Theatre News & Reviews: 2021

Our most read reviews of 2021 - The Top 10 reviews

As we see out 2021, we took a look at the most-read reviews on BritishTheatre.com over the past twelve months. These are the Top 10 reviews. Did you see any of these great shows?

Anti Vax protestors cause havoc at Milton Keynes Theatre

The Anti Vax protest movement's actions hit a new low when they disrupted the panto at Milton Keynes Theatre scaring an audience of children.

Cameron Mackintosh and Sky Arts roll out a season of legendary musicals

Cameron Mackintosh and Sky Arts are presenting a season of his greatest musicals and a doco celebrating the First 50 years of his career.

West End Theatre Boxing Day Sale - Great savings on top shows!

The West End Theatre Boxing Day Sale is now on offering theatre fans savings of up to 54% on major productions. Book before the 29 December!

REVIEW: Peggy For You, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves paid a visit to Peggy For You at Hampstead Theatre. Until 29 January 2022.

Theatres cancellations return as a result of Covid-19

As Omicron sweeps the UK theatres are having to cancel shows or entire seasons. Latest list of theatre cancellations updated 18 Dec 2021.

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium in September 2022

Emmy, Grammy and Six-Time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will perform Live at the London Palladium on Sun 25 Sept 2022. On sale now.

REVIEW: Bring It On, Queen Elizabeth Hall ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews the musical stage adaptation of the hit movie Bring It On now playing at Southbank Centre, as part of the UK Tour.

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club extends bookings until 1 October 2022

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club London's most immersive musical revivals is now booking until 1 October 2022. Book Cabaret London tickets now.

REVIEW: Cabaret the musical at the Kit Kat Club (formerly Playhouse Theatre) ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo ventured out to0 visit London's hottest ticket as Rebecca Frecknall and her incredible Kit Kat Club creative team and cast turn what could have been a reasonable revival of the Kander and Ebb classic into something quite sensational.

FIRST LOOK: New musical Hex at the National Theatre

The National Theatre have released these great first look images of their new musical Hex, based on Sleeping Beauty now previewing in the Olivier Theatre.

New COVID rules mean mandatory measures are now applicable to theatres

Over the course of the last week, Boris Johnson has started to implement the long-talked-about Plan B. Here's how it affects theatre audiences.

REVIEW: A Chorus Line, Curve Leicester ✭✭✭✭✭

Gary Stringer reviews Nikolai Foster's brand new production of A Chorus Line being presented at Curve Leicester.

FIRST LOOK: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club production images

First look production images are out for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starring Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’, Jessie Buckley as ‘Sally Bowles’

REVIEW: The Book of Dust, Bridge Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Our theatreCat Libby Purves reviews The Book of Dust now playing at The Bridge Theatre where they are pulling out the stops for Pullman.

FIRST LOOK: Pantoland at the Palladium 2021

Taken a look at these great photos by Paul Coltas of this year's Pantoland at the Palladium with Donny Osmond. Panto is Back! Book Now!

Giles Terera returns to play Burr in Hamilton for six weeks only

Giles Terera is to return to the West End production of Hamilton for six week only revisiting his Olivier Award-winning performance as Aaron Burr.

REVIEW: Aladdin, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Aladdin the pantomime at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester.

FIRST LOOK: Bring It On the Musical at Southbank Centre London

Great First Look images released for Bring It On the Musical opening at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall next week ahead of a UK tour.

REVIEW: The Drifters Girl, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews the latest West End bio-musical The Drifters Girl based around the story of the R & B/Soul vocal group and their manager Faye Treadwell now playing at the Garrick Theatre.

Bugsy Malone musical tour - First professional tour ever announced

The first-ever professional Bugsy Malone musical tour heads to Alexandra Palace London this Christmas.

Ruth Wilson to star in Ivo Van Hove's new adaptation of Cocteau's The Human Voice

Ruth Wilson reunites with Ivo van Hove to star in his adaptation of Jean Cocteau's The Human Voice for Three Weeks only at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Girl From The North Country 2023 UK and Ireland Tour dates and tickets

Award-winning musical Girl From The North Country Tour of the UK and Ireland is to start in June 2022.

INTERVIEW: Cameron Blakely and Joanne Clifton on The Addams Family

We spoke to Cameron Blakely and Joanne Clifton talk about playing Gomez and Morticia in the current The Addams Family UK Tour.

REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Jack and the Beanstalk, this year's pantomime offering from the New Wolsey Theatre.

Inside No 9 UK Tour - An evening with Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be going on tour this December with a show based on their BBC show inside No 9 hosted by Mark Salisbury.

John Barrowman Tour 2022 - I Am What I Am Tour

John Barrowman Tour 2022 announced. The I Am What I Am Tour starts in April 2022. On Sale Friday 3rd December.

Cyber Monday West End Theatre Tickets from £15

Cyber Monday West End theatre tickets from £15 are now available for your favourite productions.

Dirty Dancing to play season at Dominion Theatre London in 2022

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story Live On Stage will play a season at London's Dominion Theatre from February 2022 as the original film celebrates its 35th anniversary.

The Shark Is Broken West End releases new trailer

Smash hit play The Shark Is Broken now playing in London's West End at the Ambassadors Theatre has released a new production trailer as the show extends to February 2022.

Jekyll and Hyde musical to receive workshop ahead of new production

Lambert Jackson Productions have announced a workshop of Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll and Hyde the musical in London April 2022.

Special guests announced for Frank and Friends at Cadogan Hall

Frank Wildhorn has announced special guests Christine Allado, Kerry Ellis, John Owen-Jones, Natalie McQueen and Kayi Ushe are to join him for Frank and Friends at Cadogan Hall

Black Friday Theatre Tickets | See your favourite West End Theatre from £25

Black Friday theatre tickets are available now with West End Theatre tickets available from £25. Book now for great prices.

Gatsby the musical comes to Southwark Playhouse this December

Ruby In The Dust Theatre's original adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel Gatsby The Musical comes to Southwark Playhouse in December 2021.

REVIEW: The Wife Of Willesden, Kiln Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Our very own theatreCAT Libby Purves reviews Zadie Smith's play The Wife of Willesden at the Kiln Theatre.

Heathers the musical returns to The Other Palace

Heathers the musical is to return to The Other Palace, London for a limited season from 25 November 2021 until 20 February 2022.

REVIEW: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭

Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre.

Grease the musical to open at Dominion Theatre London from 3 May 2022.

A new production of the iconic musical Grease is to open at the Dominion Theatre London. Grease West End tickets are now on sale.

My Fair Lady - Lincoln Centre production to play London Coliseum in 2022

Bartlett Sher's Lincoln Centre revival of Lerner and Loewe's classic musical My Fair Lady is to play a limited season at the London Coliseum from May 2022.

Anything Goes UK Tour 2022 - Initial tour dates announced

Following a run at the Barbican Theatre London, Cole Porter's Anything Goes will tour. The Anything Goes 2022 UK Tour has announced the initial tour dates.

West End Theatre re-opening complete. Non-viable industry proves government wrong.

We are pleased to report that last night with the re-opening of the Playhouse Theatre, every West End Theatre is now re-opened for business

REVIEW: Private Lives, Nigel Havers Theatre Company on tour ✭✭✭✭

Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves reviews Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge in Noel Coward's Private Lives which is now touring.

South Pacific musical UK Tour and Sadler's Wells 2022

Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific is to open in Manchester ahead of a season at Sadlers Wells. The South Pacific musical UK and Ireland Tour will then start in Dublin. Book South Pacific musical tour tickets.

Moulin Rouge and Cabaret lead West End charge towards COVID safety for all

Producers of Moulin Rouge and Cabaret in London's West End are leading a charge to toughen up COVID safety measures to protect casts, production staff and audiences.

REVIEW: The Choir Of Man, Arts Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews The Choir Of Man now playing at the Arts Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Top Hat the musical, The Mill at Sonning ✭✭✭✭

Our very own TheatreCat Libby Purves reviews Jonathan O'Boyle's production of Top Hat now playing at The Mill at Sonning.

REVIEW: Six the Musical (Nov 21), Vaudeville Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Six the musical now playing at its new home the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Six the musical receives our rarely awarded 6 star rating!

Pantomime Guide East 2021

Welcome to our listing of Pantomimes in England's North West in 2021. A true British institution panto returns this year after many productions were abandoned in 2020 due to the pandemic.

2:22 A Ghost Story transfers to Gielgud Theatre

Casting has been announced for 2:22 - A Ghost Story in advance of its transfer to the Gielgud Theatre London.

Mrs Doubtfire musical to have UK premiere in Manchester in 2022

Broadway's newest hit Mrs Doubtfire the musical is to open at Manchester Opera House in September 2022 prior to a UK Tour.

Fisherman's Friends Musical UK Tour

Following a sold-out season in Cornwall, the world premiere production of Fisherman's Friends Musical UK tour has been announced for 2022.

REVIEW: Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), Criterion Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), a hilarious reworking of Jane Austen, at the Criterion Theatre in London

REVIEW: Sirens, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Kenny Emson's Sirens now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.

Rumi the musical receives World premiere at London Coliseum

Rumi the musical by Dana Al Fardan and Nadim Naaman is to have its World premiere at the London Coliseum on 23 and 24 November 2021.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live comes to Wembley SSE in December 2022

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Live returns to Wembley SSE in December 2022 starring legendary Hollywood composer Danny Elfman

New trailer released for Brief Encounter at Watermill Theatre

The Watermill Theatre, Newbury have released a new trailer for Noël Coward’s epic love story Brief Encounter which is playing until 13 November 2021.

Arkham Asylum Immersive Live comes to London in 2022

Arkham Asylum Immersive Live Experience London will open in September 2022. Tickets on sale 29 October 2021 at 10am.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane stage limited late-night Halloween tours

With just a few days to go to Halloween, we were invited to pop along to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, lavishly refurbished and restored to experience the Lane's late-night Halloween tours.

Bill Kenwright Ltd buys The Other Palace Theatre

Bill Kenwright Ltd, Producer Bill Kenwrights company has purchased The Other Palace Theatre from LW Theatres it was announced today.

Anything Goes announces two night only cinema screenings

London's hit production of Anything Goes starring Sutton Foster has announced a limited cinema release on 28 November and 1 December 2021.

Looking back at the first ever Colchester Fringe Festival

Paul T Davies looks back at the first-ever Colchester Fringe Festival.

Complacency Is Not A Course Of Action - Please protect theatre and take action

Whether you like it or not Corona virus is not going away and in plain simple language complacency is not a course of action.

West End Musical Christmas returns to the Lyric Theatre on 20 Dec

West End Musical Christmas returns to the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on 20th December 2021 with a stellar cast. Book tickets now!

REVIEW ROUND UP: Get Up Stand Up!, Lyric Theatre London

Lively up yourself and celebrate the story of Jamaica’s global superstar, as the electrifying new production, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, burst into life at the Lyric Theatre, London.

Back To The Future the musical release new trailer and Huey Lewis visits

On Thursday 21 October, Huey Lewis, the writer and performer of the iconic songs The Power of Love and Back In Time paid a visit to the Adelphi Theatre.

REVIEW: The Shark Is Broken, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews The Shark Is Broken now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre, London.

Jersey Boys UK 2022-23 Tour | Jersey Boys Tour Tickets and Schedule

The Jersey Boys UK 2022-23 takes the bio-musical recounting the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons complete with all of their hits to a theatre near you.

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time UK Tour - New Dates

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time UK Tour is back! The Olivier Award-winning National Production opens in London in Nov 2021.

Chris Jarvis on playing Dame Betty Bonbon Nightshade in Beauty and the Beast at Poole Lighthouse

Chris Jarvis will play Dame Betty Bonbon Nightshade in Beauty and the Beast at Poole Lighthouse from 9 - 31 December 2021. As well as playing Dame for the first time on stage, Chris has written the script and is directing the show.

REVIEW: Grenfell Value Engineering, Tabernacle Theatre W11 ✭✭✭✭

Our theatreCat Libby Purves reviews Grenfell - Value Engineering which looks at the Grenfell Enquiry playing at the Tabernacle Theatre

Private Lives Tour starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge - New Dates announced

Private Lives Tour to be presented by The Nigel Havers Company and starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge will tour in 2021-2022.

FIRST LOOK: The cast of Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of)

Meet the cast of Pride and Prejudice (Sort of) which is now playing previews at London's Criterion Theatre. Book Now!

Simon Lipkin and Dan Skinner to star in Brian and Roger - A Highly Offensive Play

Simon Lipkin and Dan Skinner are to star in Brian and Roger - A Highly Offensive Play which will open the Menier Chocolate Factory's New Space

Black British retelling of The Wiz at Hope Mill Theatre announced

Casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre's black British retelling of The Wiz this Christmas.

REVIEW: Into Battle, Greenwich Theatre ✭✭✭

Our TheatreCat Libby Purves reviews Hugh Salmon's play Into Battle which is having its World Premiere at Greenwich Theatre.

REVIEW: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Theatre Royal Norwich (Touring) ✭✭✭✭

Our TheatreCat Libby Purves reviews Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks the musical at the Theatre Royal Norwich as part of the show's UK Tour. Who needs panto? A classy flight of fancy on the road.

Happy 7th Birthday BritishTheatre.com

Today BritishTheatre.com celebrates its 7th Birthday and we'd like to thank all the people who helped us to get here.

The Play That Goes Wrong finally found a newish cast for its West End run.

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are still the laughing stock of London's West End as the subjects of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong. Seven years on and another cast are preparing to end their careers by joining the cast of this long-running nightmare.

REVIEW: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Our TheatreCat Libby Purves reviews The Tragedy of Macbeth with Saoirse Ronan as Lady Macbeth now playing at the Almedia Theatre in London

Les Miserables UK Tour 2022 - Tour tickets On Sale Now!

The acclaimed musical Les Miserables UK Tour is back on the road. Les Miserables UK Tour tickets now on sale.

The Addams Family UK Tour - Book tickets now!

The Addams Family UK Tour 2022 is on sale, creepier and kookier than ever at a venue near you. Book your tickets now.

Beauty and the Beast UK Tour 2022 - New Tour dates announced

Disney's Beauty and the Beast UK tour revival is now underway with Bristol and Dublin just added to the tour schedule.

The Rocky Horror Show to screen in cinemas on 28 October 2021

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show currently touring has announced cinemas screenings across the UK on 28 October for one night only.

The Phantom Of The Opera West End releases new trailer

Ahead of the 35th birthday of The Phantom Of The Opera, the production has released a new trailer to showcase the production

Fat Friends The Musical UK Tour 2022 - Postponement announced

Kay Mellor's Fat Friends the musical UK Tour hits the road again in January 2022 and casting has just been announced. BookTour tickets now!

Ruthie Henshall to lead new production of Sondheim's Passion

Musical Theatre Icon Ruthie Henshall leads Re-imagining of Stephen Sondheim’s Multi Award Winning musical Passion.

A Chorus Line comes to Curve Theatre Leicester this Christmas

Adam Cooper is to star in a new production of the legendary Broadway musical A Chorus Line at the Curve Theatre, Leicester this Christmas.

REVIEW: First Time, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Nathaniel Hall's play First Time at the Mercury Theatre Colchester prior to touring.

Almeida Theatre announces full cast for Spring Awakening

The Almeida Theatre has announced full casting for Rupert Goold's revival of the award-winning musical Spring Awakening

REVIEW: The Mirror and the Light, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Mirror and the Light now playing at the Gielgud Theatre, London.

The Choir Of Man announce West End cast for November opening

The Choir Of Man have announced casting for the West End production of the hit show when it opens at London's Arts Theatre In November.

REVIEW: Antigone, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Antigone now playing at The Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Until 16 October.

Michelle Collins on playing Nightshade in Beauty and the Beast at Lighthouse Poole

We speak to Michelle Collins who is set to play Nightshade in Beauty and the Beast, this year's pantomime at the Lighthouse, Poole.

Pleasure Dome Theatre announce casting for upcoming Louisa tour

Pleasure Dome Theatre have announced their casting for new show Louisa touring venues across the South West this October.

REVIEW: Diana the musical, Streaming on Netflix ✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Diana the musical now streaming on Netflix prior to its possible re-opening on Broadway later this year.

Little Woman at Park Theatre announces full casting

Full casting has been announced for Little Women the musical by Allan Knee, Mindi Dickstein and Jason Howland which premieres at the Park Theatre London from 11 November.

SIX the musical finally opens on Broadway - What the critics said.

Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's musical SIX has opened at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway and as fans of Queendom ourselves we were interested in what the Critics thought.

Jodie Comer to make West End debut in Prima Facie in 2022

Emmy and BAFTA-winning actress Jodie Comer makes West End debut in Suzie Miller's play Prima Facie at the Harold Pinter Theatre in 2022.

The Prince Of Egypt to play final London show on 8 January 2022

The Stephen Schwartz musical The Prince Of Egypt is to play its final performances at the Dominion Theatre, London on 8 January 2022.

REVIEW: The Normal Heart, National Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart which is getting its first London revival since 1986 at the National Theatre.

Pantomime Guide North West 2022

Welcome to our listing of Pantomimes in England's North West in 2022. A true British institution panto returns this year after many productions were abandoned in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Pantomime Guide 2023 - Scotland

Welcome to our listing of Pantomimes in Scotland in 2023. A true British institution panto returns this year after many productions were abandoned in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Pantomime Guide South England 2022 Tickets

Welcome to our listing of Pantomimes South West in 2022. Panto returns this year to Bournemouth, Southampton and Poole.

Pantomime Guide North 2023 | Book Panto tickets

We don’t want to rub it in, but if you’re wishing for a gem of a family pantomime for Christmas 2022, then your wish is our command!

REVIEW: The Last Five Years, Garrick Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years which is now playing at the Garrick Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Rock Of Ages, New Wimbledon Theatre (Touring) ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Nick Winston's production of Rock of Ages the musical at the New Wimbledon Theatre head of its UK Tour.

First ever Colchester Fringe Festival starts in October 2021

Paul T Davies previews the first-ever Colchester Fringe Festival which debuts this October 2021.

The Last Five Years, Garrick Theatre London: Review Round Up

The Last Five Years has transferred to the West End. We take a look at the reviews for Jason Robert Brown's musical which is now at the Garrick Theatre.

Royal Shakespeare Company make magic with The Magician's Elephant

Mark Ludmon reports on the development of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new musical, The Magician’s Elephant. Book tickets now!

Taron Egerton, Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels star in Mike Bartlett play

Taron Egerton, Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels star in COCK West End at the Ambassadors Theatre from March 2022. Book Now!

REVIEW: Blithe Spirit, Harold Pinter Theatre London

Our very own theatreCat Libby Purves indulges her love of Coward with a look at Jennifer Saunders in Blithe Spirit now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Pantomime Guide 2023 - Greater London

Welcome to our listing of Greater London Pantomimes in 2023. A true British institution panto returns this year after many productions were abandoned in 2020 due to the pandemic.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow UK Tour 2021

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow UK Tour has been announced starring Wendi Peters and Bill Ward. The tour runs from 30 September - 4 December 2021.

Dear Evan Hansen London announces re-opening cast

Producers have announced casting for the London re-opening of the Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre.

Lea Salonga Dream Again Tour 2022

Lea Salonga, the original Miss Saigon announces her new Dream Again UK Tour for 2022. Tickets are on sale from 23 September

Taboo musical 20th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium

Boy George’s award-winning musical Taboo returns to London for one night only at the London Palladium to celebrate the 20th anniversary

West End Live returns in 2021 - Video coverage now online

We are excited to announce that West End Live will return to London's Trafalgar Square on 18 and 19 September 2021. Save the date!

Park Theatre announce Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 season

Park Theatre have announced their Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 season which includes shows for every age and taste.

Matilda the musical re-opens at Cambridge Theatre London

Matilda the musical has re-opened at the Cambridge Theatre and we're celebrating by sharing this great video from the RSC

FIRST LOOK: September In The Rain at Salisbury Playhouse

Great first look images for John Godber's September In The Rain now playing at Salisbury Playhouse starring Nicola Sloane and Ian Kelsey.

Moulin Rouge the musical London announces casting

Casting has been announced for the upcoming London production of Moulin Rouge the musical at London's Piccadilly Theatre.

INTERVIEW: Roy Smiles talks about his play The Funny Girls

Sarah Day spoke to Roy Smiles about his new play The Funny Girls which will play the New Wimbledon Studio and Upstairs at the Gatehouse.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ian Kelsey talks about John Godber's September In The Rain

This Throwback Thursday Sarah Day speaks to Ian Kelsey about his career and the upcoming tour of John Godber's play September In The Rain.

REVIEW: Indecent, Menier Chocolate Factory ✭✭✭✭✭

Our theatreCat Libby Purves heads to the Menier Chocolate Facory as it re-opens to review Paula Vogel's Pulitzer-winning play Indecent.

The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates its 7th birthday at the Duchess Theatre

Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates its 7th birthday as it now becomes the longest-running play at the Duchess Theatre.

Amy Adams to star in The Glass Menagerie at Duke Of York's Theatre

Amy Adams is to make her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams at The Duke Of York's Theatre in May 2022.

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - Review Round Up

Back To The Future the musical London reviews - we look at what the critics made of this new production at the Adelphi Theatre, London.

Roald Dahl - Did You Know?

There's a lot about Roald Dahl and his amazing children's books that many people don't know. Take a look at this incredible infographic which is sure to delight fans of Roald Dahl.

Back To The Future the musical opens at the Adelphi Theatre tonight

As the cast, crew, creatives and venue staff prepare for tonight's opening of Back To The Future the musical at the Adelphi Theatre, London, a special message has arrived from the original Marty McFly - Michael J Fox.

Adapting Roald Dahl For The Stage

On the whole, adaptors have tended to skirt around the 'darker' elements of the stories, fearful of the brutal, gory comeuppances (for which Dahl has faced criticism).

Who Was Roald Dahl?

On 13th September, fans of Roald Dahl will celebrate Roald Dahl Day, which is held yearly on his birthday.

West End Theatre - Shows re-opening in September and October

Here is our summary of more great West End Theatre - shows opening and re-opening in London's West End this September and October. Book your tickets now!

Amélie the musical closes 25 September - Final weeks

Amélie The Musical will close at the Criterion Theatre, London on 25 September. Book now for the final weeks of the show.

Hugh Salmon's play Into Battle comes to Greenwich Theatre in October

Hugh Salmon's debut play Into Battle is to have its world premiere at the Greenwich Theatre from 13 October 2021.

Cast of Matilda musical London release When I Grow Up video

The RSC has released a video of the cast of Matilda musical London singing When I Grow Up prior to re-opening on 16 Sept 2021.

REVIEW: The Memory Of Water, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Libby Purves, our resident TheatreCat reviews The Memory Of Water now playing at Hampstead Theatre. Runs until 16 October

FROZEN the musical West End - Review round up

Disney's Frozen the musical West End opened last night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. What did the critics think?

Elton John to perform Farewell at BST Hyde Park in June 2022

Elton John is to join the concerts being presented as part of BST Hyde Park in June 2022. Tickets to the Hyde Park date for Elton John's Farewell Yello Brick Road - The Final Tour are on sale Friday 10 Sept at 10am.

The Choir Of Man comes to the Arts Theatre from 29 October

The worldwide smash hit The Choir Of Man is to open at the Arts Theatre London from 29 October 2021. Book The Choir Of Man tickets now!

INTERVIEW: Marisha Wallace talks pandemic, Hairspray and her new tour

Stage sensation Marisha Wallace talks about pandemic life, her return to the West End, and preparing for her latest UK tour.

EXCLUSIVE: Rock Of Ages UK Tour rehearsal images

We take a look inside the rehearsal room as Kevin Clifton and the cast of the Rock Of Ages UK Tour get set to go on the road.

Cabaret the musical - Full cast announced and extra tickets on sale now

Full casting announced for Cabaret the musical at the Kit Kat Club as 20,000 new tickets go on sale. Cabaret the musical tickets are on sale at 3pm today (6 September).

ABBA Voyage the Concert ticket information - Book tickets now

Pop supergroup ABBA have announced their first album in nearly 40 years and are preparing to perform in ABBA Voyage the concert.

FIRST LOOK: Frozen the musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Disney's Frozen the musical have just released these great production images ahead of the show's opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

REVIEW: Rockets and Blue Lights, The Dorfman National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Winsome Pinnock's play Rockets and Blue Lights now playing at the National Theatre.

Wicked London confirms cast for re-opening on 15 Septembermia

Wicked the musical London has confirmed the cast for the re-opening at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on 15 September 2021. Book Wicked London tickets now!

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The Woman In Black announces cast for West End re-opening

Casting has been announced for the re-opening of Susan Hill's The Woman In Black at the Fortune Theatre, London.

The Cat And The Canary Tour - Classic Thriller Theatre Company

The Cat and The Canary Tour announced. Bill Kenwright and The Classic Thriller Theatre Company will tour from August 2021.

FIRST LOOK: Rehearsals for The Normal Heart at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released rehearsal images for their upcoming production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart starring Ben Daniels.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child London announces re-opening cast

Casting is announced for the West End return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which returns to the Palace Theatre on 14 October 2021.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour - New dates announced

The world premiere of the Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical UK Tour based on the Disney classic movie will open in August 2021

Actress saves the day at Hope Mill Theatre production of Rent

Actress Gabriela Garcia has saved the day after illness struck the cast of the sold-out production of Rent at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.

Come From Away Broadway streaming on Apple TV from 10 September

Apple TV have released the trailer for the Broadway live capture of the acclaimed musical Come From Away. Take a look and watch online.

Frozen the musical London - Tech rehearsal images

Are you ready to Let It Go? Frozen the musical London has released images showing cast and crew during tech week at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The Dresser Tour starring Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary - Book Tickets Now!

Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary are to star in Ronald Harwood's The Dresser tour starts towards the end of 2021. Book now!

Death Drop UK Tour 2021 - Tour schedule and tickets

Following an acclaimed West End run the Death Drop UK Tour is announced. The Dragatha Christie whodunnit is coming to a theatre near you.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: - Keziah Joseph

Sarah Day talks to Keziah Joseph currently appearing as part of Mojisola Adebayo's Family Tree, a new play about the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Hampstead Theatre announce 2021 mainstage productions

Hampstead Theatre have announced mainstage productions including Stockard Channing and Rebecca Night in 'night Mother and Tamsin Greig in Peggy For You.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Tour

Casting has been announced for Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof tour co-produced by Made at Curve, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and English Touring Theatre.

Les Miserables London - Meet the cast as full show resumes

Full casting has been announced for Les Miserables London as the full production resumes on 25 September 2021.

Tinker Bell the musical workshop announce cast

Tinker Bell the musical by Ryan Carey-Hills and Lauren Hendricks announces casting for the workshop of the show. Produced by RED Entertainment.

London Theatre Week announced - 23 August - 5 September

After a year and a half without theatre, today sees the launch of London Theatre Week 2021 bringing you exclusive ticket prices to over 40 great shows.

REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera, Her Majesty's Theatre London

The Phantom Of The Opera has returned to Her Majesty's Theatre. Having watched from the sideline as the show's two producers bickered about the future of Hal Prince's acclaimed production, Douglas Mayo was keen to revisit the Phantom's Lair at Her Majesty's Theatre, London to see what had become of the "brilliant original".

Donny Osmond to play the Wizard in Pantoland at the Palladium

Donny Osmond is to play The Wizard in Pantoland at the London Palladium joining Julian Clary, Paul Zerden, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs for a limited five-week season.

INTERVIEW: Samuel Morgan-Grahame

Sarah Day talks with Amelie cast member Samuel Morgan-Grahame. Read about the show and it’s important message about connecting to others - something we all can relate to right now!

INTERVIEW: Alex Wright

This week Sarah Day talks to Anything Goes cast member Alex Wright. Read on to find out what it’s like to work with Broadway legend Sutton Foster!

Eric and Ern Tour 2021 - Interview and tour dates

Eric and Ern Tour - Comedy duo Ian Ashptel and Jonty Stephens are back bringing their personal brand of sunshine to their acclaimed Morecombe and Wise tribute.

Blithe Spirit West End cast announced

Full casting has now been announced for Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre in September.

INTERVIEW: Mared Lewis

Sarah Day speaks to Mared Lewis who is appearing in the UK Tour of Billionaire Boy.

What's New Pussycat the musical - Meet the cast and creatives

Meet the cast and creatives of What's New Pussycat the musical which is to have its world premiere at the Birmingham Rep.

Harpy Tour starring Su Pollard 2021 - Book now

Su Pollard is to reprise her role in the acclaimed one-woman play Harpy by Philip Meeks. The Harpy Tour will open at King's Theatre Portsmouth

REVIEW ROUND UP: The Windsors Endgame, Prince Of Wales Theatre

The Windsors Endgame is a hilarious evening in the theatre with Harry Enfield , Kara Tointon, Tracy-Ann Oberman and many of the stars of The Windsors, Channel 4’s irreverent royal spoof, live on stage, at the Prince of Wales theatre.

FIRST LOOK: Constellations with Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O'Dowd

First look images from Nick Payne's Constellations starring Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O'Dowd at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Cancellations hit more shows suffer under isolation protocols

This week has seen more West End shows suffer under isolation protocols culminating in the announcement from the producers of Joseph.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat cancels shows until 17 August

The producers of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat cancels performances until 17 August following positive COVID test.

Overtures Piano Bar announces Hippodrome Casino residency

London’s favourite musical-singalong haunt, Overtures Piano Bar returns, taking up its West End residency at The Hippodrome Casino from Thursday 26 August.

REVIEW: Baskerville! The Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Baskerville!, Ken Ludwig's spoof of the classic Sherlock Holmes tale now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.

REVIEW: Anything Goes, Barbican Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo has been left Delirious with joy by tonight's opening of Cole Porter's Anything Goes starring Sutton Foster at the Barbican Theatre, London.

David Suchet, Poirot and More, A Retrospective Tour

Sir David Suchet makes a return to UK stages from October this year with Poirot and More, A Retrospective Tour.

Turbine Theatre's My Night With Reg latest victim of Pingdemic

Turbine Theatre's production of Kevin Elyot's My Night with Reg is the latest victim of the Pingdemic with shows cancelled until 8 August.

The Great Gatsby immersive production returns to London in September

Immersive Everywhere have announced the return of The Great Gatsby at Gatsby Manor London from 16 September 2021. Book Now!

West End Shows opening in August 2021 - Book Now!

As West End Theatre continues to re-open we are delighted to bring you this summary of shows opening in August 2021. Book your tickets now!

Not Lady Chatterley's Lover UK Tour

Not Lady Chatterley's Lover UK Tour brings a fresh twist to DH Lawrence's classic story presented by Happy Idiot.

FIRST LOOK: WONDERVILLE the West End magic show

Wonderville comes to the Palace Theatre bringing some of the world's greatest illusionists and mentalists together for 65 performances only.

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem returns to Apollo Theatre from April 2022

Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook will reprise their roles in Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem for 16 weeks only at London's Apollo Theatre.

Camelot in Concert comes to London Palladium on 6 Feb 2022

Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Jaden and Lucy St Louis will star for one-night-only in Lerner and Loewe's Camelot in Concert at the Palladium.

The Prince Of Egypt is forced to close again in line with government legislation

The Prince Of Egypt musical which was running at the Dominion Theatre has been forced into another temporary closure until 7 Aug

FIRST LOOK: Sutton Foster in Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre

Sutton Foster and the cast of Anything Goes are now in previews at London's Barbican Theatre and we thought we'd share these great images.

Updated production of Jon and Jen musical to play Southwark Playhouse

Rachel Tucker and Lewis Cornay star in the world premiere of an updated version of Jon and Jen the musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald.

The Mirror and the Light announces casting for Gielgud Theatre season

Casting has been announced for the RSC's stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and the Light at the Gielgud Theatre, London.

REVIEW: South Pacific, Chichester Festival Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Libby Purves travelled down to the Chichester Festival Theatre to catch up with Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.

The Drifters Girl musical announces full casting

The Drifters Girl musical has announced casting ahead of the show's opening in Newcastle and London. Book Now for The Drifters Girl

Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution returns to County Hall

After a lengthy adjournment Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution has returned to London's County Hall. Book tickets!

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes reunited for Bonnie and Clyde in concert

Broadway Stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan are to reunite for Bonnie and Clyde in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in January 2022.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will now open on 25 August

It has been advised today that Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will have its world premiere on 25 August 2021 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

REVIEW: Dear Lupin, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Dear Lupin, this week's offering from the Frinton Summer Theatre.

REVIEW: Quentin Crisp Naked Hope, Streaming Now ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Mark Farrelly who plays Quentin Crisp in his play Quentin Crisp Naked Hope now streaming on Stream.Theatre.

Bring It On The Musical UK Tour and West End 2022

Bring It On The Musical will close after a Christmas season at London's Southbank Centre on 22 January 2022.

Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley now on sale

The Kit Kat Club comes to the Playhouse Theatre this November when Kander and Ebb's Cabaret starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley opens.

The Phantom Of The Opera London - new trailer and rehearsal photographs

New rehearsal photos and a new production trailer for The Phantom Of The Opera London have been released ahead of the shows re-opening.

Hamilton London announces casting for August re-opening

Full West End casting has been announced for Hamilton London as it returns to the Victoria Palace Theatre in August 2021.

Freedom Day brings new constraints on theatre going

With the lifting of all COVID restrictions by Boris Johnson as part of the so-called Freedom Day, it has been revealed that new restrictions will affect just can gain admittance to theatres.

Footloose UK Tour 2022- Jake Quickenden joins the cast

Footloose UK Tour 2022 has started announcing dates. Book your Footloose Tour tickets now!

Jersey Boys London cast announced and rehearsal video released

Cast has been announced for the revival of Jersey Boys London which will open the newly restored Trafalgar Theatre starting on 28 July 2021.

Magic Goes Wrong to play limited run at Apollo Theatre London

Magic Goes Wrong the hit show created by Mischief Theatre and Penn and Teller will play a limited season at the Apollo Theatre London from 21 October.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella cancels both shows today

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella has cancelled both performances today (17 July) at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

The Da Vinci Code UK Tour 2022 - Live On Stage - Tour Concluded

Dan Brown's international bestseller The Da Vinci Code is now an epic stage thriller. The Da Vinci Code UK Tour launches in 2022

Wonderville delays tonight's West End opening following COVID guidelines

Magic and Illusion show Wonderville will delay its West End opening tonight at The Palace Theatre after a cast member tests positive for COVID-19.

Six the musical announces move to Vaudeville Theatre

Representatives of the monarchy have proclaimed that the Queens from Six the musical will move to the Vaudeville Theatre.

Award-winning musical And Juliet to re-open 24 September with new cast

New cast members have been announced for the award-winning musical & Juliet which re-opens at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 24 September.

REVIEW: Guilty Secret, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Roger Mortimer's Comic Thriller Guilty Secret presented as part of the Frinton Summer Theatre Season.

Casting announced for Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt

Casting has been announced for the return season of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt which will run at Wyndham's Theatre from 7 August 2021.

Ian Kelsey and Nicola Sloane to star in John Godber's September In The Rain

Ian Kelsey and Nicola Sloane to star in revival of John Godber's September In The Rain at Salisbury Playhouse.

More West End productions postponed as restrictions are raised

West End productions of Romeo and Juliet and Back and Sons have seen more performances postponed under pandemic restrictions.

Hairspray West End announces further postponement to 18 July

Producers of Hairspray West End announced a further postponement at the London Coliseum until 18 July with performances restarting now on the 20th July.

The Prince Of Egypt musical is the latest victim of Covid isolation rules

Producers have announced this morning that The Prince Of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre has cancelled all performances up to 20 July 2021.

Removal of theatre safety measures - our theatregoers respond

Half of British theatre-goers are nervous about returning to theatres if requirements for social distancing and mask wearing come to an end, according to a survey run by BritishTheatre.com.

Hairspray West End cancels performances from 4 - 13th July

Producers have advised that the smash hit revival of Hairspray West End is having to cancel performances due to positive COVID test.

The Prince Of Egypt releases new production images

The Prince Of Egypt is back at London's Dominion Theatre and new photos are released celebrating this production of biblical proportions.

Four Quartets starring Ralph Fiennes announces West End transfer

The world premiere stage adaptation of Four Quartets by T S Eliot and starring and directed by Ralph Fiennes will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre this November.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Amy West

This week on Throwback Thursday, Sarah Day speaks to Amy West who opened in the cast of Hairspray last night at the London Coliseum.

Death Drop cancels performances up to 4 July due to cast COVID isolation

Death Drop, the Dragatha Christie whodunnit at the Garrick Theatre has cancelled performances up to 4 July following members of the cast having to isolate under COVID rules.

My Best Friend's Wedding UK Tour - Tour rumoured for 2023

Sadly the My Best Friend's Wedding 2021 tour fell foul of COVID but there is a rumour the tour will be rescheduled for 2023. Watch this space!

Heathers UK Tour 2021- Schedule updated and West End season announced

Heathers the musical has announced a limited West End Encore season and details of their amended tour.

West End Shows Opening in July 2021 - Part 1 of 2

West End Shows are continuing to open in line with government COVID guidelines. July 2021 sees some exciting additions opening and others returning to West End Stages. Part One of Two.

Courtney Act returns to Death Drop for four performances only

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Courtney Act is to reprise her role as 80s pop sensation Shazza in the Dragatha Christie murder-mystery Death Drop for four performances on 10 & 11 July.

Pretty Woman the musical announces cast for Savoy Theatre transfer

Pretty Woman the musical has announced the cast for its re-opening at the Savoy Theatre, London. Book tickets now!

REVIEW: Under Milk Wood, National Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood now playing at the National Theatre, London.

The Good Life UK Tour - Tickets and tour schedule.

The Good Life UK Tour sees the iconic British sitcom bought to life starring Rufus Hound and written and directed by Jeremy Sams.

J M Barrie's The Twelve Pound Look now streaming online

Pleasure Dome Theatre Company and Betwixt-and-Between have released their recent production of J M Barrie's The Twelve Pound Look to stream online.

Matilda the musical announces cast for September return

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced casting for the London return of Matilda the musical to the Cambridge Theatre this September.

Mercury Theatre Colchester marks re-opening following major refurb

Mercury Theatre Colchester held a special ceremony to mark the venue's re-opening following a five-year refurbishment programme.

Cast announced for Bryony Lavery's Last Easter at Orange Tree Theatre

Casting has been announced for the London premiere of Bryony Lavery's Last Easter at the Orange Tree Theatre this July.

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company to present The Browning Version at Riverside

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company to present a new version of Terence Rattigan's The Browning Version which is to premiere at Riverside Theatre.

My Night With Reg to be revived at Turbine Theatre London

Kevin Elyot's award-winning comedy My Night With Reg is to be revived at the Turbine Theatre London from 21 July 2021. Book Now!

Andrew Lloyd Webber to open Cinderella with social distancing.

Andrew Lloyd Webber confirmed his new musical Cinderella will preview at the Gillian Lynne Theatre next week with social distancing.

REVIEW: Doctor Who Time Fracture, UNIT HQ, London ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Doctor Who - Time Fracture, the latest immersive theatre experience to hit London.

The Prince Of Egypt confirms it will re-open on 1st July

The Prince Of Egypt has confirmed that it will re-open at London's Dominion Theatre on 1st July 2021 with social distancing in place.

Hampstead Theatre announces cast for Tennessee Williams' Two Character Play

Hampstead Theatre announces cast for Tennessee Williams' innovative psychological thriller, the Two Character Play.

Come What May UK Tour 2021-22 | Moulin Rouge Tribute

Come What May UK Tour presents audiences with the Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge touring from 15 September 2021.

Trailer released for Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaptation Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom

Netflix have released a trailer of Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda starring Andrew Garfield.

Kiln Theatre announce NW trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams

The Kiln Theatre announce the NW trilogy by Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-Bushra and Roy Williams to open in September 2021.

Burn The Floor UK Tour 2022 - Kevin Clifton - Book Tickets

Kevin Clifton is to star in the Burn The Floor UK Tour, the world's leading ballroom show after more than two decades. Book Now!

Rock Of Ages UK Tour 2021-22 - Cast Announced

The Rock Of Ages UK Tour is back in 2021. The award-winning smash-hit musical features classic rock anthems. Book Now!

Magic Goes Wrong Tour 2021 - Tour cast announced

Mischief Theatre's production of Magic Goes Wrong is to undertake its first tour in 2021.

Pippin to be revived at Charing Cross Theatre from 30 June

Steven Dexter's re-imagining of Stephen Schwartz's award-winning musical Pippin comes to the Charing Cross Theatre.

Looking Good Dead Tour - Peter James - Cast announced

Peter James Looking Good Dead Tour brings Roy Grace back to the stage at a theatre near you in 2022. Casting announced.

Sitting Pretty the musical to have world premiere at Brighton Fringe

Sitting Pretty the musical is to have its world premiere at this year's Brighton Fringe at The Rialto. Casting announced.

Dial M For Murder Tour starring Tom Chambers

Tom Chambers stars in a brand new production of Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder. The Dial M For Murder Tour starts in August 2021. Book Now!

Cluedo the play UK Tour 2022 - Book Cluedo tickets now

The Ultimate Whodunnit Cluedo The Play will tour the UK in early 2022 as everyone's favourite murder mystery board game hits the stage.

Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End

Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End production of Noel Coward's classic comedy Blithe Spirit at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 16 Sept

Principal cast announced for Heathers West End

Principal casting has been announced for the West End return of Heathers the musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Book Now!

REVIEW: The Seth Concert Series with Chuck and Lilli Cooper ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky with Chuck and Lilli Cooper presented as part of The Seth Online Concert Series.

Mamma Mia! The Party reopens at The O2 on 1 October

Mamma Mia! The Party will re-open its doors at The O2 London on 1 October 2021 promising to bring fun, spectacle and escapism of a Greek Island holiday to the O2.

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley to star in revival of Cabaret

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley are to star in Kander and Ebb's Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club which will open in the West End in November.

The Cher Show UK Tour - Book Tickets Now

The Cher Show UK Tour is to open at the Leicester Curve in April 2022 directed by Arlene Phillips and choreographed by Oti Mabuse.

REVIEW: Cruise, Duchess Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Jack Holden's play Cruise now playing at the Duchess Theatre as theatre UK wide starts to re-open.

Tina the musical returns to the West End on 28 July 2021

Tina the musical has announced that it will re-open at the Aldwych Theatre on 28 July 2021 following over a year of shutdown.

PlayInThePark undertake an Earnest endeavour in Beckenham Place Park

PlayInThePark is to present Oscar Wilde's The Importance Of Being Earnest at The Homestead Cafe in Beckenham Place Park from 21-26 June 2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Karl Queensborough

This Throwback Thursday, Sarah Day speaks to Karl Queensborough as he waits to get back into the room where it happens in Hamilton.

Julia Donaldson's ZOG UK Tour 2021

Julia Donaldson's ZOG returns to the stage in 2021. Presented by Freckle and Rose Original Productions the ZOG UK Tour is coming to a theatre near you.

Matilda the musical returns to the Cambridge Theatre in September

Matilda the musical will re-open at the Cambridge Theatre in September ready for the show to celebrate 10 years in the West End.

Moulin Rouge the musical London opening confirmed

After wowing critics and audiences on Broadway, Moulin Rouge the musical London opening dates have been announced. Find out more

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announce Carousel cast

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre confirms initial principal casting and creative team for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel.

Sutton Foster joins Anything Goes London cast as Reno Sweeney

Broadway star Sutton Foster steps in to reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes as Megan Mullally with an injury.

Proud - new musical joins MTFestUK 2021 at Turbine Theatre

New musical Proud, joins Paul Taylor-Mills’ highly celebrated annual festival of new musical theatre, MTFestUK 2021.

Chiswick Playhouse announces summer season - Book now

Following their exciting Recharged Festival and knockout series of Sunday Soul concerts, Chiswick Playhouse now announces its summer season.

Fatal Attraction Tour 2022 - Book tickets now

A new stage production of the iconic movie thriller Fatal Attraction will tour the UK in 2022. Fatal Attraction tour tickets now on sale.

Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell Tour

New Adventures has announced the world premiere of Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell. The Midnight Bell UK Tour opens at Cheltenham Everyman in September 2021.

REVIEW: Christine Pedi, The Seth Concert Series Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Christine Pedi performing with Seth Rudetsky in the latest of the Seth Concert Series Online.

School Of Rock The Musical UK Tour - new dates announced

School Of Rock UK Tour has been rescheduled to start in Sept 2021. Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical will be rocking a theatre near you.

Absurd Person Singular Tour starts 16 June 2021

Absurd Person Singular UK Tour 2021 - London Classic Theatre will present Alan Ayckbourn's comedy from 16 June 2021 directed by Michael Cabot

Copenhagen Tour 2021 - tour schedule and tickets

Michael Frayn's award-winning play Copenhagen is to open at Theatre Royal Bath prior to a UK Tour. Copenhagen tour tickets are on sale now.

INTERVIEW: Joe Beighton, Musical Supervisor of Six the musical

Joe Beighton, Music Supervisor of Six the musical talks to Jessica Millson about the challenges associated with reopening the show.

REVIEW: Andrea McArdle, The Seth Concert Series ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Andrea McArdle and Seth Rudetsky presented online as part of the Seth Concert Series.

Linzi Hateley to join cast of Joseph at the London Palladium

Linzi Hateley is to play the Narrator at special performances, in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium.

REVIEW: Blonde, Streaming via Derby Live ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Howell and Hurt's Marilyn Monroe musical Blonde which is streaming live via Derby Live.

Lucy St Louis and Rhys Whitfield join Phantom cast for re-opening in July

Lucy St Louis and Rhys Whitfield are to join Killian Donnelly in the new production of The Phantom Of The Opera re-opening at Her Majesty's Theatre in July

REVIEW: There She Goes, Headline Publishing ✭✭✭✭

Sarah Day reviews Lynne Shelby's novel There She Goes, part of The Theatreland series.

Peppa Pig UK Tour 2022- Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever - Book Tickets

Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in the new live show Peppa Pig UK Tour. Book Tickets Now!

Singin' In The Rain UK Tour 2022 Tour - Book Now

The Singin’ In The Rain UK Tour 2021 will see the Chichester Festival Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning production of Singin’ In The Rain return to the stage.

Jenna Russell, Shoshana Bean and Jessica Vosk announce Cadogan Hall concerts

Jenna Russell, Shoshana Bean and Jessica Vosk are to stage solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Tickets to these concerts are now on sale.

The Little Mermaid Tour - Tour schedule and tickets

Musical pantomime The Little Mermaid is to tour England and Scotland from 25 July 2021. The Little Mermaid Tour tickets are now on sale.

REVIEW: Mandy Gonzalez with Seth Rudetsky, Streamed Online ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Mandy Gonzalez appearing with Seth Rudetsky in the latest of the Seth Online Concert Series.

Dreamgirls Musical UK Tour 2021 - 23. Tour schedule and tickets

The first-ever Dreamgirls UK Tour starts in Liverpool in December 2021. Join our mailing list to be kept informed.

West Side Story - Watch the new film teaser

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story has released a teaser trailer as this classic musical gets a remake.

Oleanna Tour and West End - Tour schedule and tickets

David Mamet's provocative drama Oleannais to tour the UK prior to opening in the West End at the Arts Theatre, London. Book Now!

Come From Away documentary available to view today for free

Today is National Canadian Film Day 2021 to celebrate the High Commission of Canada is streaming, for 24 hrs, the doco: You are here- The Come From Away Story

Educating Rita UK Tour - 2021 Dates to follow

Stephen Tompkinson stars in the 2021 Summer tour of Willy Russell's Educating Rita. The tour opens in Southampton on 20 July.

New musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World opens in November

Brand new kickass-pirational pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World premieres this Autumn before touring

Tell Me On A Sunday UK Tour with Jodie Prenger

Jodie Prenger is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's one-woman song cycle Tell Me On A Sunday which will tour the UK from June 2021

Dead Lies Tour - Tour schedule announced

Dead Lies Tour - The world premiere of a scandalous thriller penned by acclaimed crime novelist Hilary Bonner announced from September 2021.

REVIEW: Stephanie J Block and Sebastian Arcelus, Seth Concert Series Online ✭✭✭✭

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

Blood Brothers Tour 2023 UK | Tour Schedule and tickets

The Blood Brothers UK Tour 2023 is coming to a theatre near you. Blood Brothers the musical has now been playing theatres in the UK and Ireland since 1983.

REVIEW: Sasha Regan's All Male Pirates Of Penzance, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Sasha Regan's All Male Pirates of Penzance recorded at London's Palace Theatre and streamed online.

Waitress The Musical UK Tour 2021-22- Rescheduled dates announced

Waitress the Musical Uk Tour 2021 starts at Alhambra Bradford. All UK Tour dates listed here. Baked from the heart! Book your Waitress tour tickets now!

All star casts announced for Donmar production of Constellations

Donmar Warehouse announces West End revival of Constellations with multiple casts to be staged at Vaudeville Theatre from 18 June 2021.

Les Miserables The Staged Concert - Tickets Now On Sale

Les Miserables The Staged Concert returns to the Sondheim Theatre from 20 May 2021 starring Jon Robyns, Bradley Jaden and Lucie Jones.

Re:Emerge Season announced for Harold Pinter Theatre from May 2021

RE:EMERGE season at Harold Pinter Theatre featuring Amy Berryman's Walden, Yasmin Joseph's J'Ouvert and Joseph Charlton's Anna starts 22 May

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em UK Tour 2020 - Updated tour dates

The Some Mother Do 'Ave 'Em UK Tour is back in 2022 by popular demand. Joe Pasquale plays Frank Spencer at a theatre near you from March 2022.

Amelie the musical transfers to Criterion Theatre London on 20 May

Amelie the musical transfers to the Criterion Theatre London playing initially to a socially distanced audience from 20 May 2021.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane - new trailer released

The National Theatre has released a new trailer for The Ocean At The End Of The Lane ahead of its opening at The Duke Of York's Theatre.

REVIEW: Ali Stroker, The Seth Concert Series Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Tony Award winner Ali Stroker's appearance as part of Seth Rudetsky's online concert series.

The Last Five Years transfers to Vaudeville Theatre from 23 September 2021

Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years is to transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre London from 23 September 2021 for a limited season.

West End Musicals What shows are re-opening and when

As COVID-19 lockdown rules are eased we've been keeping an eye on West End Musical plans. Here is a summary of what is known at the moment.

Alexandra Burke plays Narrator in Palladium Joseph this Summer

Alexandra Burke will join the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium this Summer. Book Now!

REVIEW: Matt Doyle, The Seth Rudetsky Online Concert Series ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Matt Doyle - this week's guest on The Seth Rudetsky Online Concert series.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour Tickets - Extra shows pre-sale today at 10am

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour 2022 tickets are selling fast. Producers have today added to the tour schedule. Pre-sale on sale at 10am today.

Heathers the musical will return to Theatre Royal Haymarket for limited season

Heathers the musical is headed back to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for twelve weeks from 21 June by popular demand. Book Heathers London tickets now.

INTERVIEW: Good Grief - A Love Letter to Theatre

Nikoletta Soumelidis sits down with Lorien Haynes and Natalie Abrahami, the writer and director of the innovative filmed theatre production, Good Grief to talk about the future of theatre and the representation of female voices in the industry.

Eurobeat musical to be streamed online

Craig Christie's musical Eurobeat - The Pride of Europe is to streamed online at the end of April in a new online version.

Groan Ups UK Tour 2021 - Book Tickets Now!

The Groan Ups UK Tour is presented by award-winning Mischief Theatre. The Groan Ups tour kicks off at Theatre Royal Bath in August 2021. Book Now!

REVIEW: Some Girl I Used To Know, Streaming Online ✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews Denise Van Outen in Some Girl I Used To Know which is now streaming online until 1 May 2021. Book Now!

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice - Him and Me Tour 2021

The Him and Me Tour 2021 will see Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice join forces for their first tour ever.

REVIEW: Scaramouche Jones, Streamed online ✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews Scaramouche Jones starring Shane Richie which is now streaming through Stream.Theatre.

A Splinter Of Ice by Ben Brown - Tour concluded

Original Theatre Company has announced that Ben Brown's A Splinter Of Ice will be its first live stage production since March 2020. A Splinter Of Ice tour will also be online from 15 April to 31 July 2021.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour - Extra Dates Announced By Popular Demand

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour is back in 2022 and will be bringing fabulousness for all as they sashay into a theatre near you.

Nottingham Playhouse to re-open with Jenna Russell in Piaf

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that they will re-open this Summer with Jenna Russell starring in Pam Gems' Piaf.

Trafalgar Entertainment and HQ Theatres join forces

Trafalgar Entertainment and HQ Theatres have formed a venture bringing together the UK’s premium live entertainment and the UK's largest regional theatre operator.

Love Letters starring Jenny Seagrove and Martin Shaw reopens at Theatre Royal Haymarket

A R Gurney's Love Letters re-opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket for 32 perfs only from 19 May 2021 stars Jenny Seagrove and Martin Shaw.

Six the musical reopens at the Lyric Theatre London in May 2021 - Now on sale.

West End musical phenomenon Six the musical has announced it will reopen at the Lyric Theatre, London on 21 May 2021. Now on sale!

April in Paris Tour 2021

New and rescheduled dates announced for John Godber's April In Paris tour starring Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw from 17 May 2021.

Six The Musical Tour 2024 | Book Six Tour Tickets

Six the Musical Tour brings theatrical royalty to a theatre near you. Book your Six musical UK tour tickets now - full schedule below.

World Theatre Day 2021 - Keeping Creative in Lockdown

This World Theatre Day we look back at our Throwback Thursday interviewees to look at what they have been doing during lockdown to stay creative.

Robert Lindsay stars in The Three Musketeers a new online comedy

Robert Lindsay to star in The Three Musketeers - a brand new online comedy performed by FoolHardy Theatre from 15 - 20 June 2021.

REVIEW: Angela - an audio play by Mark Ravenhill ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Mark Ravenhill's autobiographical play Angela presented as part of Sound Stage a new online audio digital theatre platform.

Rafe Spall to play Atticus in Mockingbird as show delays to 2022

Rafe Spall will play Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird which has now been rescheduled to start at the Gielgud Theatre in March 2022.

Juliet musical returns to Shaftesbury Theatre September 2021

Producers of & Juliet the musical will reopen at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 24 September 2021. Juliet musical tickets are now on sale.

Myra Dubois and Willam and Latrice Royale join Death Drop cast

Death Drop is to star Willam and Latrice Royale and Myra Dubois when the Dragatha Christie murder-mystery re-opens at the Garrick on 19 May 2021.

Pretty Woman the musical transfers to Savoy Theatre London in July 2021

Pretty Woman the musical is return to the West End this Summer in its new home - The Savoy Theatre. Pretty Woman the musical tickets are now on sale.

The Lion King UK Tour - Book tickets for 2023

Disney's The Lion King UK tour is back on the road as The Lion King celebrates 20 years at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End.

Magic Mike Live Arena Tour 2022

Channing Tatum announces the Magic Mike Live Arena Tour will tour the UK in 2022.

REVIEW: BKLYN The Musical, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews BKLYN the musical by Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson currently streaming online.

Akram Khan's Jungle Book Reimagined premieres at Curve in 2022

Akram Khan's Jungle Book reimagined will have its world premiere at Leicester Curve in April 2022.

Disney's The Lion King roars back into London on 29 July

Disney's The Lion King is to roar back into The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre on 29 July 2021.

Showstoppers announce two new streamed improv musicals

Join Olivier Award-winners The Showstoppers for two hilarious improvised musicals. Showstopper will live-stream to your living room on 26 & 27 March 2021.

Watch the cast of Back To The Future the musical on Comic Relief

The week saw the cast of Back To The Future the musical perform on Comic Relief ahead of their London opening at the Adelphi Theatre this Summer.

REVIEW: Seth Concert Series Online with Jackie Hoffman ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Broadway's Jackie Hoffman appearing with Seth Rudetsky in the Seth Concert Series online.

VIDEO: Carrie Hope Fletcher sings I Know I Have A Heart from Cinderella

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher sing I Know I Have A Heart from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella the musical incl All Star Musicals video

Billionaire Boy and Horrible Histories hit West End theatres this Summer

Birmingham Stage Company return to London's West End this summer with the West End premiere of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy and the World Premiere of Barmy Britain Part 5.

Hair in concert comes to London Palladium and Mayflower Southampton

Hair the musical in concert is to be performed at the London Palladium and Mayflower Southampton in June 2021 directed by Arlene Phillips.

Hairspray London revival rescheduled to June 2021

The eagerly anticipated revival of Hairspray the musical at the London Coliseum starring Michael Ball and Lizzie Bea will now open on 22nd June 2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ahmed Hamad

This week Sarah Day speaks to Ahmed Hamad about his involvement in Hope Mill's Rent, Stay Awake Jake and his theatre backstory as well as looking forward.

Anthing Goes reschedules Barbican opening to 23 July

Producers of the upcoming Barbican season of Cole Porter's classic musical Anything Goes have rescheduled the London season which will now start on 23 July.

Back To The Future the musical reschedules London opening

Due to recent government announcements, the producers of Back To The Future the musical have postponed their London opening to August.

Trafalgar Theatre Lit Up in Red to Mark Year Anniversary that Theatres Went Dark

London's Trafalgar Theatre is Lit Up in Red to Mark Year Anniversary that Theatres Went Dark.

REVIEW: The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Streamed by Barn Theatre ✭✭✭

Gary Stringer reviews The Picture of Dorian Gray presented and streamed online by Barn Theatre Cirencester and others. Watch online Now.

The MAD Trust dare you to love on the anniversary of theatre closure

On the first anniversary of the closure of UK theatres, the MAD trust and a plethora of performers have released this great video in aid of the Trust's COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - I Dare You!

Old Vic London commemorates theatre closure on first anniversary

The Old Vic Theatre, London under Artistic Director Matthew Warchus have released a video commemorating a year of closure.

Jersey Boys the musical delays London opening

The award-winning production of Jersey Boys the musical which was to have re-opened the Trafalgar Theatre in London has been delayed.

Scott Alan song cycle comes to Apollo Theatre for two nights only

All-star cast announced for a revival of Scott Alan's song cycle The Distance You Have Come at Apollo Theatre on 21 and 28 June 2021.

We Will Rock You UK Tour 2022 - Book tickets now

The We Will Rock You UK tour is coming to a theatre near you throughout 2022. Based on the music of Queen We Will Rock You tour tickets are now on sale.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert UK Tour 2021 Cast announced

The Priscilla Queen Of The Desert UK Tour is coming to a theatre near you to spread some much-needed fabulousness. Dates and cast announced. Book your tickets now!

Deathdrop the Dragatha Christie murder mystery comes to Garrick Theatre

Deathdrop the Dragatha Christie murder mystery starring Courtney Act and Monét X Change will come to the Garrick Theatre in May 2021.

The Prince Of Egypt resumes performances 1 July 2021

The Prince Of Egypt has announced that it will resume performances at the Dominion Theatre, London on 1 July 2021.

Tim Minchin is BACK (again) - 2021 Encore Tour

Tim Minchin - the internationally renown artist returns to the UK stage with more dates on his critically acclaimed BACK tour.

The Rocky Horror Show UK Tour | Tickets and Venues

The Rocky Horror Show UK Tour is back. Rocky Horror tour tickets are on sale now.

The Art Of Banksy comes to London in May 2021 for the first time.

The Art of Banksy - the world's largest collection of privately-owned Banksy art comes to London from May 2021 for the first time.

VIDEO: The Bells Of Notre Dame performed by 100 voice remote choir

Over 100 performers have come together to perform The Bells Of Notre Dame from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame remotely. Take a look!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Richard Mawbey of Wig Specialities

Richard Mawbey chatted to BritishTheatre.com this week to talk about his career and to get an insight into the world of theatrical wig-making.

Hans Zimmer Live announces UK Tour dates in March 2022

Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer returns for a major new arena tour Hans Zimmer Live in Europe from February 2022.

REVIEW: Sharon 'N' Barry Do Romeo and Juliet, Queens Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Sharon 'N' Barry Do 'Romeo and Juliet' presented by 6th March by the Queens Theatre Hornchurch. Book Now!

REVIEW: Rice!, Omnibus Theatre / Wayang Kitchen ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Wayang Kitchen and Omnibus Theatre’s inventive show, Rice!, streamed live via Zoom from the UK and Malaysia.

Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 UK Tour 2021 - New Dates Tickets On Sale

Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 musical UK Tour has been rescheduled into the Spring of 2021 with Louise Redknapp playing Violet.

The Magical Music Of Harry Potter Live - Book Now!

The Magical Music of Harry Potter is headed to the UK bringing the magical film scores to life this December. Tickets on sale now.

Queen and Adam Lambert UK Tour 2022 - On sale now!

Queen and Adam Lambert are to tour the UK in 2022. Concerts are now on sale nationwide. Book Tickets Now!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Emily Langham

This week on Throwback Thursday Sarah Day spoke to Emily Langham about Hello Dolly!, Les Miserables and her new venture into Pilates instruction.

REVIEW: The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Southwark Playhouse Online

Ray Rackham reviews new musical The Sorcerer's Apprentice which was recorded at Southwark Playhouse and is now streaming online.

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain - The Car Park Tour 2021

Birmingham Stage Company's production of Horrible Histories Barmy Britain will tour car parks across the UK. Find out more

Boris Johnson's Covid-19 Roadmap and what it means for theatre

Boris Johnson and the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport have unveiled their roadmap under which theatres could re-open at full capacity by late June.

REVIEW: Santino Fontana, The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Santino Fontana appearing as part of The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series online.

Jason Manford UK Tour 2021 - Like Me tour tickets on sale

Jason Manford UK Tour 2021 tickets now on sale. The Jason Manford Like Me stand up tour is coming to a theatre near you. Book Now!

Shane Richie to star in digital revival of Scaramouche Jones

Stage and screen actor Shane Richie is to star in the digital revival of Justin Butcher's one-man show Scaramouche Jones.

Shows To Watch At Home - What Shows Are Streaming and When

Stage Shows To Watch At Home - we have compiled a rolling calendar of the number of shows streamning to allow you to keep track of what on and when.

Billionaire Boy UK Tour - Car Park Party Tour 2021

Birmingham Stage Co announced a new car park tour of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy.

Helen Forrester's By The Waters Of Liverpool UK Tour cancelled

Helen Forrester's By The Waters Of Liverpool UK Tour has rescheduled its tour to 2021 . Book Tickets Now!

Throwback Thursday: Pérola Congo

Sarah Day spoke to Pérola Congo who is appearing in Curve's The Color Purple at Home which is streaming online now.

REVIEW: The Color Purple at home, Curve Leicester ✭✭✭✭✭

Ray Rackham reviews the online musical concert production of The Color Purple presented by the Curve Leicester. ✭✭✭✭✭

Bob Marley musical to open at Lyric Shaftesbury - Get Up Stand Up

The brand new Bob Marley musical Get Up Stand Up is to open at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue in October 2021. Tickets are now on sale.

The Book Of Mormon UK Tour | 2022 Tickets and Tour Schedule

The Mormons are coming! The Book Of Mormon UK Tour now on sale for 2022. Book Now!

Tribunal rules against Seyi Omooba in Color Purple case

Seyi Omooba has lost her employment tribunal against Leicester Curve and Global artists in relation to The Color Purple.

Organised Fun goes online with the audience in control

Organised Fun is a new online comedy improv show where the audience determines what people do. Anything can happen and you don't need to leave your home.

David Tennant to star in C P Taylor's Good at Harold Pinter Theatre postponed

David Tennant's return to the West End in a new production of C P Taylor's acclaimed play Good directed by Dominic Cooke at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London postponed..

Whoopi Goldberg drops out of Sister Act London run as postponement announced

Sister Act London has announced a postponement to the 2021 season at the Apollo Hammersmith and the withdrawal of Whoopi Goldberg.

The War Of The Worlds Immersive Experience London extends

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Tom Brittney will feature in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds Immersive Experience in London

REVIEW: Good Grief, Original Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the world premiere of Lorien Haynes’s Good Grief online starring Fleabag’s Sian Clifford with Nikesh Patel

INTERVIEW: Jess Parker who explored all avenues, from cast to creative in the hit show Avenue Q.

Few people would have ever guessed that Avenue Q would beat Wicked to the Best Musical Tony Award, Jess Parker didn't realise it at the time but her career would entwine with the world of puppetry teaching and inspiring others.

REVIEW: Good Nights Out - History Of Popular British Theatre, Metheun Drama ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Good Nights Out: A History of Popular British Theatre 1940-2015 by Aleks Sierz published by Methuen Drama.

REVIEW: This Noisy Isle, Spun Glass Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Barnes reviews Spunglass Theatre's streamed production of This Noisy Isle currently playing online.

Treason the musical announces streamed concert casting

Treason the musical has announced casting for the world premiere concert screening this March 2021. Book now!

National Theatre at Home - Angels in America and other shows added

National Theatre at Home has added Tony Kushner's multi-award-winning Angels in America: Parts 1 and 2 and other great productions to its streaming service.

REVIEW: Seth Concert Series - Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the latest offering from The Seth Concert Series featuring Jeremy Jordan and Seth Rudetsky.

Out For Blood podcast does a deep dive into mega-flop Carrie the musical

New podcast Out For Blood - a deep dive into the backstage story of Carrie the musical on Broadway and it's compulsory listening for fans of this mythic musical.

Tina The Musical London restarts on 3rd June 2021

Tina the musical London will restart performances at the Aldwych Theatre on 3 June 2021. Book Tina the musical tickets now!

Throwbank Thursday: Joshua St Clair

Sarah Day talks to West End actor Joshua St. Clair about the industry and being part of the original London production of Frozen.

New Adventures announces free online company classes.

New Adventures announces a new series of free open company classes on YouTube following the success of online classes in 2020.

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells celebrates 50 years at Royal Festival Hall

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of live concerts at the Royal Festival Hall in August 2021.

REVIEW: The Seth Concert Series with Jessica Vosk Online ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews this week's presentation from The Seth Concert Series featuring Broadway's Jessica Vosk streamed online.

Remembering Jonathan Larson - 25 years after his death

Today, we take time to remember the genius of Jonathan Larson, the composer of Rent who passed away 25 years ago on this day.

Original Theatre present four monologues by Peter Barnes will All-Star cast

Original Theatre are to stream Barnes' People - four new monologues by Peter Barnes starring Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough from 18 February 2021. Book a viewing pass now!

Jermyn Street Theatre announces restoration comedy reading

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced an all-star cast for a reading of William Wycherley's restoration comedy Love In A Wood on 31 January 2021.

INTERVIEW: Ryan Metcalfe - Producer new filmed version of Romeo and Juliet

Sarah Day speaks to Ryan Metcalfe, the producer and editor of the new filmed theatrical production of Romeo & Juliet.

New musical 101 Dalmations removed from Regent's Park 2021 schedule

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has confirmed that new musical 101 Dalmations will no longer be part of their 2021 season.

Les Miserables the concert announces cancellation of shows

Cameron Mackintosh has advised that performances of Les Miserables The Concert have been cancelled.

Frozen the musical delays London opening due to COVID-19

Disney Theatrical has announced that they are delaying the London opening of the much anticipated Frozen the musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane as a result of uncertainties due to COVID-19.

Come From Away the concert cancelled

Producers of the concert version of Come From Away have announced the cancellation of the production due to restrictions with COVID-19.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane opens at Duke Of York's Theatre October 2021

New dates have been announced for the West End transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane at the Duke Of York's Theatre, London.

The Prince Of Egypt extends run at Dominion Theatre London

The Prince Of Egypt has re-opened ticket booking at the Dominion Theatre London until September 2021. Book Now!

Disney's The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre, London - On Sale Soon

Disney's The Lion King continues a record-breaking run at the Lyceum Theatre, London where it opened over 20 years ago. On Sale Soon.

Wicked the musical continues at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wicked the musical continues at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from 3 May 21. The musical tells the story of two witches from Oz

Hairspray the musical at the London Coliseum rescheduled to play from April 2021

Hairspray the musical starring Michael Ball will now play at the London Coliseum from 22 April 2021 due to theatre closure.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Leah Barbara West

This week on Throwback Thursday, Sarah Day spoke to Leah Barbara West.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat London reschedules to 2021

Producers are pleased to announce new performance dates for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium from 1 July 2021

REVIEW: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Netflix ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Ma Rainey's Black Bottom which is now streaming on Netflix starring Viola Davis.

REVIEW: The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series Online with Wayne Brady ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky and Wayne Brady appearing online in the latest of the Seth Rudetsku Concert series.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella to premiere at Gillian Lynne Theatre in April 21

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is to have its World premiere at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London with opening delayed to April 2021.

Mean Girls the musical will not return when Broadway re-opens

Mean Girls the musical won't re-open at the August Wilson Theatre, Broadway along with productions closed down by the pandemic, the Broadway producers announced.

Mary Poppins returns to Prince Edward Theatre London on 22 May 2021. Book Tickets now!

Mary Poppins the musical returns to the Prince Edward Theatre London on 22 May 2021.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Mathieson

This week's Throwback Thursday interview is with Lisa Mathieson who recently starred in the new Amazon prime video movie musical A Tale to Tell - which is really home grown!

REVIEW: Staged 2, Streaming on BBCiPlayer ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Michael Sheen and David Tennant in the lockdown web series Staged 2, which is now available to view on BBCiPlayer.

Life of Pi transfers to Wyndham's Theatre London in September 2021

Life of Pi producer Simon Friend has announced the celebrated production seen at Sheffield Theatres will transfer to Wyndham's Theatre in September 2021

Jersey Boys returns to the West End in April 2021 - Book Tickets

Jersey Boys - the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical will return to London's West End in April 2021. Jersey Boy tickets are now on sale.

Leopoldstadt - The Olivier Award-winning play by Tom Stoppard to reopen in 2021

Leopoldstadt, the acclaimed play by Tom Stoppard and directed by Patrick Marber is to reopen at the Wyndham's Theatre in June 2021.

& Juliet musical puts a new spin on Shakespeare with a pop beat

Award-winning musical & Juliet returns to the Shaftesbury Theatre on 28 May 2021 bring a new pop twist to an almost familiar Shakespearean tale.