Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham team up on new musical ‘Tammy Faye’
31 March 2020
Elton John leads a powerhouse creative team with new musical Tammy Faye rumoured to premiere in London next year.
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Victoria Hamilton-Barritt to play Stepmother in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’
30 March 2020
Further casting announced for new Cinderella musical
The Old Vic to revive Sondheim’s ‘Into The Woods’
29 March 2020
Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic headed for The Old Vic Theatre
Royal Court to stream black comedy ‘Cypress Avenue’ for free
28 March 2020
Cypress Avenue will be available to stream for 1 month
National Theatre launches free streaming service on YouTube
27 March 2020
Watch a new show from the National Theatre’s archive every Thursday
WATCH: ‘The Wind In The Willows’ London Palladium production
27 March 2020
Watch this spectacular West End musical for free.
Sadler’s Wells to stream free dance performances and workshops on Facebook
24 March 2020
Sadler’s Wells goes digital. Watch performances from the comfort of your home!
WATCH: stars join Rosie O’Donnell YouTube special to raise over $600k for The Actors Fund
24 March 2020
Watch Broadway stars take part in a live stream benefit for The Actors Fund
Let Them Entertain You / theatre stars on social media #BenPlatt
23 March 2020
Missed out on his #QuaranTunes dance party, keep an eye on Tony winner Ben Platt
Let Them Entertain You / theatre stars on social media #PattiLuPone
23 March 2020
Broadway icon Patti LuPone takes you on a guided tour of her basement
Maisie Williams led play ‘I and You’ to stream for free on Instagram
20 March 2020
The play will be available to view for free for 1 week
‘Game of Thrones’ Indira Varma tests positive for coronavirus
20 March 2020
Varma had been performing the in Jamie Lloyd’s production of The Seagull
Can I watch a West End show at home?
20 March 2020
Get your theatre fix from the comfort of your own home. Watch top West End productions for free.
‘Eugenius!’ musical to screen on Facebook
19 March 2020
The screening aims to raise money for Acting For Others
‘Thriller Live’ waves good-bye to London’s West End
19 March 2020
The Michael Jackson tribute show has played its final West End performance
London’s Theatre Café to live stream concert performances
19 March 2020
Money raised will help support performers affected by the coronavirus
coronavirus / 2020 Olivier Awards cancelled
17 March 2020
The Society of London Theatre has confirmed the 2020 Olivier Awards have been cancelled.
coronavirus / UK theatres to close until further notice
16 March 2020
UK theatre reacts to coronavirus pandemic
Photo flash: ‘Back To The Future The Musical’
16 March 2020
Broadway star Roger Bart and Olly Dobson lead the cast
coronavirus / Young Vic cancels remaining performances of ‘Nora’
16 March 2020
The production had been due to run until 21 March 2020.
coronavirus / Arcola Theatre suspends all productions
15 March 2020
East London theatre joins growing list of theatres to halt productions
Judi Dench in ‘Blithe Spirit’: film trailer
13 March 2020
Judi Dench shines as Madame Arcati in the new film adaptation of Blithe Spirit
Broadway closes theatres
12 March 2020
Broadway Theatre is shutting down today as a New York statewide ban of all gatherings of more than 500 people goes into effect.
Sheridan Smith to star in Cilla Black musical
9 March 2020
Sheridan Smith to portray British icon Cilla Black in Cilla The Musical
Birmingham Rep to stage UK premiere of Broadway’s ‘Something Rotten!’
9 March 2020
Musical comedy Something Rotten! to open this October
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ announces 2021 UK tour
9 March 2020
Jonathan Church & Andrew Wright’s acclaimed production announces major UK tour
Broadway Theatre: What’s on this Spring and Summer 2020
8 March 2020
A round-up of what’s hot on Broadway this Spring Summer 2020 season
Tyrone Huntley, Clare Halse and Harry Hepple join ‘Hello, Dolly!’ cast in London
6 March 2020
Dominic Cooke completes casting for Hello,Dolly! in London.
