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THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording Out on CD
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.
Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau Brings BIGRE / FISH BOWL to the Peacock Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
French theatre company Compagnie le Fils du Grand Réseau brings BIGRE / “Fish Bowl” to the Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells' home in the West End, in January 2026 in association with MimeLondon.
Ania Magliano Will Perform New Stand-Up Special and Adds More Dates to New Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.
Gather Together Storytelling Festival Comes To The Rosemary Branch Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Greek myth, local stories, live music, true life, comedy, free community events and stories without words converge this winter at The Rosemary Branch Theatre for the third annual Gather Together Storytelling Festival.
EAT THE RICH (BUT MAYBE NOT ME MATES X) Will Tour Liverpool and Bristol
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Fresh from its Edinburgh Fringe debut Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x) will now transfer to Jade Frank’s home town at Liverpool Everyman and then continue on to Bristol Old Vic.
Review: PUSS IN BOOTS, Theatre Royal Winchester
by Kat Mokrynski - December 12, 2025
At Theatre Royal Winchester this holiday season, Play to the Crowd is bringing one of the classic pantomimes, Puss in Boots, to life in a pawsome new production, written and directed by Robin Belfield. Audiences join Puss (Bekah Selina), who must not only battle the evil Fluella Frostbite (Emma Fenney) but also train a clumsy young boy named Colin (Liam Watson) to become the hero who will save the day.
Live 360° Immersive Music IN THE DARK Experience Returns to London in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
London based in the dark experience will return to the capital. The 360° immersive audio event has announced its first performances of the new year at St Andrew's Church in Holborn. 
Miriam Margolyes Brings MIRIAM'S FULL ENGLISH LIVE to Bradford Live
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Miriam Margolyes will bring her tour Miriam's Full English Live to Bradford Live on Friday 16 October 2026. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!
Andrew Doherty to Tour Edinburgh Fringe Show in the UK
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Andrew Doherty has announced that next year will see a run of shows with his critically acclaimed hit show, ‘Sad Gay AIDS Play’. The tour announcement follows a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe earlier this year.
English Touring Opera Will Tour THE GONDOLIERS and PAGLIACCI in Spring 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Featuring two brand new productions - Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers and a new English translation of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci – as well as a new opera for children, the tour will bring opera to thousands of people across the country.
Finalists Revealed For the Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
Sooshi Mango Will Embark on HOME MADE UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Sooshi Mango, the Aussie comedy sensations, have announced the UK leg to their global ‘Home Made’ tour for 2026. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
Alexis Sakellaris' A STAN IS BORN! Will Have Two London Runs in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Queer international musical comedian and TikTok sensation, Alexis Sakellaris, is back to take audiences by storm with A STAN IS BORN!, an original musical comedy exploring a queer kid’s obsession with pop divas and the search for the diva within. 
Sadler’s Wells Will Host Free Dance Classes and Online Workshops in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Sadler’s Wells brings in the new year with a range of free in-person dance classes and online workshops, widening access to the artform and encouraging the public to get active.
Photos: Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO at the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
A revised and expanded production of Sh!t Theatre’s EVITA TOO is now playing at the Southbank Centre for a limited run, with Rebecca Biscuit and Louise Mothersole. Check out all new production photos here!
Martha Loader Awarded the 2025 George Devine Award For THE TOWN
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT Will Embark on Spring UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
This Spring, audiences are invited on a trip that will transport them back to the euphoria and chaos of Northern England in the 1990s. Learn more about the tour here!
Pleasance Launches Monthly Comedy Night For 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
For 2026, marking 30 years on the London comedy scene, The Pleasance in Islington is launching Cut Price Comedy, a brand new monthly mixed-bill comedy night.
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH Will Have its UK Premiere at London's Tabernacle Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Sorry for My English, an international theatre production led by renowned playwright and artistic director Ivan Vyrypaev, will make its UK premiere in January 2026.
Ballet Nights Launches The Ballet Nights Music Award
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Ballet Nights has announced the launch and first winner of the Ballet Nights Music Award, a new annual accolade celebrating a young musician under the age of 30 whose artistry, innovation, and spirit of collaboration embody the Ballet Nights ethos.
Joanne Mcnally Adds New UK PINOTPHILE Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Following rave reviews and demand, record-breaking queen of Irish comedy Joanne McNally announces a string of new UK dates for her successful ‘Pinotphile’ tour. 
Storyhouse Will Embark on Tour With THE GANGS OF NEW YORK
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Storyhouse is set to take its acclaimed production of The Gangs of New York on a nationwide tour after receiving funding support from Arts Council England.
Soho Theatre's Verity Bargate Award Returns in January
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Soho Theatre has announced the 2026 submissions launch for the Verity Bargate Award, the UK’s longest established playwriting prize sponsored by Character 7.
THE GREAT BIG BUG SHOW Will Embark on Tour in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Join National Poetry Day Ambassador and children’s author Simon Mole and musician and TikTok sensation Gecko for their brand new family show The Great Big Bug Show in February and March 2026. 
Cast and Creatives Set for WHO LET THE GODS OUT at Polka Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
The cast and creative team has been revealed for Who Let The Gods Out – a hilarious brand-new stage musical based on the first adventure in the brilliant ‘Who Let The Gods Out’ series.

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