Theatre News & Reviews: 2020

My Top 10 theatre highlights for 2020 - Paul T Davies

here is my top ten of the year, a mixture of live, recorded and crossover theatre that keep my hope and determination alive.

Ratatouille the musical online - what you need to know

Ratatouille musical will get an online premiere from 1 Jan 2021. Organically grown on Tik Tok, the streamed concert is directed by Lucy Moss

Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you see London in a new light

Silent Disco Walking Tours have fast become a tourist hit around London with even a few of the locals joining in this fun event.

REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, Curve Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard in concert presented online by Curve Leicester At Home initiative.

REVIEW: Adam Pascal and Seth Rudetsky, Seth Concerts Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Adam Pascal appearing with Seth Rudetsky as part of The Seth Concert Series Online. Read the review.

REVIEW: Blake Patrick Anderson's Mulled Wine, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Blake Patrick Anderson's Mulled Wine, a live cabaret that was forced to stream when London went into Tier 3.

REVIEW: The Snow Queen, New Wolsey Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews The Snow Queen, this year's rock'n'roll panto from the New Wolsey Theatre which can be streamed online or seen live in the theatre!

REVIEW: The Haunting Of Alice Bowles, Original Theatre Company Online ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Original Theatre Company's latest offering The Haunting Of Alice Bowles now streaming online.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Emily Redpath

This week on Throwback Thursday Emily Redpath talks about playing Juliet to Sam Tutty's Romeo and how you personify vomit at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: The Legend Of Moby Dick Whittington, Sleeping Trees online ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews The Legend Of Moby Dick Whittington presented online by Sleeping Trees. Watch it now!

London Theatres to Close Down After Shows on Tuesday have concluded

As London move into Tier 3 on Wednesday, the theatre industry is preparing for London Theatres to close down following Tuesday night's shows.

Come From Away The Concert comes to the Phoenix Theatre for Limited Season

Come From Away The Concert - The Award-winning musical has been specially adapted for a limited concert season in Feb 2021 at the Phoenix Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Death Drop, Garrick Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Death Drop - The Dragatha Christie Whodunnit now playing at the Garrick Theatre, London for a limited season.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Actor Dylan Turner

This Throwback Thursday Sarah Day speaks to Dylan Turner ahead of his appearing as part of VOCAL XTR3ME at the Hippodrome Casino's London Live season.

REVIEW: Ana Gasteyer and Seth Rudetsky, Seth Concert Series Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Ana Gasteyer and Seth Rudetsky appearing online in the latest offering from the Seth Concert Series.

Swan Song Tour starring Andrew Lancel announced

Jonathan Harvey's one-man comedy Swan Song starring Andrew Lancel is to tour following acclaim at the Liverpool Theatre Festival.

REVIEW: GHBoy, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews GHBoy now playing at Charing Cross Theatre.

FIRST LOOK: Death Drop - the Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery

As the West End comes back to life one of it's most fasbulous new productions comes in the form of Death Drop - A Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery returning to the Garrick Theatre.

Marisha Wallace Tour 2021 - Marisha Wallace Tour Tickets on sale now

West End and Broadway leading lady Marisha Wallace has announced an all-new tour in 2021. Marisha Wallace Tour tickets go on sale 11 December.

REVIEW: The Flying Lovers Of Vitebsk, Streaming Online ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the online live broadcast of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk from Bristol Old Vic, Kneehigh and Wise Children.

Curve Leicester's Sunset Boulevard in concert streaming announced

Curve Leicester's socially distanced season of Sunset Boulevard in concert has had to cancel live performances and will be streamed online instead.

Sister Act UK Tour 2024 | Sister Act tour schedule and tickets

The Sister Act UK Tour 2024 is coming to a theatre near you. Book your Sister Act Tour tickets now.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nigel Richards

This week on Throwback Thursday Nigel Richards talks to Sarah Day about his career in musical theatre.

REVIEW: Death Of England Delroy, National Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Roy Williams and Clint Dyer's Death Of England : Delroy which was streaming online due to lockdown disruptions.

REVIEW: Jane Eyre, Blackeyed Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre adapted by Nick Lane presented online by Blackeyed Theatre. 4 Stars

The Prom - Netflix releases new trailer for Broadway musical adaptation

Netflix has adapted the Broadway musical The Prom with an all-star cast for release on 11 December in the United Kingdom.

Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath star in Romeo and Juliet film

Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath are to star in a filmed theatre production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet directed by Nick Evans.

Magic Mike Live returns to the Hippodrome Casino April 2021

Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live London is to reopen with new numbers on 16 April 2021 at the Hippodrome Casino. Find out more.

Lockdown Tiers - What they mean to theatres around the UK

The new lockdown tier system to take effect after the current lockdown ends on the 2 December was announced today for England only.

THROWBACK THURSDAY - Holly Dale Spencer

This week for Throwback Thursday we spoke to Holly Dale Spencer, whose career had its beginnings at the Birmingham Hippodrome, aged 8, through to playing Mrs Wormwood in Matilda the musical, Holly also works as a mindfulness coach helping people through the pandemic.

Ruthie Henshall Tour 2021 - In My Life - Tour cancelled

Musical theatre superstar Ruthie Henshall is to tour in 2021 with a new intimate show In My Life has been cancelled.

All-star We Need A Little Christmas concert to stream this Christmas

Denise Welch will host a starry list of performers coming together for a filmed concert, We Need A Little Christmas, in support of Shelter and Crisis at Christmas.

SIX extends Lyric Theatre season by eleven weeks

SIX today announces that it will extend for a further 11 weeks through to April 18, 2021 at the Lyric Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Unfamiliar At Home, Online Streaming ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Victor Esses and Yorgos Petrou in Unfamiliar At Home streaming online until 25 November 2020

Interview: Kelsey Short on playing Jane Eyre for Blackeyed Theatre

Kelsey Short talks about playing the title role in Blackeyed Theatre’s production of Jane Eyre to be streamed online from 27 Nov 2020

REVIEW: Falling Stars, Union Theatre via StreamTheatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the online musical revue, Falling Stars, featuring Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett at London’s Union Theatre

Anything Goes starring Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay to open at Barbican in 2021

Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay are to star in a major revival of the classic musical Anything Goes at Barbican Centre from 5 June 2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Alastair Natkiel

This week on Throwback Thursday we spoke to actor Alastair Natkiel about his career and his new venture The Actors Coach.

Love Theatre Day - What Got You Into Theatre?

To celebrate Love Theatre Day 2020 we went back into our Series of Throwback Thursday interviews where Sarah Day asked actors what got them into acting.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky Concert with Lillias White ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Lillias White and Seth Rudetsky in the latest offering from the Seth Concert Series online.

REVIEW: Misfits, The Queens Theatre, Hornchurch online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Misfits - four stories written by four playwrights presented as part of The Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch's Essex On Stage Season.

REVIEW: Rose, Online through Hope Mill Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Maureen Lipman in Rose by Martin Sherman streaming online for a limited return season.

Streaming Theatre Highlights November - Our Top Picks

Over the course of the pandemic there have been some fantastic shows and creative projects aimed at streaming theatre directly into your home. Here are our hot picks for November.

The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe UK Tour 2021

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe UK Tour announced. The acclaimed production which originated at Leeds Playhouse. Book Now!

Songs For A New World transfers to Vaudeville Theatre

Jason Robert Brown's song cycle Song For A New World is to open at the Vaudeville Theatre from 9 February 2021 for a limited season.

Pantomime Guide 2020 - Places to see Panto this Christmas

Pantomime Guide 2020 lists all the pantos that will be presented in the festive period 2020 for your family to enjoy.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jack Archer

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Jack Archer who is about to appear in Original Theatre Company's streamed production of The Haunting Of Alice Bowles.

REVIEW: Emilia, Streaming Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Emilia which following a season at Shakespeares Globe followed by a West End season and is now streaming online until 24 November.

Strictly Ballroom UK Tour | Tour concluded

Based on Baz Luhrmann's award-winning film, Strictly Ballroom the musical is heading out on tour starring Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith.

The Haunting Of Alice Bowles to be streamed by Original Theatre Company

Tamzin Outhwaite, Max Bowden and Stephen Boxer are to star in Original Theatre Company's latest online streaming event, a new adaptation of M R James's short story The Haunting Of Alice Bowles.

Star cast announced for A Christmas Carol musical at the Dominion theatre

Jacqueline Jossa, Matt Jay-Willis and star cast to join Brian Conley in A Christmas Carol at The Dominion Theatre. Book Now!

REVIEW: 15 Heroines, Jermyn St Theatre - Digital Theatre Plus ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Jermyn Street Theatre 15 Heroines, online monologues by 15 female playwrights for female performers.

REVIEW: Apollo 13 The Dark Side Of The Moon, Original Theatre Company ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Apollo 13: The Dark Side Of The Moon by Torben Betts presented online by the Original Theatre Company.

Amazon Christmas Ad features ballet dancer in times of COVID-19

This year's Amazon Christmas ad gets special mention from us this year and is a much watch! Featuring a ballerina whose dreams are threatened by COVID-19, Amazon gets our praise for this one.

REVIEW: The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series - Beth Malone, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Beth Malone as she joins Seth Rudetsky in the latest of the Seth Concert Series now streaming online.

REVIEW: Little Wars, Streaming Online until 3 December ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Steven Carl McCasland's play Little Wars with an all star cast which can be streamed through streamtheatrenow.com.

REVIEW: What A Carve Up! Barn Theatre Streaming Online ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the online presentation What A Carve Up! based on the novel by Jonathan Coe and adapted by Henry Filloux-Bennett streaming online until 29th November.

Bad Cinderella- new track released from Lloyd Webber's Cinderella

Ahead of its opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2021, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella has released the first single Bad Cinderella sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Blackeyed Theatre’s Jane Eyre returns to the stage and streams online

Director Adrian McDougall talks to Mark Ludmon about Blackeyed Theatre's touring adaptation of Jane Eyre live and streaming on demand.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Paul Wilkins - actor and producer

This week we speak to actor and now producer Paul Wilkins about surviving the pandemic and his production company Opportune Theatre

Baaa Humbug hits the Thames this Christmas - Book Now!

Les Miserables heartthrobs and leading men Craig Mather, Toby Miles and Paul Wilkins take to the River Thames this Christmas to star in the festive Baaa Humbug! - A Stocking Full of Show Tunes.

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball Together At Christmas UK Tour 2021

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Together At Christmas UK Tour 2021 on sale Friday 30 October at 9am.

