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Why Miranda Priestly Remains an Icon in Film & Theatre
Cult-classic films are born from instantly recognisable fictional characters, except we all know a Miranda, we’ve probably worked ...
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Samantha Barks to Return to Les Misérables in the West End for One Special Week
Film and stage star Samantha Barks will reprise her iconic role in Les Misérables for a limited West End run before heading out on the show's UK tour.
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Caroline: A New Musical by Vikki Stone Premieres at New Wolsey Theatre Before UK Tour
Vikki Stone's new musical Caroline opens at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich before embarking on a regional tour across the East of England.
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Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin to Make London Stage Debuts in Hit Machine at Soho Theatre
How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor and Dear Evan Hansen's Noah Galvin will star as estranged brothers in the world premiere of Hit Machine at Soho Theatr…
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Trompe l'Oeil: New Musical Premieres at Manchester's Contact Theatre
Henry Parkman Biggs's new musical Trompe l'Oeil is running at Manchester's Contact Theatre until 2 May, adding to a growing wave of original British musicals.
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The Ultimate Musical Theatre Running Playlist: 41 Tracks for Marathon Season
London Marathon week calls for the perfect soundtrack. Here's why musical theatre and long-distance running make a surprisingly brilliant combination.
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The Future of New Musicals: Key Takeaways from the UK Musical Theatre Conference 2025
From global touring strategies to diversity in storytelling, the UK Musical Theatre Conference revealed where new British musicals are headed next.
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Arcadia Transfers to the West End: Tom Stoppard's Masterpiece Arrives at Duke of York's Theatre
The critically acclaimed Old Vic revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia transfers to the West End this summer for a strictly limited 12-week run at the Duke of Yo…
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Fighting With My Family to be adapted into stage musical
The wrestling favourite is getting the stage treatment
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Miss Saigon London: Story, Songs, History & 2027 West End Return
Miss Saigon[ ...
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First Look - Catherine Tate in Rehearsals for Oh, Mary!
Am I bovvered? Yes we are bovvered because here’s your first look at *Catherine Tate in rehearsals for Oh, Mary!* ...
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Cast: Full list & latest updates
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits UK cinemas on Friday 1 May and to say the iconic cast returning after 20 years is groundbreaking, ...
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Royal Exchange announces casting for Even These Things
The production is part of the venue’s 50th anniversary
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Bill Pullman Joins Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt in RSC's The Cherry Orchard
Hollywood star Bill Pullman will make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut as Gaev in a new version of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard this summer.
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John Proctor Is the Villain Transfers to Wyndham's Theatre in 2027 After Royal Court Sell-Out
Kimberly Belflower's acclaimed play John Proctor Is the Villain heads to Wyndham's Theatre for a 12-week West End run from February 2027.
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Pantomime Awards 2026 Winners: Brian Conley, Lesley Joseph and Nigel Harman Among Stars Celebrated
The Pantomime Awards 2026 celebrated the best in British panto, with Brian Conley and Lesley Joseph receiving the first ever Panto Icon Awards at a star-stud…
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Edinburgh Fringe Hit Don't Tell Dad About Diana Comes to London for Two Nights Only
Award-winning queer comedy set in 1990s Dublin transfers to Underbelly Boulevard Soho this May after a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
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Inaugural Fringe Theatre Awards Ceremony Announced for May 2025 in London
The first-ever Fringe Theatre Awards ceremony takes place on 17th May in London, celebrating the best of fringe theatre with live performances and award pres…
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War Horse Returns to the National Theatre: Everything We Know About the 2025 Revival
War Horse gallops back to the National Theatre this summer with a highly anticipated revival of the Olivier Award-winning production.
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Are Retooled Classics Pushing New Plays Off London's Stages?
A wave of reimagined classics is raising questions about whether new writing is losing ground in London theatre, as the industry reflects on Olivier Awards a…
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Susan Novak
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Darren Day to Star in Million Dollar Quartet Revival at the Barn Theatre This Summer
Darren Day leads the cast as Sam Phillips in a new production of Million Dollar Quartet, running at the Barn Theatre from June to August 2025.
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BokFest 2026: London's Queer Writing Festival Returns with Expanded Programme This June
BokFest returns to London's Hope Theatre with eight new queer plays across four weeks in June 2026, showcasing early-career playwrights in an expanded second…
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Avenue Q Review: The Puppets are onto Something
What do you do with a B.A. in English? You write a review about the West-End return of Avenue Q. ...
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Avenue Q Returns to the West End: Puerile Puppetry That Still Packs a Punch
The Tony Award-winning puppet musical Avenue Q is back in London with updated gags, a sensational cast, and all the heart and hilarity that made it a classic.
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Mark Gatiss Stars in RSC's First-Ever Production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: First Look Photos Released
The Royal Shakespeare Company shares production images of Brecht's political satire starring Mark Gatiss, Mawaan Rizwan, and Kadiff Kirwan at the Swan Theatre.
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