Theatre News
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe show announces venues
The special tour, which comes 75 years after C.S. Lewis first published his iconic tale, has revealed a limited run of London dates and its cast.
Cast announced for Mary Poppins 20th anniversary tour
Mary Poppins will open at Bristol Hippodrome - the same venue in which the show marked its world premiere 20 years ago.
First-look at award-winning UK and Ireland tour of War Horse
The new production images show colourful backdrops, incredible animal puppetry and gritty World War One scenes.
Tickets on sale for West End’s Clueless musical
Clueless, The Musical, based on the hit 90s film which tells a reimagined story of a Jane Austen classic, is heading to London with group tickets available.
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical coming to London
Groups of ten or more can now book tickets to see Just For One Day, which is transferring to the West End after becoming The Old Vic theatre’s fastest selling musical ever.
Kevin Clifton and Faye Brookes among cast for Chicago UK tour
Soap star Faye Brookes and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, will lead the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Chicago.
Steve Coogan to star as Dr. Strangelove
Here is the first-look at Steve Coogan as Dr. Strangelove in the theatre adaption of the Stanley Kubrick classic.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends with new cast
Bookings for the original two-part multi-award-winning London production have extended at the Palace Theatre until 29th June 2025.
Benidorm’s Adam Gillen to star in Cabaret
Adam Gillen, who is best known for appearing as Liam Conroy in the hit ITV series Benidorm, will star in London’s Cabaret as The Emcee.
Tracy-Ann Oberman reprises her role for The Merchant of Venice
The actress, known for roles including Chrissie Watts in EastEnders, was the first British actress to play Shylock in the production.
Michael Maloney to star as Hercule Poirot on Orient Express tour
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express will tour the UK, starring Maloney as the curious detective.
Casting announced for The Book of Mormon tour
The Mormons are back on the road across the UK, with a new cast and latest venues revealed for the show which begins on 11th September.
More stars announced for NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
X-Factor winner Sam Bailey and Melissa Jacques join Nina Wadia, Sonia, Carol Decker and Sinitta in the cast of the new touring musical.
More dates and venues for War Horse tour
The National Theatre production will bring the extraordinary story by Michael Morpurgo to life in a theatre near you.
More theatres announced for Mary Poppins tour
The latest venues to be named for the major tour of the musical include Milton Keynes and Birmingham.
Back to the Future extends in London with new cast
Groups have more time to catch the hit musical in London, with a new cast to bring the beloved story to life - great scott!
Giovanna Fletcher to star in The Girl on the Train tour
The winner of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here 2020 has said she is delighted to play the leading role in the new UK tour.
Spine-tingling Ghost Stories show to spook audiences on tour
The Olivier Award-nominated Ghost Stories will embark on a UK tour following a thrilling West End run and a smash-hit film.
Amazing news! Joseph musical returns for UK tour
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will embark on a huge new tour after playing to packed out venues across the country in 2022.
Les Dennis to play Bill Bryson in Notes From A Small Island
The stage adaptation of Bill Bryson’s memoir begins a major UK tour in January 2025.
Jodie Whittaker to take on iconic role in The Duchess
The Doctor Who and Broadchurch actress will return to the stage for the first time in more than a decade in the West End run.
Calamity Jane will tour the UK before West End season
Groups will be able to see Calamity Jane on the road starring West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher in the lead role.
Watch: haunting trailer teases Stranger Things show
Stranger Things: The First Shadow has extended its run following phenomenal demand at London’s Phoenix Theatre.
Jason Donovan set to thrill audiences in The Rocky Horror Show tour
The star will return to the role of Frank ‘n’ Further in the show for the first time in the UK for more than 25 years.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour marks milestone
The West End production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will tour the UK to mark the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ iconic novel.
Soap stars take to the stage in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Charlie Brooks and Liam Fox have kicked off the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as The Childcatcher and Grandpa Potts respectively.
West End smash hit Six extends to 2025
Six has just extended its reign in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre with more than 152,000 seats now on sale.
Kym Marsh and Faye Tozer to share lead in 101 Dalmatians
Pop stars Kym Marsh and Faye Tozer will take to the stage as Cruella de Vil in the new musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.
Oscar-winning Ghost the Musical will tour the UK
Ghost the Musical will make a return to the stage this summer, embarking on a UK tour for the first time since 2019.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is coming to London
The award-winning musical by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark will transfer to the West End following a sold-out run at Southwark Playhouse.
Casting announced for London’s Starlight Express
Rehearsals are underway for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, with full casting announced for the new production that returns in the summer.
Exclusive group booking for Wicked the musical
Group travel organisers and coach tour operators can now book tickets for performances of Wicked the musical until December 2025.
Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar and Doctor Who’s Peter Davison in Kiss Me, Kate
Adrian Dunbar and Peter Davison will be joined by Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block this summer in musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate
More time to see The Play That Goes Wrong in London
Groups have got more time to catch The Play That Goes Wrong on stage, with a new cast also revealed to cause havoc at the Duchess Theatre in London.
3 huge London shows announce extensions for groups
Groups have more time to catch The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton and Les Misérables in London as all three have announced extensions until 29th March 2025.
Tina Turner musical to head out on first ever tour
Groups will have the chance to see Tina - The Tina Turner Musical near them as the hit musical is scheduled tour the UK and Ireland for the first time ever.
Most Tony-nominated play ever comes to London
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is among the cast in the UK premiere of Slave Play which opens at the Noël Coward Theatre in June.
Chicago tour to shimmy into Milton Keynes Theatre
The multi award-winning musical Chicago is set for another tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre on Saturday 12th October.
Group savings on Sadler’s Wells Theatre tickets
Groups of ten or more can save money on tickets to see a variety of shows until the end of the year with Sadler’s Wells.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe to star in Les Misérables arena tour
Both Alfie Bow and Michael Ball will return to the Les Misérables in a tour that travels to some of the UK’s biggest arenas.
Fawlty Towers: group ticket rates for West End debut
The first ever stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers is coming to a West End theatre, almost 50 years since the show was first recorded.
Watch: trailer teases Dolly Parton’s Here You Come Again show
All of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits have been brought together for a new musical, which will tour the UK before enjoying a West End run.
The Crown star to appear in London run of A View From The Bridge
Dominic West, who is best known for his portrayal of Prince Charles in Netflix’s The Crown, will appear in the West End transfer of A View from the Bridge at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
150,000 more tickets for West End’s Hadestown debut
Groups now have until December 2024 to catch Hadestown which marks its West End debut at the Lyric Theatre from Saturday 10th February.
Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps will travel across the UK
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, The 39 Steps, is to tour the UK for the first time in eight years, beginning its run at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.
Wicked tour images show new cast that will fly to a theatre near you
The UK touring production of Wicked has opened in Edinburgh, with new images teasing what audiences across the UK can expect from the spectacle.
European premiere of Spirited Away show coming to London
The original Japanese stage production of Spirited Away will open at the London Coliseum in April, making its European debut.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow offers groups spooks and thrills
This stage prequel to the popular Stranger Things Netflix series is welcoming groups to discover a whole new adventure that takes audiences further back to the start of the story - which may hold the key to the end.
I Should Be So Lucky trailer features Kylie Minogue and Stock Aitken Waterman hits
Official footage has been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the I Should Be So Lucky musical, showcasing bright costumes, timeless hits and vibrant routines.
Groups can get their tickets to see Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream winners
Groups can now book their tickets to see Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley in the West End’s Mamma Mia!, after the pair landed their dream roles of Sophie and Sky in the final of Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.