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Photos: First Look At KINKY BOOTS New UK & Ireland Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2025

Check out new photos of Made at Curve's production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical. The show will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. 

Review: KINKY BOOTS, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 12, 2025

After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business.

Photos: Cyndi Lauper and More Attend KINKY BOOTS UK Tour Gala Night
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

On 4 February the UK and Ireland tour of KINKY BOOTS celebrated its gala night at the Palace Theatre Manchester. Pop Icon and the show's songwriter Cyndi Lauper attended the show and joined the cast on-stage. Check out photos here!

KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL Returns To Milton Keynes Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

A new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning musical Kinky Boots returns to Milton Keynes Theatre, for performances from Tue 11 – Sat 15 Mar.

Photos: KINKY BOOTS UK Tour Opens at Curve, Leicester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

All new photos have been released from the after party for the opening night of the brand new production of KINKY BOOTS starring Johannes Radebe at Curve, Leicester.

Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Courtney Bowman Will Lead the UK & Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Courtney Bowman will star as Lauren in the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Extends Run at the Turbine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Due to popular demand, Jonathan Harvey’s Closer to Heaven, with original music by Pet Shop Boys, will be extending its run at the Turbine Theatre this summer, now playing until Saturday 27 July.

Review: CLOSER TO HEAVEN, Turbine Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Jun 10, 2024

The talented cast and creatives can only do so much to elevate the musical’s inherent camp, but Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys' script and songs feel underbaked with characters who aren’t able to be fleshed out. With this in mind, it feels closer to hell.

The UK Pantomime Association Reveals Nominees For The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Get the latest on The Pantomime Awards 2024 nominees, announced by The UK Pantomime Association in association with Stagecoach. The awards ceremony is set for Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 7pm at G Live in Guildford.

The UK Pantomime Association announces the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 2, 2024

Founded in 2021, the UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) is a charity that explores, shares and celebrates pantomime by investigating the genre's rich past, engaging with contemporary practice and inspiring the future.

Frances Ruffelle-Led CLOSER TO HEAVEN and More Come to The Turbine Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

The Turbine Theatre has announced three upcoming performances, including Closer to Heaven, led by Frances Ruffelle. Learn more about the shows here!

Review: COOL RIDER, London Palladium
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 16, 2024

Producers Christopher D Clegg and James Drury have had a remarkable journey with Cool Rider, the much-lauded Grease 2 stage adaption. From a supposed ‘one night only show’ back in 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, to record-breaking ticket sales, a flurry of last-minute additional dates, then a return run three months later at the Duchess Theatre…not to mention an original cast recording.

Video: Watch 'Megamix' from Original COOL RIDER Concert; Reunion at London Palladium Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!

Additional Cast Revealed For COOL RIDER 10th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Additional casting has been announced for the reunion concert of Cool Rider at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm, which marks the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.

Fra Fee, Matt Henry MBE, Courtney Bowman, and Caroline Sheen Join The Barricade Boys West End Party
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Fresh from conquering America with a sold-out debut in New York, The Barricade Boys are back in the UK and ready for the ultimate home-coming tour. Learn more about the upcoming concerts and find out how to get tickets here!

Courtney Bowman, Kate Flatt, Jon Robyns Take to the Stage in the First A SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

A Spotlight On has revealed the guests for the first A Spotlight On Live. Learn more about who you can catch in the first event in the series here!

MUSICAL CON Reveals 70 Special Guests Joining Fans at ExCel London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023

MUSICAL CON, the West End's official musical theatre fan convention, is back with over 70 West End stars joining fans at the ExCeL London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October 2023.

Photos: First Look at Oliver Tompsett in PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Production photos have been released of Oliver Tompsett, who joined the company on Tuesday 4 April as Edward Lewis, in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 27, 2023

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!