The Show Must Go On Concerts extra shows announced for Palace Theatre

The Theatre Support Fund+, the team behind ‘The Show Must Go The Show Must Go On! Live At The Palace Theatre have added 2 shows by popular demand.

REVIEW: Future Demons - Concept Album ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Future Demons a new concept album by composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver.

Black British Theatre Awards 2020 - Full Winners List

The 2020 Black British Theatre Awards were presented at a ceremony at London’s Young Vic and shown on Sky Arts. Full winners list

REVIEW: The Seth Rudetsky Online Concert Series with LaChanze ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Seth Concert Series with this week's guest LaChanze now streaming online.

Jennifer Saunders comes to the Lyric Theatre London for one night only.

After a sell-out debut with Kathy Burke, the Lyric Theatre is announcing their second show An Evening with Jennifer Saunders.

Sasha Regan's All Male Pirates of Penzance hits the West End for one night lonly

Sasha Regan's All-Male Pirates of Penzance is to swashbuckle into the Palace Theatre London for one night only Sunday 13 December.

Olivier Awards 2020 - Full Winners List

The Olivier Awards 2020 winners were announced in a ceremony hosted by Jason Manford. & Juliet and Dear Evan Hansen were the big winners.

Olivier Awards 2020 will announce winners on 25 October - What to expect

Winners of the Oliver Awards 2020 with Mastercard will be announced on Sun 25 Oct in a special programme hosted by Jason Manford on ITV and Magic Radio.

Watch stunning video featuring UK artists - A Chorus Line Reimagined

Choreographers Stephen Mear, Matt Cole, and Jane McMurtrie and 20 leading West End performers were gathered together to create A Chorus Line Reimagined.

Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart Comes to the National Theatre

Dominic Cooke is to direct Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre from February 2021.

Rob Brydon UK Tour 2021 - Book Tickets Now!

Rob Brydon UK Tour announced. Award-winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will take to the road next year with his new show, Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs & Laughter.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Hannah Lawson

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Hannah Lawson who is preparing to appear in Hairspray at the London Coliseum.

Blondie UK Tour 2021 - Blondie tickets now on sale

Blondie UK Tour announced for 2021. For the first time in four years, this iconic band will tour UK arenas. Blondie tour tickets now on sale.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky Concert Series with Keala Settle, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky and Keala Settle in the latest of the Seth Online Concert Series streamed this week.

REVIEW: Naked Boys Singing, Eagle Garden Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Naked Boys Singing, a revue now playing for a limited period at the Garden Theatre at The Eagle, London.

Richard O'Brien stars in new audio comedy The Barren Author inspired by Baron Munchausen.

47 years after he created the sci-fi stage and film cult favourite The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien has taken a rare acting role to star in The Barren Author.

The Comeback a new comedy from The Pin comes to Noel Coward Theatre in December

Award-winning comedy double act The Pin will bring their brand new comedy The Comeback to the Noel Coward Theatre London this Christmas.

Good West End revival with David Tennant -rescheduled dates announced

C.P.Taylor’s GOOD, starring David Tennant and directed by Dominic Cooke, which was postponed will now open in April 2021.

Falling Stars at Union Theatre celebrates Golden Era

Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett revive the Golden Era in Dalling Stars at The Union Theatre this November.

Tony Awards 2020 Nominations Announced

Nominations have been announced for the Tony Awards 2020 which will honour Broadway productions in a season cut short by to the COVID-19 pandemic.

West End Musical Christmas at Palace Theatre now on sale

Deck the halls with holly and get out those jingle bells as the biggest stars from West End musicals celebrate the festive season in ‘West End Musical Christmas - Live at the Palace Theatre’.

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2022 - Book tickets now

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has announced it will return in early 2022 visiting an arena near you with a host of the celebs and professional dancers from the hit BBCOne series.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Blake Patrick Anderson

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Blake Patrick Anderson who is about to play Mark in Hope Mill Theatre's production of Jonathan Larson's Rent.

An Evening With Kathy Burke Live comes to Lyric Theatre

Kathy Burke will have a socially distanced tête-à-tête with Riyadh Khalaf when An Evening With Kathy Burke comes to the Lyric Theatre for One Night Only.

REVIEW: Drama Menu At A Distance, Nick Hern Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Drama Menu At A Distance by Glyn Trefor-Jones published by Nick Hern Books. Buy your copy now.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie film trailer released

20th Century Studios have released the film trailer for the upcoming movie release of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie and it looks amazing!

Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Phantom Of the Opera on Britain's Got Talent

Britain's Got Talent featured the showstopping musicals extravaganza that we've all been waiting for as Mary Poppins, Les Miserables and The Phantom Of The Opera all hit the stage.

Les Miserables concert with all star cast comes to Sondheim Theatre

Following an appearance on Britain's Got Talent, it was announced that the all-star Les Miserables concert will play the Sondheim Theatre from 5 December

Queen's Birthday Honours 2020 announced

Maureen Lipman and David Suchet are amongst those from the arts community recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list 2020.

Broadway Theatres stay closed until at least May 2021

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Broadway Theatres closed on March 12. The Broadway League has announced they will now remain closed until 30 May 2021.

Here Come The Boys brings male dance superstars to Garrick Theatre

Here Come The Boys featuring four superstar Kings Of Dance will transfer to the Garrick Theatre in London from January 2021 following a sold out UK Tour.

Car Park Panto UK Tour 2020 - Car Park Panto Tickets New Dates Added

Horrible Histories Presents Horrible Christmas: Get into the festive spirit and book your Car Park Panto tickets now! New dates added.

Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful to play limited run at the Garrick Theatre

A new adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful it to play a limited two week season at the Garrick Theatre London this November.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chloe Gentles

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Chloe Gentles who is currently appearing in C-O-N-T-A-C-T.

Potted Panto returns to the West End this Christmas

Olivier nominated comedy hit Potted Panto returns to the West End this Christmas with 7 classic pantos performed in 70 hilarious minutes.

Hampstead Theatre reopens with The Dumb Waiter for limited season

Hampstead Theatre will re-open for a limited period with Alice Hamilton's 60th-anniversary production of Harold Pinter's iconic play The Dumb Waiter.

Jimmy Carr UK Tour 2021 - Terribly Funny Tour - Book Tickets!

Jimmy Carr UK Tour 2021 announced. Jimmy Carr Terribly Funny will be visiting a venue near you at a time when wqe could all use a laugh.

Showstopper takes up residency in the Garrick Theatre

Olivier Award-winners Showstopper The Improvised Musical takes up four-month residency at the Garrick Theatre, London from November.

Showstopper! the Improvised Musical announce 4 livestreams

Showstopper The Improvised Musical announces 4 live stream events in October 2020. Book Now!

The Shows Must Go On lures the Phantom back for his birthday

The Shows Must Go On You Tube channel celebrates the Phantom Of The Opera's birthday with a by popular demand streaming.

Love Actually in concert - the film with live orchestra

Richard Curtis' all-star rom-com Love Actually in concert comes to London's Eventim Apollo in time for Christmas with a live orchestra.

Royal Shakespeare Company to focus its work in the main house in 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company will focus its programming in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon over the coming year.

See It Safely campaign launched to build confidence in attending theatre

The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre has announced the launch of the See It Safely campaign which is aimed at making audiences confident in relation to theatres as COVID-19 secure spaces.

REVIEW: The Boys In The Band, Netflix ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the filmed adaptation of Mart Crowley's The Boys In The Band now streaming on Netflix

REVIEW: We Were Having A Perfectly Nice Time, Omnibus Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Pedro Leandro’s short play, We Were Having a Perfectly Nice Time, from Conflicted Theatre at Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, London

Light It In Red Campaign - UK theatres show support and their viability

This week theatres across the UK and Ireland took part in the Light It In Red Campaign lighting up theatres and venues in the most dramatic way!

REVIEW: The Last Five Years, Southwark Playhouse London ✭✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years now playing at Southwark Playhouse until 28 March 2020

Barn Theatre announce Recovery Season 2020

The Barn Theatre Cirencester has announced details of their 2020 Recovery Season productions of Marry Me A Little and Peter Pan.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Josh Barnett

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Josh Barnett who is currently performing in The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse.

Lambert Jackson Productions cancels The Secret Garden and solo concerts

Lambert Jackson Productions has announced the cancellation of three productions they were due to present in the near future.

Opening of The Mousetrap in the West End is postponed

Agatha Christie's stage production of The Mousetrap which was to have resumed at the St Martin's Lane Theatre, London on 23 October has been postponed.

Theatre Royal Bath announce casting for Welcome Back Season

The Theatre Royal Bath has announced casting for the first two plays in their Welcome Back Season commencing in Autumn 2020.

Hairspray wows Britain's Got Talent audience - Watch here!

Michael Ball, Lizzie Bea, Marisha Wallace and the cast of Hairspray the musical wowed the Britain's Got Talent audience on Saturday.

What A Carve Up! All-star cast for digital production announced

Sir Derek Jacobi, Sharon D Clarke and Stephen Fry among initial casting announced for the digital production of What A Carve Up!

The Play That Goes Wrong announces West End return and Bath season

Mischief Theatre have announced that the award-winning theatre disaster The Play That Goes Wrong will return to the West End in November and have a Christmas season in Bath

Cilla the Musical UK Tour - Postponed New Dates Soon

Sheridan Smith is Cilla Black! Bill Kenright's stage production Cilla the Musical is now on hold pending rescheduling.

REVIEW: Seth Concert Series with Judy Kuhn, Streamed online ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Broadway's Judy Kuhn appearing with Seth Rudetsky online as part of the Seth Concert Series.

REVIEW: Squad Goals, Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Squad Goals by Michelle Payne and presented by Caspa Productions at Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club.

Hope Mill Theatre announces Rent cast

Hope Mill Theatre Manchester has announced the cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Jonathan Larson's musical Rent.

Jason Donovan UK Tour 2021 - Book Tickets!

Jason Donovan UK Tour 2021 announced! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ten God Reasons, Jason hits the road in 2021. Book now!

Digital revival of Little Wars with all-star female cast announced

All-star cast announced for digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars to stream from 3 - 8 November 2020. Book Now!

Ambassador Theatre Group suspend all Pantomimes until Christmas 2021

Ambassador Theatre Group today issued a statement confirming they would suspend all Pantomimes at their theatres until Christmas 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Original Theatre Company to stream new Torben Betts play about Apollo 13

Original Theatre Company are to stream a new online play commission by Torben Betts starring Tom Chambers, Christopher Harper and Michael Salami

Olivier Theatre to be remodelled for social distancing

The Olivier Theatre is to be transformed for live performances in the round for socially distanced audiences from October.

