Blur or Oasis? – The Battle of Britpop – Cast Announced
Matthew Horne to star in The Battle, a new comedy play based (mostly) on real events about one of the most notorious rivalries in British music history. Mathew Horne (star of the beloved BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey, The Catherine Tate Show and in the West End, productions of The Tempest and Noises Off) was previously confirmed to play influential Britpop music executive, Andy Ross, caught in the crossfire of one […]
The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch – Cast Announced
Musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch announce full casting for London’s The Other Palace Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch plays at London’s The Other Palace Friday 6 February – Sunday 5 April 2026. Bigger, better, ruder and shorter, the 2026 transfer marks the musical’s fourth incarnation […]
REVIEW: WOMAN IN MIND (Duke Of York’s Theatre) ★★
Alan Ayckbourn’s play Woman In Mind, which premiered in 1985, returns to the London stage, starring Sheridan Smith. The Story Woman in Mind centres on Susan, a vicar’s wife living in an English country garden who suffers a mental breakdown following a blow to the head. As the play unfolds, Susan retreats into a rich […]
World premiere of The Ophiolite by Philip de Voni comes to London’s Theatro Technis
Theatro Technis and London Play Productions are proud to present the world premiere of The Ophiolite by Philip de Voni. The Ophiolite is set to be performed at Theatro Technis from 29 January – 22 February 2026. The production will be directed by Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE (previously Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Theatre Royal […]
Full cast announced for UK & Ireland tour of LEGALLY BLONDE
A brand-new production of the smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026 Musical theatre and Tik Tok star, Hannah Lowther (SIX, West End; Heathers: The Musical, The Other Palace) will play Margot and Alternate Elle Woods in brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit LEGALLY […]
Theatre Shows I’m Excited To See In 2026
Happy New Year! 2026 is already looking like it’s going to be a great year for theatre, both in the West End and on tour around the UK. Here are some of the shows I am most looking forward to so far. In the West End CATS A brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, CATS, […]
10 shows of 2025 that stayed with me after the curtain fell
As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the shows I’ve seen and reviewed over the past year. It’s been a brilliant year for theatre. While the West End has delivered some huge musical highlights, there have also been outstanding plays and truly exciting Off-West End productions. My top ten reflects that balance. […]
New Christmas Musical Workshop ‘DASHING’ Shows Real Promise
An exclusive full length workshop concert of DASHING – A New Christmas Musical was presented at London’s Underbelly Boulevard this festive season. The new West End theatrical home, Underbelly Boulevard, has started how it intends to go on – hard and fast. Earlier this year they welcomed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to the stage […]
REVIEW: DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CATFORD CAT ★★★
Broadway Theatre Catford‘s annual pantomime – a joyous coming together of community I always try to catch my local pantomime at South East London’s Broadway Theatre Catford. It is always a joyous coming together, community vibe and this year’s Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat does not disappoint. Written by panto legend Susie McKenna, this […]
REVIEW: INTO THE WOODS (Bridge Theatre) ★★★
The highly anticipated 2025 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods (the first major London staging since 2010) promises a magical West End experience. But does this fairy-tale journey still casts its spell? First staged in 1986, Into the Woods masterfully intertwines four Brothers Grimm fairy tales, following a Baker and his wife, a Witch, […]