The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
A new Beatles musical, Shake It Up Baby!, will receive its world premiere at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre this September, telling the story of the band’s transformative Hamburg years.
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Regional Theatre
Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein The Musical at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn.
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West End
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical has announced new casting for its final West End run at the Aldwych Theatre, with performances continuing until 13 September 2…
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West End
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play returns to the West End this summer with a new cast for a strictly limited run at the Apollo Theatre from 24 June to 1…
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West End
Disney’s Hercules has extended its West End run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 28 March 2026, following a sold-out preview period.
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News
Following a sold-out West End debut, the improvised comedy murder mystery Murder, She Didn’t Write returns to the Duchess Theatre for three performances in 2…
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Off West End
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for its 2025 revival of Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon, returning to London for the first time in ov…
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West End
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas will star as Cruella de Vil in the London transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical, running at the Eventim Apollo …
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Off West End
Underbelly Boulevard Soho has announced its Spring/Summer 2025 programme, featuring a dynamic lineup of comedy, cabaret, improv, magic, and live music.
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Season Announcement
Reading Rep Theatre has unveiled its biggest season to date, featuring its first musical, major co-productions, and bold new takes on classic plays for 2025–26.
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Casting
David Hunter and Grace Mouat join the cast of 13 Going on 30 – The Musical, which will make its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House this September.
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West End
Faye Tozer will join Dita Von Teese in the world premiere of Diamonds and Dust, opening 16 June 2025 at London’s new Emerald Theatre.
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West End
Broadway star Orfeh, Todrick Hall, and Jess Folley lead the West End cast of Burlesque the Musical, opening at the Savoy Theatre on 10 July 2025 following so…
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UK Tour
Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley will tour the UK for the first time in a new stage adaptation, opening at the Everyman The…
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Premiere
Michael Wynne’s new play Clive, starring Paul Keating and directed by Lucy Bailey, will receive its world premiere at London’s Arcola Theatre from 30 July to…
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Casting
Jamie Lloyd’s bold new production of Evita at the London Palladium has announced its full cast and creative team, ahead of a highly anticipated run beginning…
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World Premiere
The world premiere stage adaptation of Josephine Tey’s crime novel The Daughter of Time will run at London’s Charing Cross Theatre from 18 July to 13 Septemb…
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First Look
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Shucked, running from 10 May to 14 June 2025.
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Regional Theatre
Keala Settle and Priyanka join the all-star cast of The Diana Mixtape, a new pop-powered musical about Princess Diana, premiering in London this summer befor…
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West End
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will end its record-breaking West End run at the Aldwych Theatre on 13 September 2025 after more than seven years of performan…
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Casting
Cynthia Erivo will make her long-awaited return to the stage in the UK premiere of Kip Williams’ acclaimed one-person adaptation of Dracula at London’s Noël …
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West End
The original West End cast recording of the Olivier Award-winning musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will be released digitally on 16 May 2025, with…
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Regional Theatre
Underbelly has announced its Circus Hub lineup for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, featuring returning favourites, bold debuts and the UK premiere of CIRCA: …
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Regional Theatre
The hit musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time in 2026, with Gabriel Vick reprising his West End role as Daniel Hillard.
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Fringe Festival
The Big Free Fringe Weekend returns to Guildford High Street on 9–10 August 2025 with a headline performance from The Barricade Boys and a packed schedule of…
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