid series

Disney releases line-up for Broadway event to celebrate International Women's Day

Disney releases line-up for Broadway event to celebrate International Women's Day

Drive-in indoor venue unveils season featuring West End musical concerts, Brian Blessed and more

Drive-in indoor venue unveils season featuring West End musical concerts, Brian Blessed and more

ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> to return with Elaine Paige, John Barrowman, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Samantha Barks

ITV's All Star Musicals to return with Elaine Paige, John Barrowman, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Samantha Barks

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

Stage and screen star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

Government announces Events Research Programme to pilot performances without social distancing

Government announces Events Research Programme to pilot performances without social distancing

Government publishes 68-page roadmap document providing further detail on theatres reopening

Government publishes 68-page roadmap document providing further detail on theatres reopening

Evita, Moulin Rouge! and more to be released on Disney Plus tomorrow as "Star" brand is launched

Alan Menken on live-action <em>The Little Mermaid</em>: 'It's all a blend of Menken-Miranda'

Alan Menken on live-action The Little Mermaid: 'It's all a blend of Menken-Miranda'

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

<em>Sister Act</em> musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

Sister Act musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

<em>The Band Plays On</em> at Sheffield Theatres full casting announced

The Band Plays On at Sheffield Theatres full casting announced

Stage stars join new <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequel series

Stage stars join new Game of Thrones prequel series

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> West End home redesign details revealed in planning application

The Phantom of the Opera West End home redesign details revealed in planning application

Tributes paid to Motown star Mary Wilson, co-founder of the Supremes

Tributes paid to Motown star Mary Wilson, co-founder of the Supremes

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Carrie Hope Fletcher perform tribute to Jackie Weaver

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Carrie Hope Fletcher perform tribute to Jackie Weaver

Katy Lipson on the changing face of musical theatre and innovation during the pandemic

Katy Lipson on the changing face of musical theatre and innovation during the pandemic

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Christopher Plummer, star of stage and screen, has died aged 91

Christopher Plummer, star of stage and screen, has died aged 91

Watch Janie Dee in Terence Rattigan's <em>All On Her Own</em> digital revival trailer

Watch Janie Dee in Terence Rattigan's All On Her Own digital revival trailer

<em>Wicked</em> film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

Wicked film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

Original Theatre to stream Ben Brown's political drama <em>A Splinter of Ice</em>, about writer Graham Greene

Original Theatre to stream Ben Brown's political drama A Splinter of Ice, about writer Graham Greene

RSC's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

RSC's Romeo and Juliet to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

Amanda Seyfried: 'I wish I could redo <em>Les Misérables</em>'

Amanda Seyfried: 'I wish I could redo Les Misérables'

BBC Radio 2 announces nation's favourite musical number following listener poll

BBC Radio 2 announces nation's favourite musical number following listener poll

Watch stage performer Andrew Bateup wow judges on <em>The Voice</em>

Watch stage performer Andrew Bateup wow judges on The Voice

Celebrity Bake Off: Stage stars join line-up for charity special

Celebrity Bake Off: Stage stars join line-up for charity special

Neil Gaiman's <em>The Sandman</em> Netflix series casts a variety of stage and screen stars

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman Netflix series casts a variety of stage and screen stars

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em>, <em>Evita</em>, <em>Romeo + Juliet</em> and more to be added to Disney Plus

Moulin Rouge!, Evita, Romeo + Juliet and more to be added to Disney Plus

<em>Inside No 9</em> TV series unveils cast for upcoming episodes

Inside No 9 TV series unveils cast for upcoming episodes

Luke Evans joins Disney's live-action <em>Pinocchio</em> film

Luke Evans joins Disney's live-action Pinocchio film

<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

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> musical movie new photos released

Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical movie new photos released

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in five-part series about the pandemic

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in five-part series about the pandemic

Camila Cabello's <em>Cinderella</em> musical film finds new release date

Camila Cabello's Cinderella musical film finds new release date

Top plays to see in 2021

Top plays to see in 2021

Viral video pokes fun at the way northerners are portrayed in musicals

Viral video pokes fun at the way northerners are portrayed in musicals

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Overheard at the theatre: your funniest comments from audience members

