Bush Theatre

Cast Set For TOO MANY BOOKS at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

The cast has been announced for Too Many Books, opening at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in February, by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan. Learn more here!

(THIS IS NOT A) HAPPY ROOM Comes to the King's Head Theatre

Amanda Abbington and Rosie Day will reunite to lead the company for the world première of (This is not a) Happy Room at King’s Head Theatre, which Day has also written. 

Cast Set For MACBETH at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

ETT has announced full casting for Artistic Director Richard Twyman’s version of Macbeth, which has been reworked for 2025 for a limited run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Disabled-Led Theatre Company Vital Xposure Recruit For Artistic Director

Vital Xposure has confirmed that they are recruiting for a new Artistic Director as Stephen Bailey steps down from the position in March 2025. Learn more about the process here.

Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!

Anne Reid and Caroline Quentin Will Lead World Premiere Of Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean have announced the world première of By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

Theatre503 Reveals New Leadership Team

Theatre503 has announced Anthony Simpson-Pike as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Lisa Spirling who departs Theatre503 after eight years to join Stratford East as Artistic Director.

HOW THE WORLD BEGAN Reading to Take Place at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “How the World Began,” a drama probing the conflict between divine creation and evolution, and its effect on a small town. Learn how to attend.

Ad Infinitum Brings LAST RITES To The Stephen Joseph Theatre

A show which combines striking physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a soundtrack that can be felt and heard comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Full Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Full Cast Set For Lynette Linton's National Theatre Revival Of Michael Abbensetts' ALTERATIONS

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton's revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts' Alterations.

Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.

Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.

Cast and Creatives Set For ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event

The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January

Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES

Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

Review: TENDER, Bush Theatre

Colourful and full of detail, Eleanor Tindall’s Tender is an engrossing evening of theatre. Combining the sweetness of a contemporary queer rom-com with the dark underbelly of body horror, the play showcases two excellent performances and some stunning design work.

Cast Set For BELLY OF THE BEAST at Finborough Theatre

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Belly of the Beast, an award-winning new play from a debut playwright, Saana Sze. Learn more about the show and the cast here!