Don Black to receive Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2020
6 March 2020
Lyricist Don Black to receive Special Olivier Award for services to theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber delays new musical ‘Cinderella’ over global crisis
5 March 2020
Corona virus scalps Cinderella opening date in London
In rehearsal: ‘The Doctor’ starring Juliet Stevenson & Jamie Parker
4 March 2020
Full casting announced for the West End transfer of The Doctor
Olivier Awards 2020 – The Nominations
3 March 2020
& Juliet leads the nominations for the 2020 Olivier Awards
‘& Juliet’, Claire Foy and Andrew Scott win at the 2020 WhatsOnStage Awards
1 March 2020
& Juliet wins six What’sOnStage Awards
‘Tina the Musical’ announces new West End cast
29 February 2020
Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo confirmed as the new Tina and Ike Turner.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton to star in Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Pillowman’
28 February 2020
The Pillowman will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 24 July 2020
Sleeper hit ‘Be More Chill’ extends run at The Other Palace theatre in London
26 February 2020
Be More Chill will now run until 14 June 2020
‘The Prince Of Egypt’ extends at the Dominion Theatre in London
25 February 2020
Now booking until 31 October 2020 at the Dominion Theatre
First look: ‘The Prince of Egypt’ in London
25 February 2020
Show photos of The Prince of Egypt in London
Jamie Parker boards West End transfer of ‘The Doctor’
24 February 2020
Full casting announced for the West End transfer of The Doctor
Darren Day joins ‘Footloose The Musical’ UK Tour
24 February 2020
Darren Day to play Reverend Moore in Footloose The Musical
Kate Fleetwood to play Cruella De Vil in ‘101 Dalmatians’ at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
21 February 2020
101 Dalmatians The Musical runs from 16 May at Regents Park
Photo flash: David Mitchell & Gemma Whelan in ‘The Upstart Crow’
20 February 2020
First look at the West End production of Ben Elton’s new comedy
Jay McGuiness & Kimberley Walsh to star in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ musical
17 February 2020
Sleepless runs at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from March
Arinzé Kene to star in Bob Marley musical ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ in London
17 February 2020
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story will open at the Lyric Theatre in February 2021
Kerry Ellis to workshop new musical ‘Legends of Arahma’
17 February 2020
Wicked star Kerry Ellis to play fantasy warlord in new musical
Cast announced for West End revival of ‘The Effect’
14 February 2020
Lucy Prebble’s acclaimed play is revived at the Boulevard Theatre
Rufus Hound and Katy Brand to join ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ in West End
14 February 2020
Mountview drama student Noah Thomas to play Jamie New
In pictures: ‘Uncle Vanya’ starring Toby Jones & Richard Armitage
14 February 2020
First look at Conor McPherson’s new adaptation directed by Ian Rickson
Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’
14 February 2020
Cinderella will begin performances on 28 August 2020 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.
New musical ‘Hail Cremation!’ to open at National Theatre Wales
14 February 2020
Hail Cremation! runs from 23 March 2020
Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Relatively Speaking’ revived at Jermyn Street Theatre
13 February 2020
The play transfers from the Mill at Sonning
First look: ‘The Realistic Joneses’ at Theatre Royal Bath
13 February 2020
Will Eno’s award winning play stars Sharon Small & Corey Johnson
David Tennant to star in CP Taylor’s Good at the Playhouse Theatre
12 February 2020
Dominic Cooke directs David Tennant in a West End revival of Good
Ross Golan to perform concert album ‘The Wrong Man’ in London
10 February 2020
Golan is a multi-awarding winning songwriter
Lesley Joseph boards UK tour of ‘Sister Act’
10 February 2020
The UK tour of Sister Act opens 21 April at Curve Leicester
Deborah Warner appointed new Artistic Director of the Ustinov Studio
7 February 2020
Warner is known for her long-standing creative partnership with Fiona Shaw
Eithne Browne and John McArdle to lead new play ‘Maggie May’
7 February 2020
The play will run at Queen’s Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Curve.
