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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
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Young Vic announces cast for new play by Danai Gurira
Casting has been announced for The Convert, a new play at The Young Vic by American actor and writer Danai Gurira.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Unexpected Joy, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭✭
Sophie Adnitt reviews Unexpected Joy, a new musical by Bill Russell and Janet Hood now playing at Southwark Playhouse.
Sophie Adnitt
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REVIEW: Abi, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Abi, Atiha Sen Gupta's contemporary response to Abigail's Party now playing at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Abigail's Party, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Mike Leigh's iconic play Abigail's Party now playing at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch prior to a tour.
Mark Ludmon
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Lyric Hammersmith reveals new artistic director
The Lyric Hammersmith has announced that award-winning director Rachel O’Riordan will take over as its new artistic director and joint chief executive.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Sh*t Faced Showtime, Leicester Square Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Sophie Adnitt reviews Magnificent Bastards latest production Sh*t-Faced Showtime - Oliver With A Twist at Leicester Square Theatre.
Sophie Adnitt
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REVIEW: Dance Nation, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Clare Barron's Dance Nation which is now playing at the Almeida Theatre.
Julian Eaves
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Bush Theatre announces departure of artistic director
The Bush Theatre has announced that its artistic director and chief executive Madani Younis is leaving after six years.
Mark Ludmon
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New artistic director announced at Bunker Theatre
The new artistic director has been announced for The Bunker theatre in London.
Mark Ludmon
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Denise Van Outen Joins The Cast Of Chicago London from 24 Sept
Denise Van Outen will join the cast of Chicago in the role of Velma Kelly at London's Phoenix Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprises Bring It On Cast At Southwark Playhouse
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Guy The Musical, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Guy the musical now playing at the King's Head Theatre.
Julian Eaves
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Mamma Mia The Party To Open At O2 Spring 2019
Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive theatrical dining experience is to open at the O2 in late Spring 2019 in a specially designed venue.
Douglas Mayo
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A Very Very Very Dark Matter Casting Announced
Casting is confirmed for the world premiere of Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre as rehearsals begin.
Douglas Mayo
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High Ridin' World Premiere Casting Announced at King's Head Theatre
Full casting has been announced for the world stage premiere of High Ridin' by James Hogan at the King's Head Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Strictly Ballroom Announces London Closing October 27
After a seven month run at the Piccadilly Theatre, Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom has announced it will close early on 27 October 2018.
Douglas Mayo
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Kids Play Transfers To Above The Stag
Edinburgh Fringe hit Kids Play by Glenn Chandler has announced that it will transfer to London's Above the Stage Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Edinburgh Fringe Shows Transfer
Mark Ludmon reports on where you can catch some of the hits from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Next Lesson, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Chris Wodley's play Next Lesson at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall.
Paul T Davies
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The Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Build a Rocket wins major award
The Stephen Joseph Theatre's production of Build A Rocket wins prestigious award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Douglas Mayo
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Shit-faced Showtime presents Oliver With A Twist!
In Shit-faced Showtime: Oliver With A Twist one actor's gotta sink a bottle or two before curtain up.
Mark Ludmon
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