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13 May 2019
West End actress Jenna Russell to star as Francesca
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Bally Gill wins 2018 Ian Charleson award
13 May 2019
Bally Gill wins the 2018 Ian Charleson award for his Romeo at the RSC
Anita Dobson and Maria Friedman join West End musical Fiddler on the Roof
13 May 2019
Trevor Nunn’s revival of Fiddler On The Roof is now booking until 28 September 2019
Riverdance producers to stage high-octane show in West End
10 May 2019
The show is a mixture of Irish, Latin, Hip-Hop, Afro-Cuban and Contemporary styles
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical extends in the West End
9 May 2019
The production is booking through to April 2020
New 600 seat theatre announced for Kings Cross
8 May 2019
The theatre is currently under construction
Kimberley Walsh, Matthew Kelly & Wendi Peters join Big The Musical
8 May 2019
New casting announced for Big The Musical
Florian Zeller’s THE SON transfers to the Duke of York’s Theatre in London
8 May 2019
Zeller’s acclaimed play explores the changing nature of family dynamics
Stephen Fry to star in West End run and UK tour of Mythos.
7 May 2019
Stephen Fry to embark on UK tour of his one-man show
Immersive theatre show The Wolf of Wall Street to premiere in London
7 May 2019
Experience the greed, power and excess of 90s Wall Street
Michael Ball to star in West End revival of Hairspray
3 May 2019
The hit musical is revived in London’s West End for 12 weeks only
Mark Moraghan and Lucy O’Byrne board Little Miss Sunshine musical UK tour
2 May 2019
Little Miss Sunshine the musical confirms cast for UK tour
Stephen Schwartz’s new musical The Prince of Egypt to open in London
2 May 2019
The musical will open at the Dominion Theatre in February 2020
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to star in FLEABAG on stage for the final time
2 May 2019
The actor-writer will perform her comic monologue for 30 performances this summer
Tony Awards 2019: winners in full
1 May 2019
Broadway stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Bebe Neuwirth announce the 2019 Tony Award Nominees
Katherine Parkinson, Vanessa Redgrave & Miles Jupp announced for Theatre Royal Bath season
26 April 2019
Jonathan Church’s summer season continues to attract top talent
Derren Brown announces brand new tour for 2020
26 April 2019
The master of illusion returns to the limelight with Showman
Stars come out for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’s first birthday
26 April 2019
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical celebrates 1st West End birthday with gala performance
James Nesbitt, Sheila Hancock & Clare Burt star in This Is My Family
25 April 2019
First look at THIS IS MY FAMILY at Chichester Festival Theatre
Haydn Gwynne, Rory Keenan & Bronté Barbé announced in Chichester Festival Theatre season.
25 April 2019
Further casting announced for Chichester Festival Theatre’s 2019 season
X-Factor’s Rylan Clark-Neal to star in Nativity The Musical
25 April 2019
The hit musical returns to London’s Eventim Apollo this Christmas
Ian McKellen stages free show for 80 octogenarians
25 April 2019
The much-loved actor is touring his one-man show to raise funds for local theatres
Aaron Sidwell & Lauren Samuels to star in Henry V
24 April 2019
Sidwell and Samuels will play Henry and Katherine
Education, Education, Education to run at Trafalgar Studios in the West End
18 April 2019
The whip-smart comedy will run for 4-weeks at Trafalgar Studios
Falsettos to get UK premiere at The Other Palace
17 April 2019
The double Tony Award-Winning Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant musical
Matt Cardle boards Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican
12 April 2019
Casting for the upcoming return of Jesus Christ Superstar has been announced.
Beano Studios to make Dennis and Gnasher musical
11 April 2019
Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed! the Musical will launch in 2020
Ian Redford, Marlene Sidaway and Kevin Tomlinson to star in ‘Beneath The Blue Rinse’
11 April 2019
Tom Glover’s comedy opens at the Park Theatre in May
First look at Maggie Smith in A German Life
11 April 2019
Smith plays Joseph Goebbels secretary in her first stage performance since 2007
Cirque du Soleil to stage Mexican themed show in London
10 April 2019
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil performing in the UK.
ABBA’s Benny and Björn attend Mamma Mia! 20th anniversary in London
8 April 2019
All star attendance for the 20th anniversary performance at the Novello Theatre
Olivier awards 2019: full list of winners
8 April 2019
The Inheritance, Come from Away and Company are among the shows that have triumphed at this year’s ceremony
First look and listen to Anna O’Byrne from Michel Legrand’s Amour
5 April 2019
Amour runs from 2 May 2019 until 20 July 2019 at Charing Cross Theatre
British Theatre Academy to produce Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr
5 April 2019
British Theatre Academy’s season also includes Once On This Island and Dogfight
Sergei Polunin / The bad boy of ballet to perform at London Palladium
5 April 2019
The bad boy of ballet Sergei Polunin returns to London with a mixed programme of work at the Palladium.