Poldark’s Tom Yorke to star in ‘Corpse!’ at Park Theatre
7 February 2020
Clive Brill directs a major revival of Corpse!
Carlos Acosta announces first season at Birmingham Royal Ballet
7 February 2020
Acosta’s first season coincides with the 30th anniversary of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s move to Birmingham
New musical ‘Indecent Proposal’ to premiere at Southwark Playhouse
6 February 2020
JOANNA RIDING in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Tamzin Outhwaite joins Emilia Clarke in ‘The Seagull’
6 February 2020
Full casting announced for The Seagull at the Playhouse Theatre
2020 UK tour of ‘The Addams Family’ to star Samantha Womack
6 February 2020
Samantha Womack & Cameron Blakely to play Morticia & Gomez Addams
‘Sister Act adds extra performance dates in London
5 February 2020
Sister Act adds an extra week of performances
Edinburgh Fringe hit ‘The Shark is Broken’ will transfer to London’s West End
5 February 2020
The Shark is Broken plays a limited season in London
Richard Gadd’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ announces West End and New York transfer
1 February 2020
Richard Gadd’s Edinburgh Fringe First award winning play Baby Reindeer will transfer to London’s West End and BAM in New York.
Famous faces in London’s West End in 2020
28 January 2020
Get ready for a spectacular year of live theatre with these stars on stage
‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ to close in the West End
27 January 2020
The Donmar’s Anna Christie starring Jude Law finally transfers to Broadway
‘Mean Girls’ musical to open in London in 2021
27 January 2020
Tina Fey’s Mean Girls to open in London
‘Magic Goes Wrong’ & ‘Six’ extend London runs
23 January 2020
West End extensions confirmed for ‘Six’ and ‘Magic Goes Wrong’.
Shakespeare’s Globe / ‘Women Beware Women’ & ‘Taming of The Shrew’ cast announced
21 January 2020
The Taming of the Shrew and Women Beware Women open at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this February
Louise Jameson to direct ‘Revenge’ at Greenwich Theatre
18 January 2020
EastEnders’ Louise Jameson will direct a new production of Robin Hawdon’s suspense-filled thriller Revenge at Greenwich Theatre in London.
Jason Manford to host 2020 Olivier Awards
17 January 2020
The Olivier Awards will be held on 7 April 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall
Louise Redknapp & Brian Conley return to ‘9 to 5 The Musical’
14 January 2020
Redknapp & Conley to close out 9 to 5 The Musical in London.
Watermill Theatre revives ‘One Million Tiny Plays About Britain’
14 January 2020
Craig Taylor’s comic play returns to the Watermill Theatre in Newbury
Leicester Curve to stage UK premiere of musical ‘Roman Holiday’
14 January 2020
Curve to stage musical stage adaptation of the classic Audrey Hepburn film
Andy Nyman & Jenna Russell board ‘Hello, Dolly!’ in London
11 January 2020
Dominic Cooke lines up a star-studded cast for Hello,Dolly! in London.