Simon Lipkin steps into <em>I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change</em> virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

Simon Lipkin steps into I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

Janie Dee to star in Terence Rattigan's <em>All On Her Own</em> digital revival

Janie Dee to star in Terence Rattigan's All On Her Own digital revival

Watch a stage and screen star's appearances on <em>The Masked Singer</em>

Watch a stage and screen star's appearances on The Masked Singer

<em>The Crown</em> season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

The Crown season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

The Stage Awards 2021 winners revealed

The Stage Awards 2021 winners revealed

Watch stage star Lauren Drew rock <em>The Voice</em> with "Mamma Knows Best" performance

Watch stage star Lauren Drew rock The Voice with "Mamma Knows Best" performance

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning <em>Uncle Vanya</em> into a film

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning Uncle Vanya into a film

West End production of <em>Hetty Feather</em> to be streamed as part of The Shows Must Go On series

West End production of Hetty Feather to be streamed as part of The Shows Must Go On series

Review: <em>Sunset Boulevard in Concert</em> (Curve Leicester – online)

Review: Sunset Boulevard in Concert (Curve Leicester – online)

<em>War of the Worlds</em> streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

War of the Worlds streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

<em>42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows</em> and <em>Hetty Feather</em> to be broadcast on Virgin Media

42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows and Hetty Feather to be broadcast on Virgin Media

<em>White Christmas</em> musical to embark on UK tour

White Christmas musical to embark on UK tour

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Leopoldstadt and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

Review: <em>Mischief Movie Night</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: Mischief Movie Night (Vaudeville Theatre)

Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes join <em>Houdini</em> musical for development stages

Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes join Houdini musical for development stages

Sian Clifford and Nikesh Patel to star in online hybrid piece <em>Good Grief</em>

Sian Clifford and Nikesh Patel to star in online hybrid piece Good Grief

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Dominion Theatre: Brian Conley gives a speech as the show faces closure

A Christmas Carol at the Dominion Theatre: Brian Conley gives a speech as the show faces closure

Director Andy Fickman joins <em>Halls</em> musical with plans being made for 2021 London debut

Director Andy Fickman joins Halls musical with plans being made for 2021 London debut

<em>Bedknobs and Broomsticks</em> musical to embark on 2021 tour with dates and venues announced

Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical to embark on 2021 tour with dates and venues announced

Barbara Windsor has died aged 83

Barbara Windsor has died aged 83

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

Review: <em>Oleanna</em> (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

Review: Oleanna (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

Review: <em>Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Review: Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter (Almeida Theatre)

Review: <em>Potted Panto</em> (Garrick Theatre)

Review: Potted Panto (Garrick Theatre)

Theatre Royal Stratford East to reopen with socially distanced season from February

Theatre Royal Stratford East to reopen with socially distanced season from February

Cameron Mackintosh on <em>Les Mis</em> returning: 'There are a number of Empty Chairs that I wasn't bargaining for'

Cameron Mackintosh on Les Mis returning: 'There are a number of Empty Chairs that I wasn't bargaining for'

Nina Sosanya on performing live this Christmas: 'We're all at the same party and we've got a lot to share'

Nina Sosanya on performing live this Christmas: 'We're all at the same party and we've got a lot to share'

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on <em>Animal Farm</em> musical with James Graham

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater confirm they're working on Animal Farm musical with James Graham

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

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

Royal Albert Hall announces 150th anniversary season with Matthew Bourne's <em>The Car Man</em>, Alfie Boe and more

Royal Albert Hall announces 150th anniversary season with Matthew Bourne's The Car Man, Alfie Boe and more

<em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> announces musicals week line-up

Strictly Come Dancing announces musicals week line-up

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

<em>Get Up, Stand Up!</em> Bob Marley musical moves West End premiere to summer 2021

Get Up, Stand Up! Bob Marley musical moves West End premiere to summer 2021

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

What does it take for musicals to succeed on screen?

What does it take for musicals to succeed on screen?

