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Girl Out of the Blue: Powerful New Drama Premieres at the Tabard Theatre This September
A gripping new play about family secrets and identity opens at London's Tabard Theatre from 23 September to 10 October 2026.
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Right Before I Go: Edinburgh Fringe Hit Transfers to London's Soho Theatre for Suicide Awareness Month
The powerful suicide awareness play Right Before I Go transfers to Soho Theatre for a limited run from 5-10 September, featuring real suicide notes and an al…
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Susan Novak
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BritishTheatre.com Joins tickadoo: What the Acquisition Means for Theatregoers
BritishTheatre.com has been acquired by ticketing and discovery platform tickadoo. The site keeps its name and archive, with new investment in UK theatre cov…
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Amnesia: A Bold New Solo Show About Dementia Care Heads to Edinburgh Fringe 2026
A fiercely funny and deeply moving solo play set in Rhyl shines a light on dementia carers, working-class resilience, and community spirit at this year's Edi…
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Susan Novak
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Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour: Cast, Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys is back on the road for a major 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour, booking through 2027.
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House of Life Lands Olivier-Winning Musical Supervisor and Major Producers Ahead of Edinburgh Fringe 2026
House of Life announces Richard Thomas as Musical Supervisor and P3 Productions as producers for its Edinburgh Festival Fringe run this August.
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Susan Novak
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Judgment Day by Ödön von Horváth Returns to the Old Red Lion Theatre This September
New theatre company Fright Train launches with a revival of Judgment Day at Islington's Old Red Lion, 37 years after its award-winning UK premiere at the sam…
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Susan Novak
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The Silence of the Lambs World Stage Premiere: Full Cast and UK Tour Announced
The Silence of the Lambs makes its world stage play premiere with a star-studded cast, opening at Curve Leicester in August 2026 before a major UK and Irelan…
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Susan Novak
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Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2026: Singing Willows and the Magical Bed Enchants Young Audiences at the Fringe
A BSL-integrated children's musical adventure leads an inclusive programme of family shows at the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, running alongside the Fringe.
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Susan Novak
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Million Dollar Quartet Returns to London's West End for a Strictly Limited 12-Week Season
The Tony-nominated jukebox musical Million Dollar Quartet is heading back to London in September 2026, bringing rock 'n' roll history to the Arts Theatre.
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Susan Novak
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CATS Returns in a Breathtaking Open Air Revival at Regent's Park
A thrilling new production of CATS at the Open Air Theatre strips away the furry nostalgia and delivers a fresh, emotionally charged reinvention under the st…
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Susan Novak
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Under the Influence: The Gilbert Twins Bring Viral Fame to Edinburgh Fringe in a New Musical Comedy
Under the Influence is a new musical comedy at Edinburgh Fringe exploring sisterhood, social media pressure, and couples therapy through original songs.
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Susan Novak
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Little Shop of Horrors Returns with Major New Production and National Tour for Autumn 2026
Exeter Northcott Theatre unveils full casting for its revival of Little Shop of Horrors, the first full-scale musical made in Exeter in over 20 years, tourin…
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Susan Novak
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GANBA!! Interactive Ninja Training Show Makes World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
A high-energy, family-friendly interactive ninja experience from the creators of BATSU! debuts at Edinburgh Fringe this August at Underbelly Bristo Square.
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Susan Novak
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Stories Returns to Sadler's Wells: The Tap Dance Spectacular That Took Europe by Storm
RB Dance Company's critically acclaimed show Stories comes back to London for 20 performances at Sadler's Wells after selling out the Peacock Theatre.
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Susan Novak
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This Week in the West End: What to See, 3 to 9 August 2026
What is on in the West End from 3 to 9 August 2026: the Globe's Dream arrives, Cats reaches press night, two shows close and live prices.
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The Best-Reviewed West End Shows Right Now, 3 to 9 August 2026
The best-reviewed West End shows for 3 to 9 August 2026, ranked on 65,325 real audience ratings drawn from our live booking data.
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Best-Value West End Tickets This Week, 3 to 9 August 2026
Best-value West End tickets for 3 to 9 August 2026: a £6.25 floor, a £31.25 median, and 32 of 67 productions starting at or under £30.
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This Week in Theatre Across the UK, 3 to 9 August 2026
UK theatre from 3 to 9 August 2026: Edinburgh's festivals open, Branagh at the RSC, Miss Saigon in Manchester and Waitress in Bristol.
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Bridge the Gap 2026/27: Stage One Reveals 10 Emerging Producers Joining UK's Leading Commercial Theatre Programme
Stage One has announced the 10 emerging producers selected for its Bridge the Gap programme, the UK's only year-long initiative dedicated to diversifying com…
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Susan Novak
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MOURN Returns to Stone Nest This Autumn Alongside New Bach Concert Series at LSO St Luke's
FIGURE ensemble brings back its sell-out staged lament MOURN for three nights in October, and launches a new baroque and contemporary music series at LSO St …
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The Phantom of the Opera Gets a Star-Studded Audiobook Ahead of 40th Anniversary London Return
A fully dramatised audiobook set in the world of Phantom of the Opera features Broadway and West End stars, with connections to the show's upcoming 40th anni…
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Pray for Me: The Raw New Show Challenging How Deaf People Are Treated in Faith and Society
A highlight of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2026, Pray for Me blends poetry, dance and live music to explore deafness, identity and cultural assumptions.
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Susan Novak
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebrates 10 Years in the West End
The record-breaking production marks a decade at the Palace Theatre, having enchanted over 2.5 million audience members since opening in 2016.
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Alan Cumming and Ewan McGregor to Lead Supernova World Premiere at Pitlochry
Alan Cumming and Ewan McGregor will lead the world premiere of Supernova, Harry Macqueen's stage adaptation of his acclaimed film, at Pitlochry Festival Thea…
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