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EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

Catherine Tate Will Play Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre from 27 April until 18 July 2026. Learn more here!

Aaron Anthony, Olivia Forrest and More to Star in HEART WALL at Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

A new play with its heart and soul placed firmly in the north-west of England will open at the Bush Theatre. Heart Wall is by Manchester writer and Bush Writers' Group alum, Kit Withington, and directed by Katie Greenall.

Photos: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba.

Review: SWEETMEATS, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 14, 2026

Delicious comic timing carries the humour with an effervescent pace, while the cultural aspect of the script adds a bittersweet layer to it. It’s genuinely funny, with a quick sting in the tail. Natasha Kathi-Chandra’s direction is unhurried, leaning into Khan’s deliberate restraint in building the relationship. The placid speed of the narrative development nearly tips into self-indulgence, and the two-hour-and-a-half-with-an-interval running time might be frankly unnecessary for what the plot is, but the production is endearing enough to make us neglect its downsides.

Florida Children's Book Festival Debuts This Month at Orlando Family Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

The Florida Children's Book Festival will make its debut February 21 and 22 at Orlando Family Stage in Loch Haven Park, featuring 30 celebrated children's authors and illustrators.

Cast Set For CHOIR BOY at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

Casting has been announced for Nancy Medina's acclaimed production of Choir Boy by Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays).

Guest Blog: 'Women Are Really Changing': Writer Yanina Hope on Female Solo Shows As Political Acts In Her Show THE SOUND OF ABSENCE
by Guest Author - Feb 13, 2026

I'm sure I'm not the only woman who feels helpless navigating the world right now. I have moments of empowerment where I feel I can achieve anything, and I'm grateful to be living in the 21st century with freedoms women before me didn't have. I acknowledge my privilege here as a white woman living in the West. Then I see news about the Taliban's latest restrictions on women or the Epstein files, and I come crashing back down with sadness and rage, feeling naive for ever feeling that relief. Is it really 2026? Have we really come as far as we think? Will things ever truly change for us, and how can we learn from the past to inform our future?

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.

Photos: BLINK in Rehearsal at King’s Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the first major revival of Phil Porter’s Blink, running at King’s Head Theatre from 19 February - 22 March. Check out the photos here!

Review: MAGGOTS, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 8, 2026

If you input “what does death smell like?” into Google, you’ll get a variety of results saying that it depends on the conditions of the body. That’s what Linda searches after she hasn’t seen her neighbour in some time. Life at Laurel House will never be the same; loneliness kills in Farah Najib’s tender play. In essence, Maggots covers the systemic failure of those in power. When the housing service finally shows up, it’s too late for the tenants in the build

Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.

OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.

Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards.  The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

Photos: The Royal Shakespeare Company's THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba. Check out the photos here!

Queer Theatre Reveals Upcoming Queer Play Reading Club guests
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.

Seven Dials Playhouse Unveils 2026 Artist Development Initiative Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the 2026 recipients of its artist development programs, FIRST STEPS and NEXT STEP. These initiatives, now in their second year, provide theatre-makers with paid development time, rehearsal space, and more.

Abigail Thorn and Joe Pitts to Star in BLINK at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Metal Rabbit Productions have announced the cast and creative team for the first major revival of Phil Porter's Blink, running at King's Head Theatre from 19 February - 22 March.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!