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Nottingham Playhouse's PUNCH Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

On the eve of its return to Nottingham Playhouse, following its West End and Broadway success in 2025, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Punch will go on tour across the UK in 2027.

WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*E FOR ENGLAND Comes to the West End For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Exploring the beautiful game's ugly side, the award-winning hit show Why I Stuck a Flare Up my Ar*e for England will play its last UK show at the Garrick Theatre on Sunday 21st June.

2026 Nominees for the Empty Space…Peter Brook Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards has announced the nominees for the prestigious Empty Space…Peter Brook Award 2026. Learn more about the nominees here!

Denville Hall Marks 100th Anniversary with New Presidents and £26M Appeal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Denville Hall announces a £26 million centenary appeal and appoints Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, and Daniel Radcliffe as new presidents in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.

TAO OF GLASS to Premiere @sohoplace in July 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The West End premiere has been announced for Tao of Glass, composed by Philip Glass, written by Phelim McDermott. The production originally opened at Manchester International Festival and will run at @sohoplace theatre.

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Updated 10th Anniversary Tour To Include Brand New Song 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns for the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring a brand new song from Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae. 

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Return to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will return to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre, bringing its inspiring story and vibrant characters back to the stage.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Launch 10th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

Following a three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will return for the 10th Anniversary Tour.

West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a  single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.

NT Live Will Host THE FIFTH STEP Screenings For the Dry January Challenge 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Special screenings of the critically acclaimed NT Live: The Fifth Step with Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) will take place across the UK and Ireland.

UK Musical Theatre Conference Set for April 2026 at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments' next UK Musical Theatre Conference will take place at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London in April 2026.

Studiocanal Launches Stage Division
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.

First Look At John le Carre's THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD in the West End
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have released production images from the West End premiere of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Photos: Minnie Driver in EVERY BRILLIANT THING @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!

Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu Will Lead West End Premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

The West End premiere of Marie and Rosetta is set for next year. Reprising their roles are multi-award winning singer and actress Beverley Knight as Rosetta Tharpe and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu making her West End debut as Marie Knight.

PUNCH Adds Weekly Post-Show Conversation Series
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch. 

THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Comes to @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025

Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a four-month US tour, Australia's foremost sleight-of-hand specialist Harry Milas is bringing his electrifying show THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE to London for a strictly limited West End season.

Minnie Driver Joins West End Premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Minnie Driver will perform in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.