‘School of Rock’ musical to close in West End
10 January 2020
School of Rock The Musical makes way for new Cinderella musical
‘Come From Away’ unveils new cast for 2020
10 January 2020
Wicked’s Alice Fearn joins the cast of Come From Away
Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage modern ‘Cinderella’ musical
10 January 2020
Killing Eve’s Emerald Fennell pens new Cinderella musical
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Park Theatre / Casting announced for ‘La Cage aux Folles [The Play]’
9 January 2020
Simon Callow’s English translation to premiere at the Park Theatre
Rehearsal images for ‘The Croft’ starring Gwen Taylor
8 January 2020
Coronation Street, Barbara & Heartbeat actress Gwen Taylor stars in a new Scottish thriller
‘Uncle Vanya’ / inside the rehearsal room with Toby Jones & Richard Armitage
7 January 2020
Uncle Vanya begins performances on 14 January at the Harold Pinter Theatre
New tour announced for Kevin Elyot’s ‘My Night With Reg’
6 January 2020
My Night With Reg opens on 23 January in Manchester
Full casting announced for London premiere of ‘Pretty Woman The Musical’
6 January 2020
Pretty Woman The Musical rounds out the London cast
Casting announced for ‘Albion’ at Almeida Theatre
2 January 2020
Following an acclaimed 2017 production Mike Bartlett’s Albion returns to Almeida Theatre
Marisha Wallace returns to London production of ‘Waitress The Musical’
24 December 2019
Marisha Wallace checks in for her final shift in Waitress
Matt Lucas temporarily joins cast of ‘Les Misérables’ at the Sondheim Theatre
22 December 2019
Matt Lucas saves Les Miserables in London
Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke to make West End debut in ‘The Seagull’
20 December 2019
Jamie Lloyd to direct Emilia Clarke in a new adaptation of The Seagull
Sebastian Barry’s ‘On Blueberry Hill’ to open in London
18 December 2019
On Blueberry Hill, a new play from one of Ireland’s greatest living playwrights
Corey Johnson & Sharon Small cast in ‘The Realistic Joneses’
17 December 2019
Casting announced for ‘The Realistic Joneses’ at Theatre Royal Bath
Casting announced for Northern Broadsides production of ‘Quality Street’
17 December 2019
J.M. Barrie’s rarely performed farce to play at Northern Broadsides
Lucie Jones to perform solo concert at Adelphi Theatre
17 December 2019
Lucie Jones will celebrate her carer with a live solo-performance at the Adelphi Theatre.
Theo James boards ‘City Of Angels’ musical in London
13 December 2019
‘City Of Angels’ assembles an A-list cast
Danny Mac & Aimie Atkinson cast in ‘Pretty Woman The Musical’
11 December 2019
Edward and Vivian have been found – Pretty Woman The Musical in London
‘Doctor Who’ immersive theatre experience to open in London in 2020
10 December 2019
The Time Lord is heading to London in 2020
‘Goldilocks And The Three Bears’ first look at panto spectacular
10 December 2019
Panto returns to the London Palladium
‘Sex/Crime’ transfers to Soho Theatre
9 December 2019
Comic Thriller Sex/Crime to play limited season at Soho Theatre
‘My Best Friends Wedding’ musical adaptation to premiere in UK
9 December 2019
Alexandra Burke to star in new musical stage adaptation of My Best Friends Wedding.
‘Sleepless In Seattle’ musical stage adaptation confirmed for London
27 November 2019
Kimberley Walsh and Michael D Xavier to play Annie and Sam
Imelda Staunton to star in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ in London
21 November 2019
Dominic Cooke revives Hello,Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
‘Waitress The Musical’ announces final West End performance
21 November 2019
Waitress will play its final performance at the Adelphi Theatre on 4 July 2020
Timothée Chalamet & Eileen Atkins to star in ‘4000 Miles’ at the Old Vic Theatre
20 November 2019
Timothée Chalamet to make his London stage debut at The Old Vic Theatre
Corrie and Emmerdale actor Bill Ward to headline ‘The Glee Club’
19 November 2019
Ward is best known for playing Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton In Emmerdale
Joel Montague to join West End musical ‘Waitress’
19 November 2019
Joel Montague to play Ogie in West End musical Waitress
‘Footballers Wives The Musical’ workshop cast announced
18 November 2019
Footballers Wives The Musical is one step closer to a West End season
New trailer released for ‘Once The Musical’ touring production
18 November 2019
Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia star in the first major UK tour of ‘Once The Musical’
Full casting announced for UK tour of musical ‘Once’
18 November 2019
Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia star in the first major UK tour of ‘Once The Musical’
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ London – first look at UK production
18 November 2019
The UK production of Dear Evan Hansen opens on 19 November 2019
Jane Horrocks boards ‘Endgame’ with Daniel Radcliffe & Alan Cummings
15 November 2019
Samuel Beckett’s macabre comedy stars Alan Cumming & Daniel Radcliffe
Rhys Ifans to play Atticus Finch in London production of ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
15 November 2019
To Kill A Mockingbird to open at the Gielgud Theatre in May 2020.
