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Matthew Warchus Will Direct CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining Written by Enda Walsh

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Cast and Creative Team Set For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto at Salisbury Playhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Full Cast Set For SOME DEMON at the Arcola Theatre

Papatango has announced the full cast for the world première of the 2023 Prize-winning play Some Demon by Laura Waldren – a play focusing on the relationships fostered and fractured when a group of strangers are thrown together in an eating disorder unit.
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Talk Olivier Awards Opening on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON

Hannah Waddingham stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening to discuss her role in the film The Fall Guy and other projects. To kick off the conversation, Fallon complimented her on hosting the Olivier Awards in April, particularly praising the opening number where the actress performed Anything Goes. Watch the interview here!

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