Casting
The Devil Wears Prada Announces Extension and Cast Change Plans
The Devil Wears Prada has announced an extension and planned cast change.
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The Growing Crisis in UK Theatre Programming
Productions and programming facing fundamental changes in the face of funding crises.
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Susan Novak
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West End
The Devil Wears Prada Musical Divides Critics
The anticipation for The Devil Wears Prada premiere was palpable, now that its playing it's receiving some mixed reviews.
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Susan Novak
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Dylan Mulvaney Joins Cast of Drew Gasparini’s We Aren’t Kids Anymore at the Savoy Theatre
Dylan Mulvaney to make her West End debut in Drew Gasparini’s We Aren’t Kids Anymore at the Savoy Theatre.
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Susan Novak
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Hamilton Announces Major Cast Changes for UK Tour
Award-Winner Marley Fenton Takes Lead Role in the UK tour of Hamilton
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Susan Novak
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Casting
Glee Star Kevin McHale to Make UK Stage Debut in Sondheim's "The Frogs"
Kevin McHale to star in revival of Sondheim's The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
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Susan Novak
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Touring
Full Celebrity Line-Up Announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2025
Strictly Come Dancing Live announces its full celebrity line-up for the 2025 UK tour, featuring stars from the TV show and live voting by the audience.
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Susan Novak
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Ewan McGregor Returns to London Stage in Lila Raicek's My Master Builder
Ewan McGregor returns to the London stage in Lila Raicek's new play My Master Builder, opening in April 2025 at Wyndham's Theatre under the direction of Mich…
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Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to Star in Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace are set to electrify the West End's Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club from January 2025.
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Susan Novak
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John Cleese's Fawlty Towers Play Set for Extensive UK and Ireland Tour
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play announces a major UK and Ireland tour, set to delight audiences with its classic comedic chaos from September 2025.
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Susan Novak
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Sam Tutty and Aimie Atkinson to Star in We Aren’t Kids Anymore at the Savoy Theatre
Sam Tutty and Aimie Atkinson lead the cast of We Aren’t Kids Anymore, a new Drew Gasparini musical premiering at the Savoy Theatre in April 2025.
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Susan Novak
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Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith for Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live
Alfie Boe joins Sheridan Smith for a festive night of musical theatre at Manchester at the Musicals, featuring classic West End hits and holiday favourites a…
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Susan Novak
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Critically Acclaimed What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank Extends West End Run
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank extends its critically acclaimed run at the Marylebone Theatre, continuing to explore deep themes through pr…
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Susan Novak
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Nick Mohammed’s A Christmas Carol(ish) Debuts in London's West End
Nick Mohammed’s A Christmas Carol(ish) opens in the West End, offering a comedic twist on the classic Christmas tale."
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Susan Novak
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Extended West End Run for Stranger Things: The First Shadow Amid Stellar Reviews
Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends its West End run, continuing to captivate audiences with its prequel storyline and visually stunning production.
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Susan Novak
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Barn Theatre Announces Diverse Line-Up for 2025 Season
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester announces their 2025 season featuring three world premieres, a British classic, and new musicals, starting with the comedy A …
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Susan Novak
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New Musical Here & Now by Steps to Embark on Extensive UK and Ireland Tour
Here & Now, the musical presented by UK pop sensation Steps, announces a UK and Ireland tour from August 2025, featuring their greatest hits in a theatrical …
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Susan Novak
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Ballet
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake Celebrates 30th Anniversary with UK and Ireland Tour
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake embarks on a momentous 30th-anniversary tour of the UK and Ireland, featuring star performances and iconic choreography.
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Susan Novak
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Ore Oduba to Star as Caractacus Potts in UK Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ore Oduba is set to lead as Caractacus Potts in the UK tour of the magical musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starting March 2025.
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Susan Novak
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Luke Brady to Star in Disney’s Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Luke Brady is set to captivate audiences as Hercules in the dynamic new production of Disney's Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, opening in June 2025.
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Susan Novak
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Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley to Star in West End Premiere of Clueless, The Musical
Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley to lead the cast in the West End premiere of Clueless, The Musical, opening in February 2025.
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Susan Novak
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Striking New Hadestown Production Images Released
New Hadestown images at the Lyric Theatre highlight the impactful performances of Trevor Dion Nicholas and Rachel Tucker.
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Susan Novak
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World Premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical Set for Manchester Opera House
The eagerly awaited 13 Going on 30 - The Musical is set to premiere at Manchester Opera House in September 2025, promising a nostalgic yet fresh take on the …
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Susan Novak
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Extension
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express Announces Fourth Extension and Releases New Footage
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express extends its sensational run for the fourth time at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and releases captivating new f…
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Susan Novak
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Christmas
Jordan Conway Stars as Buddy in Elf The Musical at The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Jordan Conway returns home to star as Buddy in Elf The Musical at The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe, promising a festive spectacular this November.
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Susan Novak
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