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The Phantom Of The Opera London announces new cast from 31 July 2023
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom Of The Opera London has announced new casting from 31 July 2023 at His Majesty's Theatre.
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The Little Big Things musical West End announces full casting
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things opening @SohoPlace in September 2023.
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REVIEW: Crazy For You, Gillian Lynne Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the West End transfer of Crazy For You now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London..
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Hairy world premiere at Polka Theatre London - First Look
Production images released for Hairy - the world premiere of an original children's theatre show by Spymonkey now at the Polka Theatre.
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Neil Gaiman visits The Ocean At The End of the Lane UK tour company
Neil Gaiman recently took time to visit The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK Tour company at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.
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Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans to star in Backstairs Billy directed by Michael Grandage
Michael Grandage is to direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in Marcelo Dos Santos' Backstairs Billy at the Duke Of York's Theatre
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Almeida Theatre announces full casting for Sam Holcroft's A Mirror
The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for the world premiere of Sam Holcroft's A Mirror from 15 August 2023.
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Private Lives starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge announces West End transfer
The West End transfer of Noël Coward's Private Lives starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge has been announced at the Ambassador's Theatre
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Owain Arthur joins the cast of Guys and Dolls as Nathan Detroit
Owain Arthur is to play Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner's immersive production of Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre, London.
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It's Headed Straight Towards Us announce cast for Park Theatre season
Full casting has been announced for Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer's new comedy It's Headed Straight Towards Us opening at Park Theatre
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: A Strange Loop, Barbican Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the London transfer of Michael R Jackson's award-winning musical A Strange Loop currently playing at the Barbican
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FIRST LOOK: A Playlist For The Revolution at the Bush Theatre
Take a look at Craig Fuller's great first-look production images for AJ Yi's A Playlist For The Revolution at the Bush Theatre, London.
Douglas Mayo
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I Should Be So Lucky - The Stock, Aitken and Waterman Musical | Tickets and Venues
I Should Be So Lucky the musical will feature the music of Stock, Aitken and Waterman starting at Manchester Opera House in November 2023.
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Operation Mincemeat extends West End run AGAIN by popular demand
Smash hit new musical Operation Mincemeat has announced it will extend its run at the Fortune Theatre until November 2023.
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The Way Old Friends Do announces West End transfer to Criterion Theatre
Following an acclaimed tour, Ian Hallard's comedy The Way Old Friends Do is to transfer to the West End's Criterion Theatre .
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Lyric Hammersmith announce casting for God of Carnage
Full casting has been announced for Yasmina Reza's award-winning play God Of Carnage at the Lyric Hammersmith.
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Mrs Doubtfire musical extends West End run until June 2024. Book Now
Mrs Doubtfire The Musical is to extend its West End run at the Shaftesbury Theatre until June 2024 by popular demand. Book tickets now.
Douglas Mayo
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Succession's Sarah Snook to star in West End Dorian Gray
Sarah Snook is to return to the stage in The Picture of Dorian Gray as Sydney Theatre Company's acclaimed production receives UK premiere.
Douglas Mayo
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An Officer And A Gentleman UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
An Officer and A Gentleman the musical based on the hit 1980's film is to embark on a UK Tour. Book An Officer and a Gentleman UK Tour tickets now.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Dear England, National Theatre London ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews James Graham's play Dear England now playing at the National Theatre. Until 11 August 2023.
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Philip Ridley's Vincent River comes to Greenwich Theatre in June 2023
Greenwich Theatre presents the thrilling, heart-breaking and at times darkly humourous play by Philip Ridley starring Kerrie Taylor and Brandon Kimaryo.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Hansel and Gretel, Opera Holland Park ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel presented by Opera Holland Park as part of this year's season. Until 23 June.
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Tarantino Live : Fox Force Five and The Tyranny of Evil Men - First Look
Take a look at these great first-look photos for Tarantino Live: Fox Force Five and The Tyranny of Evil Men playing at Riverside Studios
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Shakespeare's Globe announces Macbeth casting - July to October 2023
Shakespeare's Globe has announced casting for their upcoming production of Macbeth running from 21 July - 28 October 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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Roman Holiday the Musical at Theatre Royal Bath - First Look
Great first-look production images have been released for the UK Premiere of Roman Holiday the Musical at Theatre Royal Bath.
Douglas Mayo
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