Katherine McPhee to exit West End musical Waitress
5 April 2019
McPhee will play her final performance on Saturday 15 June 2019.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ – The Musical to run in the West End
4 April 2019
The musical comedy runs at the Ambassadors Theatre from 15 June 2019
Alex Jennings joins The Light in the Piazza musical at Southbank Centre
4 April 2019
The Crown’s Alex Jennings completes casting for The Light in the Piazza
Ruthie Henshall & Marisha Wallace to host Waitress Cast Album Karaoke
3 April 2019
The first Waitress Cast Album Karaoke takes place on 19 February 2019.
The Comedy About a Bank Robbery announces West End extension on third birthday
2 April 2019
Now booking until 3 May 2020 at the Criterion Theatre, London
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Gillian Anderson, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Damian Lewis and more to star in Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]
2 April 2019
A different guest performer will appear each night in the murder mystery
Nigel Slater’s Toast announces UK tour
2 April 2019
The production runs at The Other Palace Theatre from 4 April
Dear Evan Hansen London: Tickets, plot, cast, dates, theatre
1 April 2019
Dear Evan Hansen tickets on sale 8 April 2019
Felicity Kendal to star in The Argument at Theatre Royal Bath
29 March 2019
The comic play follows a series of arguments between a married couple and their family
Tom Hiddleston’s Chinese advert goes viral
29 March 2019
The advert on Chinese blogging site Weibo has been viewed over 2.5million times
Jay McGuiness to star in Big The Musical at the Dominion Theatre in London
29 March 2019
Big The Musical will play for 9 weeks at the Dominion Theatre
James Corden to host 2019 Tony Awards
20 March 2019
The Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall on 9 June 2019
Danny Mac to star in White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre
20 March 2019
Strictly Come Dancing star Danny Mac to play Bing Crosby role in White Christmas
Disney’s Frozen confirms London run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
19 March 2019
The smash-hit musical sweeps into London in Autumn 2020
Tyrone Huntley among nominees for 2018 Ian Charleson Awards
18 March 2019
The winners will be announced in May
Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox in Betrayal
15 March 2019
First look at Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox Betrayal
Jason Donovan to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
14 March 2019
Jason Donovan to play Pharaoh in the West End revival of Joseph
Petula Clark and Joseph Millson cast in Mary Poppins
14 March 2019
Further casting announced for Mary Poppins
Louise Redknapp confirms her 9 to 5 West End start date
12 March 2019
Louise Redknapp to begin performances later this month
Hate crime play ‘Vincent River’ gets West End transfer
11 March 2019
Philip Ridley’s thrilling and heartbreaking exploration of hate crime runs at Trafalgar Studios
Andrew Scott to star in Present Laughter at the Old Vic
11 March 2019
Matthew Warchus directs Present Laughter at the Old Vic Theatre
Magic Mike Live extends at London Hippodrome
11 March 2019
Magic Mike Live in London is booking until 5 January 2020.
Penn and Teller team up with Mischief Theatre for Magic Goes Wrong
10 March 2019
Magic Goes Wrong opens at the Vaudeville Theatre in December 2019
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie now booking into 2020
8 March 2019
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie extends into 2020
Olivier Awards 2019: Company & Come From Away lead with nine nominations
5 March 2019
Olivier Awards 2019: Nominations in full
Lesley Joseph joins Calendar Girls The Musical UK tour
5 March 2019
Joseph previously appeared in the stage version of the musical
Jason Manford to host 2019 Olivier Awards
4 March 2019
The Olivier Awards will be held on 7 April 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall
WhatsOnStage Awards 2019: the winners in full
4 March 2019
The WhatsOnStage Awards are entirely voted for by the public.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes to return for UK tour
4 March 2019
The acclaimed production returns to Sadler’s Wells this Christmas
Matthew Bourne to receive Special Olivier Award
1 March 2019
Matthew Bourne to receive eighth Olivier Award
Simon Lipkin to headline Ghost Stories at Lyric Hammersmith
1 March 2019
The supernatural thriller returns to the Lyric Hammersmith from 29 March
Jeremy Jordan returns to London with 2019 Cadogan Hall concerts
1 March 2019
Jordan will host three concerts on 26 and 27 October at Cadogan Hall.
Hackney Empire to stage Dick Whittington and His Cat
1 March 2019
Hackney Empire’s pantomime season kicks off on 23 November 2019.
