The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
Clash of the Comics returns to London’s Eventim Apollo on 8 October 2025, as comedians and pro wrestlers collide in a wild, one-night charity showdown for Comic Relief.
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Production images have been released for 101 Dalmatians The Musical, now playing at the Eventim Apollo for a six-week West End run starring Sydnie Christmas,…
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Magical Merlin returns to London’s West End for a limited half-term run at St. Martin’s Theatre from 27 October to 2 November 2025.
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The Choir of Man launches a summer Happy Hour series at the Arts Theatre, with live music and drink discounts ahead of performances.
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West End
Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Suzie Miller’s Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike and directed by J…
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First Look
Production images have been released for the UK premiere of Harrison David Rivers’ This Bitter Earth, now playing at Soho Theatre, directed by Billy Porter a…
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Casting
The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs returns to London for a limited run at Kiln Theatre this summer with a powerhouse new cast and creative team.
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UK Tour
New venues and dates have been announced for the 2025–26 UK tour of MAMMA MIA!, with the hit musical now booking through August 2026.
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West End
Brendan Gleeson will make his West End debut in Conor McPherson’s new production of The Weir, opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre in September 2025.
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Regional Theatre
Full casting has been announced for the 2025 UK tour of The Addams Family – The Musical Comedy, led by Alexandra Burke as Morticia Addams.
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Regional Theatre
A new Beatles musical, Shake It Up Baby!, will receive its world premiere at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre this September, telling the story of the band’s tran…
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Regional Theatre
Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein The Musical at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this autumn.
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West End
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical has announced new casting for its final West End run at the Aldwych Theatre, with performances continuing until 13 September 2…
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West End
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play returns to the West End this summer with a new cast for a strictly limited run at the Apollo Theatre from 24 June to 1…
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West End
Disney’s Hercules has extended its West End run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 28 March 2026, following a sold-out preview period.
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Following a sold-out West End debut, the improvised comedy murder mystery Murder, She Didn’t Write returns to the Duchess Theatre for three performances in 2…
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Off West End
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for its 2025 revival of Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon, returning to London for the first time in ov…
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West End
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas will star as Cruella de Vil in the London transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical, running at the Eventim Apollo …
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Off West End
Underbelly Boulevard Soho has announced its Spring/Summer 2025 programme, featuring a dynamic lineup of comedy, cabaret, improv, magic, and live music.
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Season Announcement
Reading Rep Theatre has unveiled its biggest season to date, featuring its first musical, major co-productions, and bold new takes on classic plays for 2025–26.
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Casting
David Hunter and Grace Mouat join the cast of 13 Going on 30 – The Musical, which will make its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House this September.
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West End
Faye Tozer will join Dita Von Teese in the world premiere of Diamonds and Dust, opening 16 June 2025 at London’s new Emerald Theatre.
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West End
Broadway star Orfeh, Todrick Hall, and Jess Folley lead the West End cast of Burlesque the Musical, opening at the Savoy Theatre on 10 July 2025 following so…
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UK Tour
Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley will tour the UK for the first time in a new stage adaptation, opening at the Everyman The…
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Premiere
Michael Wynne’s new play Clive, starring Paul Keating and directed by Lucy Bailey, will receive its world premiere at London’s Arcola Theatre from 30 July to…
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