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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
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Unicorn Theatre announces new artistic director
Theatre director Justin Audibert has been announced as the next artistic director of London’s Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences.
Mark Ludmon
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Shakespeare's Globe announces first season under Michelle Terry
The first season at Shakespeare’s Globe under new artistic director Michelle Terry has been announced, ranging from some of the Bard’s greatest hits to premi…
Mark Ludmon
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The Rat Pack Live inspires special cocktail menu
The return of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas at Theatre Royal Haymarket has inspired a special list of cocktails at a nearby bar.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Bananaman, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭
The kids will be somewhat amused by it, and you may enjoy the quips, but Bananaman probably won't be a holiday show to remember for long.
Julian Eaves
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Theatre in 2018 - The Year Ahead In London Theatre
Theatre in 2018 - Star names, revivals, transfers and new writing lie ahead for what promises to be another exciting year for London theatre.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Dick Whittington, London Palladium ✭✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews Dick Whittington starring Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary and Elaine Paige at the London Palladium. Book Now!
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Alles Schwindel, Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin ✭✭✭✭✭
It was all huge fun and I can't wait to discover more of the work of this lovely maker of musical comedies, who became one of our very own, the inestimable H…
Julian Eaves
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REVIEW: Must Close Saturday, The Decline and Fall Of The British Musical Flop ✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo
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My 2017 Theatre Highlights - Sophie Adnitt
We asked our review team to nominate their 2017 theatre highlights. Sophie Adnitt nominated her favourites.
Sophie Adnitt
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Rhys Ifans to star in Mood Music at Old Vic
Following his acclaimed performance in A Christmas Carol, Rhys Ifans is to star in the World Premiere of Joe Penhall's play Mood Music at The Old Vic in May.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Lin-Manuel's Hamilton is nothing short of brilliant. It's intelligent, entertaining, and is bringing an entirely new audience to musical theatre. Believe the…
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Goosed, Royal Vauxhall Tavern ✭✭✭✭
Goosed is full of all the broad comedy, saucy innuendo, silliness and audience interaction that families relish in a festive panto but this is definitely not…
Mark Ludmon
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