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Theatre News & Reviews: 2019

British Theatre articles from 2019 — news, reviews, interviews, and guides from the London theatre scene.

Browse 810 articles published in 2019.

Holes UK Tour

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Holes UK Tour

The Children's Theatre Partnership and Royal and Derngate Northampton will present the Holes UK Tour. This new play by Louis Sachar is presented by Nottingham Playhouse.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Friendsical UK Tour

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Friendsical UK Tour

Friendsical is a new parody musical inspired by the iconic TV show Friends. The Friendsical UK Tour is back in 2020 after being "on a break"!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Soho Cinders - new cast announced as show extends

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Soho Cinders - new cast announced as show extends

Michael Mather and Livvy Evans will take over the lead roles of Robbie and Velcro in Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre as show announces extension.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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OPINION: Hello......Dolly?

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OPINION: Hello......Dolly?

Ray Rackham examines whether the news of Imelda Staunton’s casting of Dolly Levi is tantamount to a monopoly on leading lady roles.

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Ray Rackham

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Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner!

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Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner!

Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner! The Queen of Rock'n'Roll and her fans are celebrating today especially those who will be in the audience of Tina the musical both in the West End and on Broadway.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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What's In A Name Tour

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What's In A Name Tour

What's In A Name? the ferocious comedy by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patelliere returns in 2020. Jeremy Sams directs Joe Thomas, Bo Poraj, Laura Patch, Louise Marwood and Alex Gaumond. Book now for The What's In A Name Tour.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Revisiting Wicked - Keeping a long running musical fresh

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Revisiting Wicked - Keeping a long running musical fresh

Ray Rackham revisits the London production of Wicked the musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre some thirteen years after its London debut at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and realises there is more than magic at work here!

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Ray Rackham

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A Bunch Of Amateurs Tour

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A Bunch Of Amateurs Tour

A Bunch Of Amateurs Tour - Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's comedy comes to theatre near you in 2020. From the authors of The Wipers Times and Trial By Laughter.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Last Temptation Of Boris Johnson Tour

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The Last Temptation Of Boris Johnson Tour

The Last Temptation of Boris Johnson UK Tour will see Jonathan Maitland's new political comedy start at the Festival Theatre Malvern in January 2020 starring Will Barton.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Luke Brady sings Footprints On The Sand from Prince Of Egypt

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Luke Brady sings Footprints On The Sand from Prince Of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt releases a video of Luke Brady singing Footprints In the Sand, a new song from the upcoming musical by Stephen Schwartz which opens at the Dominion Theatre in February 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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PODCAST: Episode 3 - Dave Malloy

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PODCAST: Episode 3 - Dave Malloy

In the third British Theatre Podcast, Ray Rackham speaks to Broadway composer, playwright, actor and lyricist Dave Malloy whose musicals Preludes and Ghost Quartet premiered in London this year.

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Ray Rackham

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Back To The Future the musical full cast announced

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Back To The Future the musical full cast announced

Casting has been announced for the musical based on the hit film Back To The Future opening at Manchester Opera House in February 2020 before the West End.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Vault Festival London returns in 2020

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Vault Festival London returns in 2020

The Vault Festival London returns in 2020 and has launched ticket sales for the first round of tickets in its 2020 season.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Million Dollar Quartet UK Tour 2020

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Million Dollar Quartet UK Tour 2020

The Million Dollar Quartet UK Tour is back in 2020 celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. Million Dollar Quartet tour cancelled due to COVID-19

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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INTERVIEW: David Walliams on The Boy In The Dress

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INTERVIEW: David Walliams on The Boy In The Dress

David Walliams talks about his inspiration for The Boy in the Dress, his career as a children’s writer and having his work adapted by the RSC.

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Editorial Staff

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Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will return to Joseph in 2020

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Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will return to Joseph in 2020

Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will return to the roles of Pharoah and Joseph respectively when Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the London Palladium in 2020 by popular demand.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Marisha Wallace UK Tour

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Marisha Wallace UK Tour

West End star Marisha Wallace is heading out on her debut tour. Star of Dreamgirls and Waitress, the Marisha Wallace UK Tour is now on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Sister Act 2020 - Is age really but a number?

