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Alan Turing musical transfers to London’s Riverside Studios
A musical about code-breaking genius Alan Turing is transferring to London’s Riverside Studios after a hit run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Standing At The Sky's Edge wins Made In Sheffield accolade
New Musical Standing At The Sky's Edge wins world renowned Made In Sheffield Accolade ahead of its West End opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
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View From the Bridge at Bath’s Ustinov Studio – more cast join Dominic West
Further casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge at Bath’s Ustinov Studio alongside extra dates.
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Tamsin Greig joins company of Shakespeare's Women at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tamsin Greig is to join the cast of Shakespeare's Women at Shakespeare'sm Globe for a limited season from 7 January 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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This Might Not Be It at Bush Theatre - cast and creatives announced
The Bush Theatre have announced cast and creatives for Sophia Chetin-Leuner's This Might Not Be It.
Douglas Mayo
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Six the Musical celebrates 1000 performances at Vaudville Theatre, London
Six the Musical celebrates 1000 performances at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End.
Douglas Mayo
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Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical announces London Premiere cast
Casting has been announced for the London premiere of Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical at The Other Palace.
Douglas Mayo
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Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club News - Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend for final time
Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor extend their runs for the final time in the award-winning musical Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Douglas Mayo
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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds UK Tour
Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War Of The Worlds UK Tour has announced rescheduled dates for 2022.
Douglas Mayo
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Six the Musical 2023-24 Cast - New Production Images
New production images have been released for Six the Musical now running at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End.
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Next To Normal to transfer to Wyndham's Theatre from 18 June 2024
The acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of Next To Normal is to transfer to Wyndam's Theatre from 18 June 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Hadestown West End Casting Announced
Casting has been announced for the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown.
Douglas Mayo
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Adam Garcia to star as Caractacus Potts in upcoming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tour
Adam Garcia is to star as Caractacus Potts in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK Tour opening at Mayflower Theatre Southampton in April 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Player Kings Tour and West End with Sir Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is to play Falstaff in Robert Icke's production of Player Kings adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 and 2
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Police Cops Thye Musical returns to Southwark Playhouse by Popular Demand
Police Cops The Musical is back By Popular Demand for a limited run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in March 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Shrek the Musical comes to Hammersmith's Eventim Apollo in July 2024
Shrek the Musical is to transfer to the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith for a limited six week season from 19 July 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
The Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour is announced for 2024/25 opening at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets on sale 17 Nov 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: To Have And To Hold, Hampstead Theatre, London ✭✭✭
Stephen James reviews Richard Bean’s enjoyable new comedy, To Have and To Hold, at Hampstead Theatre in London
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Sheridan Smith to star in new musical Opening Night at Gielgud Theatre
Sheridan Smith is to star in new musical Opening Night by Ivo Van Hove and Rufus Wainwright at the Gielgud Theatre from March 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Ruth Jones to star as Mother Superior in Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre
Ruth Jones is to star as Mother Superior in the award-winning production of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre London in 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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The Mousetrap London announces new cast from 20 November
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has announced new cast members for London's long running iconic thriller at St Martin's Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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I Should Be So Lucky UK Tour - First Look Production Images
First look production images have been released for the world premiere of the official Stock, Aitken and Waterman musical I Should Be So Lucky.
Douglas Mayo
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Starlight Express extends bookings through to February 2025
24 hours after pre-sale period, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express extends bookings through to February 2025.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Metamorphosis, Mercury Theatre Colchester (On Tour) ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Kafka's Metamorphosis at the Mercury Theatre Colchester as part of its tour presented by Frantic Assembly
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Hamilton UK Tour rehearsal images released
Rehearsal images are released for the first-ever Hamilton UK Tour. The Hamilton UK Tour begins performances at the Manchester Palace Theatre
Douglas Mayo
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