A new take on the Boy George musical TABOO is in the works!
An utterly FABULOUS new take on the Boy George musical TABOO is in the works! Producer Thomas Hopkins has been developing a new version of Boy George’s hit musical Taboo for the last few years and is pleased to announce that he has now commissioned a new book by Olivier-nominated writer and performer Jack Holden […]
SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep has announced key casting news for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play with songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas. SHERLOCK HOLMES and THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS – a new play written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed, with music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber […]
UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY announced
The first ever UK tour of the stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic, gripping novel THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY will kick off in Cheltenham later this year. The Crown’s Ed McVey and Eastenders alum and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star as Ripley and Marge respectively in the first ever UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY “I never wanted to murder […]
Pop Star Jessie J turned down the chance to star in CABARET
This morning, during a live broadcast of the BBC 2 radio show The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, pop star Jessie J (whilst promoting her new single “No Secrets”) revealed that she had recently been offered the chance to play Sally Bowles in the Broadway production of Cabaret but turned it down in order to spend […]
The Spy Who Came in From the Cold comes to @sohoplace
The West End premiere of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, comes to @sohoplace. Adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Eldridge (Festen). This is the first novel by the undisputed master of the modern spy genre to be brought to life on stage. Jeremy Herrin will […]
New revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS comes to Manchester
A major new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will premiere in Manchester in autumn 2026. This production will see the continuation of the successful producing partnership of Thomas Hopkins Productions and the Hope Mill Theatre following their success of Rose starring Maureen Lipman, that opened at the venue prior to […]
Are the cheap tickets for MJ THE MUSICAL worth buying?
What are the cheapest tickets for London theatre shows in the West End and are they worth the money? What is the view like in the cheap seats at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End where MJ the Musical is playing? He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael […]
Are the cheap seats for HADESTOWN in the West End any good?
Are the cheap tickets for the West End production of HADESTOWN worth the money? What is HADESTOWN about? HADESTOWN takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. A deeply resonant and […]
THENEWS – This Week’s Theatre News
Theatre shows opening this week THE FROGS at Southwark Playhouse Star of the smash-hit TV show GLEE, Kevin Mchale starts performances this week in Stephen Sondheim‘s THE FROGS at Southwark Playhouse (23 May – 28 June 2025). The musical was originally performed in Yale University’s gymnasium’s swimming pool in 1974. This production will not be. […]
WEST END FLEA MARKET raises £110,000 for Acting for Others
Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces that more than £110,000 was raised at their fifth annual West End Flea Market, held on Saturday 17 May at St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden. Making it their most successful event to date. Book of Mormon was this year crowned the Best Dressed Stall, in the competition judged by national stars Christopher Biggins, Dame Arlene Phillips and Janie Dee. The stall included […]