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Sister Act 2020 - Is age really but a number?

Ray Rackham looks at age appropriate casting in musicals and wonders if age isn't now trumped by talent or are audiences buying into the age changes.

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Ray Rackham

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Jermyn Street Theatre announce 2020 season

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Jermyn Street Theatre announce 2020 season

Jermyn Street Theatre have announced their season for 2020 with an array of work that ranges from world premieres to rare revivals, theatre legends to new talent and literary classics to new writing.

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Editorial Staff

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FIRST LOOK: Afterglow, Waterloo East Theatre

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FIRST LOOK: Afterglow, Waterloo East Theatre

Take a look at these great photos from Darren Bell as Afterglow transfers to Waterloo East Theatre, London. Opening night tonight!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Nominees for 2019 UK Theatre Awards

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Nominees for 2019 UK Theatre Awards

Get ready for the 2019 UK Theatre Awards for regional and national theatre which are being announced on Sunday 27 October 2019.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Alice McCarthy joins cast of You Game at RADA Studio

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Alice McCarthy joins cast of You Game at RADA Studio

Rotterdam’s Alice McCarthy joins the cast in gender shifted role previously played by Michael Caine and Jude Law. You Game is a modern, female-led, story based on the Tony Award-winning classic Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Bang Bang UK Tour - A new farce by John Cleese

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Bang Bang UK Tour - A new farce by John Cleese

Bang Bang UK Tour announced. A new farce by John Cleese to be produced by the Exeter Northcott Theatre and Dermott McLaughlin opening in March 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Commitments UK Tour 2022-23 | Tour concluded

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The Commitments UK Tour 2022-23 | Tour concluded

Roddy Doyle's The Commitments UK Tour is back in 2022. The musical about the world's hardest workingand most explosive soul band is coming to a theatre near you

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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My Cousin Rachel Tour

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My Cousin Rachel Tour

My Cousin Rachel Tour to open at Theatre Royal Bath in November. Based on the Daphne du Maurier novel, this new production is adapted by Joseph O'Connor.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Sound Of Music UK Tour 2020

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The Sound Of Music UK Tour 2020

One of the UK's most successful touring musicals Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound Of Music UK Tour is back in 2020 and tickets are on sale now.

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Editorial Staff

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MUST WATCH: Elphaba In The Bathroom

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MUST WATCH: Elphaba In The Bathroom

With the announcement that Be More Chill is London bound, it seemed timely to discover that Michael wasn't the only one in a musical theatreland bathroom. Elphaba had a similar experience!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Oi Frog and Friends UK Tour & West End

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Oi Frog and Friends UK Tour & West End

New family stage show Oi Frog and Friends! will make its West End debut at the Lyric Theatre London as part of the Oi Frog and Friends UK Tour.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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A Taste Of Honey UK Tour

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A Taste Of Honey UK Tour

Jodie Prenger is to star in Shelagh Delaney's A Taste Of Honey UK Tour which now concluding at Trafalgar Studios, London.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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An Evening with Armistead Maupin Tour

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An Evening with Armistead Maupin Tour

Much-loved author and LGBT activist Armistead Maupin can be seen around the UK in the An Evening With Armistead Maupin tour from September 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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To Kill A Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin, Directed by Bartlett Sher.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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White Christmas at Dominion Theatre cast announced

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White Christmas at Dominion Theatre cast announced

Full casting has been announced for Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre. This limited season runs from November 2019 - February 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Ghost Stories UK Tour

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Ghost Stories UK Tour

After record-breaking, sell out productions around the world, the first ever Ghost Stories UK Tour will begin in January 2020 following its West End run.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Cirque Du Soleil Crystal UK Tour

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Cirque Du Soleil Crystal UK Tour

Cirque Du Soleil's first acrobatic ice spectacular Crystal will have its UK premiere in March 2020. Cirque Du Soleil Crystal has been cancelled.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Shida, The Vaults London ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Shida, The Vaults London ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Jeannette Bayardelle Shida the musical currently playing for a limited five week season at The Vaults London.