REVIEW: Pippin, Garden Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the new revival of Stephen Schwartz’s musical Pippin at The Garden Theatre at The Eagle in London

REVIEW: Elephant's Graveyard, Production Exchange online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Elephant's Graveyard now streaming online through The Production Exchange.

Six the musical is to be first West End musical to re-open post lockdown

Six is to become the first West End musical to re-open since lockdown with the announcement it will transfer to the Lyric Theatre for an 11 week season.

REVIEW: Karen Olivo, Seth Rudetsky Concert Series ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Broadway's Karen Olivo in the latest online concert presented as part of the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oliver Towse

This Thursday we spoke to Oliver Towse, star of the immersive production of The Great Gatsby.

Naked Boys Singing launches Eagle Garden Theatre Late Season

The Garden Theatre at The Eagle Kennington launches the Eagle Late season with the hit revue Naked Boys Singing.

UK touring theatre companies unite for Signal Fires

The UK’s leading touring theatre companies are uniting this autumn to present Signal Fires, a nationwide project inspired by one of the original forms of theatre – storytelling around a fire.

REVIEW: The Seth Concert Series with Jeremy Jordan ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series which this week features Broadway's Jeremy Jordan. Next up Judy Kuhn!

C-O-N-T-A-C-T extends for six weeks and adds new location

A six-week extension has been announced for the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T and a new London location added to the acclaimed outdoor experience.

Staffordshire's New Vic announces Housewarming season

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre will produce an innovative season of work, reimagining some iconic stories, to reopen their newly refurbished auditorium

Rent at Hope Mill Theatre with social distancing is a GO!

Hope Mill Theatre has confirmed that their eagerly awaited production of Jonathan Larson's Rent will open in October with social distancing.

Nimax will open all six West End theatres with social distancing from 22 October (Amended)

Nimax Theatres have announced that they will re-open all six of their West End Theatres in sequence from 22 October 2020 with social distancing.

Far Too Late from Cinderella sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher

Andrew Lloyd Webber has released this great first-listen video featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher from Cinderella with lyrics by David Zippel

Hope Mill Theatre Rose Tickets starring Maureen Lipman Book Now

Hope Mill Theatre's production of Martin Sherman's Rose starring Maureen Lipman can now be viewed online until 13 December. Book Now

Martin Sherman's Rose starring Maureen Lipman extends until 26 September

The digital revival of Martin Sherman's Rose starring Maureen Lipman has announced a two-week extension to its original run by popular demand.

An Evening With Kevin and Joanne Clifton Tour 2020 - Book Tickets

Kevin and Joanne Clifton will be appearing in An Evening with Kevin and Joanne Clifton Tour designed especially for a socially distanced audience from October 2020.

Back To The Future musical London - Pre Sale Open - Book Now!

Following a critically acclaimed opening in Manchester earlier this year, Back To The Future the musical opens at the Adelphi Theatre, London in May 2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Quinn

This week for Throwback Thursday we speak to Michael Quinn who transferred some of his stage talents into producing theatre, events and most recently Godspell online.

Madame Tussauds London Tickets

Madame Tussauds London is one of the top tourist attractions. Madame Tussauds London tickets get you up close and personal with the world's greatest wax work collection.

Andrew Lloyd Webber tells MPs Arts are at Point Of No Return

Andrew Lloyd Webber made it clear to MPs on the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that the Arts are at the Point Of No Return

St Paul's Cathedral London Tickets

One of the great architectural landmarks of London, St Paul's Cathedral tickets are now on sale giving you access to this iconic building.

Tower Of London Tickets

For 1000 years the Tower Of London has held the Crown Jewels, and acted as a fortress, prison and execution site. Tower Of London tickets are now on sale.

REVIEW: C-O-N-T-A-C-T, Clapham Common ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a new immersive show staged outdoors at locations in London which seems to be perfect IN the age of social distancing.

Oliver Dowden hints at theatre opening by Christmas but at what cost?

Social media is buzzing as the theatre industry is talking about re-opening following an article by Oliver Dowden in the Mail On Sunday.

Agatha Christie's long-lost plays

Mark Ludmon is impressed by Agatha Christie’s long-lost play, The Lie – part of a collection of recently discovered scripts.

Oliver Dowden wants theatres running by Christmas! But How?

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden takes to the Mail On Sunday for a self penned ego massage and to say he wants theatre by Xmas - but how!

Liverpool Theatre Festival has been created in the wake of the pandemic

The Liverpool Theatre Festival is a new outdoor event that will offer live entertainment in the open-air environs of St Luke's Bombed Out Church this September.

Panto cancellations and theatre redundancies a running tally

We've been seeing so many postings about panto cancellations and theatre redundancies we've decided to put together a daily updated tally of the impact on the theatre industry.

London Eye Tickets - Buy London Eye experience tickets

Purchase your London Eye tickets from BritishTheatre.com now. The Lastminute.com London Eye is the most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.

REVIEW: Beat The Devil, Bridge Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

The Theatrecat Libby Purves finds herself back in the stalls for Beat The Devil at the Bridge Theatre London and it's a very Fiennes start!

Grad Start 2020 helps launch your career in a one week intensive course

Attn Actor Graduates - Grad Start 2020 announces a one-week intensive course designed specifically for graduates from the years 2018-2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Stuart Vincent

This week on Throwback Thursday we spoke to Stuart Vincent about his career and taking part in the stage adaptation of The Kite Runner.

REVIEW: Sleepless the musical, Troubadour Wembley Park ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Sleepless the musical starring Jay McGuinness and Kimberley Walsh at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

REVIEW: Sierra Boggess, The Seth Rudetsky Online Concert Series ✭

Julian Eaves reviews Sierra Boggess appearing as part of Seth Rudetsky's online concert series.

Big Top Panto production of Aladdin announced with Jaymi Hensley

The UK’s first ever socially distanced Big Top panto is to take place in the grounds of a beautiful country estate starring Jaymi Hensley

Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin star in First Date musical online

Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin lead the cast of Broadway musical First Date which is to be presented online in October 2020.

Josie Lawrence to appear in Lars von Trier's streamed The Boss Of It All

Josie Lawrence is to perform in a New Perspectives stage production of the cult classic Lars von Trier film The Boss Of It All from 18-20 September 2020.

REVIEW: Removed, Traverse Festival Online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Prime Cuts production of Removed by Fionnuala Kennedy streamed as part of the Traverse Festival Online.

Casting announced for The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse

Casting announced for Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years at the Southwark Playhouse, London in October.

Pippin revival at The Eagle London to feature cast of six - Season Extended

Such is the demand for theatre in London that shows being performed outdoors in specially created venues the initial run of Pippin had sold out and extra shows added at The Eagle.

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Tour - New 2022 Dates announced

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker UK and Ireland Tour will have a Christmas season at Sadler's Wells in Christmas 2021 and new dates announced for 2022.

Debfibrillator to present World Premiere of Sunnymead Court

Defibrillator, in association with The Actors Centre, today announces the cast for the world première of Gemma Lawrence’s new play Sunnymead Court

Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser star in Before After at Southwark Playhouse

Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser to star in new musical Before After via live stream at Southwark Playhouse this September with three live performances.

REVIEW: Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews the Godspell 50th Anniversary concert streamed online benefitting Acting For Others and the National Aids Trust.

West End Stars perform in online charity concerts in September

West End Stars and theatre's technical entertainment companies come together in Wewst End Unplugged to support industry family throughout September.

Casting announced for UK premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T, the socially distanced outdoor play featuring live performance and 3D sound design in public spaces across London.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Harriet Thorpe

This week on Throwback Thursday Sarah Day speaks to Harriet Thorpe currently playing Eleanor in Sleepless the musical in London.

REVIEW: Declan, Traverse Festival Streaming ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Declan now streaming online until 3rd September as part of the Traverse Festival.

The Chicago Blues Brothers Tour - A Night At The Movies

Direct from London’s west end, join the Chicago Blues Brothers Tour bring the boys and their 11 piece band, for a new all singing, all dancing hit parade

REVIEW: Rachel Bay Jones with Seth Rudetsky, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Rachel Bay Jones and Seth Rudetsky online as part of Seth's concert series.

Tony Awards 2020 go online - What shows are eligible?

The Tony Awards 2020 have announced they will hold a ceremony online on 21 August celebrating a Broadway season halved by the COVID-19 pandemic. What shows are eligible?

Sleepless brings indoor musical theatre back to London tonight

Tonight, for the first time since lockdown, a fully staged musical is opening inside a theatre. Sleepless begins previews at Troubadour Wembley Theatre.

Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Tour 2021 - Book Tickets

Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Tour 2021 is now on sale. Fans of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing come see your favourites.

Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021

Comedian Tom Walker takes his fictitious broadcaster Jonathan Pie on the road around the UK in 2021. Tickets for the Jonathan Pie UK Tour 2021 are on sale now!

Educating Rita with Stephen Tompkinson plays season at Minack Theatre

Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson are starring in Willy Russell's Educating Rita at the Open Air Minack Theatre from 18 - 29 August 2020.

Warner Bros Studio Tour Tickets - Making Of Harry Potter

Book Warner Bros Studio Tour tickets in London. Be enthralled by the magical world of Harry Potter on the studio tour. Book tickets Now!

Doctor Who Time Fracture immersive adventure - London February 2021

Doctor Who Time Fracture - an immersive theatrical adventure lands in London in February 2021. Tickets are on sale today.

Blackpool Grand Theatre faces permanent closure

Blackpool Grand Theatre management has said the historic theatre could be closed for good as a result of the financial devastation bought about by COVID-19.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luke Bayer

For this week's Throwback Thursday we spoke to Luke Bayer who appeared as Robbie in Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre and Fiver at Southwark Playhouse.

The View From The Shard Tickets

The Shard is Western Europe's tallest building at 1016ft, offering spectacular views of London. The View From The Shard tickets are now on sale.

Wise Children to stream Romantics Anonymous live from Bristol Old Vic

Wise Children announce that the critically acclaimed Romantics Anonymous will be performed and broadcast live from Bristol Old Vic.

New British Musical is taking the Internet by Storm

Catfish the Musical is a new contemporary show with an electric cast album many are describing as the next big thing! Book Tickets!

New digital mystery agency game experience launched today

The Mystery Agency, a brand new collection of immersive, escape room style mystery puzzle experiences launched on Kickstarter today.

