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Photos: UK Theatre Awards Ceremony 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!

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

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!

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

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?

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

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London

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

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

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

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

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.

Cast Set For the UK Tour and West End Return of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Following its 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 will return to the West End for only six weeks from 22 May before embarking on its third UK tour. Learn more about the cast here!

The UK Pantomime Association Reveals Nominees For The Pantomime Awards 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

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.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Will Return to West End Ahead of Third National Tour

Following a smash hit West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London's The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL' winner, the beloved musical will be back in the West End for only six weeks before embarking on its third tour from 24 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor.

Cast Set For The Turbine Theatre's COMING CLEAN

Coming Clean questions the nature of fidelity and the limits of love. The full cast of Kevin Elyot's landmark drama is now announced, with Yannick Budd playing Tony and is partner Greg played by Alexander Hulme.

Julie Hesmondhalgh Will Lead World Premiere of PUNCH at Nottingham Playhouse

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Will Embark on a New UK Tour This Autumn

Following a West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record breaking runs at London's The Other Palace, Heathers the Musical is back on tour this year opening on 24 July at Theatre Royal Windsor. 

THE TAILOR-MADE MAN Will Be the Inaugural Prodution at the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane

A major new production of the multi award nominated The Tailor-Made Man is coming to the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane, the first pub theatre in the West End.