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Cast Set For A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Casting has been announced for Birmingham Rep’s new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Ursula Rani Sarma’s play based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner. 
MACBETH Cast Announced At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of this year’s Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production, Macbeth, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson (Director of Education, Shakespeare’s Globe) in the Globe Theatre.
Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!
Matthew Warchus Will Direct CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining Written by Enda Walsh
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

A reimagining is underway of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Matthew Warchus will serve as director for the forthcoming film, which will be written by Enda Walsh.
Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

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.
Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Comes To Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Adapted from John Buchan's novel, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps will be directed by Ryan McBryde – in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Declan Bennett, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jamie Muscato, and More Will Lead UK Premiere of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

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.
MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night - OT's Artistic Director Tom Littler directs.
Cast and Creative Team Set For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Cast and creatives have been announced for this year’s festive pantomime Sleeping Beauty at Salisbury Playhouse. Writers Plested, Brown & Wilsher are returning to Salisbury for a third year following the success of last year’s Dick Whittington, which was nominated for Best Pantomime at the 2024 UK Pantomime Association Awards.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT Comes to the Adelphi Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, is coming to the Adelphi Theatre for one night only on Tuesday 17 December 2024. Tickets on sale Friday 20 September.
Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto Comes to St Helens This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Sleeping Beauty is enchanting October half term entertainment. Follow the story of Princess Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and is doomed to sleep for a hundred years - unless a handsome prince arrives to break the spell.
Cast Set For New Production of Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Following critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of H.M.S. Pinafore and The Mikado, Sasha Regan will return to London's Wilton's Music Hall with a new production of her award-winning all-male production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.
Derby Theatre To Present WELFARE Beginning This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Discover WELFARE, a new play by Abi Zakarian at Derby Theatre, directed by Sarah Brigham. Running from Sep 28 to Oct 12.
Melissa Jacques joins Nina Wadia and Sonia in NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Brighton
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Melissa Jacques will star as April for the show’s Brighton dates. NOW That’s What I Call A Musical is a brand-new British musical touring the UK and Ireland written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.
Melissa Jacques & Sam Bailey Join NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

Melissa Jacques and Sam Bailey will join Now That's What I Call A Musical UK & Ireland tour. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!
New Cast Set for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 29 July 2024. The musical is currently booking until Saturday 29 March 2025.
RITA, SUE, & BOB TOO! Will Embark on a 2025 UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour next spring. View the full tour schedule.

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