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J Smith Cameron and Mark Rylance to star in West End Juno and the Paycock
J Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance are to star in a new production of Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock directed by Matthew Warchus.
Douglas Mayo
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Tom Holland in Romeo and Juliet - First Look Images
First look production images have been released for the Jamie Lloyd Company's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Midsummer, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Midsummer at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Surfacing, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Surfacing by Tom Powell at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.
Paul T Davies
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Titanique sets sail for West End - Award-winning musical comedy announced
Multi Award-Winning musical comedy Titanique is preparing to dock in London's West End. Coming soon - Join our Mailing List
Douglas Mayo
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FIRST LOOK: Boys from the Blackstuff
New production photos are out for James Graham's adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's TV Drama Boys from the Blackstuff coming to the Garrick Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Spirited Away comes to London Coliseum
The European premiere of the original Japanese stage production of Studio Ghibli's award-winning Spirited Away at the London Coliseum is announced.
Douglas Mayo
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Frankie Goes To Bollywood announces transfer to Southbank Centre
Rifko Theatre Company's Frankie Goes to Bollywood has announced a West End transfer to the Southbank Centre, London.
Douglas Mayo
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The Baker's Wife comes to Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory have announced a major revival of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein's The Baker Wife for July 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: The Other Boleyn Girl, Chichester Festival Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews Mike Poulton's The Other Boleyn Girl based on the novel by Philippa Gregory now playing at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
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My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Following its critically acclaimed UK Premiere My Neighbour Totoro is to transfer to London's Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2025.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: London Tide, National Theatre, Lyttleton ✭✭✭
Paul T Davis reviews London Tide now playing in the Lyttleton at the National Theatre, London.
Paul T Davies
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Oliver! returns to the West End this December
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's classic family musical Oliver! comes to the Gielgud Theatre in December 2024.
Douglas Mayo
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Mrs Doubtfire musical announces new West End casting
Mrs Doubtfire the musical announces new casting as it enters its second year in the West End.
Douglas Mayo
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Olivier Awards 2024 - The Winners In Full
Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards were announced at the Royal Albert Hall last night hosted by Hannah Waddingham. See the full list of winners.
Douglas Mayo
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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells Concert Tour 2024 | Tickets and Venues
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the iconic masterpiece will be performed live with a full band across the UK in 2024
Douglas Mayo
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Kinky Boots UK Tour 2024 | Tickets and Venues
Award-winning musical Kinky Boots is back on tour in 2025. Book Kinky Boots UK Tour tickets now.
Douglas Mayo
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Mamma Mia! extends London run to March 2025 as musical celebrates 25 years
Mamma Mia! the musical which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary announces it will extend through to 29 March 2025 at the Novello Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Six the musical extends run at Vaudeville Theatre to May 2025
Six the musical has announced it will extend its reign at the Vaudeville Theatre to May 2025. Book Siux tickets now
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Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith to close next month
New musical Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith has announced it will now close on 18 May 2024 ending its West End run early.
Douglas Mayo
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Chicago UK Tour 2024-25 | Chicago tour tickets and schedule
The old Razzle Dazzle is back with Chicago the musical touring the UK in 2024-25.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Andrea McArdle, 54 Below Broadway ✭✭✭✭✭
Ray Rackham reviews Andrea McArdle in Confessions of a Broadway Baby at 54 Below, Broadway.
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Ray Rackham
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REVIEW: Water For Elephants, Imperial Theatre Broadway ✭✭✭
Ray Rackham reviews new musical Water For Elephants now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.
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Mean Girls extends Savoy Theatre run into 2025
Mean Girls the Musicals extends its run at the Savoy Theatre to 16 February 2025 by popular demand.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre ✭
Paul T Davies reviews Sheridan Smith in new musical Opening Night now playing at the Gielgud Theatre.
Paul T Davies
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