Queen's Theatre Barnstaple suffers damage from flash flood

Queen's Theatre Barnstaple has suffered damage after torrential rain flooded Barnstaple Town Centre.

Riverside Studios announce Riverside Reads

A season of new plays and musicals are to get their world première as part of ‘Riverside Reads’, a series of read-through events at Riverside Studios on the first Tuesday of every month that will also be streamed live online to a global audience.

The Drifter's Girl announces postponement of West End Opening to 2021

New West End musical The Drifter's Girl has postponed its opening at the London's Garrick Theatre until November 2021

A Murder Is Announced UK Tour 2021

Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced UK Tour is back on the road starring Sarah Thomas as Miss Marple.

REVIEW: Stephanie J Block with Seth Rudetsky, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Stephanie J Block appearing with Seth Rudetsky as part of the Seth Concert Series online.

Cast announced for new musical St Anne Comes Home

New British Musical St. Anne Comes Home by Jack Miles announces its cast for its outdoor performances at St Paul’s Church Courtyard, Covent Garden.

Dirty Dancing UK Tour 2021 - Book Tickets

The Dirty Dancing Tour will return for a limited number of dates in UK and Ireland in 2021.

Shrek's Adventure London - Book Tickets

Shrek's Adventure London is an immersive storytelling experience taking you on a quest through 12 fairy-tale themed live shows meeting your favourite characters along the way.

Godspell single performed by Jodie Steele released for charity.

With the Godspell 50th Anniversary Online Concert almost upon us, Jodie Steele has released a single of Beautiful City from the show for charity.

INTERVIEW: Ruthie Henshall talks Godspell, touring and lockdown

Ruthie Henshall is appearing in the 50th Anniversary online concert of Godspell the musical this month. We talked about the show, her tour and lockdown.

The Last Five Years to play socially distanced encore run at Southwark Playhouse

Jason Robert Brown's iconic musical The Last Five Years is to play a socially distanced encore season at Southwark Playhouse this October.

The Kite Runner UK Tour - New 2021 Dates

The Kite Runner UK Tour returns by popular demand in 2021. Khaled Hosseini's novel is faithfully adapted for the stage by Giles Croft.

National Theatre resumes live performances in October

The National Theatre has confirmed it will resume live performances in late October with Death Of England: Delroy with Giles Terera in late October.

Indoor theatre in England can start on 15 August says government

The government has confirmed that socially distanced indoor theatre in England can begin on 15 August after an initial delay.

Panto cancellations Christmas 2020 starting to count the cost

Theatres and Pantomime producers have begun to count the costs of panto cancellations, that wave of destruction with effectively cancelled Christmas.

Diana the musical heads to Netflix prior to opening on Broadway.

Diana the musical is to be filmed to premiere on Netflix ahead of the shows May 2021 opening at Broadway's Longacre Theatre.

REVIEW: Fanny and Stella, Garden Theatre at The Eagle London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the musical Fanny and Stella now playing at The Eagle London in their new Garden Theatre. Book Now!

Voices Of The West End announced for Stonor Park Henley On Thames

This September Voices Of The West End will be presented at Stonor Park Henley On Thames from 11 - 13 September 2020. Book tickets now!

Mercury Online Festival announces line up

The Mercury Theatre Colchester have announced the line up for the Mercury Online Festival which takes place over the weekend of the 21-23 August 2020.

Theatres lit up red in campaign to save live events sector

Theatres and other arts and events venues across the UK were lit up in red last night in a show of solidarity as part of a campaign to save the live events and entertainment sector.

Theatre picks for Shedinburgh fringe festival

Mark Ludmon previews theatre coming up as part of this month’s online Shedinburgh fringe festival.

The Merchant Of Venice Tour starring Tracy-Ann Oberman - Postponed

The Merchant Of Venice Tour starring Tracy Ann Oberman as Shylock and directed by Brigid Larmour's has been postponed due to COVID-19.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jason Manford

This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Jason Manford whose was most recently seen on tour in Kander and Ebb's Curtains around the UK.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Liz Callaway Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Liz Callaway and Seth Rudetsky in concert online presented as part of the Seth Rudetsky concert series.

REVIEW: Howard, Disney Plus ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Don Hahn's film Howard, a film looking and the life of lyricist, writer and director Howard Ashman which is now streaming on Disney+.

Bridge Theatre announces season of live monologues on stage

London Theatre Company has announced a season of monologues to be performed on stage live in front of an audience at London’s Bridge Theatre.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie cast go online for One Night Only

One Night Only are re-uniting the cast and creatives for Everybody's Talking About Jamie on 4th September 2020.

REVIEW: Alice: A Virtual Theme Park, Zoom ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon visits Wonderland to review Creation Theatre and Big Telly Theatre Company’s Zoom-based interactive show, Alice: A Virtual Theme Park

REVIEW: Blindness, Donmar Warehouse London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Jose Saramago’s Blindness as a sound installation by Ben and Max Ringham at London’s Donmar Warehouse.

Love letter to Scottish theatre part of digital Edinburgh International Festival

A “personal love letter to Scottish theatre” from the National Theatre of Scotland and a new take on Kieran Hurley’s hit play Mouthpiece are part of this year’s digital Edinburgh International Festival.

FIRST LOOK: Jesus Christ Superstar 2020 Regent's Park Open Air

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre releases first look rehearsal images Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert which starts performances on Friday 14 August 2020.

Mischief Movie Night UK Tour - Book Tickets

Mischief Theatre Company are taking to the road for the Mischief Movie Night UK Tour which will bring their improvised movie live on stage to an open air theatre near you.

C-O-N-T-A-C-T socially distanced outdoor experience hits London this summer.

This Summer London will get to experience the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a socially distanced outdoor experience featuring live performance and 3D sound design in public spaces.

REVIEW: Theatre Blogging - Emergence of a Critical Culture, Methuen Drama ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Megan Vaughan’s new book and anthology tracing the development of theatre blogging.

REVIEW: Platform Plays- Bright. Young. Things and Heavy Weather

Paul T Davies reviews Platform Plays: Bright. Young. Things and Heavy Weather published by Nick Hern Books. Buy a copy now!

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Cheyenne Jackson, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky and Cheyenne Jackson appearing as part of the latest instalment of The Seth Concert Series streamed online.

Government failure to provide guidance on Pantomime is concerning

Michael Harrison of QDOS pantomimes set a deadline for the government to give producers and venues info to enable planning. The response wasn't great!

A Song For Our Time Winner Announced

Marking 20 week since theatres were shut down, the winning song from the search for ‘A Song For Our Time’ is announced.

Showstopper Of The Day - The Greatest Musical Theatre Numbers

Showstopper Of The Day was launched in response to home isolation during the COVID-19 period. This is the complete list and videos.

Sleepless musical starring Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh opens Aug 2020

Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh star in Sleepless the musical, based on the hit film Sleepless in Seattle at the Troubadour Wembley Park from 25 Aug 2020.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Blythe Jandoo

This Throwback Thursday we speak to Blythe Jandoo who appeared in the West End productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Aladdin.

Cinderella the musical - Carrie Hope Fletcher and Andrew Lloyd Webber video update

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Carrie Hope Fletcher and the team behind staging Cinderella the musical have been busy. Watch the video update.

Sir Alan Parker, acclaimed British Director dies aged 76

Sir Alan Parker has passed away today aged 76. The acclaimed director of Bugsy Malone, The Commitments and Evita passed following a lengthy illness.

No date for full theatre reopening before November says Dowden

With producers and venues chomping at the bit to find out whether their Christmas programming can go ahead the announcement by the Culture Secretary yesterday must come. as a blow.

Phantom Of The Opera has not closed say Really Useful

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group - co-producers of The Phantom Of The Opera have confirmed that the show is not closing.

West End producer André Ptaszynski dies aged 67

Producer André Ptaszynski has passed away on 29 July aged 67. Ptaszynski was a multi Olivier Award winner and past president of SOLT

Maureen Lipman on starring in the online revival of Martin Sherman’s play, Rose

Maureen Lipman speaks to Mark Ludmon about playing the title role in Martin Sherman’s Rose in its online revival for Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre

Details of the Cultural Recovery Fund are released to the arts community

Oliver Dowden has released details of how the £1.57 billion allocated by the government to help prop up the arts community across the UK and how to apply.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tarinn Callender - Original cast member Hamilton London

This week in our Throwback Thursday series we speak to Tarinn Callender - original cast member of Hamilton London.

The Phantom Of The Opera has now closed in London

Producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced that the London Production Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom Of The Opera has now closed in London.

Tonight at the London Coliseum - online concert series announced

Tonight at the London Coliseum, a series of concerts on stage at the London Coliseum by the UK’s most prolific musical theatre stars and streamed online.

VAULT Festival London postpones until 2022

VAULT Festival London have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the next full, live version of VAULT Festival until 2022.

Tennessee Williams celebrated online with all-star line up

Tennessee Williams is to be celebrated online with an all-star line up including Betty Buckley, Kathleen Turner and Michael Cerveris from 31 July 2020.

Sky Arts goes free to air from September 2020

Sky Arts is to become a free channel in the UK accessible via Freeview from September with new shows launching in their schedule.

West End Musicals and Spice World Concert come to the Drive In

The Drive In at Troubadour Meridian Waters will play host to a special Spice World concert and your favourite stars from the West End in two special events.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed Vice President of Acting For Others

Acting for Others has announced that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been appointed Vice President of the theatrical charity.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Megan Hilty, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the latest Seth Rudetsky online concert with Broadway's Megan Hilty streamed online on Monday. 5 Stars!

Saturday Night Fever cast and creatives reunite for One Night Only

SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio have announced the cast and creatives of the 1998 Olivier Award-nominated West End musical Saturday Night Fever.

Gamepath brings live game play productions to the UK

Gamepath - a new company that will develop and stage large-scale experiential and live gameplay productions has been launches in the UK.

Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert to be streamed live online this August

West End Stars will unite this August for the 50th Anniversary of Godspell the musical which is to be streamed online to raise funds for charity.

Jesus Christ Superstar in concert - Casting announced

Casting has been announced for Regent Park OpenmAir Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar in concert by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Moulin Rouge London delays opening at Piccadilly Theatre

Moulin Rouge London delayed. Producers of the hit Broadway musical Moulin Rouge adapted from Baz Luhrmann's movie has delayed opening until Autumn 2021.

Watermill Theatre announces a season of Summer outdoor shows

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced a season of Summer outdoor performances from 22 July 2020. Tickets on sale tomorrow.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jac Yarrow - West End leading man

One of the West End's youngest leading men Jac Yarrow made a splash when he made his West End debut in Joseph at the London Palladium.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Norm Lewis, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky's online concert with Broadway's Norm Lewis which Streamed online on Monday as part of Seth's concert series.

