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REVIEW: Blithe Spirit, Harold Pinter Theatre London

Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves indulges her love of Coward with a look at Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

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Pantomime Guide 2023 - Greater London

Welcome to our listing of Greater London Pantomimes in 2023. A true British institution panto returns this year after many productions were abandoned in 2020…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow UK Tour 2021

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow UK Tour has been announced starring Wendi Peters and Bill Ward. The tour runs from 30 September - 4 December 2021.

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Dear Evan Hansen London announces re-opening cast

Producers have announced casting for the London re-opening of the Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre.

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Lea Salonga Dream Again Tour 2022

Lea Salonga, the original Miss Saigon announces her new Dream Again UK Tour for 2022. Tickets are on sale from 23 September

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Taboo musical 20th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium

Boy George’s award-winning musical Taboo returns to London for one night only at the London Palladium to celebrate the 20th anniversary

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West End Live returns in 2021 - Video coverage now online

We are excited to announce that West End Live will return to London's Trafalgar Square on 18 and 19 September 2021. Save the date!

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Park Theatre announce Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 season

Park Theatre have announced their Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 season which includes shows for every age and taste.

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Matilda the musical re-opens at Cambridge Theatre London

Matilda the musical has re-opened at the Cambridge Theatre and we're celebrating by sharing this great video from the RSC

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FIRST LOOK: September In The Rain at Salisbury Playhouse

Great first look images for John Godber's September In The Rain now playing at Salisbury Playhouse starring Nicola Sloane and Ian Kelsey.

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Moulin Rouge the musical London announces casting

Casting has been announced for the upcoming London production of Moulin Rouge the musical at London's Piccadilly Theatre.

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INTERVIEW: Roy Smiles talks about his play The Funny Girls

Sarah Day spoke to Roy Smiles about his new play The Funny Girls which will play the New Wimbledon Studio and Upstairs at the Gatehouse.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ian Kelsey talks about John Godber's September In The Rain

This Throwback Thursday Sarah Day speaks to Ian Kelsey about his career and the upcoming tour of John Godber's play September In The Rain.

REVIEW: Indecent, Menier Chocolate Factory ✭✭✭✭✭

Our theatreCat Libby Purves heads to the Menier Chocolate Facory as it re-opens to review Paula Vogel's Pulitzer-winning play Indecent.

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The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates its 7th birthday at the Duchess Theatre

Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates its 7th birthday as it now becomes the longest-running play at the Duchess Theatre.

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Amy Adams to star in The Glass Menagerie at Duke Of York's Theatre

Amy Adams is to make her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams at The Duke Of York's Theatre in May 2022.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - Review Round Up

Back To The Future the musical London reviews - we look at what the critics made of this new production at the Adelphi Theatre, London.

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Roald Dahl - Did You Know?

There's a lot about Roald Dahl and his amazing children's books that many people don't know. Take a look at this incredible infographic which is sure to deli…

Back To The Future the musical opens at the Adelphi Theatre tonight

As the cast, crew, creatives and venue staff prepare for tonight's opening of Back To The Future the musical at the Adelphi Theatre, London, a special messag…

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Adapting Roald Dahl For The Stage

On the whole, adaptors have tended to skirt around the 'darker' elements of the stories, fearful of the brutal, gory comeuppances (for which Dahl has faced c…

Who Was Roald Dahl?

On 13th September, fans of Roald Dahl will celebrate Roald Dahl Day, which is held yearly on his birthday.

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West End Theatre - Shows re-opening in September and October

Here is our summary of more great West End Theatre - shows opening and re-opening in London's West End this September and October. Book your tickets now!

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Amélie the musical closes 25 September - Final weeks

Amélie The Musical will close at the Criterion Theatre, London on 25 September. Book now for the final weeks of the show.

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Hugh Salmon's play Into Battle comes to Greenwich Theatre in October

Hugh Salmon's debut play Into Battle is to have its world premiere at the Greenwich Theatre from 13 October 2021.

