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Regional Theatre Review: Life of Pi
The UK’s first ever tour of Life of Pi is a real treat, vividly bringing to life Yann Martel’s iconic novel through clever staging and animal puppet wizardry.
Former EastEnders stars to appear in 2:22 A Ghost Story tour
Thrilling supernatural show 2:22 A Ghost Story is travelling across the UK on its first ever UK tour with two former EastEnders stars included in the cast.
Group tickets for Wicked now exclusively on sale until December 2024
London’s Wicked is now exclusively on sale to groups until the end of 2024, with an online booking portal for advice on the best prices, seats and packages.
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Mamma Mia: booking extension announced for West End hit
Mamma Mia! has extended its London run at the Novello Theatre until September next year, with a new cast also revealed.
Mischief: Peter Pan Goes Wrong to tour UK
Mischief has announced the return of Peter Pan Goes Wrong which will tour the UK and spend a Christmas season in the West End.
European premiere of Spirited Away show coming to London
The original Japanese stage production of Spirited Away will open at the London Coliseum next spring, making its European debut.
More time to see Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution
Tickets for the courtroom thriller are now on sale for performances through to September 2024.
Pop star Antony Costa to join new cast of Mamma Mia! The Party
Antony Costa of British boy band Blue will join the new cast of Mamma Mia The Party! at London’s O2 Arena.
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A look at some of London’s most popular theatre shows which are still entertaining audiences across Theatreland today.
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Lesley Joseph returns as Mother Superior in Sister Act
Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph returns to Sister Act, which has extended its UK & Ireland tour by an extra 12 months.
Regional Theatre Review: Annie
A standing ovation; tears in people’s eyes, beaming smiles on their faces - it’s fair to say the Annie musical was a hit.
Lavender Theatre offers groups a “fun and enjoyable” afternoon
Diana Hardie, who organises trips for her group Monocle, took some of her members to the newly-opened Lavender Theatre in Epsom.
First look at reimagined production of Shrek The Musical
Colourful production images have been released showing the newest cast of Shrek The Musical after the show opened at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
6 group-friendly pantomimes this Christmas
We’ve picked out six amazing pantomimes for groups to consider this year which all offer hilarious festive fun.
Calendar Girls tour: Corrie and EastEnders stars to head out on the road
Casting for the Calendar Girls the Musical tour has been announced, starring two British soap actors and former pop stars.
Watch: hilarious video teases the new Stock Aitken Waterman musical
I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical will tour the UK, featuring classic 80s hits from the famous producers - and even a digital cameo from Kylie Minogue.
Craig Revel Horwood: his sassy Miss Hannigan in Annie, Strictly and more
We speak to Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood about his version of Miss Hannigan in the new Annie musical, as well as the Strictly phenomenon and more.
London Theatre Review: Crazy For You
Hilarious moments, outstanding timing and unthinkable choreography combine to create nearly three hours of stunning musical theatre.
Greatest Days: Take That reunion musical has it all
The Greatest Days musical is an overwhelming splurge of feel-good against a backdrop of ultimate boy band classics.
Theatre boom: increased group bookings and sell-out shows
We speak to groups and people from across the theatre sector about why it’s more important than ever to support the arts.