Donmar re-opens in August with Blindness- a sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson

The Donmar Warehouse is to re-open temporarily this August with Blindness - a socially distanced sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson.

Acclaimed musical Fanny and Stella comes to The Eagle in August

London Fringe Theatre is back with acclaimed musical Fanny and Stella being presented in the renovated garden of The Eagle in Kennington.

Mikron Theatre Company plans 2021 tours after fundraiser

Mikron Theatre Company are planning to tour two new shows in 2021 after a successful fundraising drive.

New version of Tell Me on a Sunday switches to gay man’s story

Lyricist Don Black is working on a gender-switched version of Tell Me on a Sunday changing the main character to a gay man.

Live indoor performances resume 1 August - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson announced today that live indoor performances will be able to resume from 1 August 2020 with a socially distanced audience.

Disney's Frozen announce West End Cast

Disney Theatrical Productions have announced casting for their stage adaptation of Frozen which will now open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in April 2021.

Theatres across the UK start redundancy consultations in case aid comes too late

It appears that for many theatres in the West End and around the UK, the government's £1.57 billion arts aid package may be too late, with little clarification on who might be eligible many are now entering into redundancy consultations.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre stages Jesus Christ Superstar the concert in August.

With the announcement that open air theatres can open, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will present Jesus Christ Superstar the concert in August 2020.

Check out these epic Elphaba's singing Defying Gravity

Shoshana Bean rounded up a collection of international Elphabas this week to sing Defying Gravity to raise funds for arts funding at Beaverton High USA.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: West End legend Claire Moore

For this week's Throwback Thursday we spoke to West End legend Claire Moore. From Phantom to Miss Saigon to Calendar Girls our stages have been graced by Claire's talent.

Six the musical goes to The Drive In - Tour Cancelled due to COVID outbreaks

Live Nation have announced that Six the musical which was to have been presented at the Drive In has been cancelled due to COVID outbreaks.

REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Audra McDonald, Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky's online concert with Audra McDonald which streamed online on Sunday and Monday as part of Seth's online concert Series.

Giovanni Pernice UK Tour 2022- This Is Me Tickets On Sale Now

Giovanni Pernice UK Tour is coming to a venue near you in 2021. The Strictly Come Dancing favourite will pay homage to music/dances that inspired him.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is now a theatre at risk

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is entering a period of redundancy consultations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.

Musical Theatre Young Singer Award launched - Enter Now

Award-winning British composers Stiles and Drewe and The British Theatre Academy launch the annual Musical Theatre Young Singer Award.

REVIEW: Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet, Talking Heads, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Maxine Peake in Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet presented as part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads now streaming on BBC iPlayer.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Glen Facey

We have a quick chat with Glen Facey about his career, inspirations and his journey to the stage of London's Prince Edward Theatre in Mary Poppins.

The Rhythmics - New Musical announced - First track released

Metta Theatre and Aria Entertainment joined forces to produce new British musical The Rhythmics. The cast album for this musical was recorded in lockdown.

Designers wrap up UK Theatres in Missing Live Theatre

#MissingLiveTheatre is a new project by #SceneChange aimed at wrapping UK Theatres with a positive message of hope and visibility to the industry.

Southwark Playhouse nears completion and gets £920k loan

Southwark Playhouse's new theatre is nearing completion following a £920k loan from Unity Bank.

Dowden given deadline for 2020 Panto Cancellation

Britain's most prolific panto producer QDOS has told Oliver Dowden that there must be "clarity and guidance" or the 2020 Panto season will be lost.

Coronavirus package to support UK Culture won't save every job

The arts industries made it known catastrophe lay ahead unless Coronavirus package came from the government. A £1.57 billion package is announced.

REVIEW: An Evening At Joe's, Joe Allen Covent Garden ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews An Evening At Joe's an evening of cabaret online raising funds to help ensure the future of one of theatreland's favourite eateries.

Can You Hear The People Sing Theatre protest postponed - 11 July

Can You Hear The People Sing - a response to the government's failure to act to save the UK Theatre industry is now on hold whilst aid offered by the Government is examined.

Sam Mendes launches Theatre Artists Fund for theatre workers hit by pandemic effects

Acclaimed British theatre and film director Sam Mendes has established the Theatre Artists Fund an emergency fund for theatre practitioners

Watch West End Stars singing songs in contention for the Stiles and Drewe Prize

A video has been released featuring George Stiles and Anthony Drewe talking about The Stiles and Drewe Prize ahead of their free online event on 5 July.

REVIEW: A Chip In The Sugar, Talking Heads, iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Martin Freeman in A Chip in The Sugar part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Watch Now!

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre postpones panto until 2021

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced that it has postponed the 2020 Christmas Panto Cinderella until Christmas 2021 as a result of theatre closures.

REVIEW: The Hand Of God, Talking Heads, iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Kristin Scott Thomas in Alan Bennett's The Hand Of God presented as part of the Talking Heads series now streaming on BBC iPlayer.

The Mousetrap to re-open at St Martin's Theatre in October

Agatha Christie is back! The Mousetrap is to re-open at the St Martin's Theatre, London on Friday 23 October 2020. Book Now!

REVIEW: Playing Sandwiches, Talking Heads, iPlayer ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Lucian Msamati in Playing Sandwichs by Alan Bennett as part of the Talking Heads on BBC iPlayer. Stream it now!

Altar Boyz the musical announces Broadway cast reunion

Producer Ken Davenport has announced that cast members from the Broadway run of Off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz are having a virtual reunion on 9 July.

REVIEW: Bed Among The Lentils, Talking Heads, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Lesley Manville in Alan Bennett's Bed Among The Lentils presented as part of the Talking Heads series now showing on BBC iPlayer.

Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre looks at making 65 percent of staff redundant

Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre has revealed today that up to 65% of staff at the theatre may face redundancy as a result of COVID-19.

REVIEW: The Outside Dog, Talking Heads, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Alan Bennett's The Outside Dog starring Rochenda Sandall as part of the Talking Heads season on BBC iPlayer.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Danny Becker

In the first of our Throwback Thursday chats we caught up with Danny Becker, star of The Other Palace's Lockdown production of The Last Five Years.

Norwich Theatre Royal postpones 2020 Christmas Panto

Norwich Theatre Royal has this morning announced that their 2020 Christmas Panto Dick Whittington and His Cat will be rescheduled to Christmas 2021.

REVIEW: Her Big Chance, Talking Heads ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Jodie Comer in Her Big Chance, part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Watch now!

REVIEW: Soldiering On, Talking Heads ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Harriet Walter in Soldiering On shown as part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads now on BBC IPlayer. Watch Now!

From Marvel to Doctor Who, TV and film cannot exist without theatre

Mark Ludmon examines how much the TV shows and films that we enjoy owe to theatre. Theatre does not exist in isolation but is an integral part of British culture.

Lea Salonga accompanied by Seth Rudetsky sings Part Of My World

Seth Rudetsky's LockDown Series presents a sparkling sampler from his concert with Lea Salonga as she sings Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid.

Michael Ball Birthday Flashback - Memorable Moments

Happy birthday Michael Ball - a quick retro flashback for fans to celebrate your birthday. Our top Ball Blockbusters for your enjoyment.

Oliver Dowden delivers UK Theatres a roadmap to oblivion

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden published the Government “roadmap to re-opening English theatres”. All we have is a bit of scribble, with no funding and no timings.

Hamilton debut on Disney Plus - What you need to know

Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster musical Hamilton is being released over a year early thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and here's what you need to know.

REVIEW: Talking Heads, The Shrine, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Monica Dolan in The Shrine, part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads series now playing on BBC iPlayer. Watch now!

REVIEW: Talking Heads, An Ordinary Woman, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Sarah Lancashire in An Ordinary Woman, part of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads series.

Theatre Royal Plymouth confirms more than 100 jobs at risk

The Theatre Royal Plymouth has confirmed that more that 100 jobs are at risk as the theatre struggles to survive in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Josh Groban announces live streaming concert - Book Now

Josh Groban has announced that he is live streaming an intimate live stream concert on Saturday 27 June at 9pm BST. Book Now!

Cats in Quarantine - A tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne by Harry Francis

Harry Francis has put together an amazing tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne - Cats in Quarantine featuring 333 cast members from productions of musical Cats

Andrew Lloyd Webber uses Palladium as COVID-19 test site

Andrew Lloyd Webber is using the London Palladium as a test site to try out various COVID-19 prevention measures in the hope of getting theatres open again.

West End Live 2020 a virtual celebration - This weekend

West End Live 2020 is to celebrate the best of the West End with two highlights programmes featuring performances from the last five years on 20-21 June.

Is My Fair Lady headed to the London Coliseum in 2021?

Rumours have begun to circulate that Bartlett Sher's production of Lerner and Loewe's musical My Fair Lady might be headed to the London Coliseum in 2021

UK Premiere of Something Rotten postponed until 2021

The Birmingham Rep has announced that the UK premiere of the hilarious Broadway musical Something Rotten is being rescheduled until 2021.

REVIEW: Staged, BBC iPlayer ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Staged by Simon Evans starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen now streaming on BBC iPlayer. Watch it now!

Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and Phantom will not return until 2021

Producer Cameron Mackintosh today announced that Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, The Phantom and Hamilton will not return to the West End until 2021.

TURN UP! to celebrate awareness of Black Lives Matter movement

Black voices from across the West End, Broadway, activism, community leadership and beyond will unite to raise funds and awareness in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Drama Desk Awards 2020 - Full List Of Winners

The Inheritance, A Strange Loop and Moulin Rouge are amongst the big winners at the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards held virtually on the weekend.

Acting For Others raises over £600,000 for COVID-19 fund

Theatrical charity Acting For Others has announced that over £600,000 has been raised across 14 member charities to support theatre workers affected by COVID-19.

Scottish stars release Beautiful City as a tribute to NHS and key workers

Scottish stars of stage and screen release Beautiful City as a tribute to NHS and Key Workers. Take a look at the video nbow!

The Drive In launches at Troubadour Meridian Water - New films announced

The Drive-In is a new contact-free way to experience film, pre-recorded theatre and live events at Troubadour Meridian Village in Enfield.

The Shows Must Go On continues with Peter Pan Live

The Shows Must Go On are back online. The week the YouTube channel will be showing Peter Pan Live.

