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23 February 2021
Nica Burns, Chief Executive of Nimax Theatres announces plans to reopen her theatres
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Shane Ritchie to star in digital production of ‘Scaramouche Jones’
22 February 2021
EastEnders’ alum Shane Ritchie to star as tragic clown in Scaramouche Jones on stream.theatre.
‘You Are Here’ starring Wendi Peters to premiere at Southwark Playhouse
19 February 2021
Coronation Street favourite Wendi Peters to star in new musical at Southwark Playhouse
Bob Marley musical moves London premiere to October 2021
18 February 2021
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical moves premiere at the Lyric Theatre to Oct 2021
The Phoenix Arts Club announces online season of comedy and cabaret
17 February 2021
Sarah-Louise Young, Dusty Limits, Ivy Paige and Ada Campe features in new online season at The Phoenix Arts Club
‘Good’ starring David Tennant postponed due to covid
17 February 2021
West End revival of Good starring David Tennant postponed for second time
‘Sister Act’ moves to Summer 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg exiting production
16 February 2021
American actress Whoopi Goldberg withdraws from Sister Act revival
Casting confirmed for ‘The Band Plays On’ at Sheffield Theatres
12 February 2021
Jodie Prenger & Anna-Jane Casey among cast of new play The Band Plays On
In rehearsal: Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in ‘Hymn’
10 February 2021
Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in rehearsal for Hymn at Almeida Theatre
Rob Houchen to perform solo concert at Cadogan Hall
9 February 2021
West End musical actor Rob Houchen to perform solo concerts at Cadogan Hall
‘Treason’ unveils cast for filmed musical concert premiere
8 February 2021
Gunpowder Plot musical unveils starry West End cast
James Pidgeon appointed Executive Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
2 February 2021
James Pidgeon joins the team at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 21 June 2021
Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani star in live-streamed premiere of ‘Hymn’
1 February 2021
Almeida Theatre to live-stream new Lolita Chakarbarti play Hymn starring Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani
ENBs ‘Swan Lake’ available to stream on Ballet On Demand
1 February 2021
Derek Deane’s Swan Lake performed by English National Ballet now available to stream via Ballet On Demand
Peter Barnes’ monologues to receive star-studded online revival
27 January 2021
Jemma Redgrave, Adrian Scarborough, Matthew Kelly and Jon Culshaw star in online revival of Barnes’ People
Clint Dyer appointed Deputy Artistic Director of National Theatre
26 January 2021
Dyer is the only Black British artist to have worked on full-scale National Theatre productions as an actor, writer and director.
‘101 Dalmatians’ at Regents Park Open Air Theatre postponed to Summer 2022
26 January 2021
Regents Park postpones 101 Dalmatians; Romeo & Juliet and Carousel to go ahead in late summer
Felicity Kendal and Gary Wilmot board ‘Anything Goes’ at the Barbican
26 January 2021
Anything Goes sails into the Barbican this Summer with an all-star cast featuring Megan Mullally, Robert Lindsay, Felicity Kendal and Gary Wilmot
‘Frozen’ postpones West End stage premiere
20 January 2021
Disney postpones West End premiere of Frozen; looks to Summer 2021 premiere
‘Come From Away’ West End concert series cancelled
20 January 2021
West End musical Come From Away cancels concert series; Sets return date for June 2021
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ available to stream until Feb
18 January 2021
Watch the acclaimed stage production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show until 28 Feb
‘Songs for a New World’ suspends bookings for West End show
18 January 2021
Songs for a New World cancels spring run and looks for new West End dates
‘Six’ musical suspends performances until March
18 January 2021
Smash hit musical SIX will resume performances at the Lyric Theatre from 1 March 2021
‘West End Musical Celebration’ concert series announced for May 2021
15 January 2021
The West End celebration of musical theatre concert series will now take place in May
Julia Donaldson’s ‘Stick Man’ extends online stream through January
15 January 2021
Watch the acclaimed made-for TV stage production of Julia Donaldson’s ‘Stick Man’ online until 31 January 2021.
