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Review: EDINBURGH 2024: A JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 30, 2024

A Jaffa Cake Musical, written by Sam Cochrane, is a new musical inspired by a tribunal in 1991 that focused on the titular snack, asking a question that would change history - “Is it a cake or is it a biscuit?”

Cast Set For A JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL in Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

Inspired by the 1991 tribunal which determined the true identity of a Jaffa Cake, multi-award winning Gigglemug Theatre (Scouts! The Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new musical comedy for the whole family!

Review: THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON, Wilton's Music Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 12, 2024

'Directed by Adam Meggido and Ali James, The London 50-hour Improvathon is exactly what it says on the tin - a show that takes place over fifty hours in London, bringing together improvisational actors to create an absolutely wild weekend.'

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!

The London 50-Hour Improvathon Returns in March 2024 at Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

The London 50-Hour Improvathon is back! Prepare for a hilarious weekend with the world's best improvisers at Wilton's Music Hall. Say 'I Do!' to non-stop laughter from Friday to Sunday.

ANGRY SALMON Comes to The Bridewell Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Spawned at The Drum, Plymouth Theatre Royal in summer 2022 with 40 young performers and musicians, BYMT's Angry Salmon is swimming into London's Bridewell Theatre with a refreshed score and story 4th – 6th August 2023.

British Youth Music Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

​​​​​​​The UK's leading new musical theatre company for young people 11-21 years old has announced their 2023 season of Easter & Summer performances led by new Chief Executive and Creative Director Emily Gray, who has ensured the voices and ideas of BYMT's Young Company Panel are at the heart of the programme choices. This new season is filled with brand new musicals, returning BYMT favourites, and dance led work.

YES QUEENS Head to King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Improv royalty Yes Queens are heading to King’s Head Theatre for a new residency, with tickets now on sale for all dates up to April.  Some of the best comedy-improvisers in the UK, the Yes Queens will star at London’s oldest pub theatre on the last Saturday of every month, for what promise to be stellar nights of raucous fun and ingenious invention. 

BYMT Announces Summer Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2022

​​​​​​​The UK's leading new musical theatre company for young people 11-21 years old has announced their 2022 season of summer performances filled with brand new musicals, adaptations, some returning BYMT shows and even dance led work.

ALADDIN, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK & More Win 2022 Pantomime Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022

On Tuesday 19th April at a star-studded ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End, the winners of the 2022 Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's were revealed.

MAGIC GOES WRONG Comes to Canterbury in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

Olivier award-winning comedy favourites Mischief will be bringing their West End hit Magic Goes Wrong to Canterbury next month (April). 

MAGIC GOES WRONG Will End its Run at the Apollo Theatre on 27 February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2022

Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief with Magic legends Penn & Teller, will end its scheduled run at the Apollo Theatre on Sunday 27 February 2022.

Photos: Corn Exchange Newbury Presents CINDERELLA Panto
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury presents Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle!

Casting Announced For CINDERELLA at Corn Exchange Newbury
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the cast for Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle!

Photos: First Look at MAGIC GOES WRONG, Now Playing at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

A selection of production images from Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief and Magic legends Penn & Teller, have been released today!

Photos: In Rehearsal For MAGIC GOES WRONG at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021

A selection of rehearsal images from Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief and Magic legends Penn & Teller, have been released!

Casting Announced For Corn Exchange Newbury's Pantomime, CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

Corn Exchange Newbury has announced the cast for its pantomime, Cinderella, which runs from Friday 26 November 2021 until Sunday 2 January 2022.

MAGIC GOES WRONG Announces Full Casting for Limited West End Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier nominated box office hit created by Mischief with Magic legends Penn & Teller, today revealed the cast for its strictly limited run at the Apollo Theatre, from 21 October 2021 through to 27 February 2022.