Sheridan Smith to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1 March 2019
Sheridan Smith to play the Narrator in the West End revival of Joseph
Casting announced for Little Death Club at Underbelly Festival
28 February 2019
Get ready for a night of mayhem at the hilarious Little Death Club
Southwark Playhouse to stage sexually-charged gay play Afterglow
28 February 2019
Compelling. Highly charged and extremely sexual – Afterglow runs from 5 June 2019
Ian Hallard and Ciarán Owens to star in Tumulus at Soho Theatre
28 February 2019
Christopher Adams’ noir-style murder mystery thriller transfer from the Vaults 2018 Festival
Witness for the Prosecution / new cast + booking period
26 February 2019
Witness for the Prosecution
By Agatha Christie extends into its third year at County Hall
Iris Theatre announces 10th anniversary season
26 February 2019
Iris Theatre to stage two epic Summer promenade productions
Cast announced for Michael Morpurgo’s The Butterfly Lion
26 February 2019
Michael Morpurgo’s bittersweet story runs at the Barn Theatre
Bush Theatre / Daniel Bailey appointed Associate Director
22 February 2019
Bailey replaces Omar Elerian who has held the position since 2012
Gwendoline Christie to star in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre
21 February 2019
Gwendoline Christie to play queen of the fairies, Titiana.
Dolly Parton attends 9 to 5 The Musical – Gala Performance
20 February 2019
Gala night pictures from 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre
The Two of Us’ Janet Dibley to star in Turn of the Screw
19 February 2019
Janet Dibley to play The Governess in the UK touring production fo Turn of the Screw
Dear Evan Hansen to open at Noel Coward Theatre in 2019
16 February 2019
Dear Evan Hansen announces West End dates
First look / world premiere stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s Zogg
15 February 2019
Julia Donaldson’s acclaimed book is brought to life in a new stage adaptation
Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox in Betrayal / rehearsal images
15 February 2019
First look at Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox in rehearsal for Betrayal
Lyric Hammersmith to stage Noises Off
15 February 2019
Jeremy Herrin to direct Michael Frayn’s comic farce
Tina Turner musical announces new West End leads
15 February 2019
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe to make her West End debut as Tina Turner
Jason Manford to star in Tony winning musical ‘Curtains’
15 February 2019
The musical comedy will open at at the Churchill Theatre Bromley in October
Amélie musical UK premiere to star Audrey Brisson
14 February 2019
Audrey Brisson to lead UK premiere of Amélie
Katherine McPhee & Denise Van Outen to host Waitress Cast Album Karaoke
13 February 2019
The first Waitress Cast Album Karaoke takes place on 19 February 2019.
Maggie Smith to star in a new stage play
13 February 2019
Maggie Smith to star in A German Life at the Bridge Theatre
61st Grammy Awards – winners and nominees
12 February 2019
Find out who was nominated and who won at the 61st GRAMMY Awards
Hugh Jackman to open Brit Awards with ‘Greatest Showman’ performance
11 February 2019
The Brit Awards take place on 20 February 2019 at the O2, London.
BAFTA Film Awards 2019 – winners and nominees
10 February 2019
The Favourite wins 7 BAFTA’s with Roma taking home 4 awards
Martha Plimpton led ‘SWEAT’ transfers to West End
8 February 2019
Strictly 50 performances only at the Gielgud Theatre
Everybody’s Talking About the new Jamie
7 February 2019
First look at the new cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
BalletBoyz in pictures – Them/Us
6 February 2019
The all-male dance troupe premiere their new show in March
Titanic to set sail on European Tour in 2019
6 February 2019
Thom Southerland’s acclaimed production will tour from July 2019
Les Misérables / Michael Ball, Alfie Boe & John-Owen Jones return to West End show
6 February 2019
Cameron Mackintosh to stage the legendary concert version of Les Misérables
9 to 5 The Musical – first look
5 February 2019
9 to 5 The Musical now in previews at the Savoy Theatre, London.
Danny Dyer & Martin Freeman in Pinter Seven
5 February 2019
Pinter Seven stars Martin Freeman, Danny Dyer, Gemma Whelan & John Heffernan
All About Eve / first look at Gillian Anderson & Lily James
1 February 2019
First glimpse of Gillian Anderson & Lily James in All About Eve
Hayley Atwell and Tom Burke to headline Ibsen revival in the West End
1 February 2019
Rosmersholm will run at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 24 April 2019
Clive Owen to star in Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana
1 February 2019
Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn and Lia Williams also star
Nicholas Lyndhurst & Cassidy Janson board Man of La Mancha revival with Kelsey Grammer
31 January 2019
Man of La Mancha begins previews at the London Coliseum on 26 April 2019
West End Live / dates revealed for 2019
31 January 2019
West End Live celebrates the best of the West End
Rachel Chavkin talks The American Clock at the Old Vic
30 January 2019
Visionary director Rachel Chavkin talks about her forthcoming production of Arthur Miller’s The American Clock
Caroline, Or Change confirms final West End performance
29 January 2019
Sharon D. Clarke to reprise her critically acclaimed role at the Playhouse Theatre.