Janie Dee to star in ‘All On Her Own’ online production
11 January 2021
Olivier award winning actress Janie Dee to star in All On Her Own digital revival this February
‘When Darkness Falls’ postponed at Park Theatre
11 January 2021
Spine chilling thriller When Darkness Falls postponed at Park Theatre
‘Witness for the Prosecution’ to resume performances in May 2021
8 January 2021
Agatha Christie’s thrilling court room drama resumes performances in May 2021
‘& Juliet’ musical extends London run to 2022; sets May 2021 return date
8 January 2021
& Juliet sets provisional West End return date for May 2021
‘Mean Girls’ musical won’t re-open on Broadway.
8 January 2021
Tina Fey’s musical Mean Girls won’t return to Broadway
Snow White pantomime to stream until 10 Jan
5 January 2021
Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown is now be available to watch on demand until midnight on Sunday 10th January.
West End Bares announces one-off streaming event for 2021
5 January 2021
West End Bares moves online with a one-off streaming event to be held on Sunday 10 January 2021
English National Ballet launches online classes
4 January 2021
BalletActive launches with free 7-day trial then £9.99 a month, cancel anytime; or £99.99 for an annual plan
David Bowie musical ‘Lazarus’ to be streamed in January 2021
22 December 2020
Watch Michael C Hall in the West End production of Lazarus
‘Life of Pi’ moves West End premiere to September 2021
22 December 2020
The highly anticipated stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi to open in September 2021
‘Kinky Boots The Musical’ to stream on YouTube this weekend
18 December 2020
Watch the West End production of Kinky Boots The Musical for a limited time only
London’s West End musicals reveal plans for 2021
17 December 2020
Les Miserables, Mary Poppins and Hamilton set to return from May
‘Potted Panto’ moves Christmas run to Easter
17 December 2020
Potted Panto revives tradition of pantomime at Easter
Hampstead Theatre moves ‘The Dumb Waiter’ to Jan 2021
16 December 2020
The 60th Anniversary production of Pinter’s classic will now run in January 2021
‘Come From Away’ sets West End return for February 2021
15 December 2020
The show returns for a limited run concert production
Theatres in London to close after Tuesday
14 December 2020
Sudden rise in covid cases forces Government to close London Theatres
‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ musical to premiere in UK
11 December 2020
Disney’s Academy Award winning film to be adapted into new stage musical
Shane Ritchie to return to ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ in London’s West End
9 December 2020
Shane Ritchie heads London’s West End as he takes to the stage in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
First look: Turbine Theatre’s ‘Cinderella’ panto
8 December 2020
As panto’s go, this Cinderella looks a cracker! It’s a must see this Christmas
Watch: Daniel Boys sing ‘One Day’ from new Christmas musical ‘Gabriel’
8 December 2020
The world premiere cast recording of Gabriel is now available
First look: adult panto ‘Frostbite, Who Pinched My Muff?’
8 December 2020
Britain’s Got Talent’ finalist Myra Dubois’ panto Frostbite is now playing at The Garden Theatre in South London.
‘Overflow’ extends at Bush Theatre
8 December 2020
A hilarious and devastating tour of women’s bathrooms; Overflow runs until 16 January 2021 at Bush Theatre
James Graham to pen musical adaptation of ‘Animal Farm’ with Alan Menken
7 December 2020
George Orwell’s allegorical tale set for musical adaptation
Jennifer Saunders and Lesley Joseph to play Mother Superior in ‘Sister Act’ UK tour.
7 December 2020
Comedy duo Jennifer Saunders and Lesley Joseph get back in the habit for Sister Act tour
Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath to star in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ film
7 December 2020
Dear Evan Hansen’s Sam Tutty gives his Romeo
Phantom set for West End return in June 2021
7 December 2020
Killian Donnelly will play the Phantom when it returns in June
Christopher Hampton’s ‘A German Life’ with Maggie Smith to be adapted into a film
2 December 2020
Maggie Smith to reprise role in film adaptation of A German Life
Smash-hit musical ‘42nd Street’ to stream on YouTube this weekend
2 December 2020
The show is available to watch from Friday 4 December at 7.30pm GMT
Barbican to release immersive filmed version of HBO’s Chernobyl score
2 December 2020
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s concert film Chernobyl Live is available to watch via the Barbican’s On Demand channel.
