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Marmalade anyone? Paddington The Musical to receive world premiere
The much-loved bear from Peru will find a new home at the Savoy Theatre, London with music and lyrics by McFly front-man and best-selling children’s author, Tom Fletcher.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton starring in 2:22 A Ghost Story tour
The full cast for the 2025 leg of the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story has been announced and includes Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley who will star as couple, Sam and Jenny.
TV presenter and singer Fleur East joining Tina Turner musical
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has announced that Fleur East will make her theatrical debut in the lead role of Tina, and that the show has extended its booking period.
Which theatre shows are extending in London?
Find out which shows have extended in London’s ‘Theatreland’ and when they are booking to, so you can plan future visits to the West End and beyond.
Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour
The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.
The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour
Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.
Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules
Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.
Read moreExpect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.
The Producers heading back to the West End stage
Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is returning to the West End after a sold-out run at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.
London Theatre Review: Clueless The Musical
We saw the show that is as colourful and cheesy as they come with a 90s Beverly Hills tale where everything is perfect… or so you’re made to believe.
Much-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show
A stage adaptation will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
Popular Midsomer Murders will make stage debut
For the first time, Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
Chichester Festival Theatre: Top Hat among 2025 line-up
The 2025 season at the West Sussex venue is packed with star-studded musicals and dramas which are perfect for a group visit.
Nationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity
The National Theatre has revealed that Olivier-award winning play, Dear England will tour UK theatres, telling the story of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England football manager.
More UK tour dates include new firsts for Miss Saigon
Set during the 1970s, during the last days of the Vietnam War, the show tells the story of 17-year-old Kim who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer.
Chichester Festival Theatre: Top Hat among 2025 line-up
Nationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity
More UK tour dates include new firsts for Miss Saigon
Regional Theatre Review: Ghost Stories
This spooky stage show will leave you fearing every noise in the night after you sit through 90-minutes of pure tension. We went along and struggled to stay in our seat.
From page to stage: Death on the Nile touring theatres nationwide
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Additional dates for Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Groups can make use of further dates to the 2025/2026 tour of the double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes, including a short festive run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
To Kill a Mockingbird set for debut UK and Ireland tour
The show based on the acclaimed novel is touring the UK following sell-out runs on Broadway and at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
Fiddler on the Roof transfers to London ahead of UK tour
Fiddler on the Roof will open at London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour after a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Full casting announced for West End debut of Disney’s Hercules
Disney Theatrical Group has announced full casting for Hercules which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 24th June, with previews from 6th June.
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