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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 s…
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 un…
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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!
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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.
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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 E…
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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 perf…
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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!
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REVIEW: Under Milk Wood, National Theatre London ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood now playing at the National Theatre, London.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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