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CATS UK and Ireland tour names three Grizabellas ahead of Plymouth opening
CATS names Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding as its three touring Grizabellas; see CATS UK tour dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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The Phantom of the Opera now booking until April 2028 as it turns 40
The Phantom of the Opera is now booking until 1 April 2028 at His Majesty's Theatre as it turns 40. Book Phantom tickets on British Theatre.
Daphne
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Casting
Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre: meet the West End cast
Meet the cast of Into the Woods at the Noël Coward Theatre, opening 7 October and playing until 9 January 2027. Book Into the Woods tickets on British Theatre.
Daphne
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Debbie McGee joins the Grease UK tour as Miss Lynch in 2027
Debbie McGee plays Miss Lynch in the Grease UK tour in 2027. See Grease UK tour dates and tickets on British Theatre.
Bridget
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Hadestown UK tour adds Southend, Northampton, Woking, Oxford and Wimbledon
Hadestown adds Southend, Northampton, Woking, Oxford and Wimbledon to its 2027 UK and Ireland tour, with general sale from Friday 2 October. See Hadestown UK…
Bridget
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Casting
Moulin Rouge! The Musical announces new London cast from October 2026
New cast joins Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre from 12 October 2026. Book Moulin Rouge! tickets on British Theatre.
Daphne
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time UK tour extends into summer 2027
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time UK tour extends into summer 2027, adding five venues in June and July. See dates and tickets for the Curiou…
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Titanique final weeks: last chance to see it at the Criterion before 3 January 2027
Titanique closes at the Criterion Theatre on 3 January 2027, with William Hanson returning to the role of Ruth from 10 November. Book Titanique tickets on Br…
Daphne
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Cinderella at the Citizens Theatre Glasgow: cast announced for Christmas 2026
Cinderella at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow runs 28 November to 31 December 2026, with Molly Geddes in the title role and Claire Dargo as Claudia. Full cast,…
Bridget
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The Play That Goes Wrong extends in the West End to January 2028
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre is now booking into January 2028. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on British Theatre.
Daphne
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Zog and the Flying Doctors UK and Ireland tour 2027: dates and venues
Zog and the Flying Doctors returns to the stage in 2027, opening at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in March and ending with a summer run at Cadogan Hall. Full to…
Miles
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Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem at Stratford East: cast announced for 2026 panto
Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem at Theatre Royal Stratford East runs 21 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, with Ashley Joseph as Robin. Full cast, creatives an…
Bridget
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Jane Eyre UK Tour
The National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic present Sally Cookson's innovative Jane Eyre UK tour, following the classic story of Jane's fight for freedom and fu…
Bridget
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Jane Eyre at Storyhouse Chester: cast announced for November 2026
Jane Eyre at Storyhouse, Chester, runs 10 to 21 November 2026 with Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike, directed by Lily Dyble. Cast, creatives, tour dates a…
Bridget
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Magic Mike Live extends London run to 2 January 2028
Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Casino is announced through 2 January 2028. Book current onsale dates on British Theatre.
Daphne
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National Theatre Completes Cast for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Francesca Mills, Jill Halfpenny and Paul Chuckle lead the National Theatre company for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Dorfman this winter, then on …
Miles
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie 10th Anniversary UK Tour Cast
Ashcon Rahmani, Rebecca Trehearn, Kelle Bryan, Joanne Clifton and Divina De Campo lead the Everybody's Talking About Jamie 10th-anniversary UK tour from Leed…
Bridget
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The Devil Wears Prada announces new West End cast for third year
The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre has a new Miranda from October and is now booking to September 2027. Book The Devil Wears Prada tickets on Brit…
Daphne
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Hadestown extends in the West End to December 2027
Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre extends to 12 December 2027, the producers have announced. Book Hadestown tickets on British Theatre, with dates on sale into …
Daphne
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Singin' in the Rain Tour Cast: Anderson and Hauer Share Lina
Natalie Anderson and Karen Hauer share Lina Lamont as full casting is announced for the Singin' in the Rain UK and Ireland tour after Sheffield and before Sa…
Bridget
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Under the Mersey Moon on ITV's 70 Up Ahead of Epstein Theatre Debut
Under the Mersey Moon co-writer Peter Davies features in ITV's 70 Up as the Liverpool country musical prepares its Epstein Theatre debut from 11 to 13 Novemb…
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John Thomson Cast as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at The Lowry
John Thomson will play Ebenezer Scrooge in The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol at The Lowry, Salford, from 11 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, the show's first …
Bridget
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Miss Saigon Returns to the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre
Miss Saigon returns to London at the Prince Edward Theatre from 13 May 2027 to 8 January 2028. Tickets coming soon via the Miss Saigon show page.
Daphne
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Guides
Les Misérables London Tickets: Seats, Sondheim Theatre & What to Expect
Plan Les Misérables London tickets at the Sondheim Theatre: best seats, running time, cast and travel tips, with live booking from £31.25 on British Theatre.
Daphne
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Stalls vs Dress Circle: Where to Sit for the Best West End Seats
Stalls vs dress circle in the West End: where to sit for the best seats, with practical sightline advice and booking links for Hamilton, Lion King, Phantom a…
Daphne
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