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Cast announced for Ghosts in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare's Globe has announced casting for their production of Ghosts in the Sam Wannamaker Playhouse.
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Billie the Kid - Cast announced for new British musical at Vaudeville Theatre
Casting has been announced for Billie the Kid, a new British musical at the Vaudeville Theatre.
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Hairspray UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
The Hairspray UK Tour returns in 2024 with Brenda Edwards making her directorial debut.
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Belgrade Theatre Coventry announces 2024 Spring Season
Belgrade Theatre Coventry announce their 2024 Spring Season including Shrek, The Woman In Black and Frantic Assembly's Metamorphis.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Strategic Love Play, Mercury Theatre Colchester (On Tour) ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Strategic Love Play at the Mercury Theatre Colchester presented by Paines Plough as part of its tour.
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REVIEW: Yippee Ki Yay, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Yippee Ki Yay - The Die Hard Parody at the Mercury Theatre Colchester as part of its tour.
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Guys and Dolls 2023 London Cast Recording - Review. ✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews the Guys and Dolls 2023 London Cast Recording released by Broadway Records based on Nicholas Hytner's immersive revival.
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The 39 Steps UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps is returning to tour the UK in 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Susie Blake talks Murder In The Dark Tour - Interview
We took a moment to chat with Susie Blake who is currently touring with Tom Chambers in Torben Betts' play Murder In The Dark.
Douglas Mayo
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Frank and Percy at The Other Palace adds two further weeks to limited season
Two extra weeks have been added to the limited season of Frank and Percy starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam due to popular demand.
Douglas Mayo
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Lyric Hammersmith announces Spring / Summer 2024 Season
London's Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have announced their Spring/Summer 2024 Season. Lyric Hammersmith Tickets on sale now.
Douglas Mayo
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Wicked celebrates 17 years in the West End and extends bookings
Wicked the Musical celebrates 17 years in London's West End and extends booking to 15 December 2024. Book Wicked Tickets Now!
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Standing at the Sky's Edge announces West End Transfer
The 2023 Olivier Award-winning musical Standing at the Sky's Edge is to transfer to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Michael Ball UK Tour | Tickets and Venues - On With The Show Tour 2024
Michael Ball is to tour the UK in 2024 in a series of solo concerts at a venue near you. How to get Michael Ball tickets.
Douglas Mayo
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Steve Coogan to star in Dr Strangelove in the West End
Steve Coogan is to star in the world premiere of Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End.
Douglas Mayo
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Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor join the cast of Cabaret - First Look
Great First Look images have been released as Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor join the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: The White Factory, Marylebone Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews The White Factory now playing at Marylebone Theatre, London. Until 4 November.
Douglas Mayo
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Anton Du Beke - An Evening with Anton Du Beke Tour | Tickets and Venues
Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke takes to the stage with his show An Evening with Anton Du Beke in 2023. Book Tickets Now!
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Rebecca, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews Rebecca the Musical at Charing Cross Theatre. Until 18 November 2023.
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REVIEW: Oh What A Lovely War, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Blackeyed Theatre's production of Oh What A Lovely War at the Mercury Theatre Colchester as part of a national tour.
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REVIEW: Mlima's Tale, Kiln Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Lynn Nottage’s powerful Mlima’s Tale at Kiln Theatre in London. Running until 21 October 2023.
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Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends - First Look Images
First look production images have been released for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends now in previews at the Gielgud Theatre, London.
Douglas Mayo
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Stick Man returns to London's Leicester Square Theatre this October
London's family festive favourite Stick Man from the book by Julia Donaldson returns to Leicester Square Theatre from October 2023
Douglas Mayo
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The Crown Jewels Tour | Tickets and Venues - Direct from West End
A riotous comedy about an unbelieveable royal caper The Crown Jewels tour is announced. Book The Crown Jewels Tour tickets now
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Diana the Musical in concert announces full cast
Full casting has been announced for the new concert version of Diana the Musical in Concert at the Eventim Apollo. Book tickets now.
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