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Darcey Bussell, Susan Calman and Jonnie Peacock join Strictly Come Dancing Tour

TV judge Darcey Bussell, comedian Susan Calman and Double Paralympic Champion Jonnie Peacock will all be joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour.

Douglas Mayo

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West End cast announced for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom

Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom the musical when it opens at London's Piccadilly Theatre.

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Things I Know To Be True, Storyhouse Chester ✭✭✭✭✭

Ashley Kurtz reviews Frantic Assembly's tour of Andrew Bovell's Thing I Know To Be True at Storyhouse Chester as part of its UK Tour. Book Now!

REVIEW: Mother Courage and her Children, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭✭

With it’s eerie echoes of today’s top news stories, Mother Courage and her Children makes for some thought-provoking viewing. Add in a show-stealing performa…

Sophie Adnitt

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REVIEW: Big Fish, The Other Palace ✭✭✭✭✭

You would be a hard-hearted soul not to shed a tear (as I did) by the end of this musical based on Grammer's performance.

Douglas Mayo

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SHOW OF THE MONTH - Annie - Save up to 41%

Show Ohe Month - Book tickets for Annie at the Piccadilly Theatre and save up to 41% on top price tickets. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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Casting Announced for Dear Brutus at Southwark Playhouse

Casting has been announced for J M Barrie's rarely performed play Dear Brutus which is to be performed in its centenary year at Southwark Playhouse.

Douglas Mayo

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David Burt to reprise Scrooge role in Antic Disposition's A Christmas Carol

West End star David Burt will reprise his acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in Antic Disposition's production of A Christmas Carol to be presented in…

Douglas Mayo

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David Thaxton returns to the role of Javert in January 2018

Cameron Mackintosh confirmed today that David Thaxton would return to the role of Javert in the London cast of Les Miserables

Douglas Mayo

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FIRST LOOK: Josie Lawrence in Mother Courage and her Children

Douglas Mayo

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Casting Announced for Will Eno's The Open House

Casting is announced for Will Eno's The Open House which is to Play at the Theatre Royal Bath and Print Room London. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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Mamma Mia London extends bookings until October 2018

As Mamma Mia! heads towards its 19th birthday in London's West End on 6 April 2018, producers have extended the show's booking period at the Novello Theatre.

Douglas Mayo

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FIRST LOOK AND LISTEN: The First Revival of The Woman In White

Douglas Mayo

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Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Spectacular UK Tour

Walking With Dinosaurs the Arena Spectacular is back in 2018. Book tickets for your family now!

Douglas Mayo

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INTERVIEW: John Du Prez on Monty Python's Spamalot

Howard Brenton's adaptation of Miss Julie to recieve London premiere

Howard Brenton's adaptation of August Strindberg's Miss Julie to have its London premiere at Jermyn Street Theatre. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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West End casting announced for Girl From The North Country

Casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Girl From The North Country by Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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New cast announced as Dreamgirls celebrates first birthday

As Dreamgirls approaches its first birthday at London's Savoy Theatre, producer Sonia Friedman Productions has announced new casting. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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More Theatre Podcasts We Listen To

We look at some more great musical theatre podcasts including The Hamilcast, Every Musical Ever and Jimmi and Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour.

Douglas Mayo

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Immersive Trainspotting Live returns to London in March 2018

Trainspotting Live returns to London in an immersive production at the Vaults following a pre-London tour. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Heather, Bush Theatre ✭✭✭✭

A sharp shot of highly creative storytelling, Heather is well worth a visit to witness just what can be achieved with any limitations

Sophie Adnitt

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REVIEW: The Exorcist, Phoenix Theatre ✭✭✭

If you go prepared to be scared, like the audience members who got their feet at the curtain call, you will be, and if, like the woman being helped out of th…

Paul T Davies

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FIRST LOOK: A Halloween Opening for the Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre

REVIEW: Lord Dismiss Us, Above The Stag ✭✭✭✭

Lord Dismiss Us is packed choc-full of nifty one-liners and often lovely double-entendres, the occasional song or prayer, a spot of amateur dramatics, and la…

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: Young Marx, Bridge Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Bean and Coleman don't put a foot wrong. Briskly plotted, dizzily paced with doors flying shut and open with split-second timing, revealing and concealing t…

Julian Eaves

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Bananaman the musical cast announced

Casting was today announced for Bananaman the musical which is to run at Southwark Playhouse from 15 December 2017.

