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Self Tape returns to The King's Head Theatre this June
Ground-breaking one-man, gay monodrama. Self Tape is back by popular demand in time for Pride at The Kings Head Theatre. Book Now!
Douglas Mayo
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child releases new West End trailer
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two have released a new West End trailer. Book Now!
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To Wong Foo the Musical to have World Premiere at Hope Mill Theatre
Hope Mill Theatre Manchester have announced the World Premiere of To Wong Foo the Musical this October.
Douglas Mayo
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Queen's Theatre Hornchurch announces Summer and Autumn 2023 season
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch have announced their Summer and Autumn 2023 Season which includes seven world premieres.
Douglas Mayo
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Broadway and West End stars Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett star in new Leeds Playhouse musical In Dreams
Leading Broadway and West End stars Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett are to star in a new musical at Leeds Playhouse - In Dreams
Douglas Mayo
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Once On This Island, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre - First Look
Great first look production images from Once On This Island now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until 10 June 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Great Expectations, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Great Expectations at the Mercury Theatre Colchester. Until 27 May
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Off West End Shows opening soon - June - December 2023
Check out these new productions opening in Off West End venues in the latter half of 2023. Book Now!
Douglas Mayo
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Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing comes to Leicester Square Theatre
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing comes to Leicester Square Theatre from 5 July 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live in London extends to June 2024
Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live in London extends booking period at the Hippodrome Casino to 30 June 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭
Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying now playing at Southwark Playhouse.
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Cush Jumbo to play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant in Macbeth
Cush Jumbo is to play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant in Shakespeare's Macbeth this December at the Donmar Warehouse.
Douglas Mayo
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Catherine Shipton joins Todd Carty in The Mousetrap 70th Anniversary UK Tour
Catherine Shipton joins Todd Carty in the 70th Anniversary Tour of Dame Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - The World's Longest Running Play!
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Crazy For You announces full casting for Gillian Lynne Theatre transfer
Casting has now been announced for the London transfer of Susan Stroman's acclaimed production of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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National Theatre's production of The Crucible transfers to the Gielgud Theatre
The National Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's classic play The Crucible is to transfer to the Gielgud Theatre from 7 June 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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FIRST LOOK: 42nd Street starts rehearsals for Curve and Sadler's Well seasons
42nd Street the musical has started rehearsals ahead of their seasons at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells, London. Images by Johan Persson
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42nd Street the musical UK Tour | Tickets and Schedule
Based on the classic movie musical of the same name, 42nd Street the musical starts a UK tour at the Curve Theatre in May 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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National Theatre announce casting for Dear England with Joseph Fiennes
The National Theatre announces casting for Dear England, a new play based on Gareth Southgate's England team.
Douglas Mayo
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2:22 A Ghost Story UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
After sell-out seasons in London's West End 2:22 A Ghost Story UK Tour is announced starting in September 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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East London Shakespeare Festival's Romeo and Juliet to tour London parks from June 2023
East London Shakespeare Festival's production of Romeo and Juliet is to be presented at London parks and venues from 16 June - 13 August 2023
Douglas Mayo
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Sister Act the Musical to star Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke - Now on sale
Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke are to star in the Olivier Award-winning hit production of Sister Act the Musical when it returns in 2024
Douglas Mayo
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A Playlist for the Revolution at the Bush Theatre - Cast announced
The Bush Theatre have announced casting for Aj Yi's A Playlist for the Revolution playing at the Bush Theatre from 23 June to 5 August 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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Grindr The Opera announces cast for Union Theatre 2023 season
Casting has been announced for Grindr The Opera running for a limited season at the Union Theatre in June 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Operation Mincemeat, Fortune Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Operation Mincemeat, a new musical which has transferred into the West End's Fortune Theatre.
Paul T Davies
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The Phantom Of The Opera releases new production images
The Phantom of the Opera London has released new production images of the long-running production which continues to play at His Majesty's Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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