Julian Eaves

Julian Eaves

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Dear Evan Hansen announces London cast

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Dear Evan Hansen announces London cast

Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical has announed the full cast for the London premiere at the Noel Coward Theatre in October 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Soho Theatre announces casting for debut plays

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Soho Theatre announces casting for debut plays

Soho Theatre today announces the full casting for two world premieres, both playwriting stage debuts, of David Baddiel’s God’s Dice and Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong and Simone Ibbett-Brown’s Shuck ‘n’ Jive.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Ten Times Table Tour

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Ten Times Table Tour

Robert Daws is to lead the cast of Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious comedy by committee Ten Times Table tour.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham UK

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The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham UK

The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham is owned and operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group which plays host to first-class touring productions.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour

Bill Kenwright's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK is back in 2019. The Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour tickets are now on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Are you the next star of Thriller Live?

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Are you the next star of Thriller Live?

Producers of Thriller Live announce open auditions for singers for the record-breaking West End production and 2019/2020 World Tour

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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FIRST LOOK: The Night Watch UK Tour 2019

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FIRST LOOK: The Night Watch UK Tour 2019

Great First Look production images from Sarah Waters's The Night Watch now playing at Devonshire Park Theatre before touring the UK until 23 November 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Mamma Mia! The Party begins tonight at the O2

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Mamma Mia! The Party begins tonight at the O2

Mamma Mia! The Party, the new immersive entertainment experience, begins performances in a specially adapted venue at The O2 London this evening, Thursday 29 August 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Tamlyn Henderson joins cast of Waitress London

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Tamlyn Henderson joins cast of Waitress London

The revolving door of cast changes continues with the announcement that Tamlyn Henderson is announced to join the cast of Waitress London.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Richmond Theatre celebrates 120th Birthday

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Richmond Theatre celebrates 120th Birthday

Richmond Theatre celebrates its 120th Birthday this September with a series of one night events and a special communinity open day.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Jade City at The Bunker - cast announced

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Jade City at The Bunker - cast announced

Casting has been announced for Alice Malseed's Jade City which is playing The Bunker Theatre, London this September.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Rip It Up UK Tour - The 1970's - Book Now

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Rip It Up UK Tour - The 1970's - Book Now

The Rip It Up UK Tour team are back! This time Lee, Louis, Rachel and Melody sing and dance to all-time classics from the 1970's.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: The Doctor, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: The Doctor, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Libby Purves reviews The Doctor very freely adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's Professor Bernhardi by Robert Icke now playing at thew Almeida Theatre, London.

Libby Purves

Libby Purves

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Boeing Boeing Tour 2019 - Tour Cancelled

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Boeing Boeing Tour 2019 - Tour Cancelled

Producers have announced today that the upcoming Boeing Boeing UK Tour has been cancelled due to poor advance ticket sales.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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EDINBUGH INTERVIEW: Sam Curtis Lindsay

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EDINBUGH INTERVIEW: Sam Curtis Lindsay

Among the LGBTQ productions at the Edinburgh Fringe, Director Sam Curtis Lindsay is helming two notable shows, Burgerz and Scottee: Class. Paul T. Davies caught up with Sam to find out more about both shows.