Rebecca Trehearn boards Stephen Schwartz musical RAGS
29 January 2019
RAGS will run at the Hope Mill Theatre from March
Stephen Tompkinson to star in Educating Rita tour
29 January 2019
Willy Russell’s touching & enduring comedy opens at Theatre by the Lake on 18 April 2019.
John Malkovich to star in Harvey Weinstein inspired play
29 January 2019
Bitter Wheat to open at the Garrick Theatre in London
Layton Williams & Shane Ritchie to lead ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ UK Tour
28 January 2019
The Uk tour opens on 8 February 2020 in Sheffield
Swedish hit maker Max Martin pens West End musical
25 January 2019
& Juliet includes hits by Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding & the Backstreet Boys
Mischief Theatre announces year-long residency at Vaudeville Theatre
25 January 2019
Groan Ups, a comedy, will open the season in September
All About Eve stage play set for live cinema screening
23 January 2019
Tickets go on sale Friday 28 September 2018
Stephen Boxer & Niamh Cusack to lead The Remains of the Day tour
21 January 2019
Cast and tour details announced The Remains of the Day
Casting announced for There is a Field
21 January 2019
Acollaboration between Synergy Theatre Project and Theatre503
Joe McFadden to star in new Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Tour
21 January 2019
The production is co-Produced by Jason Donovan and March Goucher
Mary Poppins on stage: tickets, dates, venue & cast
18 January 2019
Mary Poppins returns to London’s West End
Martin Freeman & Danny Dyer in Pinter 7 rehearsal
18 January 2019
First look at Martin Freeman & Danny Dyer in rehearsals for A Slight Ache / The Dumb
Tina Turner musical announces further West End extension
18 January 2019
Adrienne Warren and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith to stay with the show until 13 April 2019.
Matthew Broderick to make West End debut in The Starry Messenger
17 January 2019
Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern to co-star in The Starry Messenger at the Wyndham’s Theatre
All About Eve / inside the rehearsal room
16 January 2019
First look inside the rehearsal room of All About Eve
French composer Michel Legrand announces concert at Royal Festival Hall
16 January 2019
The one-off concert will take place on 20 September 2019.
Bush Theatre / Cast announced for The Trick
16 January 2019
Eve Leigh’s play is an unpredictable exploration of ageing and grief
Caroline Sheen steps in for Louise Redknapp in 9 to 5 musical
15 January 2019
9 to 5 The Musical begins previews on 28 January 2019 at the Savoy Theatre
Carlos Acosta appointed Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
15 January 2019
Carlos Acosta will take up the position from January 2020
Doctor Dolittle UK and Ireland tour to close early
15 January 2019
The tour will now end on 26 January 2019 in Oxford
Disney’s The Lion King announces UK tour
14 January 2019
The West End production has been seen by over 15 million theatregoes
Injury blights Louise Redknapp’s West End stage debut
11 January 2019
9 to 5 The Musical begins previews on 28 January 2019 at the Savoy Theatre
Sweat Extends at Donmar Warehouse
10 January 2019
Sweat is booking until 2 February 2019 at the Donmar Warehouse
Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox board Tom Hiddleston’s Betrayal
10 January 2019
Casting announced for Betrayal at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal London: Tickets, plot, cast and dates
10 January 2019
Tom Hiddleston returns to the stage in Harold Pinter’s thrilling romance
Eastenders’ Shaun Prendergast completes Waitress cast
9 January 2019
Waitress begins previews on 8 February at the Adelphi Theatre
Les Miserables | All change for this iconic West End show
9 January 2019
Les Miserables set for musical theatres
Coronation Street’s Hayley Tamaddon joins Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
9 January 2019
Major cast change for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie in West End
Pinter Six: in pictures
2 January 2019
Jamie Lloyd’s production to Party Time / Celebration opens to rave reviews
Disney’s Frozen to re-open Theatre Royal Drury Lane
26 December 2018
The smash-hit musical should sweep into London in Autumn 2020
30 Rock’s Jack McBrayer to make West End debut in Waitress
21 December 2018
30 Rock’s Kenneth to star in West End bound musical Waitress