National Theatre launches paid streaming service
2 December 2020
Service will cost £9.98 a month or £5.99-£7.99 a play and will add much-needed revenue
New all-star ‘Les Misérables’ concert extends West End run
1 December 2020
The production will run until February 2021
‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’ moves premiere to summer 2021
1 December 2020
The world premiere of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical to begin performances at the Lyric Theatre in May 2021
Turbine Theatre to reopen with adult Cinderella pantomime
30 November 2020
A hilarious panto not for the faint hearted
Tamzin Outhwaite to replace Janie Dee in ‘The Haunting of Alice Bowles’
27 November 2020
EastEnders & New Tricks Tamzin Outhwaite to star in supernatural thriller this December
London theatres given green light to open in December.
26 November 2020
UK Government confirms London theatres free to open in December with enhanced safety protocols.
Birmingham Royal Ballet cancels its ‘Nutcracker’ at the Royal Albert Hall
26 November 2020
Restrictions on seating capacity has forced the cancellation of the show
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience to reopen covid-secure run this December
26 November 2020
Faulty Towers immersive dining experience to reopen in December
Sarah Brightman & Andrew Lloyd Webber reunite for streamed Christmas concert
25 November 2020
Former lovers Sarah Brightman & Andrew Lloyd Webber reunite for Christmas concert
‘Magic Goes Wrong’ delays West End return to October 2021
25 November 2020
Magic Goes Wrong postponed until October 2021
Riverside Studios to stage ‘West End Acoustic’ concert this December
23 November 2020
Sam Tutty and Tyrone Huntley to perform in West End Acoustic
‘Anything Goes’ set for London revival in 2021 starring Megan Mullally & Robert Lindsay
20 November 2020
It’s De-Lovely. Anything Goes gets all-star London revival in 2021
‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’ to tour UK and Ireland in late 2021
19 November 2020
C S Lewis’ classic tale is brought to life on stage in this acclaimed production
EastEnders Adam Woodyatt to star in ‘Looking Good Dead’ UK tour
18 November 2020
Looking Good Dead tour opens in Bromley on 1 April 2021
Andrew Scott & Ruth Wilson to star in screen adaptation of ‘Oslo’
18 November 2020
Oslo to premiere on HBO Max in the US
New jukebox musical ‘The Osmonds’ to tour UK in 2021
18 November 2020
The Osmonds – A New Musical heading to a theatre near you.
Famous faces in London’s West End in 2021
18 November 2020
Get ready for a spectacular year of live theatre with these stars on stage in 2021
Matthew Morrison to headline NBC’s ‘The Grinch Musical’ broadcast from London
13 November 2020
The musical will be broadcast from London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Jacqueline Jossa and Matt Jay-Willis board ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Dominion Theatre
11 November 2020
Dickens much loved tale gets an all-star cast in this festive musical treat
Penelope Keith and Brian Blessed to star in online version of ‘A Christmas Carol’
11 November 2020
The Good Life and To The Manor Born actress and Blessed will play the Ghosts of Christmas Past & Present
‘Songs for A New World’ to open at the Vaudeville Theatre in February 2021
10 November 2020
Jason Robert Brown’s musical will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre in February 2021
Gina Beck and Neil McDermott to star in ‘The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas’
10 November 2020
The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas plays a limited season at Charing Cross Theatre this December
Doctor Foster’s Bertie Carvel to star in Mike Bartlett audio play ‘Phoenix’
10 November 2020
Bartlett’s new audio play is an exploration of Britain’s relationship with its government
Andrew Lincoln to star in ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Old Vic
6 November 2020
A Christmas Carols returns to the Old Vic in a live broadcast
World premiere of revenge play ‘Psychodrama’ moves to January 2021
3 November 2020
Peep Show actress Emily Bruni to star in Hitchcockian revenge play Psychodrama
Mischief Theatre’s ‘Magic Goes Wrong’ resumes performances this December
30 October 2020
Magic Goes Wrong to resume performances this December
‘Jersey Boys’ returns to London’s West End in 2021
30 October 2020
Tony, Olivier & Grammy Award winning musical to reopen the new Trafalgar Theatre
Curve Leicester to revive ‘Sunset Boulevard’ & ‘The Color Purple’
19 October 2020
Curve Leicester reopens with Autumn season of smash-hit revivals
2020 Tony Awards: nominations in full
16 October 2020
The show must go on! 2020 Tony Awards move to digital awards ceremony
Brian Conley to headline ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the West End this Christmas
16 October 2020
Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s musical A Christmas Carol heads to London’s West End
New panto ‘Cinderella Live’ to stream with online interactive participation
13 October 2020
Cinderella Live will premiere on Friday 18 December 2020
Ghost thriller ‘When Darkness Falls’ to play limited season at The Union Theatre
13 October 2020
Get ready for a spine-chilling thriller at The Union Theatre
Charing Cross Theatre reopens with world premiere of ‘GHBoy’ gay play
13 October 2020
An intoxicating look at gay culture and promiscuity
RuPaul’s Drag Race Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in West End murder mystery
12 October 2020
Move over Coleen, Drag-atha Christie is here. Death Drop to premiere at the Garrick Theatre.