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Mr Men and Little Miss UK Tour

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Mr Men and Little Miss UK Tour

Casting has been announced for the Mr Men and Little Miss UK Tour which will extend into 2020

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Preview 2019. Book Tickets

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Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Preview 2019. Book Tickets

More than a thousand plays pack the schedule of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, from solo shows to full-scale dramas. It is the world’s biggest showcase of new writing for theatre, a place where many of today’s leading writers (and directors and actors) have started out. After publishing our highlights of musical theatre, LGBT and cabaret, here is a selection of some of the theatre we reckon is worth looking out for this year.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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FIRST LOOK: The View Upstairs at Soho Theatre

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FIRST LOOK: The View Upstairs at Soho Theatre

Please enjoy Darren Bell's first look production images from the European premiere of new musical The View Upstairs now playing at the Soho Theatre, London.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Kay Mellor's Band Of Gold UK Tour

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Kay Mellor's Band Of Gold UK Tour

Star casting is revealed for the World Premiere of Kay Mellor's Band Of Gold in Leeds. The Band Of Gold UK Tour will move to Nottingham touring into 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Frankenstein UK Tour

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Frankenstein UK Tour

A new theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will tour in 2019. The Frankenstein UK Tour starts in September at the Perth Theatre.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed UK Tour Cancelled

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Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed UK Tour Cancelled

Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed the musical UK Tour have announced their first ever dates which will see this new production from Selladoor and Beano Studios.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Edinburgh Fringe musicals preview

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Edinburgh Fringe musicals preview

Mark Ludmon previews some of the musicals and plays with music coming up at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Hot Flush UK Tour starring Su Pollard

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Hot Flush UK Tour starring Su Pollard

Hot Flush the musical returns in 2019 following four sell-out tours. The Hot Flush UK Tour stars Su Pollard. Book Now!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival LGBTQ Preview

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival LGBTQ Preview

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival brings together LGBTQ artists and writers from around the world, and here Paul T. Davies picks out those plays that have caught his Queer Eye.

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Frinton Summer Theatre 2019 announced

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Frinton Summer Theatre 2019 announced

Frinton Summer Theatre Artistic Director Clive Brill has announced their 70th annual repertory season which opens on 9th July 2019.

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Noel Sullivan joins cast of School Of Rock

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Noel Sullivan joins cast of School Of Rock

Noel Sulivan is to join the cast of School of Rock the musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre playing the leads role of Dewey Finn.

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Editorial Staff

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RADA Festival Preview

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RADA Festival Preview

From 28h June to 8th July, Graduates and collaborators from across the international theatre community come together for the annual RADA Festival in a programme that challenges, provokes and entertains.

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Mamma Mia! The Party London cast announced.

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Mamma Mia! The Party London cast announced.

Mamma Mia! The Party London have announced the full cast for the upcoming immersive theatrical and dining experience opening at the O2.

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Editorial Staff

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Queen Symphonic UK Tour 2020

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Queen Symphonic UK Tour 2020

Queen Symphonic UK Tour 2020 announced. The international concert sensation comes to the UK for nine shows of Queen's greatest hits on an epic scale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Indigenous Canadian artists head for Edinburgh

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Indigenous Canadian artists head for Edinburgh

Works by Indigenous Canadian artists will feature at this year’s Edinburgh festivals as part of a new programme celebrating indigenous cultures.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Bunker Theatre reveals programme of new plays

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Bunker Theatre reveals programme of new plays

The Bunker Theatre in London has announced a new season including a festival of work from black artists, a new play from Anna Jordan and debuts from emerging writers.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

News & Reviews

Waitress London - new production photos released

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Waitress London - new production photos released

New production photos have been released of Ashley Roberts, Blake Harrison and Lucie Jones in the London production of Waitress the musical at the Adelphi Theatre.

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Editorial Staff

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Cabaret UK Tour - Tour concluded

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Cabaret UK Tour - Tour concluded

John Partridge and Kara Lily Hayworth are to star in the Cabaret UK Tour. Come see Kander and Ebb's classic musical.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

West End Live 2019 - Show Line Up Announced

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West End Live 2019 - Show Line Up Announced

West End Live 2019 will take place in Trafalgar Square, London on 22 and 23 June 2019. This year's line up of shows performing and schedule has been announced.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Once the Musical UK Tour

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Once the Musical UK Tour

Once the musical UK Tour has concluded. One of the most celebrated musicals of our time the tour was cut short due to COVID-19

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

REVIEW: The Flies, Bunker Theatre ✭

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REVIEW: The Flies, Bunker Theatre ✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Flies - Les Mouches by Jean-Paul Satre presented alternatively in French and English at the Bunker Theatre, London.

