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Cynthia Erivo Signs First Look Deal with Universal

Cynthia Erivo's production company Edith's Daughter is partnering with Universal on a new first-look deal. The performer is currently starring in Universal's Wicked, which opens in theaters in just two short days.

Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory in Rehearsal

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out the photos here and learn more about the production.

Vinegar Strokes, Danielle Steers, and More Will Make Guest Appearances in Adults-Only Panto CINDERELLA

Special guest stars of stage and screen have been announced to appear on and off stage in the adults-only performances of Cinderella at the King's Head.

Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 Musical Aiming For West End and Broadway

West End star, Lucie Jones, will star as Jenna Rink in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025.

Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.

Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.

Nancy Carroll, Jared Harris, and More Will Lead The RSC's HAMLET

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced further casting for Hamlet, directed by the multi award-winning Rupert Goold and running in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 8 February – Saturday 29 March 2025, with press night on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025

After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.

Save Up to 36% on THE CABINET MINISTER at Menier Chocolate Factory

Save up to 36% on tickets to The Cabinet Minister at Menier Chocolate Factory. Tickets are available from £25.

Reneé Rapp and Cynthia Erivo Tease Forthcoming New Music

Amid their film success, Broadway alums Renee Rapp and Cynthia Erivo both have new music on the way. In a new interview, the two superstars sat down to talk about their forthcoming music, along with other facets of their careers on the stage and screen.

Cynthia Erivo Named Out Magazine's 2024 'Icon of the Year;' Featured on Out100 Cover

Just in time for the publication's 30th anniversary, Out Magazine has named Wicked star Cynthia Erivo their 2024 'Icon of the Year,' featuring the performer on the cover of the latest issue.

Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.

Additional Casting Set For UK Tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Further casting has been announced for the second tour of the acclaimed London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

MACBETH Comes to Shakespeare in the Squares Next Month

Shakespeare in the Squares has announced its inaugural winter season, presenting an all-new production of Macbeth infused with wicked music and devilishly good tunes. The tour runs from 7th to 30th November with over 20 performances in indoor venues across London.

Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd

​ In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nomintaed and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. Check out the director's extenisve list of London and New York credits here or recap on some highlights below! In 2008, Lloyd was made the associate director of the Donmar Warehouse. His 2008 production of Piaf transferred to the West End and to Buenos Aires. In 2008 he directed The Pride at the Royal Court, for which he won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. His 2010 production of Passion won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Elena Roger sings from Passion at the 2010 Olivier Awards: In 2013, the Ambassador Theatre Group launched The Jamie Lloyd Company. As the  artistic director at Trafalgar Studios in 2013, Lloyd featured three productions: a revival of The Pride, The Hothouse starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm, and Macbeth, starring James McAvoy and Claire Foy, which received an Olivier nomination for Best Revival.  A second Trafalgar Transformed season opened in July 2014 with Richard III starring Martin Freeman, East is East, and The Ruling Class, again starring James McAvoy. In the same year, Lloyd directed Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit, and Jamie Parker. Starry productions in the following years included The Homecoming starring Gemma Chan and John Simm; The Maids , starring Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, and Laura Carmichael; and Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Lloyd's 2019 production of Evita, which played the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, earned two Olivier nominations and was lead by Samantha Pauly. Soon after, he brought Harold Pinter's Betrayal to Broadway, starring Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton and Carlie Cox. The production marked his first Tony nomination. Hightlights from Evita:  Ad for Betrayal on Broadway: In 2019, Lloyd revealed plans to direct and produce a series of three plays at the Playhouse Theatre in collaboration with The Jamie Lloyd Company. The lineup included a new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac featuring James McAvoy; a version of The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke, adapted by Anya Reiss; and A Doll's House with Jessica Chastain in the lead role. The latter opened on Broadway in 2023 (second Tony nomination). Cyrano de Bergerac would go on to play BAM in 2022. Highlights from The Seagull: Highlights from Cyrano de Bergerac:  Highlights from A Doll's House: Lloyd returned to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with his revival of Sunset Boulevard in late 2023. The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, won an Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Lloyd won for Best Director. Earlier this year, Lloyd returned to the West End to direct Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which played a limited engagement in 2024.  Lloyd and Scherzinger talk Sunset Boulevard: Sunset Boulevard will open on October 20, 2024 at the St. James Theatre. ​

WHAT THE DICKENS? Comes to OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Next Month

A new show What the Dickens? by award-winning playwright/singer Clare Norburn, her company The Telling and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskells' Wives & Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers) exposes the private life of Charles Dickens: with an estranged wife and teenage mistress, he doesn't quite live up to the image of the family man he would like to present to the world.

Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!

Full Cast Set For TWELFTH NIGHT at Orange Tree Theatre

Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night - OT's Artistic Director Tom Littler directs.

Review Roundup: THE CABINET MINISTER at Menier Chocolate Factory

See what the critics are saying about The Cabinet Minister at Menier Chocolate Factory. Arthur Wing Pinero’s farce is given a new life in a brand-new adaptation by Nancy Carroll. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cynthia Erivo Teases Second Album With Help From Ariana Grande

In a new cover story, Tony award winner and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has revealed that she is recording new music. This will be her first new album since her debut recording Ch. 1 Vs. 1 in 2021.