Royal Albert Hall cancels socially distanced <em>Nutcracker</em> due to new restrictions on indoor events

Royal Albert Hall cancels socially distanced Nutcracker due to new restrictions on indoor events

<em>The Inheritance</em> writer Matthew Lopez to pen film about Tennessee Williams

The Inheritance writer Matthew Lopez to pen film about Tennessee Williams

<em>RuPaul's Drag Race</em> winner The Vivienne stages Christmas show at Apollo

RuPaul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne stages Christmas show at Apollo

Vicky Vox premieres new theatre web series – watch the first episode now

Vicky Vox premieres new theatre web series – watch the first episode now

Royal Variety Show: Michael Ball, Samantha Barks, Marisha Wallace and Sheridan Smith among line-up

Royal Variety Show: Michael Ball, Samantha Barks, Marisha Wallace and Sheridan Smith among line-up

Alicia Vikander to produce new TV series based on <em>Dial M for Murder</em> play

Alicia Vikander to produce new TV series based on Dial M for Murder play

Princess Diana singing <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>: the story behind the "All I Ask Of You" performance

Princess Diana singing The Phantom of the Opera: the story behind the "All I Ask Of You" performance

<em>The Crown</em> offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

The Crown offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

Watch <em>Six</em>, <em>Cinderella</em> and Beverley Knight performances from <em>Children in Need</em>

Watch Six, Cinderella and Beverley Knight performances from Children in Need

Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis to star in touring revival of Benefactors from next February

Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis to star in touring revival of Benefactors from next February

<em>West Side Story</em> star Isaac Powell joins <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> film

West Side Story star Isaac Powell joins Dear Evan Hansen film

Bush Theatre to re-open with new Travis Alabanza play <em>Overflow</em>

Bush Theatre to re-open with new Travis Alabanza play Overflow

Broadway musical <em>Jagged Little Pill</em> to perform one-night virtual concert to help venues

Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill to perform one-night virtual concert to help venues

The Stage Awards and The Stage 100 set to celebrate theatre's response to the pandemic

The Stage Awards and The Stage 100 set to celebrate theatre's response to the pandemic

<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

Review: <em>Rent</em> (Hope Mill Theatre)

Review: Rent (Hope Mill Theatre)

HOME Manchester to live-stream all shows due to be staged in November

HOME Manchester to live-stream all shows due to be staged in November

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

Sean Connery has died aged 90

Sean Connery has died aged 90

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em> announces album plans and rescheduled West End premiere date

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella announces album plans and rescheduled West End premiere date

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> releases Broadway performance video with Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo

Moulin Rouge! releases Broadway performance video with Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo

<em>The Nutcracker</em> to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

The Nutcracker to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

Comedy actor Bobby Ball has died aged 76

Comedy actor Bobby Ball has died aged 76

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

New Hippodrome concert series to run this winter

New Hippodrome concert series to run this winter

Review: <em>The Great Gatsby</em> (Immersive LDN)

Review: The Great Gatsby (Immersive LDN)

<em>Back to the Future</em> musical confirms cast recording release and unveils first listen

Back to the Future musical confirms cast recording release and unveils first listen

Review: <em>Uncle Vanya</em> on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Uncle Vanya on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Jeff Wayne's <em>The War of the Worlds</em> is being streamed online this weekend

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds is being streamed online this weekend

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> to be staged at Liverpool Playhouse this December

A Christmas Carol to be staged at Liverpool Playhouse this December

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces plans to reopen with <em>Iphigenia in Splott</em> and <em>Sancho an Act of Remembrance</em>

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces plans to reopen with Iphigenia in Splott and Sancho an Act of Remembrance

Royal Ballet and <em>Les Misérables</em> performers unite to promote mental health awareness during the pandemic

Royal Ballet and Les Misérables performers unite to promote mental health awareness during the pandemic

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

The Watermill announces it was unable to apply for government bail-out and launches fundraiser

The Watermill announces it was unable to apply for government bail-out and launches fundraiser

Review: <em>Quarter Life Crisis</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Quarter Life Crisis (Bridge Theatre)

Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in new comedy <em>Death Drop</em> in the West End this Christmas

Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in new comedy Death Drop in the West End this Christmas