Julian Eaves

Julian Eaves

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The Red Shoes UK Tour

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The Red Shoes UK Tour

Following an acclaimed record-breaking tour, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures will reprise The Red Shoes UK Tour by popular demand.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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National Theatre announces new works and star casts

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National Theatre announces new works and star casts

The National Theatre has announced a programme of 15 new plays and adaptations that will help to counter criticism that it lacks diversity in its selection of writers.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Tony Awards 2019 - Full Winners List and Video

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Tony Awards 2019 - Full Winners List and Video

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards were presented last night celebrating the best of Broadway with The Ferryman and Anais Mitchell's Hadestown the major winners.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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West End Bares 2019 tickets now on sale

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West End Bares 2019 tickets now on sale

West End Bares celebrates its 10th birthday this year on Sunday 13 October 2019 at Troxy London. West End Bares tickets are now on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Mormon Madness hits Manchester

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Mormon Madness hits Manchester

Discounted preview tickets for The Book Of Mormon went on sale this morning at the Palace Theatre Manchester and Mormon madness ensued.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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GLYPT relaunches as Tramshed

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GLYPT relaunches as Tramshed

Greenwich and Lewisham Young People's Theatre (GLYPT) will relaunch as Tramshed, working under a new name, a new brand and a renewed artistic vision.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Real Marigold Hotel Live Tour

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The Real Marigold Hotel Live Tour

The Real Marigold Hotel Live Tour sees the VIP senior citizens set to discover if they can survive a UK bus tour. Book tickets now!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Back To The Future The Musical

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Back To The Future The Musical

Back To The Future the musical to open at Manchester Opera House in February 2020 ahead of West End transfer. On sale 24 May 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Lea Salonga UK Tour July 2019 - Book Tickets Now

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Lea Salonga UK Tour July 2019 - Book Tickets Now

The original star of Miss Saigon, Lea Salonga is to headline seven concerts acros the UK in July 2019. Tickets for the Lea Salonga UK Tour are now on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Riot Act UK Tour

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Riot Act UK Tour

Riot Act, a powerful verbatim theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement is to tour the UK.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

9 to 5 the musical extends West End run into 2020

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9 to 5 the musical extends West End run into 2020

To mark 9/5 Day today (9-5-2019), a celebration of both the iconic Dolly Parton song and the musical, the producers of 9 to 5 the musical are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the London run of the musical at the Savoy Theatre in to 2020.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Old Vic Theatre Announce 2019-20 Season - On Sale Now

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Old Vic Theatre Announce 2019-20 Season - On Sale Now

Alan Cumming, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Knopfler's musical Local Hero, a new play by Lucy Preeble and the return of A Christmas Carol are part of the Old Vic 2019-20 season.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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London Theatre Company announced new King's Cross Venue

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London Theatre Company announced new King's Cross Venue

King’s Cross will be the location of London Theatre Company’s second theatre, a new 600-seat flexible auditorium, based on the acclaimed Bridge Theatre which opened in October 2017.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Theatr Clwyd Announce Autumn Season 2019

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Theatr Clwyd Announce Autumn Season 2019

Highlights of the Autumn Theatr Clwyd season include a major site-specific production, the world première of a new comedy and three new Christmas productions.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Print Room launches new season after name change

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The Print Room launches new season after name change

The UK premiere of Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of a classic European novel is one of the highlights of the latest season at The Coronet Theatre - the new name for The Print Room at the Coronet in London.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Stephen Fry Mythos UK Tour

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Stephen Fry Mythos UK Tour

Stephen Fry brings the Mythos UK Tour to a venue near you as one of the world's greatest storytellers tells the world's greatest stories.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

In Praise Of the Over 80's

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In Praise Of the Over 80's

Paul T Davies salutes the elder statesmen (and women) of British Theatre.

