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Cast Set For SUPERSONIC MAN at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of the musical Supersonic Man, written and directed by Chris Burgess, at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

New Musical SUPERSONIC MAN Will Make World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

LAMBCO Productions has announced the world premiere of SUPERSONIC MAN, a new musical written and directed by Chris Burgess at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

James Graham's PUNCH Extends Run at Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced a two week extension to the London transfer of Punch due to public demand, now set to run in the Young Vic Main House from 1 March to 26 April with press night on 6 March 2025.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: In Rehearsal for JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: WHAT A WHOPPER! At Charing Cross Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

He’s Behind You! return to Charing Cross Theatre with Jack and the Beanstalk: What A Whopper! Check out photos from rehearsal!

Photos: UK Theatre Awards Ceremony 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

The winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday, 20 October. See photos from the ceremony here!

UK Theatre Awards 2024 Announced - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Discover the winners of the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in British theatre. Find out which productions and artists were honored this year.

Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: WHAT A WHOPPER! at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Final casting has been announced for the premiere of Jack and the Beanstalk: What a Whopper!, a profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty adult pantomime by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, with songs by Jon Bradfield, directed by Andrew Beckett.

Nottingham Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, and More Nominated For UK Theatre Awards 2024; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The nominees for this year's UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Video: I WISH YOU WELL West End Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Following a successful stint at the Underbelly at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and with a run of positive reviews in its tracks, the musical comedy of the Hollywood court case that had the internet gripped in 2023 has come to the West End, with an official trailer now released. Watch the trailer for I Will You Well in the video here!

Rialto Chatter: Will HEATHERS Return to New York in 2025?
by Rialto Chatter - Sep 1, 2024

According to a page on the official Heathers website, the show will return to New York in 2025.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Returns To Milton Keynes Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to the stage. 

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.

New Musical THE FABULIST Will Make its World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

The hazards of love, the wonder of magic, and the mysteries of the universe collide in The Fabulist, a joyous and fast-paced feast of musical comedy.

Photos: First Look at the West End Return of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Following smash hit West End seasons at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London’s The Other Palace, Heathers the Musical is back in the West End for only six weeks from 22 May before embarking on its third UK tour from 24 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor. Check out all new photos here!

COCKFOSTERS Returns to London in August
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

After three sold out runs in a year, London’s smash hit comedy Cockfosters will ride again this summer at The Turbine Theatre from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 31 August.