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> and Mary Poppins cast recordings and <em>Les Mis</em> DVD release dates set

All-Star Les Misérables and Mary Poppins cast recordings and Les Mis DVD release dates set

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

Nottingham Playhouse to present socially distanced pantomime – casting announced

Nottingham Playhouse to present socially distanced pantomime – casting announced

Hampstead Theatre to reopen next month with <em>The Dumb Waiter</em> revival

Hampstead Theatre to reopen next month with The Dumb Waiter revival

New musical theatre radio station – <em>Box Office Radio</em> – launched

New musical theatre radio station – Box Office Radio – launched

The stagey lives of this year's <em>Great British Bake Off</em> candidates

The stagey lives of this year's Great British Bake Off candidates

Toby Jones to star in live "Desert Island Theatre" event at Bristol Old Vic

Toby Jones to star in live "Desert Island Theatre" event at Bristol Old Vic

<em>The Mousetrap</em> postpones West End return over Covid uncertainty

The Mousetrap postpones West End return over Covid uncertainty

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's <em>The Witches</em> film

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's The Witches film

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>, <em>Cats</em> and more to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel this week

The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and more to be broadcast on Sky Arts Freeview channel this week

Culture Secretary: Reopening of theatres has "stalled" given rise in number of cases

Culture Secretary: Reopening of theatres has "stalled" given rise in number of cases

Producer Ellie Keel on the Women's Prize for Playwriting: 'These are big big plays…they need a particular scale'

Producer Ellie Keel on the Women's Prize for Playwriting: 'These are big big plays…they need a particular scale'

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> to return to the West End in November and play Christmas season in Bath

The Play That Goes Wrong to return to the West End in November and play Christmas season in Bath

National Theatre announces <em>That Black Theatre Podcast</em> series

National Theatre announces That Black Theatre Podcast series

New <em>West Side Story</em> film release pushed back to winter 2021

New West Side Story film release pushed back to winter 2021

New musical <em>PS I'm A Terrible Person</em> set to be workshopped next month

New musical PS I'm A Terrible Person set to be workshopped next month

The seven best first-act finales

The seven best first-act finales

Sheffield Crucible announces season of live socially distanced shows including pantomime

Sheffield Crucible announces season of live socially distanced shows including pantomime

<em>Six</em> original West End cast members to reunite for special concert both online and in-person

Six original West End cast members to reunite for special concert both online and in-person

West End <em>Hairspray</em> cast to appear on stage on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

West End Hairspray cast to appear on stage on Britain's Got Talent

<em>Nativity! The Musical</em> postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

Nativity! The Musical postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

<em>Godspell</em> musical to be presented at drive-in with both live performances and pre-recorded numbers

Godspell musical to be presented at drive-in with both live performances and pre-recorded numbers

<em>Good</em> starring David Tennant announces new West End venue and 2021 dates

Good starring David Tennant announces new West End venue and 2021 dates

'An unforgettable leading figure in British theatre' – the arts world pays tribute to Diana Rigg

'An unforgettable leading figure in British theatre' – the arts world pays tribute to Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Barn Theatre releases virtual reality production of <em>Edward II</em>

Barn Theatre releases virtual reality production of Edward II

Quiz: Has the film been turned into a musical?

Quiz: Has the film been turned into a musical?

Janie Dee on her first cabaret show since lockdown: 'It was so good to be back!'

Janie Dee on her first cabaret show since lockdown: 'It was so good to be back!'

Susan Wokoma, Colin Morgan, Cecilia Noble and more to star in Philip Pullman's <em>Grimm Tales</em> reading

Susan Wokoma, Colin Morgan, Cecilia Noble and more to star in Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales reading

<em>Songs for a New World</em> musical to be performed live at The London Palladium

Songs for a New World musical to be performed live at The London Palladium

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

Review round-up: Was the <em>Sleepless</em> musical the stuff of dreams?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Was the Sleepless musical the stuff of dreams?