Paul T Davies

Paul T Davies

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Tony Awards 2019 Nominations Announced

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Tony Awards 2019 Nominations Announced

Nominations for the Tony Awards 2019 were announced today with Hadestown scoring the most nominations. Read the full list of nominees.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Hadestown - Walter Kerr Theatre

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Hadestown - Walter Kerr Theatre

Anais Mitchell's musical Hadestown is now playing at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. Hadestown tickets are now on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Tootsie - Marquis Theatre Broadway

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Tootsie - Marquis Theatre Broadway

Tootsie, the new comedy musical based on the Columbia Pictures film that starred Dustin Hoffman is now playing at the Marquis Theatre, Broadway.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Moulin Rouge Broadway - Al Hirschfeld Theatre

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Moulin Rouge Broadway - Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Moulin Rouge Broadway opened in June 2019 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Based on Baz Luhrman's iconic film, Moulin Rouge the musical tickets are on sale.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Drama Desk Awards 2019 Nominees Announced

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Drama Desk Awards 2019 Nominees Announced

The Drama Desk Awards Nominations 2019 have been announced today with a revival of Oklahoma! leading the way with 12 nominations.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Yvette returns to the Bush Theatre

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Yvette returns to the Bush Theatre

First performed to sold-out audiences at the Bush Theatre in 2018, prior to a short tour, Urielle Klein-Mekongo’s Yvette returns to the Bush Theatre, London on 14 May.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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New Theatre at Brighton's Fringe Festival. Part Two

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New Theatre at Brighton's Fringe Festival. Part Two

Mark Ludmon continues his preview of some of the new pieces of theatre that can be found at this year’s Brighton Fringe festival. Here are his picks for the second half of the festival.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Three Sisters, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Three Sisters, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭

Danny Coleman-Cooke reviews Rebecca Frecknall's production of Anton Chekhov's play Three Sisters now playing at the Almeida Theatre, London.

Danny Coleman-Cooke

Danny Coleman-Cooke

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New theatre at Brighton Fringe festival. Part One

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New theatre at Brighton Fringe festival. Part One

From comedy and cabaret to dance, music and spoken word, Brighton Fringe festival is back for 2019 from 3 May to 2 June. As always, theatre plays a major part with something like 250 shows listed in the programme.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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My Beautiful Laundrette Tour announced

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My Beautiful Laundrette Tour announced

Curve, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse announce a new co-production of Hanif Kureshi's My Beautiful Laundrette.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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London's new theatre building boom

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London's new theatre building boom

London is in the midst of a new theatre building boom. Take a look at the great new performance spaces appearing in the capital.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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Eddie Izzard Wunderbar Tour

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Eddie Izzard Wunderbar Tour

Eddie Izzard's Wunderbar Tour hits the UK and Ireland in September 2019. Book your tickets now!

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Olivier Awards 2019 The Winners

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Olivier Awards 2019 The Winners

Come From Away, Company and The Inheritance were the biggest winners at this year’s Olivier Awards, all winning four titles each.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Olivier Awards 2019 - What To Expect

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Olivier Awards 2019 - What To Expect

The Olivier Awards 2019 are being held this Sunday 7th April at the Royal Albert Hall. Here's a taster of what to expect from this year's theatre night of nights.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

On Your Feet UK Tour

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On Your Feet UK Tour

On Your Feet UK Tour tickets are now on sale. The smash hit Broadway musical about Emilio and Gloria Estefan will play a limited UK tour following its season at the London Coliseum.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Kiln Theatre's Blues In the Night cast announced

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Kiln Theatre's Blues In the Night cast announced

Sharon D Clarke, Debbie Kurup, Clive Rowe and Gemma Sutton are to star in Susie McKenna's production of Blues In The Night at the Kiln Theatre this July.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

News & Reviews

Adrian Mole the musical comes to the Ambassadors Theatre in June.

