Emily Bull

Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer. 

JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about which cities you can catch him in here!

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

Ahead of The Wizard of Oz opening at the Liverpool Empire for a three-week Christmas season on Wednesday 13 December, before a major UK and Ireland Tour first look rehearsal photography has been released. See all the new photos here.

Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.

Review: THE MOULD THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, Webster's Theatre, Glasgow

What did our critic think of THE MOULD THAT CHANGED THE WORLD at Websters Theatre?

The Dukes Theatre Announce Cast and Creative Team For BEAUTY & THE BEAST

The Dukes in Lancaster have announced the full cast and creative team for their upcoming in-the-round production of Beauty & the Beast, which is part of the theatre's 50th Anniversary season and will play in The Dukes' Round Theatre from 3-31 December.

The Dukes Theatre Announce Cast & Creative Team For BEAUTY & THE BEAST

The Dukes in Lancaster have announced the full cast and creative team for their upcoming in-the-round production of Beauty & the Beast, which is part of the theatre's 50th Anniversary season.

Claire Sweeney Will Lead the UK Tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Claire joins the cast which includes Vivian Panka making her professional UK stage debut as ‘Judy Bernly’, Stephanie Chandos (9 to 5 The Musical – previously covering the role of ‘Doralee’, Hairspray and We Will Rock You,) as ‘Doralee Rhodes’, Sean Needham (Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Wicked and Buddy) as ‘Franklin Hart Jr.’ - a role he played on many occasions in both the West End and on tour,  Julia J. Nagle (American in Paris, Aspects of Love, Dirty Dancing) as ‘Roz Keith’ and Russell Dickson (Evita) as ‘Joe’.

Full Casting Announced For UK Tour of DOLLY PARTON'S 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Joining the previously announced Louise Redknapp as 'Violet Newstead' will be Vivian Panka making her professional UK stage debut as 'Judy Bernly', Stephanie Chandos as 'Doralee Rhodes', Sean Needham as 'Franklin Hart Jr.',  Julia J. Nagle as 'Roz Keith' and Russell Dickson as 'Joe'.

Antony Costa Announced For New Musical PAPADOPOULOS

Casting is announced today for a workshop reading of new British musical Papadopoulos!, which will take place at The Other Palace on Tuesday 26 November.

Miss Trunchbull's Famous Chair To Land In Bristol As Extra MATILDA Date is Confirmed

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has partnered with Cabot Circus to offer visitors a rare opportunity to sit in Miss Trunchbull's chair, if they dare.

Photo Flash: First Look at Elliot Harper Terrifying MATILDA as Miss Trunchbull

The Royal Shakespeare Company have released the first images of Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical's UK and Ireland tour, check them out below!

Elliot Harper Will Play Miss Trunchbull in The UK & Ireland Tour Of MATILDA

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Elliot Harper will play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical's UK and Ireland Tour from Tuesday 15 January at Theatre Royal Plymouth. The tour will then play at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (19 February - 23 March 2019), Edinburgh Playhouse (2 - 27 April 2019), The Bristol Hippodrome (7 May - 8 June 2019), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (11 June - 6 July 2019) and Norwich Theatre Royal (16 July - 17 August 2019). The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its eighth year and is booking until 24 May 2020.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Announces New Child Casting For The UK & Ireland Tour Of MATILDA

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new child casting for the Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland Tour with Sophia Ally and Scarlett Cecil joining Annalise Bradbury and Nicola Turner in sharing the title role of Matilda from 29 August. The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its seventh year and is booking until 20 October 2019.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Returns To The West Midlands Opening Tonight At Birmingham Hippodrome

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical returns to the West Midlands running at Birmingham Hippodrome from tonight (Tues 3 July) until 8 Sept as part of its major 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour and accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools.

Full Cast Announced for Manchester Dates of MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Having opened to rave reviews at the beginning of this year, the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical has announced today that Craige Els will extend his contract and play Miss Trunchbull at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 18th September to 24th November 2018.

MATILDA Launches UK and Ireland Tour

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical will return to the West Midlands in Summer 2018 at Birmingham Hippodrome (3 July - 8 September) as part of its major 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour and accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools.

VIDEO: MATILDA Introduces the UK and Ireland Tour's Four New Matildas

The official Matilda Twitter account introduced us to the new cast members with a video of the girls baking with Craige Els, who will be playing Miss Trunchbull. The girls talk about what superpower they would have, who their inspiration is, their hobbies and more while creating a 'tour cake.'

Child Casting Announced For The UK and Ireland Tour Of MATILDA

Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces the child casting for the first five venues of the Matilda The Musical 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour. The title role will be shared by Annalise Bradbury, Lara Cohen, Poppy Jones and Nicola Turner. The West End production will continue to play at the Cambridge Theatre, where it is now in its seventh year and is booking until 10 February 2019.