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Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprises Bring It On Cast At Southwark Playhouse
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Guy The Musical, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Guy the musical now playing at the King's Head Theatre.
Julian Eaves
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Mamma Mia The Party To Open At O2 Spring 2019
Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive theatrical dining experience is to open at the O2 in late Spring 2019 in a specially designed venue.
Douglas Mayo
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A Very Very Very Dark Matter Casting Announced
Casting is confirmed for the world premiere of Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre as rehearsals begin.
Douglas Mayo
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High Ridin' World Premiere Casting Announced at King's Head Theatre
Full casting has been announced for the world stage premiere of High Ridin' by James Hogan at the King's Head Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Strictly Ballroom Announces London Closing October 27
After a seven month run at the Piccadilly Theatre, Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom has announced it will close early on 27 October 2018.
Douglas Mayo
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Kids Play Transfers To Above The Stag
Edinburgh Fringe hit Kids Play by Glenn Chandler has announced that it will transfer to London's Above the Stage Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Edinburgh Fringe Shows Transfer
Mark Ludmon reports on where you can catch some of the hits from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Next Lesson, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Chris Wodley's play Next Lesson at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall.
Paul T Davies
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The Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Build a Rocket wins major award
The Stephen Joseph Theatre's production of Build A Rocket wins prestigious award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Douglas Mayo
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Shit-faced Showtime presents Oliver With A Twist!
In Shit-faced Showtime: Oliver With A Twist one actor's gotta sink a bottle or two before curtain up.
Mark Ludmon
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Early Doors Live UK Tour Cast Announced
Final casting has been announced for Early Doors Live, which will begin its sold out three week run in Salford on 29 August.
Douglas Mayo
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Edward Hall announces his departure from Hampstead Theatre
After almost ten years, Edward Hall will be stepping down as Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of Hampstead Theatre in the spring of 2019.
Douglas Mayo
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FIRST LISTEN: Comic Book Kind Of Love from Eugenius! with Rob Houchen and Laura Baldwin
Douglas Mayo
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Pleasance wins two Fringe Firsts
The Archive of Educated Hearts, an intimate and innovative storytelling installation, and Power Play: Funeral Flowers, a site-specific witty portrayal of ado…
Douglas Mayo
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London shows inspire cocktail list at Theatreland bar
The Showstopper Collection has been introduced at Christopher’s in Wellington Street in the heart of Theatreland, ranging from pre-show sharpeners through to…
Mark Ludmon
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Duncan James Joins Cast Of Chicago As Billy Flynn
Duncan James is to star as Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre from 10 September 2018.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Little Shop Of Horrors, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's LIttle Shop of Horrors at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Brawn, the Space Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Brawn, written and performed by Christopher Wollaton at the Space at Surgeons Hall at Edinburgh Fringe.
Paul T Davies
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World Premiere Of People Like Us Announced For Union Theatre
Jane Robins and Julie Burchill's play People Like Us will receive its world premiere at London's Union Theatre in October 2018.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Skin Deep, Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Skin Deep the musical at the Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Kids Play, the Space Niddry Street, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Kids Play at the Space at Niddry Street at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Le Gateau Chocolat Icons, Assembly George Square Gardens, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Le Gateau Chocolat's Icons now playing at Assembly George Square Gardens at the Edinburgh Fringe
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: After The Cuts, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Gary McNair's play After The Cuts now playing at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Paul T Davies
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