FLASHBACK: Operation Mincemeat at the New Diorama Theatre, 2019 ★★★★★

My review might make you assume that I know people in this production, or am in some way associated with the company but I can assure you I am not, but as a jobbing actress, I wish I was. Watching Splitlip’s “Operation Mincemeat” a musical comedy interpretation of a factual, yet improbable, wartime event that […]

Full cast announced for The Merchant of Venice 1936 at Trafalgar Theatre

Following a triumphant season at the Criterion Theatre and a sold-out UK tour, Tracy-Ann Oberman is back in the West End to reprise her starring role in The Merchant of Venice 1936. Who’s in the cast? Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner) is joined by acclaimed actor Joseph Millson (The Last Kingdom, The […]

Alan Menken to Perform First Ever UK Solo Concert at The London Palladium

Legendary Composer Alan Menken to Perform First Ever UK Solo Concert at The London Palladium on March 9th, 2025 Alan Menken, the iconic composer behind some of the most beloved music in film and theatre history, is set to take the stage for his first solo concert in the U.K. at The London Palladium on […]

2:22 – A Ghost Story to frighten the UK once again

2:22 – A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025 2:22 – A Ghost Story’s phenomenal success includes three years in the West End over seven seasons. There have been twelve replica productions worldwide and the show has been seen by over 1 million […]

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL returns in 2025

New Adventures is delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne’s award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL will be returning in 2025, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May. It will then embark on a 17-week countrywide tour including many venues for the first time with this production. In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap […]

West End run of THE LAST LAUGH announced at the Noël Coward Theatre

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival a West End run of THE LAST LAUGH is coming to the Noël Coward Theatre. Written and directed by Paul Hendy, this new play will run at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End from 25 February to 22 March 2025 ahead of season in […]

Hugh Jackman is coming to London’s BST Hyde Park on 6 July

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces another headliner for 2025: Tony winner and Oscar nominated actor, Hugh Jackman is coming to London on Sunday 6 July. Amex Cardmember’s presale begins at 2:30pm GMT today Friday 1 November, with tickets on general sale Wednesday 6 November at 10am GMT. Available at www.bst-hydepark.com Returning to the […]

Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies comes to London

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit 2022 story The Baddies, which premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in October 2024, will run from 1–24 August 2025 at Cadogan Hall in London. Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and a ghost! […]

MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland tour

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production. MARY POPPINS will open at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since […]