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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
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REVIEW: (The Fall Of) The Master Builder, West Yorkshire Playhouse ✭✭✭✭
Jonathan Hall
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REVIEW: Flashdance the musical, UK Tour ✭✭✭
What you are left with in Flashdance is a series of great productions numbers that have the audience wanting to have fun but no show to support them.
Douglas Mayo
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Pinocchio rehearsals start at the National Theatre
Rehearsals have begun for a new production of Pinocchio at the National Theatre directed by John Tiffany nased on the Walt Disney film.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Labour Of Love, Noel Coward Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Under Jeremy Herrin’s slick direction, Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig are a delight, the Beatrice and Benedict of the Ballot Box.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: The Toxic Avenger, Arts Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
There´s enough to enjoy here to merit the price of the ticket. So, go on, you deserve it. Indulge yourself!
Julian Eaves
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons UK Tour
The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons UK tour 2020 sees Frankie return to London Nottngham and Liverpool. If you loved Jersey Boys book now to see the man t…
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Judith, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭
The actors are given little to develop and work with, and, at fifty minutes, the audience were unsure of the ending- indeed, it felt that there had been very…
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Mack and Mabel in Concert, Hackney Empire ✭✭✭✭✭
an LMTO show is - ultimately - all about the orchestra. Here we got the full 32-pieces of the publishers´ dreams, and this was - we were reliably informed -…
Julian Eaves
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Does the Circus Still Have a Place in Britain?
With so many new themes to explore in this modern world, perhaps circuses really aren’t lost forever to British audiences. Instead, they are taking over our …
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Editorial Staff
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REVIEW: The Addams Family, New Victoria Theatre Woking ✭✭✭✭✭
The writers, creatives and cast of The Addams Family have created something that I could easily re-visit several times and be sure of finding more on each vi…
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Lucky Stiff, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Lucky Stiff is a fun night out, beautifully realised with an original take on a well-worn concept, and with much to bring a smile to the lips.
Julian Eaves
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Three Circus Companies to Catch in the UK this Winter
Wherever you live in the UK, you won’t be far from one of these three great circuses’ touring venues in the next few months. Make sure you don’t miss out!
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REVIEW: The Fall, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Every molecule of the space of the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs is packed with the energy, enthusiasm, passion and commitment of the seven strong ensemble.
Paul T Davies
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Wicked UK Tour Cast Announced
The producers of the upcoming Wicked UK tour have announced casting for the tour which starts at the Bristol Hippodrome on 31 January 2018.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Le Grand Mort, Trafalgar Studios 2 ✭✭✭
Julian Clary’s comedic timing is faultless, and James Nelson-Joyce is progressively intimidating as the two characters fight for dominance.
Alexa Terry
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The Cher Show Announces 2018 Broadway Opening at Neil Simon Theatre
The Cher Show, a new musical based on the life and six-decade career of the iconic performer will open on Broadway in Fall 2018 after a Chicago preview.
Douglas Mayo
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Wicked releases new character portraits as it celebrates 12 years in London
Douglas Mayo
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Young Vic announces new artistic director
Leading director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah has been announced as the new artistic director of London's Young Vic theatre.
Mark Ludmon
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UK's most welcoming theatres revealed in public vote
The UK's most welcoming theatres have been announced in an award voted on by the public.
Mark Ludmon
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