‘Here Come The Boys’ dance show to transfer to West End
12 October 2020
The hottest male superstars of dance are heading for the West End!
Michael Ball, Alfie Boe & Matt Lucas to star in ‘Les Misérables – The Staged Concert’ this Christmas
12 October 2020
Les Miserables returns to London’s West End for Christmas
Michael Morpugo’s ‘Private Peaceful’ to transfer to the Garrick Theatre
9 October 2020
Michael Morpugo’s beautiful story arrives on stage at the Garrick Theatre
Panto returns to the London Palladium
9 October 2020
Julian Clary to headline panto at the palladium. Oh, yes he is!
West End musicals to perform on Britain’s Got Talent 2020 finale
8 October 2020
Les Mis, Phantom and Mary Poppins to storm BGT finale
‘Showstopper: The Improvised Musical’ confirms West End residency at Garrick Theatre
8 October 2020
Get ready for some epic story lines, beautiful songs and fabulous dance numbers all sprinkled with the pizzazz of a Broadway show
Hannah Edwards to star in ‘Lone Flyer’ at The Watermill Theatre
8 October 2020
Hannah Edwards to play pioneering aviator Amy Johnson
‘Potted Panto’ returns to the Garrick Theatre this December
7 October 2020
Get ready for 70 minutes of pure fun with Potted Panto
Giles Terera withdraws from ‘Death of England’ play following surgery
7 October 2020
Emergency surgery forces Giles Terera from play at the National Theatre
Pearl Mackie and Jessica Raine to star in James Graham play ‘Bubble’
6 October 2020
James Graham pens new love in the time of covid two-hander
Royal Opera House to sell David Hockey painting in fight for survival
6 October 2020
Painting of celebrated Chief Exec David Webster to be sold by the cash strapped arts organisation
‘See It Safely’ campaign to boost audience confidence in attending theatres
6 October 2020
UK theatres aim to boost confidence with See It Safely Campaign
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ to reopen at the Apollo Theatre in London
2 October 2020
The hit British musical returns 12 November 2020
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ to reopen in London
2 October 2020
The laugh-out-loud comedy returns from 19 November 2020
Jason Manford to reveal 2020 Olivier Award winners in ‘innovative’ ITV broadcast
2 October 2020
The 2020 Olivier Awards are heading online in a special tv broadcast hosted by Jason Manford
Dolly Parton & Christine Baranski team up for Christmas movie musical ‘Christmas on the Square’
30 September 2020
Christmas on the Square launches 22 November 2020 on Netflix
‘The Mousetrap’ delays West End return over covid uncertainty
29 September 2020
The production was due to reopen in October
The Stage Debut Awards 2020: winners in full
28 September 2020
Sam Tutty, Rachel Nwokoro, Daniel Monks & Shan Ako win debut acting awards
Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in ‘Love Letters’ at Theatre Royal Windsor
25 September 2020
Judge John Deed’s Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove reunite for Love Letters
Kristin Chenoweth confirmed in Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ film
25 September 2020
The Wicked alum joins Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci and Chris Rock.
