Theatre Spotlight

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Harry Judd in High School Musical

McFly’s Harry Judd to star in Disney’s High School Musical

McFly’s Harry Judd will star in the London transfer of Disney’s High School Musical which opens at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in October. 

Pretty Woman the Musical

Pretty Woman: The Musical returns for UK tour in 2027

Big news. Big. HUGE. The musical production based on the classic Hollywood rom-com is set to tour the UK again in 2027 after a record-breaking run in the West End and sell-out tour in 2023. 

Trainspotting The Musical

Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical hits the West End

Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket in July before touring the UK, bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic characters back to life on stage.

Alan Cumming sat in red theatre seat smiling at camera

Pitlochry Festival Theatre unveils full 2026 season

Actor Alan Cumming joins as artistic director as the Scottish theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary with a season of world premieres and much-loved revivals.

The Comedy About Spies

The Comedy About Spies returns to the West End

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MISCHIEF’s award-winning The Comedy About Spies will return to London’s Adelphi Theatre for an eight-week season this summer.

John Patridge has been cast as Hannibal Lector in the stage adaptation of The Silence of The Lambs.

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Silence of the Lambs casting

EastEnders star and theatre veteran cast as the notorious character for the world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs which opens in August, touring various UK theatres.

Derren Brown brings sold-out show to the West End

Following his current UK tour, the renowned illusionist will begin a three-month residency at the Apollo Theatre in October with his mysterious new show, Only Human.

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You want some more? Come to our free Oliver! Reader Theatre Night

GTOs and coach operators interested in seeing the new production of Oliver! can apply for free places to our Reader Theatre Night in London’s West End.

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GREASE The Musical

Electrifying! Grease The Musical returns for UK tour in 2027

Grease The Musical will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from Friday 23rd  April 2027.

Headshot of actor Richard E. Grant

West End role for Richard E. Grant after 20 years

The actor will star alongside Christine Baranski in a new production of Hay Fever, directed by Emily Burns and opening for a limited run in the autumn. 

Agatha Christie's The Hollow

Bold new twist on Agatha Christie’s The Hollow for the stage

A new production of the author’s thriller The Hollow, featuring Hercule Poirot, will perform at theatres including Richmond, Birmingham and Milton Keynes.

AVENUE Q 2026 London Company

London Theatre Review: Avenue Q

20 years on from its first opening in the West End, we’re back on Avenue Q as the musical is back in London and it’s lost none of its naughtiness and heart. Here’s our view…

Jenna Russell, Sinatra The Musical

Latest cast news for Frank Sinatra musical

Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell is the latest cast member to be revealed for Sinatra The Musical, which opens in the West End in June. 

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella. Previous Company.

Dates for 30th anniversary tour of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella

Dates and venues have been announced for the tour of Matthew Bourne’s take on the classic fairytale, marking 30 years since the production began. 

Beetlejuice The Musical

Say his name three times… first Beetlejuice casting

Olivier Award nominee David Fynn will take on the lead role in the West End production of Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre.

Tim Mahendran and the cast of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical

Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027. 

Delphi (Sophie Matthew), Scorpius (Kai Spackman), Albus (Joshua Sullivan) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Group bookings for the one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

After ten years in the West End as a two-part production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be presented as a single performance from 6th October at the Palace Theatre.

Back to the Future The Musical. West End Company

Great Scott! More venues for Back to the Future Musical tour

The production will now visit Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Plymouth and Cardiff with additional venues still to be announced.

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