Giant big top pantomime <em>Aladdin</em> announced with socially distanced audiences

Giant big top pantomime Aladdin announced with socially distanced audiences

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> film – get to know the eight leading cast members

Dear Evan Hansen film – get to know the eight leading cast members

Review: <em>Sleepless – A Musical Romance</em> (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre)

Review: Sleepless – A Musical Romance (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre)

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

Nottingham Playhouse announces season including James Graham world premiere, concerts and more

Review: <em>Beat the Devil</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Beat the Devil (Bridge Theatre)

<em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> stage production to be streamed online by Curve Leicester

My Beautiful Laundrette stage production to be streamed online by Curve Leicester

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

Social distancing rules for singers altered following Covid transmission studies

Social distancing rules for singers altered following Covid transmission studies

James Corden calls for streaming platforms to help support the arts

James Corden calls for streaming platforms to help support the arts

Digital play based on Jonathan Coe's <em>What A Carve Up!</em> announced

Digital play based on Jonathan Coe's What A Carve Up! announced

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

Quiz: Can you work out these ten shows when their stars' faces are hidden?

Quiz: Can you work out these ten shows when their stars' faces are hidden?

Trailer for Kenneth Branagh's new Poirot film released with Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Letitia Wright and more

Trailer for Kenneth Branagh's new Poirot film released with Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Letitia Wright and more

<em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Romantics Anonymous musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Theatre can change your life in ways you never expect – take it from an asthmatic running convert

Theatre can change your life in ways you never expect – take it from an asthmatic running convert

Bristol Old Vic announces plans to reopen with performances this week

Bristol Old Vic announces plans to reopen with performances this week

Government releases guidance for amateur productions to return

Government releases guidance for amateur productions to return

More stars from <em>Six the Musical</em> to reunite for outdoor concert

More stars from Six the Musical to reunite for outdoor concert

<em>Hamilton</em> lighting designer Howell Binkley has died

Hamilton lighting designer Howell Binkley has died

Local councils are fearing bankruptcy – this is very bad news for the nation's theatres

Local councils are fearing bankruptcy – this is very bad news for the nation's theatres

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> tour and London run postponed

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! tour and London run postponed

The show will have to wait – Edinburgh Fringe writer Alexandra Donnachie on what she had planned

The show will have to wait – Edinburgh Fringe writer Alexandra Donnachie on what she had planned

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

Broadway's <em>Diana</em> musical to be released on Netflix

Broadway's Diana musical to be released on Netflix

Review: <em>Fanny and Stella</em> (The Garden Theatre)

Review: Fanny and Stella (The Garden Theatre)

Epstein Theatre in Liverpool to close down

Epstein Theatre in Liverpool to close down

Watch Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Aki Omoshaybi and more perform award-nominated play extracts

Watch Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Aki Omoshaybi and more perform award-nominated play extracts

Should <em>Hamilton</em> be eligible for the Oscars?

Should Hamilton be eligible for the Oscars?

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

New Diorama Theatre set to remain closed until 2021

New Diorama Theatre set to remain closed until 2021

Mischief Theatre announces casting for outdoor Movie Night comedy tour

Mischief Theatre announces casting for outdoor Movie Night comedy tour

Artist releases print of West End theatres, raising funds for The Theatrical Guild and MADTrust

Artist releases print of West End theatres, raising funds for The Theatrical Guild and MADTrust

The Phantom of the Opera to return with 'a brand new physical production' of the original design

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

Flowers for Mrs Harris musical to release cast recording

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott in the new <em>His Dark Materials</em> series trailer

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott in the new His Dark Materials series trailer

David Tennant-led <em>Good</em> in the West End delays run

David Tennant-led Good in the West End delays run

Monopoly immersive production to now open in London in 2021

Monopoly immersive production to now open in London in 2021

Watch Katharine McPhee, Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty sing a mash-up of Andrew Lloyd Webber songs

Watch Katharine McPhee, Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty sing a mash-up of Andrew Lloyd Webber songs

New Howard Ashman documentary to be released on Disney Plus

New Howard Ashman documentary to be released on Disney Plus

Indoor live performances to begin from August, subject to pilot successes

Indoor live performances to begin from August, subject to pilot successes

Willy Russell's <em>Educating Rita</em> to be staged outdoors this summer with Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson

Willy Russell's Educating Rita to be staged outdoors this summer with Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson

Peter James' <em>Looking Good Dead</em> to be adapted for the stage in 2021

Peter James' Looking Good Dead to be adapted for the stage in 2021

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

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

Equity releases guidance for returning to work in live performance

Equity releases guidance for returning to work in live performance

Sherman Theatre announces closure until spring 2021

Sherman Theatre announces closure until spring 2021

<em>Wicked</em> extends West End run to late 2021

Wicked extends West End run to late 2021

Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah to star in new online play by Louise Coulthard

Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah to star in new online play by Louise Coulthard

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may be able to begin 'shortly' with news coming in mid-July

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may be able to begin 'shortly' with news coming in mid-July

Black West End stars perform live at Cadogan Hall ahead of charity concert

Black West End stars perform live at Cadogan Hall ahead of charity concert

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Culture secretary meets with Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium to test safety measures for shows

Culture secretary meets with Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium to test safety measures for shows

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

'Theatre Royal Plymouth changed my life' – over 70 artists, audiences members and writers on their time at the venue

'Theatre Royal Plymouth changed my life' – over 70 artists, audiences members and writers on their time at the venue

Punchdrunk partner with company behind <em>Pokemon Go</em> to create new experiences for audiences

Punchdrunk partner with company behind Pokemon Go to create new experiences for audiences

Kerry Ellis, Alice Fearn and Jon Robyns to take part in musical drive-in concerts

Kerry Ellis, Alice Fearn and Jon Robyns to take part in musical drive-in concerts

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Quiz: Can you work out the theatre from its location on an unmarked map?

Quiz: Can you work out the theatre from its location on an unmarked map?

Glyndebourne announces outdoor season of opera and concerts

Glyndebourne announces outdoor season of opera and concerts

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

<em>Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton</em> and<em> The Phantom of the Opera</em> won't reopen in the West End before 2021

Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera won't reopen in the West End before 2021

Black West End and Broadway stars to appear in online charity concert recorded live at Cadogan Hall

Black West End and Broadway stars to appear in online charity concert recorded live at Cadogan Hall

Edinburgh Fringe given £1.2m support package by the Scottish Government and council

Edinburgh Fringe given £1.2m support package by the Scottish Government and council

Oti Mabuse to embark on first UK tour with run at London Coliseum in 2021

Oti Mabuse to embark on first UK tour with run at London Coliseum in 2021

National Theatre postpones <em>Small Island</em> return to 2021

National Theatre postpones Small Island return to 2021

Encore Radio to be closed down by owner Bauer

Encore Radio to be closed down by owner Bauer

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> UK and Ireland tour cancelled

The Phantom of the Opera UK and Ireland tour cancelled

Drive-in performances of <em>Horrible Histories</em> and musical karaoke announced

Drive-in performances of Horrible Histories and musical karaoke announced

Ben Platt: Singing with Bette Midler and Judith Light in <em>The Politician</em> new series was really special

Ben Platt: Singing with Bette Midler and Judith Light in The Politician new series was really special

National Theatre warns of 'a substantial level of staff redundancy' without further government support

National Theatre warns of 'a substantial level of staff redundancy' without further government support

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

Michael Morpurgo to retell Shakespeare's plays using modern language for young readers

Michael Morpurgo to retell Shakespeare's plays using modern language for young readers

Gillian Anderson on starring in <em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em>: 'It's an epic deconstruction of genius'

Gillian Anderson on starring in A Streetcar Named Desire: 'It's an epic deconstruction of genius'

Bush Theatre announces series of new weekly monologues

Bush Theatre announces series of new weekly monologues

Frank Matcham – the man who changed the face of theatre

Frank Matcham – the man who changed the face of theatre

Beverley Knight to perform solo concert online as part of final week of "Leave a Light On" series

Beverley Knight to perform solo concert online as part of final week of "Leave a Light On" series

<em>The Doctor</em> in the West End starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

The Doctor in the West End starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

New week of performers giving live concerts from home announced

New week of performers giving live concerts from home announced

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Watch Katherine Jenkins and Sharon D Clarke celebrate VE Day with special musical performances