REVIEW: Love Love Love, Lockdown Theatre Festival ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the Lyric Hammersmith's Love Love Love by Mike Bartlett presented as part of BBC Radio 3's Lockdown Theatre Festival.

REVIEW: The Mikvah Project, Lockdown Festival Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews The Mikvah Projects by Josh Azouz now playing on BBC Sounds featuring Josh Zaire and Alex Waldmann.

Company Broadway Cast release an isolated performance of the title song.

The company of Company on Broadway released a track of the show's opener recorded in isolation. Watch this great track featuring the Company Broadway Cast.

REVIEW: Shoe Lady, Lockdown Theatre Festival ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews E V Crowes's Shoe Lady presented on BBC Radio 4 as part of the Lockdown Theatre Festival, no on BBC Sounds.

Mercury Theatre and Perfect Pitch announce songwriting winners

The Mercury Theatre Colchester and Perfect Pitch have announced the winners of their songwriting contest launched by Tim Minchin

Halls the musical - first listen to this new British musical

West End stars join for the online launch of Halls, a new British musical about uni freshers in their halls of residence.

Please take our survey about this website and theatre post Covid-19

We would like to invite you to take a survey to improve our site and gauge your thoughts on COVID-19 and the theatre and win £50 in theatre vouchers

Reading Rep Theatre opens first permanent home in 2021

Reading Rep Theatre is to open its first permanent home in 2021. The new cultural hub will allow the company to continue to produce ambitious work

Sunny Afternoon UK Tour 2020 - Tour Postponed

Sunny Afternoon UK Tour 2020 postponed. The multi Olivier Award-winning musical which was to have opened in Manchester in August is postponed until further notice.

Birmingham Rep launches REPurposed to get people talking

Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s building may be closed, but The REP’s creative team keep the conversation going with the launch of REPurposed.

Drama Desk Awards 2020 scheduled to stream on 13 June

Originally scheduled to stream on 31 May, it has been announced that the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will now be streamed on 13 June 2020.

Online production of Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks to stream online

Birdsong adapted from Rachel Wagstaff from the Sebastian Faulks novel to be specially staged in costumes with digital design will be streaming on 1 July

Playbox announce guests for new series of Chatterbox

Playbox Theatre have announced its guests for a new series of Chatterbox giving young people a change to speak to artists and industry professionals.

Marisha Wallace releases a cover of Tomorrow from Annie ✭✭✭✭✭

Marisha Wallace has released a cover of Tomorrow from the musical Annie for charity and it is devastatingly beautiful! Donate now!

From Here To Eternity cast and creatives reunite for one night only

Sir Tim Rice, Stuart Brayson and cast members of the West End production of From Here To Eternity are to appear in a special one night only reunion.

REVIEW: A Monster Calls, Old Vic Online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews A Monster Calls based on Patrick Ness's novel now streaming online through the Old Vic website. Watch online until 11 June

REVIEW: Anansi the Spider Re-Spun, Unicorn Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Anansi the Spider Re-Spun playing as part of the Unicorn Theatre online.

Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman delayed - New dates announced soon

The new production of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman which was to have played at the Duke Of York's Theatre in July 2020 has been delayed

London theatres closures extended until 2 August 2020

The Society Of London Theatres has extended London theatre closures due to COVID-19 until 2 August 2020. Check out the latest info.

The Great Gatsby to re-open in West End in October.

Producers are to trial the re-opening of immersive shows this autumn with The Great Gatsby from 1st October 2020. Book Now!

REVIEW: Unprecedented, BBC4 iPlayer ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Headlong's Unprecedented, created with Century Films for the BBC now playing on iPlayer. Watch now!

RSC updates performance plans for 2020 - London and Stratford

The RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) updates production plans for 2020 in both Stratford and London due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Theatre Support Fund+ raises £125,000 for UK theatre workers

Theatre Support Fund+ raise £125,000 for people working in the theatre industry across the UK.

A unique opportunity to buy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang one of the famous cars in the world, is coming up for auction at Hanson's Auctioneers on 21 June 2020.

Paw Patrol Live UK Tour 2021 - Race To The Rescue

Paw Patrol Live UK Tour 2020 announced. Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon, Paw Patrol Race To The Rescue comes to a theatre near you.

Rent revival rescheduled to late 2020 at Hope Mill Theatre

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester has announced the full creative team and rescheduled dates for its production of Jonathan Larson's Rent.

BOOK REVIEW: This is Shakespeare, Emma Smith ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews This Is Shakespeare by Emma Smith published by Pelican Books.

REVIEW: This House, National Theatre at Home ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews James Graham's play This House now streaming on the National Theatre at Home platform until 3rd June.

Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton at Adelphi Theatre is delayed

Producers David Ian and Michael Harrison have announced that Dominic Cooke's new production of Jerry Herman's Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton has been delayed.

The Drowsy Chaperone International casts sing to raise funds

International cast members of The Drowsy Chaperone have created this video of As We Stumble Along to raise funds for Actors Fund / Fund for Freelancers.

The Seagull and A Doll's House West End productions postponed

The Jamie Lloyd Company has postponed its productions of The Seagull and A Doll's House as a result of theatre closures due to VOVID-19.

Old Vic In Camera to take social distancing to new extremes

Old Vic In Camera - a new series of live-streamed lockdown theatre from the Old Vic stage aims to replace box office income from theatre closure.

The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour 2020 - Tour Cancelled

The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour 2020 has been cancelled by producer Cameron Mackintosh due to COVID-19.

Selladoor Worldwide postpone all their UK tours into 2021

Selladoor Worldwide announced that all their UK productions will be postponed into 2021 and the temporary closure of three of their venues until November.

Hope Theatre London given grant from Arts Council Emergency Response Fund

The Hope Theatre, Islington is being supported by a grant from the Arts Council Emergency Response Fund to help the venue survive during the Covid-19 crisis.

Priscilla cast members worldwide celebrate Pride in lockdown

Cast members of Priscilla from around the world are adding a bit of colour to the world with the release of this great video celebrating Pride in lockdown.

Love Never Dies UK Tour 2020 Cancelled

The very first Love Never Dies UK Tour has been cancelled. Join our mailing list for further updates.

Sea Wall review starring Andrew Scott, Sea Wall Films ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Andrew Scott in Sea Wall by Simon Stephens currently being streamed online by Sea Wall Films. Stream extended until 25th May.

Twenty Theatres To See Before You Die (Book Review) ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Amber Massie-Blomfield's Twenty Theatres To See Before You Die published by Penned In The Margins. Book Review.

A Streetcar Named Desire review, National Theatre Home / Young Vic ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the Young Vic's production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams on the National Theatre at Home platform.

Mountview bring Judi Dench and Giles Terera together for a chat

Dame Judi Dench, Mountview’s President, shares insights into the acting profession with Olivier Award-winner and Mountview alumnus Giles Terera on 1 June

West End stars to perform live Gala Concert to aid NHS when theatres re-open

Newfound Hope Songs, a live concert featuring West End stars is to be performed in aid of NHS when theatres-reopen. Find out more.

School Of Rock conducts online casting search for UK Tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber's School Of Rock is holding an online talent search for young musicians to take part in the 2021 UK Tour of the hit musical.

Alan Ayckbourn to star with his wife in new play written in lockdown

Alan Ayckbourn and his wife Heather Stoney are to star in the World Premiere of his play Anno Domino written in lockdown.

REVIEW: TEN, Sherman Theatre Cardiff Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews TEN, a series of ten short plays by Welsh playwrights now streaming through the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.

Sheffield Theatres announce Shakespeare to Sheffield outdoor shows

Sheffield Theatre announces that it hopes to bring Shakespeare to Sheffield's outdoor spaces later this year.

Bush Theatre announces Monday Monologues

The Bush Theatre London is releasing a series of filmed monologues by UK and Irish writers under the title of Monday Monologues which started this week.

Riverdance UK Tour 2021 - 25th Anniversary Show

Riverdance celebrates 25 years of performances in 2021. Riverdance UK Tour tickets now on sale. Come and see this dance phenomenon at a theatre near you.

Adventures with the Pitlochry people

Mark Ludmon speaks to Elizabeth Newman about Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s efforts to reach audiences during shutdown.

Actor's Fund Isolation Players present You Can't Stop The Beat

The Actor's Fund Isolation Players made up of International Hairspray cast members and All Stars present You Can't Stop The Beat from Hairspray.

REVIEW: Midnight Your Time, Donmar Warehouse Online ✭✭✭✭

Tim Hochstrasser reviews Diana Quick in Midnight Your Time presented online by the Donmar Warehouse London. Online til 20th May

Iris Theatre launch fundraising appeal to ensure company's future

Iris Theatre announced the launch of a fundraising appeal to guarantee the company's future following the cancellation and rescheduling of its 2020 season.

Frozen on Broadway will not re-open post pandemic

Disney Theatrical have announced that Frozen on Broadway played its final performance at the St James Theatre on 11 March 2020.

Young Vic's A Streetcar Named Desire streamed as part of National Theatre at home

The Young Vic's production of A Streetcar Named Desire starring Gillian Anderson is to be streamed on YouTube on Thursday 21 May at 7pm BST

Fame the musical now streaming on BroadwayHD

Fame the musical is now streaming on BroadwayHD. Created by David De Silva this live recording was created at Sadler's Wells London in 2019.

Broadway re-opening postponed again into September

Broadway's re-opening date has once again be moved. The Broadway League cancels all performances before or on 6 September 2020.

Hamilton Broadway cast recording will hit Disney+ on 3 July 2020

Disney+ are to release the film of the original Hamilton Broadway cast a year early starting on 3 July 2020.

Back To The Future musical cast perform The Power Of Love

The UK Cast of new musical Back To The Future performed The Power Of Love on US actor and comedian Josh Gad's Reunited Apart on You Tube

Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals streaming online - This week CATS

The Shows Must Go On this week gives Andrew Lloyd Webber fans a chance to watch the stage production of Cats the musical starring Elaine Paige.

Sunday In The Park With George with Jake Gyllenhaal postpones London season

Sunday In The Park With George starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford which was to have played the Savoy Theatre, London this summer has been postponed to 2021.

Mercury Theatre to stream award-winning musical Pieces Of String for free.

The Mercury Theatre are proud to be able to share the award-winning musical Pieces of String, with online audiences, for free, via video platform Vimeo.

Before The Curtain Rises – Helen Mirren, Miranda Hart, Michael Ball front West End fundraiser

Helen Mirren, Miranda Hart and Michael Ball are fronting When The Curtain Rises – a fundraiser for the West End theatre community affected by COVID-19, launching today.