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Adrian Mole the musical comes to the Ambassadors Theatre in June.

Following two highly acclaimed runs at Curve Leicester in 2015 and the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2017, Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 the musical is to transfer to London's Ambassadors Theatre for a limited season in June 2019.

Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo

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The Exorcist UK Tour

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The Exorcist UK Tour

Bill Kenwright presents The Exorcist UK Tour. The spine-tingling live production based on the best-selling novel by William Peter Blatty starts its tour on 2 September 2019.

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Emma Rice to adapt Malory Towers for the stage

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Emma Rice to adapt Malory Towers for the stage

Emma Rice’s theatre company, Wise Children, has announced a new production of Enid Blyton’s classic children’s stories about a girls’ boarding school, Malory Towers.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Nigel Slater's Toast UK Tour

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Nigel Slater's Toast UK Tour

Nigel Slater's Toast is to tour the UK following its season at The Other Palace, London. Tickets for Nigel Slater's Toast UK Tour are now on sale.

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National Theatre productions May to October 2019 announced

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National Theatre productions May to October 2019 announced

The National Theatre has announced that plays by Simon Woods, Athol Fugard, Andrew Bovell, Brian Friel, Andy Stanton, Ben Weatherill and David Hare will be presented from May to October 2019.

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FIRST LOOK: All My Sons rehearsals at the Old Vic

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FIRST LOOK: All My Sons rehearsals at the Old Vic

Arthur Miller's All My Sons rehearsal images have been released featuring Sally Field, Bill Pullman, Colin Morgan and Jenna Coleman at The Old Vic London.

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Rosmersholm casting announced

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Rosmersholm casting announced

Tom Burke, Hayley Atwell and Giles Terera are to lead the cast of Henrik Ibsen's Rosmersholm at the Duke of York's Theatre, London.

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Full cast announced for A Thousand Splendid Suns

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Full cast announced for A Thousand Splendid Suns

The full cast has been announced for the European premiere of the stage adaptation of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini’s “spiritual sequel” to his global bestseller The Kite Runner.

Mark Ludmon

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Seyi Omooba removed from The Color Purple

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Seyi Omooba removed from The Color Purple

Seyi Omooba hyas been removed from the forthcoming tour of The Color Purple following a storm over homophobic remarks posted on Twitter.

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Jac Yarrow is Joseph

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Jac Yarrow is Joseph

Yac Jarrow is to play Joseph in this Summer's revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat the London Palladium.

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Pixar In Concert Tour

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Pixar In Concert Tour

Pixar in Concert, a celebration of the greatest film scores from classic Pixar films comes to venues around the UK in April 2019.

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New London festival to celebrate European theatre

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New London festival to celebrate European theatre

A new festival in London is to celebrate European theatre next month, featuring nine shows that showcase creative collaboration as an antidote to Brexit.

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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The Entertainer UK Tour

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The Entertainer UK Tour

Shane Richie is to play Archie Rice in a brand new production of John Osborne's The Entertainer. The Entertainer UK Tour tickets commencesin August 2019 at the Leicester Curve.

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Curtains UK Tour starring Jason Manford

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Curtains UK Tour starring Jason Manford

Jason Manford will star in Curtains the musical. The Curtains UK Tour will now come into the Wyndham's Theatre London over Christmas.

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Amelie UK Tour

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Amelie UK Tour

Based on the award-winning 2001 film, the UK premiere of Amelie the musical opened at the Watermill Theatre Newbury in April. Book now for the Amelie UK Tour

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Ben Elton UK Tour

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Ben Elton UK Tour

Comedian Ben Elton has confirmed he’ll be touring for the first time in 15 years in 2019. Tickets for the Ben Elton UK Tour are now on sale.

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How The Grinch Stole Christmas UK Tour

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How The Grinch Stole Christmas UK Tour

Book now for Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas UK Tour. This new musical opens in Wimbledon in Novemebr 2019.