Noah Thomas lands title role in ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’
15 November 2019
Mountview drama student Noah Thomas to play Jamie New
First look at devoted angels in new comedy ‘An Act Of God’
14 November 2019
Get a glimpse of Matt Tedford and Tom Bowen in An Act Of God
Kate O’Flynn to perform new play ‘all of it’ at Royal Court Theatre
14 November 2019
‘all of it’ will play for 8 performances only
Wicked’s Willemijn Verkaik to lead ‘Waitress’ musical in Netherlands
14 November 2019
Watch a video of Willemijn Verkaik perform ‘What Baking Can Do’ from Waitress.
Final casting announced for ‘Back To The Future’ musical
14 November 2019
The cast is lead by US actor Roger Bart and Olly Dobson
Casting announced for ‘Coming Clean’ at Trafalgar Studios
12 November 2019
Kevin Elyot’s Coming Clean returns to Trafalgar Studios.
Laura Wade’s ‘The Watsons’ transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre
12 November 2019
Priority tickets go on-sale at 10am on 13 November
First look: ‘The Great Gatsby’ Immersive London
11 November 2019
First look at The Great Gatsby in new London venue
‘The Mousetrap’ 2020 tour to visit 80+ venues
11 November 2019
The UK tour opens at Poole Lighthouse on 21 January 2020
Stephen Tompkinson to star in ‘Educating Rita’ 40th anniversary tour
11 November 2019
Jessica Johnson to play Rita in Willy Russell’s touching and enduring comedy
‘Mamma Mia! The Party’ extends at The O2
11 November 2019
The live entertainment show is now booking until May 2020
The Phantom Of The Opera: new dates + venues for 2020 tour
11 November 2019
The smash-hit musical is coming to a theatre near you
‘Mary Poppins’ lands at the Prince Edward Theatre : photos
11 November 2019
First look at the West End revival of Mary Poppins
‘The Addams Family’ musical to tour the UK and Ireland
9 November 2019
The famous gothic family return to the UK in 2020
Jason Donovan & Jac Yarrow return to ‘Joseph’ in 2020
9 November 2019
Jac Yarrow will wear the dreamcoat in 2020
Jason Manford’s bringing up the curtain in ‘Curtains’
9 November 2019
First look at Jason Manford & Carley Stenson in West End bound Curtains
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‘Heathers The Musical’ to tour the UK in 2020
8 November 2019
The tour opens 26 May at Brighton Theatre Royal
First look: new musical ‘& Juliet’ at the Shaftesbury Theatre
7 November 2019
Hamilton’s Miriam Teak-Lee stars as Juliet
Michael O’Hare awarded 2019 gold medal for his contribution to ballet.
6 November 2019
The annual awards are presented by the Governors of the Royal Ballet Companies
‘Afterglow’ extends run at Waterloo East Theatre
6 November 2019
Now playing until 8 December at Waterloo East Theatre
German Cornejo’s ‘Tango Fire’ to tour UK in 2020
6 November 2019
Argentinean Tango superstars German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi to tour UK
Ute Lemper to tour ‘Rendezvous With Marlene’ show
6 November 2019
The tour opens in Bristol on 30 January
Turbine Theatre to stage ‘The Cat In The Hat’ this Christmas
5 November 2019
Dr Seuss’ classic children’s story arrives at the Turbine Theatre this Christmas
Top 10 Christmas shows to see in London
5 November 2019
From literary classics told on stage to fun-filled shows, these seasonal stories are sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
Evening Standard Theatre Awards: 2019 short-list announced
4 November 2019
The awards will be announced on24 November 2019.
Debbie McGee to make acting stage debut in ‘The House on Cold Hill’
4 November 2019
Debbie McGee to play the psychic in Peter James’ thriller
Paul Whitehouse returns to ‘Only Fools and Horses’ musical as it extends in the West End
4 November 2019
Only Fools and Horses The Musical is now booking until 25 April 2020