Lucille Lortel Awards 2020 Winners announced – Virtually!

Check out the complete list of winners of the Lucille Lortel Awards 2020 Announced via virtual broadcast.

West End theatre closures extended to 28 June 2020

West End theatre closures have now been extended until Sunday 28 June, according to the latest statement from the Society of London Theatre (SOLT).

Diana Quick to star in Donmar’s first online premiere

London’s Donmar Warehouse is to premiere a new online production of Adam Brace’s play Midnight Your Time starring Diana Quick.

Chichester Festival cancels all remaining 2020 productions due to COVID-19

Chichester Festival, now closed since the UK went into lockdown has announced that all remaining productions will be cancelled for 2020.

REVIEW: A Separate Peace, The Remote Read, Zoom ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews A Separate Peace by Tom Stoppard performed live via Zoom and starring Jenna Coleman, Denise Gough, Ed Stoppard and David Morrissey.

REVIEW: Frankenstein, National Theatre at Home Online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the National Theatre's Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller rotating the lead roles online.

Rags the musical London Cast Album released digitally on 15 May.

The Rags the musical London Cast Album which features the cast of the 2020 production which was staged at the Park Theatre. The album is being released on Ghostlight Records.

Legally Blonde Original Broadway Cast remind people to hand sanitise

The Original Broadway Cast of Legally Blonde have released a YouTube video reminding everyone to hand sanitise during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Avenue Q UK Tour Cast release a Quarantine version of For Now

The Avenue Q UK Tour Cast have released a Quarantine version of the show's finale For Now in isolation and it's everything you could hope for.

Titanic the musical cast sing out for charity

A combined cast performance of We'll Meet Tomorrow from Thom Southerland's acclaimed production of Maury Yeston and Peter Stone's Titanic the musical has been released to aid charity today.

Remainder of Royal Opera House season cancelled due to Covid-19

The Royal Opera House management has cancelled the remaining shows in its season, which was due to conclude in late July 2020.

Thriller Live Cast incl Peter Andre farewell 11 year West End run with Earth Song video

Thriller Live was due to exit the West End last Sunday after an eleven year run. The cast have released this video of Michael Jackson's Earth Song with Peter Andre.

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads to be remade for BBC

The BBC and Nick Hytner's London Theatre Company are to remake Alan Bennett's Talking Heads featuring Imelda Staunton and Martin Freeman and more

REVIEW: Take Me To The World, Streamed YouTube ✭✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews Take Me To The World, a streamed concert celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 90th Birthday presented by Broadway.com on YouTube.

The Rocket Men Tour 2021 - Celebrating Elton John

The Rocket Men Tour is a fun-loving, exciting night at the theatre celebrating and paying tribute to UK musical icon Sir Elton John

The Midnight Gang and Beauty and the Beast to be streamed by Chichester Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced that they will stream David Walliams's The Midnight Gand and Beauty and the Beast following the success of Flowers For Mrs Harris.

Hope Mill Theatre Rodgers and Hammerstein concert online til 3 May

Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre celebrated the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with West End favourites in Some Enchanted Evening which will remain online until 3 May 2020.

Fun Home the musical to be streamed online

Fun Home the award-winning musical is to become the latest musical to be streamed online for a two week period in May 2020.

RSC actors help students studying Shakespeare under lockdown

The RSC have launched a new initiative giving Uk Students who are studying Shakespeare under lockdown a chance to get a helping hand from some of the UK's finest acting talent.

Ghost The Musical UK Tour | Tickets and Venues 2024

Ghost the musical UK Tour is back in 2024 opening at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in August 2024.

Friends The Musical Parody UK Tour 2021

Friends The Musical Parody UK Tour pokes fun at a group of 20-something pals from the TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.

Stephen Sondheim 90th Birthday event 26 April - How To Watch online

Take Me To The World - a celebration of Stephen Sondheim for his 90th birthday featuring Broadway favourites is on YouTube

65th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations announced

Nominations have been announced for the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards which are to be held digitally this year on 31 May due to the COVID-19 crisis.

REVIEW: Five From Inside, Traverse Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the Traverse Theatre's Five From Inside, five monologues by Rona Munro which have been rehearsed in isolation which are now online.

SIX Lockdown Mix - Queens world-wide rejoice - Watch Now!

Six Lockdown Mix. Today, The Queens from smash-hit SIX the musical have combined with fans from Queendom have released this ultimate epic lockdown video.

REVIEW: Bound, Southwark Stayhouse Online ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Bound by Jesse Briton now streaming online as part of Southwark Stayhouse presented by Southwark Playhouse.

OXY A new Musical to be streamed online by New Wolsey Theatre

Missed Oxy and the Morons when it originally showed at the New Wolsey Theatre? Saw it, loved it and want to see it again? Here's your chance!

Sister Act London reschedules performances due to COVID-19

Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London have now been rescheduled.

Southwark Playhouse launches free streaming platform Southwark Stayhouse

Southwark Stayhouse has launched a new streaming service sharing shows and exclusive video content for free until Southwark Playhouse is able to re-open.

REVIEW: Questors, Jesters and Renegades, Michael Coveney, Methuen ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Questors, Jesters and Renegades by Michael Coveney. The story of Britain's Amateur Theatre published by Methuen Drama.

Mark Rylance to star in revival of Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem in 2021

Mark Rylance is to star in a revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning play Jerusalem of 2021 to be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.

National Theatre at Home to stream Frankenstein and Antony and Cleopatra

Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Frankenstein and Ralph Fiennes in Antony and Cleopatra to be streamed on YouTube as part of National Theatre Home.

RSC celebrate William Shakespeare's 456th birthday virtually

In celebration of William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday, the RSC has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.

All The Web's A Stage - 23 April - Full schedule announced

All The Web's A Stage - 23 April 2020. Full performance schedule announced. Midday to midnight.

Theatre companies and wardrobe departments help NHS by sewing scrubs

Theatre companies and wardrobe staff from across the UK are pitching in to help NHS have the PPE they need during the COVID-19 Crisis.

Leading actors announced for online Headlong plays

More than 50 actors have been announced for new digital plays by theatre company Headlong and Century Films in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

New online show promises Irish mythical adventure

Theatre company Big Telly is to take audiences at home on “an Irish adventure to a mythical other world” through a new online theatrical experience.

Judi Dench in Conversation with Giles Brandreth to be streamed online

Dame Judi Dench in conversation, hosted by Giles Brandreth, will be streamed online to support the Orange Tree Theatre.

Curtains musical starring Jason Manford to be streamed again for charity

The UK touring production of Kander and Ebb's musical Curtains starring Jason Manford is to be streamed on 22 - 23 April with proceeds to Funds For Freelancers.

American Idiot UK Tour cast release Green Day cover to aid NHS

Tom Milner along with band members from UK and Ireland tour of American Idiot released a unique cover version of Green Day’s ‘Wake me up When September Ends’ to raise funds for NHS.

Les Misérables The Staged Concert charity download announced

Les Misérables - The Staged Concert is to be made available for digital download in the UK and Australia benefitting COVID 19 charities

REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary Production ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary Production at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011.

Michael Ball, Capt Thomas Moore, NHS Choir hit No1 with charity single

Michael Ball, Captain Thomas Moore and the NHS Choir's single has hit number 1 bolstering 99-year-old Captain Moore's £22 million NHS collection.

Watch the cast of Rent 20th anniversary London cast celebrate the NHS

The Rent 20th anniversary London cast have used to lockdown to re-unite and celebrate the men and women of the NHS. Enjoy this video of Seasons of Love.

Behind the scenes at The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary

The Phantom Of The Opera 25th anniversary production awas an incredible. We found these two great YouTube videos taking you backstage.

Freedom Studios to stream show recorded for mobile phones

Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios is to stream a live recording of one of its shows – created specifically for watching online on mobile devices.

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures bring three productions to Sky Arts

New Adventures, Sir Matthew Bourne's internationally acclaimed dance-theatre company are to present Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Carman on Sky Arts.

REVIEW: Night Of The Living Dead - Remix - Now Streaming ✭✭✭✭

Gary Stringer reviews Night Of The Living Dead - Remix now streaming online as the show's tour was cut short by theatre closures.

Hampstead Theatre extends free streaming series

Hampstead Theatre, in partnership with The Guardian, extends its free digital streaming series with Tiger Country and #AIWW: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei.

Touring adaptation of Crongton Knights to stream for free

The stage adaptation of Alex Wheatle’s award-winning young adult novel Crongton Knights is to be streamed for free after the tour was cut short by the coronavirus.

Open Air Theatre London announces changes to upcoming season due to COVID

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have announced changes to their upcoming season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more...

Avenue Q lockdown parody featuring original London cast released

The original cast of London's Avenue Q has released a great parody called I Wish It Were Life Before Lockdown which is now available on You Tube.

Disney On Broadway 25th Anniversary concert free on YouTube

Disney on Broadway's 25th anniversary concert will be streamed this weekend for free on YouTube.

Film with new Leeds People’s Theatre to be streamed for free

The Good Book, a new short film made by Leeds theatre company Slung Low is to be streamed online for free as the latest in a series of dystopian dramas from James Phillips.

National Theatre Productions to stream free via You Tube

The National Theatre has joined the growing number of theatres around the UK streaming some of their productions whilst their venue is temporarily closed through a new initiative National Theatre At Home.

Playscripts of shows you are missing during the shutdown Part Two

Mark Ludmon continues his round-up of some of the playscripts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown.

Playtexts of shows you are missing during the shutdown

Here is the first in our round-up of some of the playtexts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown. Nothing beats live theatre, and some of these productions will be back but, for now, you can explore them through text.

The Habit of Art and The Croft -available to watch online

Original Theatre Company are streaming filmed performances of their productions of Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art and Ali Mille's The Croft. Watch now!

Frozen West End to star Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon

Frozen West End, Disney Theatrical Productions' stage adaptation of the hit film will star Samantha Bark and Stephanie McKeon as Elsa and Anna when it opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

RSC extends shutdown for Stratford productions due to COVID-19

The RSC has announced that it is now cancelling all performances and events until 30 June and closing its Swan Theatre until the autumn.

Omnibus Theatre launches online programme of work

A new digital platform for artists and audiences has been set up by Omnibus Theatre in south London, launching with a live recording of coming-of-age comedy-drama Dem Times.

Andrew Lloyd Webber thinks Covid-19 will keep theatres shut until Sept

Andrew Lloyd Webber fears that it will be September before the West End theatres including his own LW Theatre group re-open.