Pippin to transfer to Southwark Playhouse from Hope Mill Theatre

Jonathan O'Boyle's production of Stephen Schwartz's Tony Award-winning musical Pippin will transfer to Southwark Playhouse in February 2018.

REVIEW: When Midnight Strikes, Drayton Arms Pub Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: Much Ado About Hero, Theatre N16 ✭✭✭

This was a memorable debut and I count myself very fortunate to have been present at it. I shall watch out - with great interest - for more work coming from…

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: Insignificance, Arcola Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Thirty five years on, Johnson’s play Insignificance still dazzles in its wit, intelligence and word play.

Paul T Davies

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Meera Syal to play Miss Hannigan in West End Annie

Meera Syal is to join the West End production of Annie in the role of Miss Hannigan from 27 November 2017 for the duration of the run

REVIEW: The Lady From The Sea, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭

While The Lady from the Sea dates back to 1888 and has been relocated to the 1950s, Ellida’s turmoil has a very modern feel as she struggles to find an ident…

Mark Ludmon

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Full casting announced for 25th Anniversary production of The Tailor-Made Man

Final casting is announced today for 25th anniversary production in London of The Tailor-Made Man at the White Bear Theatre

FIRST LOOK: Dr Seuss' The Lorax returns to the Old Vic

REVIEW: The Terrible Infants, Wilton's Music Hall ✭✭✭✭✭

It is a very welcome return for this mesmerising spectacle full of delight for grown-ups and children.

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: A Woman Of No Importance, Vaudeville Theatre ✭✭✭

Whilst Wilde’s intelligent witticisms are successfully displayed here, and despite there being some good performances, ‘A Woman of No Importance’ feels far t…

Alexa Terry

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Adrienne Warren to play Tina Turner in Tina Musical

REVIEW: Legally Blonde the musical, New Victoria Theatre Woking ✭✭✭✭✭

This Legally Blonde is as perfect as I could have asked for.. Oh my God you guys - don't delay, book your tickets!

Douglas Mayo

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UPCOMING: The Break - a new musical

Julian Eaves

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Stomp to close record breaking London run on 7 January 2018

The Exorcist to feature the voice of a Devilish Ian McKellen

Adult casting announced for Matilda UK Tour

FIRST LOOK: The Bridge Theatre, London's Newest Theatre

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: What Shadows, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭

What Shadows is a seriously meaty play, full of challenging ideas, brought to life through a strong cast and Roxana Silbert's well-paced direction.

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Metropolis, Ye Olde Rose And Crowne ✭✭✭✭✭

Metropolis is the kind of show that makes you want to go and see it again, and again. Rush to get tickets to what will be one of the fastest selling shows o…

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: Beginning, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

At times very funny, Beginning also has moments of heart-breaking intensity but without becoming sentimental. It is a masterful two-hander that will especia…

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: The Seagull, Lyric Hammersmith ✭✭✭✭✭

A rare production that has both style and substance, Stephens and Chekhov have made a winning match.

Sophie Adnitt

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REVIEW: Saint George and the Dragon, National Theatre ✭✭

The Dragon that the National are grabbling with is to find a hit new play on the Olivier stage. On the evidence of this, they’ll be waiting a long time for …

Paul T Davies

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REVIEW: Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Young Frankenstein is a zany, fun-filled, musical entertainment that will keep you laughing from start to finish.

Douglas Mayo

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