Alexandra Palace to host Autumn season of music, comedy & entertainment events
25 September 2020
Live at Ally Pally runs from 15 October – 22 November 2020
Chichester Festival Theatre announces reopening plans
24 September 2020
Chichester returns with an eclectic slate of comedy, drama and concerts
Juliet Stevenson & Sophie Thompson among all-star cast in digital revival of ‘Little Wars’
24 September 2020
The ‘What-If’ dinner party of six exceptional women
ATG cancels Christmas – theatre group axes pantos for 2020
23 September 2020
ATG postpones 2020 Christmas pantomimes to 2021
West Side Story / Stephen Spielberg’s film adaptation pushed to 2021
23 September 2020
West Side Story to hit the big screen 10 December 2021
London’s Royal Ballet announces return to Covent Garden stage
23 September 2020
The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage will be presented on 8 October
Time To Act: new book & virtual tour of actor portraits from the stage
22 September 2020
An intimate portrait of actors back stage
‘Rock of Ages’ new tour dates and venues confirmed for 2021
22 September 2020
Rock of Ages announces extensive UK tour
Theatre Royal Bath announces Autumn season
22 September 2020
Theatre Royal Bath returns with 3 classic plays
First look: film version of ‘Uncle Vanya’ starring Richard Armitage & Toby Jones
21 September 2020
Uncle Vanya is released in cinemas from 27 October 2020
‘Hairspray The Musical’ to perform on Britain’s Got Talent
21 September 2020
You can’t stop the beat! Hairspray heads to Britain’s Got Talent this weekend
Emmy Awards 2020: full list of winners
21 September 2020
Watchmen, Succession and Schitt’s Creek sweep the board at the 72nd Emmy Awards
Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ eyes London’s West End in 2022
19 September 2020
Beauty and the Beast rumoured to open in London in 2022
Watch: Amanda Holden & Sheridan Smith sing ‘I Know Him So Well’ from Chess
18 September 2020
Amanda Holden’s new album drops 2 October 2020
Watch: Carrie Hope Fletcher sings “Far Too Late” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new ‘Cinderella’
18 September 2020
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Carrie Hope Fletcher perform Far Too Late
Mazz Murray to headline ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at Alexandra Palace
18 September 2020
Two concert performances of Sunset Boulevard to be staged at Alexandra Palace
National Theatre to stage Christmas panto ‘Dick Whittington’
18 September 2020
The National Theatre returns to live performances from October
Julia Donaldson’s ‘Stick Man’ to run at Rose Theatre Kingston this Christmas
18 September 2020
Family friendly theatre returns to Rose Theatre Kingston
First look: Vikings actor Blake Kubena in ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’
18 September 2020
Blackeyed Theatre’s acclaimed production performs tonight
Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ announces West End cast for socially distanced run
17 September 2020
Christie’s classic thriller resumes performances at The St Martins Theatre this month
The Mouse House confirms UK tour of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
15 September 2020
Disney’s long awaited revival of Beauty and the Beast to tour the UK in 2021
‘Six The Musical’ to resume West End performances at Lyric Theatre this November
14 September 2020
Six welcomes three new queens at the Arts Theatre
‘Back To The Future: The Musical’ sets London premiere for Summer 2021
8 September 2020
West End transfer confirmed for Back To The Future: The Musical
Simon Lipkin & Samantha Barks to lead ‘First Date’ revival
7 September 2020
First Date revival to be streamed live from London’s Crazy Coqs
‘Songs for a New World’ musical to be performed live in London
4 September 2020
West End stars to perform Songs for a New World live at the London Palladium
‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’ postpones West End transfer to 2021
2 September 2020
The smash-hit production transfers from the National Theatre
Beverley Knight led musical ‘The Drifters Girl’ pushed to 2021
1 September 2020
The Drifters Girl sets new opening date at the Garrick Theatre in London
Miriam-Teak Lee to host Stage Debut Awards
27 August 2020
The Stage Debut Awards to go ahead in online ceremony
Blitz Bazawule to direct film adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ musical
26 August 2020
Broadway musical The Color Purple heads to the big screen
‘Pippin’ to open at Garden Theatre in London
25 August 2020
The Garden Theatre follows hit show Fanny & Stella with Pippin