Mercury Theatre to stream Cinderella pantomime this Easter

Mercury Theatre, Colchester is to stream their hit pantomime Cinderella this Easter weekend for the whole family to enjoy.

Online Fringe Theatre Festival launched to stream shows

A rich variety of fringe shows are being streamed online as part of an Online Fringe Theatre Festival set up to help artists during the theatre shutdown.

Let it Be - Lopez Family Singers in quarantine - Watch this!

Meet the Lopez Family Singers and listen to this amazing rendition of lennon and McCartney's Let It Be. Watch this video!

Stage version of Night of the Living Dead to stream online

A stage version of classic horror film Night of the Living Dead is to be available to watch online as part of a series released by theatre company Imitating the Dog.

Pitlochry theatre commissions leading writers for digital works

Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland has commissioned a series of digital works by playwrights, poets and performers after announcing the postponement of its summer season.

Broadway theatre closure extended to 7 June 2020

Broadway's theatres will remain closed until 7 June 2020. The statement made today by the Broadway League extends the closure of Broadway shows which came into effect on 12 March 2020.

Leopoldstadt and To Kill A Mockingbird to reschedule London runs

Producers of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt and Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harpern Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird are to reschedule their London seasons.

Performers in isolation raise their voices to support others in unique videos

Performers in isolation from around the world are joining together thanks to the wonders of modern technology to bring us amazing virtual performances.

Zoom into The Tempest in new live interactive adaptation

An anarchic new adaptation of The Tempest will allow the audience to immerse themselves in Shakespeare’s classic story live via Zoom while in lockdown.

Wise Children announce live video stream of its podcast

Wise Children today announce they will be presenting the first video live stream edition of their long-running podcast series, Wise Children’s Detention.

Original Mamma Mia! cast perform for hospitalised cast mate

Watch the original cast of the hit musical Mamma Mia! perform especially for a hospitalised cast mate as the show celebrated its 21st anniversary yesterday.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag to be streamed online for charity

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's stage production of Fleabag is to be streamed in aid of UK based charities combatting CIVID-19 and supporting those affected by it.

Chichester Festival Theatre to stream new British Musical Flowers For Mrs Harris

Chichester Festival Theatre is to stream a selection of its archive productions online, beginning with the new British musical Flowers for Mrs Harris

London's West End theatres to remain closed until at least 31 May

It has been confirmed by the Society Of London Theatres that London's West End Theatres are to remain closed until at least 31 May 2020 due to the COVID-19.

Stephen Fry, Layton Williams and Russell Tovey lead cast of Isolation radio play.

Stephen Fry, Mina Anwar, Layton Williams, Emily Atack, Russell Tovey, Sheila Atim MBE, Sarah Hadland lead the cast of 'self-isolation' radio play The Understudy.

Carry on Costumes & SLEEPLESS producers fund fabric to make NHS scrubs

Sleepless producers Michael Rose and Damien Sanders join forces with costume designer Sue Simmerling's Carry On Costumes to make scrubs for the NHS.

Olivier Awards 2020 Special Broadcast tonight

The Society Of London Theatres has announced that the Olivier Awards 2020 due to be held on the 5 April will be replaced by special programming.

Baby Reindeer and The Shark Is Broken are postponed

Baby Reindeer and The Shark Is Broken will no longer be presented at the Ambassador's Theatre, London and are seeking to reschedule later in the year.

Do you have what it takes to be one of Six's Queens?

Producers of the worldwide musical sensation Six are seeking help from all of the show's fans in Quuendom in creating a very special video.

Nick Hern Books launches new virtual reading group

Theatre publishers Nick Hern Books have launched The NHB Playgroup, a new initiative offering one free play each week to read and discuss, plus a Q&A with the writer.

The Band musical UK Tour 2020 - coming soon?

The Band musical UK Tour 2020 - Producer David Pugh is dropping some major hints that the musical by Tim Firth featuring the music of Take That may be coming back

Mercury Theatre Colchester launch online programming

Mercury Theatre, Colchester this week launched their new online programme of work, Mercury Online, offering digitally accessible activities to entertain and engage all ages

Only The Brave, new British musical to be streamed for free

New British musical Only The Brave is now available to watch online for free. The musical stars Caroline Sheen and David Thaxton.

West End stars offer theatre masterclasses - Westend Bootcamp

Want to learn how to sing or dance like the West End’s best while you’re in lockdown? Top musical theatre stars have come together for Westend Bootcamps - Monday Masterclasses.

Opera North's The Ring Cycle to be streamed online

Acclaimed company Opera North has decided to outdo everyone else on the streaming front by streaming the entirety of Wagner's Ring Cycle online.

Marisha Wallace By Request - She Used To Be Mine from Waitress

Marisha Wallace is using her lockdown to sing some of the most amazing musical theatre showstunes By Request.

Hairspray London announces rescheduled performance dates

Hairspray London is re-scheduling its season dates at the London Coliseum from 1 September 2020 for 10 weeks only.

New British musical Identical by Stiles and Drewe is postponed

The World premiere of the new Stiles and Drewe musical Identical based on the novel The Parent Trap has been postponed for a year.

Edinburgh’s August Festivals Will Not Take Place in 2020

An announcement has been made that ALL of Edinburgh's August Festivals have been cancelled this year due to the extraordinary series of events worldwide.

Philip Ridley to premiere The Beast Will Rise a series of online monologues

The Beast Will Rise is Philip Ridley's response to the current crisis. This unique online collection of monologues will be presented weekly from 2 April.

Evita at the Barbican Theatre cancelled as venue remains closed.

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita at the Barbican Theatre has been cancelled.

Mercury Theatre Colchester and Weinberger to hold new writing competition

The Mercury Theatre Colchester are to join forces again with Weinberger Publishing to present this year's Mercury Monologues.

Watch The West End Phantom Of The Opera perform virtually alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber

It takes a lot to keep the West End's magnificent musicians down and yesterday a technical miracle bought the Phantom Of The Opera Orchestra back together virtually to perform All I Ask Of You

Theatres around the world put productions online

As theatres across the UK make digital content available during the shutdown, British audiences can also view productions from other theatres around the world, some with English subtitles.

Globe to put content online including past productions

Shakespeare’s Globe is preparing to release a raft of digital content during the theatre shutdown, including filmed productions and new work.

Nottingham Playhouse releases videos during shutdown

Nottingham Playhouse is releasing a series of videos and podcasts to keep its audiences engaged during the shutdown.

All-star video of Bring Him Home released in support of the NHS

The Barricade Boys and special guests have released a video of Bring Him Home from the hit-musical Les Miserables in support of the NHS introduced by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

RSC organises ‘watch along’ for streaming Twelfth Night

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is to invite people to a live “watch along” of its 2017 production of Twelfth Night when it premieres on streaming service Marquee TV.

Curve puts acclaimed football hooligan play online for free

Leicester’s Curve theatre has made its critically acclaimed production of Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual available online for free.

Hampstead Theatre draws on archive to stream plays for free

Live recordings of three past productions at Hampstead Theatre in London are being released over the coming weeks, available to watch for free.

The Show Must Go Online - Shakespeare's plays read online live

The full schedule has been announced for The Show Must Go Online – a project to live-stream readings of all the works of Shakespeare.

Musicals inspired COVID-19 parodies - watch them online here

Following the Wicked parody inspired by COVID-19 it would seem that others stuck at home have busy so we've decided to post some of the videos that have been drawn to our attention.

Headlong works with leading playwrights on digital plays

Theatre company Headlong has come together with leading playwrights to create a series of short digital plays exploring our rapidly evolving world.

Orange Tree streams Amsterdam after tour cut short

Maya Arad Yasur’s prize-winning play Amsterdam has been made available to watch online by London’s Orange Tree Theatre after its UK tour was cut short by the shutdown.

Royal Court streams Cyprus Avenue for free

David Ireland’s award-winning pitch-black comedy Cyprus Avenue, starring Stephen Rea, is now available to watch online for free.

Gina Naomi Baez and Christina Bianco release Wicked parody - What is this Quarantine?

With performers and creatives at a lose end they just can't help but to entertain us. Gina Naomi Baez and Christina Bianco have released Wicked parody.

Cirque Du Soleil launch online platform for home viewing

Cirque Du Soleil have announced that you can now watch special content from the comfort of your own home with CirqueConnect.

Edinburgh Fringe show of storytelling and music released as podcast

A Good Service On All Other Lines, an acclaimed show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018, has been launched as a podcast.

Jason Robert Brown to select winning song in global hunt for A Song For OUr Time

Announcing a global search on World Theatre Day for composers to write ‘A Song for our Time’ in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tony Awards 2020 put on hold due to Broadway shutdown

Organisers of the Tony Awards 2020 have announced that this year's awards have been officially postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic which has shut down Broadway.

West End History Hour - 27 March Starlight Express

Ray Rackham delves back into the boxes of programmes to bring you a celebration of the one and only Starlight Express which opened on 27 March 1984.

Theatre books to help get you through the shutdown

The team at BritishTheatre.com have got together (virtually) to come up with a few of the theatre-books – both old and new – that we’ve been reading and recommending.

Lloyd Webber and Sondheim sing each other Happy Birthday

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim sing Happy Birthday to each other on the Rosie O'Donnell Show yesterday

REVIEW: One Of Them, From Albert Square to Parliament Square, Bloomsbury ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Michael Cashman's memoir One Of Them, From Albert Square to Parliament Square published by Bloomsbury.

West End Live 2020 has been postponed due to Covid 19

West End Live 2020 has become the latest victim of Covid 19 as the Westminster City Council and Society Of London Theatres announce its postponement.

REVIEW: I Love The Bones Of You, Christopher Ecclestone Simon and Schuster ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Christopher Eccleston's memoir I Love The Bones Of You published by Simon and Schuster Publishing. Available now!

Eugenius is a streaming hit raising over £13,200 for Acting For Others

British musical Eugenius was a streaming hit last night as musical theatre fans at home tuned in to watch and raise over £13,200 for Acting For Others.

Winners revealed in Vault Festival 2020 awards

The winners have been announced today in the annual awards for shows at the Vault Festival 2020 awards. Which shows were your favourites?

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt cast as Stepmother in Lloyd-Webber's Cinderella

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt has been cast as Cinderella's stepmother in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Cinderella.

Broadway revival of Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf has closed

The 2020 Broadway revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett has closed.

Hangmen - the UK hit play will not return to Broadway

Hangmen - the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production will not be returning to Broadway when theatres are reopened.