Cast announced for new musical Pride at the National Theatre
Pride, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, will be brought to life at the National Theatre Pride will play at the National Theatres Dorfman stage from 11 June to 12 September 2026, following preview performances at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff from 31 March to 18 April 2026. Reuniting director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The […]
Seven Dials Playhouse Announce Artist Initiative Recipients
Seven Dials Playhouse announce 2026 recipients of ‘first steps’ and ‘Next Step’, two artist development initiatives to supporting theatre-makers at all stages of their careers. These funded programmes offer space, time, and financial support for artists to explore bold new ideas, develop work-in-progress, and forge connections within the industry. The selected works span speculative and […]
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone – GIRL BLUE gets UK show
A new play inspired by the life and inner world of Nina Simone, GIRL BLUE will receive its first UK industry presentation at Seven Dials Playhouse Taking place on Wednesday 21st January, as part of its development toward future public performances later in the year. Written by award-winning playwright June Carryl (who also reads the […]
REVIEW: THE OLIVE BOY – Southwark Playhouse ★★★ January 2026
The Olive Boy explores the uneasy space between adolescence, grief and emotional immaturity The phrase “boys will be boys” often gets used to excuse behaviour, rather than examine it. The Olive Boy explores that uneasy space between adolescence, grief and emotional immaturity. First staged at the Hope Theatre in 2021, The Olive Boy has since […]
REVIEW: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (Gillian Lynne Theatre) ★★★★
My Neighbour Totoro – “highly recommended for families and big kids at heart” In May 2022, the Royal Shakespeare Company announced that a stage adaptation of the 1988 Japanese animated film ‘My Neighbour Totoro‘ (one of the most popular characters in Japanese animation) would open at the Barbican Theatre for a three month run. After […]
New casting announced for OLIVER! at Gielgud Theatre ★★★★★
New London cast announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver! at Gielgud Theatre Lead Cast The full cast of Oliver! in the West End includes: Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin Ava Brennan (The Lion King, Hamilton) as Nancy Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes Aaron MacGregor (Les Misérables) as […]
Matt Cardle joins the London cast of KINKY BOOTS The Musical
Following its UK, Ireland and European tour, the brand-new production of KINKY BOOTS The Musical is coming to London KINKY BOOTS The Musical will play at the London Coliseum for 17 weeks from 17 March 2026 to 11 July 2026, with a week of previews at Curve, Leicester from 3 March 2026. Matt Cardle will […]
HIGH NOON (Harold Pinter Theatre) ★★★★★ – January 2026
High Noon at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre – a very pleasant surprise – Yee Haw! Based on the 1952 film (known as one of the greatest westerns ever made) the World Premiere of HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre, has been adapted for the stage by Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, Dune) and Directed by Thea […]
Jon Osbaldeston to join the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party
Jon Osbaldeston to join the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party as Nikos, from 28 January 2026. Jon Osbaldeston’s theatre credits include Les Miserables (West End) Fiddler on the Roof (West End) Kiss of the Spiderwoman (West End) Leonardo (West End) Jon is also one of the co-founders of internationally acclaimed musical theatre group […]
Sunday in the Park with George returns to London in 2027
Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande will star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027. Sunday in the Park with George has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production […]