Nuffield Southampton Theatres placed into administration

Nuffield Southampton Theatres placed into administration

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10 actors who could play Hercules in the live-action film

Seven Disney films that belong on stage

Seven Disney films that belong on stage

Watch Jeremy Jordan and Katharine McPhee sing "You Matter to Me" from <em>Waitress</em>

Watch Jeremy Jordan and Katharine McPhee sing "You Matter to Me" from Waitress

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RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

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

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

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Overheard at the box office: the best questions and oddest comments from audience members

Danny Mac, Jodie Prenger and more to take part in online charity performances for Shakespeare Day

Danny Mac, Jodie Prenger and more to take part in online charity performances for Shakespeare Day

Sonia Friedman announces new West End Lates series at the Ambassadors Theatre

Sonia Friedman announces new West End Lates series at the Ambassadors Theatre

Jennifer Saunders opens in <em>Blithe Spirit</em> in the West End: in photos

Jennifer Saunders opens in Blithe Spirit in the West End: in photos

Sheridan Smith to star as Cilla Black in new musical tour

Sheridan Smith to star as Cilla Black in new musical tour

Deputy stage manager steps in and saves Nottingham Playhouse show by performing at the last minute

Deputy stage manager steps in and saves Nottingham Playhouse show by performing at the last minute

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Review: Women Beware Women (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Watch highlights from the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert featuring <em>& Juliet</em>, <em>Come From Away</em> and more

Watch highlights from the 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards concert featuring & Juliet, Come From Away and more

Full cast joining Timothée Chalamet and Eileen Atkins in <em>4000 Miles</em> at the Old Vic announced

Full cast joining Timothée Chalamet and Eileen Atkins in 4000 Miles at the Old Vic announced

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in <em>A Number</em> at Bridge Theatre: first look

Colin Morgan and Roger Allam in A Number at Bridge Theatre: first look

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

The Watsons in the West End initial casting announced

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Review: Crongton Knights (Belgrade Theatre and tour)

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Watch Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel, Willemijn Verkaik and more perform at the Oscars

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel to host <em>Waitress</em>' cast album karaoke in February

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Rosie Day: With <em>Instructions For A Teenage Armageddon</em> I wanted to hand the microphone back to young women

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Review: Faustus: That Damned Woman (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and tour)

Donmar Warehouse new season to include <em>Force Majeure</em> stage adaptation, <em>In The Blood</em> and more

Donmar Warehouse new season to include Force Majeure stage adaptation, In The Blood and more

Winsome Pinnock's <em>Rockets and Blue Lights</em> at the Royal Exchange full casting announced

Winsome Pinnock's Rockets and Blue Lights at the Royal Exchange full casting announced

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<em>Uncle Vanya</em> in the West End: first look at Richard Armitage, Toby Jones, Aimee Lou Wood and more

Uncle Vanya in the West End: first look at Richard Armitage, Toby Jones, Aimee Lou Wood and more

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Review: Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre)

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Curve Leicester to stage Roman Holiday musical, Samsara plus Cat on a Hot Tin Roof revival

See the new <em>Come from Away</em> cast members meet the current West End company

See the new Come from Away cast members meet the current West End company

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Wuthering Heights at the Royal Exchange full casting announced

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Review: Joan of Leeds (New Diorama Theatre)

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The Cat and the Canary thriller to embark on a UK tour

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Tributes pour in for playwright Barrie Keeffe

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Matt Lucas, Andy Serkis, Grace Potter and more to appear in Royal Albert Hall's first ever Christmas Variety Show

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Review: The Duchess of Malfi (Almeida Theatre)

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

Watch 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the Awards launch

Watch 20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at the Awards launch

<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

<em>What's In A Name?</em> starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

What's In A Name? starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

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Review: Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre)

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The making of As You Like It's Hymen, the God of Marriage at the RSC

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The Watsons to transfer to the West End

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Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

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The Play That Goes Wrong new West End cast announced

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Sheffield Theatres 2020 season to include Tom Bateman and four world premieres

Sheffield Theatres 2020 season to include Tom Bateman and four world premieres

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FITTER to run at Soho Theatre with Mary Higgins and Ell Potter

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