Theatre Spotlight
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London Theatre Review: The Producers
Mel Brooks’ laugh-a-minute production, The Producers has returned to the West End and is sure to have you in stitches as it takes no prisoners.
New theatre planned for Greenwich
Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre is expected to open in autumn 2026 and will feature two 1,500-seat auditoriums.
Great Scott! Back to the Future Musical announces UK tour
The time-travelling DeLorean is hitting the road as Back to the Future The Musical announces its first UK tour, beginning at Bristol Hippodrome in October 2026
Full cast announced for UK tour of The Bodyguard musical
Producers have revealed the complete company for the upcoming tour of The Bodyguard opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre this month.
More time to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
There is also a new cast for the two-part London production which is now booking into next year, with group rates available for ten or more people.
Regional Theatre Review: Blood Brothers
Class, friendship and superstition are up for discussion in the touring production of Bill Kenwright’s classic production, with passionate performances from the entire cast.
New cast announced as Stranger Things stage show extends booking
A new cast has been announced for the West End production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, with the prequel to the Netflix series extending bookings until April 2026.
Read moreFamiliar names included as casting announced for Paddington musical
The principal cast for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical has been revealed, with performances beginning in November in London.
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Stephen Fry and Hugh Dennis join cast for Oscar Wilde Classic
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for its West End production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander.
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts joins Hadestown cast
Former Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts will join the cast of Hadestown at London’s Lyric Theatre, playing Persephone from September until January 2026.
Game of Thrones and The Full Monty actor to star in West End musical
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is transferring to the West End following a sold-out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
Full cast announced for Dear England tour
David Sturzaker will take on the role of Gareth Southgate alongside EastEnders actress Samantha Womack as team psychologist Pippa Grange.
Mia Carragher Leads The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation
Mia Carragher will take on the lead role of Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s acclaimed book The Hunger Games.
MJ The Musical: the hype is real…
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is thrilling West End audiences at the Prince Edward Theatre in MJ.
Tim Minchin meets young cast of Matilda The Musical tour
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of Matilda The Musical, which begins at the Curve in Leicester on 6th October 2025 and runs through into 2027.
Mia Carragher Leads The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation
MJ The Musical: the hype is real…
Tim Minchin meets young cast of Matilda The Musical tour
Inspector Morse brought to the stage for the first time
The full casting has been announced for the tour of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, with Tom Chambers playing the lead role and theatres across the country set to welcome the famous detective.
Regional Theatre Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
A sight to behold, this adaptation is a theatrical treat on the senses and groups can catch the nationwide tour to experience the classic story first-hand - here’s what we thought.
Ed McVey and Maisie Smith to star in The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Crown’s Ed McVey and former EastEnders cast member and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will take on the roles of Ripley and Marge in the show’s first ever UK tour.
Modern retelling of Single White Female to premiere on the stage
The world premiere production of Single White Female starring Kym Marsh is set to hit the stage on its UK and Ireland tour, with dates starting from January 2026.
Elf The Musical returning for Christmas
The hit musical based on the much-loved Christmas film is returning to the West End for a strictly limited ten-week run until the new year.
Strictly’s Johannes to strut into the West End with Kinky Boots
Following a record-breaking tour, Strictly Come Dancing star, Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut in the new production of Kinky Boots The Musical opening in March 2026.
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