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Musical fantasy Amour to open at Charing Cross Theatre

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Musical fantasy Amour to open at Charing Cross Theatre

Amour - a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief which recieved five Tony Award nominations will recieve its UK Professional premiere at Charing Cross Theatre .

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Pint Of Wine Theatre announce 2019 musical season

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Pint Of Wine Theatre announce 2019 musical season

Pint Of Wine Theatre have announced their2019 musical season which will include Jerry Herman's Mame, Michael John LaChiusa's Queen Of The Mist, a new song and dance production with multi-disciplinary artist Lemington Ridley and a four night cabaret festival.

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& Juliet Musical Manchester and London

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& Juliet Musical Manchester and London

Award-wining Miriam-Teak Lee will star in & Juliet a new musical featuring the musical of acclaimed songwriter Max Martin which will preview at Manchester Opera House ahead of a West End season at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

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Casting announced for MT Fest UK

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Casting announced for MT Fest UK

Casting has been announced for MT Fest UK - a two week festival of new musical theatre presented by Paul Taylor-Mills at The Other Palace Theatre, London in February 2019.

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Cast announced for new British musical The Cereal Cafe

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Cast announced for new British musical The Cereal Cafe

A new British musical, The Cereal Café, inspired by the opening of the Cereal Killer Café in East London and the Shoreditch riots of 2015, is to get its world premiere at The Other Palace.

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Green Day's American Idiot UK Tour

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Green Day's American Idiot UK Tour

Green Day's American Idiot UK Tour returns to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of the award-winning album. Book Now!

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Bernadette Peters UK Tour - Tour cancelled

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Bernadette Peters UK Tour - Tour cancelled

Bernadette Peters, the Triple Tony, triple Drama Desk and Golden Globe Award-winning Broadway star, was to have performed concerts around the UK in June 2019. Tour Cancelled.

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John Barrowman UK Tour

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John Barrowman UK Tour

Tickets are now on sale for the John Barrowman UK Tour - Fabulous!

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To Kill A Mockingbird UK Tour Cancelled

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To Kill A Mockingbird UK Tour Cancelled

Jonathan Church Productions, Curve Theatre Leicester and Regent's Park Theatre have announced the cancellation of the UK and Ireland tour of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.

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Matthew Broderick makes West End debut in The Starry Messenger

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Matthew Broderick makes West End debut in The Starry Messenger

Hollywood star Matthew Broderickis to make his West End debut opposite Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern in The Starry Messenger by the writer of Oscar-winning Manchester-By-The-Sea at London's Wyndham's Theatre.

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The Mirror Crack'd UK Tour

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The Mirror Crack'd UK Tour

Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd will tour in 2019 with a new adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff. Tickets for The Mirror Crack'd UK Tour are now on sale.

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Equus UK Tour

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Equus UK Tour

English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East will present Peter Shaffer's award-winning play Equus on tour. The Equus UK Tour plays from the 15 February - 11 May 2019.

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Nativity The Musical UK Tour

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Nativity The Musical UK Tour

Following a successful tours in 2017/18, Nativity the musical will return in 2019 with its third tour. Nativity musical tickets are now on sale.

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Highlights of theatre outside London 2019 - Part One

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Highlights of theatre outside London 2019 - Part One

From hard-hitting dramas and reinvented classics to toe-tapping musicals, you will find an incredible variety of theatre in 2019 without stepping foot within the M25. From Plymouth to Glasgow, we have selected a few highlights from what has already been announced

Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon

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Ramin Karimloo Live UK Tour

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Ramin Karimloo Live UK Tour

Ramin Karimloo, star of The Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies and Les Miserables will tour the UK from January 2019. Ramin Karimloo UK Tour tickets are now on sale.

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Showstopper UK Tour & West End

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Showstopper UK Tour & West End

Tickets for the Showstopper UK Tour and Showstopper West End are now on sale. Book now for the 2016 Olivier Award-winning production.

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