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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
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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
Douglas Mayo
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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.
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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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REVIEW: The Crucible, Gielgud Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews the transfer of the National Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible now playing at the Gielgud Theatre.
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Rufus Norris is to step down as National Theatre director in 2025
The National Theatre's Director Rufus Norris has announced that he will step down when his second term concludes in 2025.
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Full cast announced for the world premiere of Disruption at Park Theatre
Full cast announced for the world premiere of Andrew Stein's Disruption at the Park Theatre from 7 July to 5 August 2023.
Douglas Mayo
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Calendar Girls the Musical Tour | Tickets and Venues
Based on the acclaimed film, Calendar Girls the Musical Tour is on sale now at a venue near you. Book Calendar Girls musical tickets now.
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REVIEW: Paper Cut, Park 90, Park Theatre, London ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Ecclesia's production of Andrew Rosendorf's play Paper Cut currently playing at the Park Theatre, London.
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Awful Auntie UK Tour | David Walliams' Awful Auntie Tour Concluded
The Birmingham Stage Company are back with David Walliams' Awful Auntie live on stage around the UK. Book Now!
Douglas Mayo
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Antony Stuart-Hicks presents one night only concert for Mercury Theatre
Mercury Theatre's legendary Dame Antony Stuart-Hicks will perform a one-off concert in aid of the theatre's Mercury For All Campaign.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Dorian, The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Phoebe Éclair-Powell and Owen Horsley’s play Dorian performed at the Wardrobe Theatre Bristol.
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Diana the musical is London bound for one night only
Diana The Musical is to be presented in London in a new concert version at the Eventim Apollo on 4 December for one night only.
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