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Cast of Matilda musical London release When I Grow Up video

The RSC has released a video of the cast of Matilda musical London singing When I Grow Up prior to re-opening on 16 Sept 2021.

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REVIEW: The Memory Of Water, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Libby Purves, our resident TheatreCat reviews The Memory Of Water now playing at Hampstead Theatre. Runs until 16 October

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FROZEN the musical West End - Review round up

Disney's Frozen the musical West End opened last night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. What did the critics think?

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Elton John to perform Farewell at BST Hyde Park in June 2022

Elton John is to join the concerts being presented as part of BST Hyde Park in June 2022. Tickets to the Hyde Park date for Elton John's Farewell Yello Brick…

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The Choir Of Man comes to the Arts Theatre from 29 October

The worldwide smash hit The Choir Of Man is to open at the Arts Theatre London from 29 October 2021. Book The Choir Of Man tickets now!

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INTERVIEW: Marisha Wallace talks pandemic, Hairspray and her new tour

Stage sensation Marisha Wallace talks about pandemic life, her return to the West End, and preparing for her latest UK tour.

EXCLUSIVE: Rock Of Ages UK Tour rehearsal images

We take a look inside the rehearsal room as Kevin Clifton and the cast of the Rock Of Ages UK Tour get set to go on the road.

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Cabaret the musical - Full cast announced and extra tickets on sale now

Full casting announced for Cabaret the musical at the Kit Kat Club as 20,000 new tickets go on sale. Cabaret the musical tickets are on sale at 3pm today (6 …

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ABBA Voyage the Concert ticket information - Book tickets now

Pop supergroup ABBA have announced their first album in nearly 40 years and are preparing to perform in ABBA Voyage the concert.

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FIRST LOOK: Frozen the musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Disney's Frozen the musical have just released these great production images ahead of the show's opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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REVIEW: Rockets and Blue Lights, The Dorfman National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Winsome Pinnock's play Rockets and Blue Lights now playing at the National Theatre.

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Wicked London confirms cast for re-opening on 15 Septembermia

Wicked the musical London has confirmed the cast for the re-opening at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on 15 September 2021. Book Wicked London tickets now!

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The Woman In Black announces cast for West End re-opening

Casting has been announced for the re-opening of Susan Hill's The Woman In Black at the Fortune Theatre, London.

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The Cat And The Canary Tour - Classic Thriller Theatre Company

The Cat and The Canary Tour announced. Bill Kenwright and The Classic Thriller Theatre Company will tour from August 2021.

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FIRST LOOK: Rehearsals for The Normal Heart at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released rehearsal images for their upcoming production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart starring Ben Daniels.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child London announces re-opening cast

Casting is announced for the West End return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which returns to the Palace Theatre on 14 October 2021.

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour - New dates announced

The world premiere of the Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour based on the Disney classic movie will open in August 2021

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Actress saves the day at Hope Mill Theatre production of Rent

Actress Gabriela Garcia has saved the day after illness struck the cast of the sold-out production of Rent at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.

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Come From Away Broadway streaming on Apple TV from 10 September

Apple TV have released the trailer for the Broadway live capture of the acclaimed musical Come From Away. Take a look and watch online.

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Frozen the musical London - Tech rehearsal images

Are you ready to Let It Go? Frozen the musical London has released images showing cast and crew during tech week at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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The Dresser Tour starring Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary - Book Tickets Now!

Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary are to star in Ronald Harwood's The Dresser tour starts towards the end of 2021. Book now!

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Death Drop UK Tour 2021 - Tour schedule and tickets

Following an acclaimed West End run the Death Drop UK Tour is announced. The Dragatha Christie whodunnit is coming to a theatre near you.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: - Keziah Joseph

Sarah Day talks to Keziah Joseph currently appearing as part of Mojisola Adebayo's Family Tree, a new play about the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Hampstead Theatre announce 2021 mainstage productions

Hampstead Theatre have announced mainstage productions including Stockard Channing and Rebecca Night in 'night Mother and Tamsin Greig in Peggy For You.

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