Omar F. Okai

MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For PINOCCHIO at Stratford East

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for this year’s pantomime, PINOCCHIO, featuring the return of the celebrated writer Trish Cooke (Book and Lyrics), Stratford East panto veteran Robert Hyman (Music and Lyrics) and Director Omar F. Okai as we celebrate our 140th anniversary season.

Stratford East Reveals 140th Anniversary Season Lineup

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

Punchdrunk Enrichment Will Present ENITAN'S GAME

Punchdrunk Enrichment has announced the first show to take place at their new home in Wembley Park.  Enitan's Game, an immersive experience for all the family, opens for a limited run on 14 June (press performances 14 & 15 June). 

Review: KINKY BOOTS - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Boy, has the West End missed the wit and sparkle of Kinky Boots! As part of the concert series at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, last night saw the first in two special concert-versions of the show, that served to remind audiences just what they had been missing.

Sir Trevor McDonald Joins CHESS and Joel Harper-Jackson Leads KINKY BOOTS in Theatre Royal Drury Lane Concert Productions

There is less than a week to go before the three-part concert series presented at Theatre Royal Drury Lane kicks off, starting with Chess the Musical in Concert on Monday 1 August.

Daisy Wood-Davis and Hannah Lowther Join KINKY BOOTS Concert, Plus Additional Date Added

Kinky Boots the Musical in Concert will be stepping out and painting the town red for an extra night on Tuesday 9 August at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer. 

Concert Versions of CHESS, KINKY BOOTS and TREASON Will Be Presented at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in August 2022

Three star-led musical concerts, accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, will be presented at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in August 2022. Find out when they're taking place and how to get tickets.

Riverside Studios Announces 2020 Christmas Season

Interim Creative Director, Rachel Tackley today announces Riverside Studios' 2020 Christmas season. Highlights include award-winning actor and comedian Eddie Izzard's solo show; a preview of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The full programme commences on 2 December and runs until 24 December.

BWW Interview: The Creative Team Talk THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Minack Theatre

The Last Five Years is one of the few musicals that seems as if Jason Robert Brown wrote it precisely with a pandemic in mind. 

Emma Kingston and Waylon Jacobs Will Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS at the Minack Theatre

Casting has been announced for The Last Five Years at the Minack Theatre! The cast will be led by Emma Kingston as Cathy and Waylon Jacobs as Jamie.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Comes to the Outdoor Minack Theatre in Cornwall

The Last Five Years will play at the world famous outdoor Minack Theatre in Cornwall from 15th a?" 19th September.

CATEGORY IS...ROMEO & JULIET Comes to London

CATEGORY ISa??ROMEO&JULIET will transport audiences to 1980s New York City and to the heart of queer ballroom culture a?" recently highlighted to a new generation by FX's hit TV show Pose, and seminal 1991 documentary Paris is Burning.

Star-Studded Line-up Announced for West End Grenfell Tower Benefit Concert this Weekend

Giles Terera and Danielle Tarento are presenting a West End fundraising gala evening of song, dance and comedy for the hundreds of families made homeless and the relatives of those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire.