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Videos: GUYS & DOLLS, HADESTOWN, and More Perform at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!

Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!

Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!

Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.

How to Stream the 2024 Olivier Awards in the U.S., Canada, and Australia
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


The 2024 Olivier Awards will be able to streamed on BritBox in the U.S., Canada, and Australia this weekend.

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN, and More Will Perform at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


The performances have been announced for the 2024 Olivier Awards 2024!  The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

West End Run of the Bush Theatre Production of RED PITCH Announces £10 Tuesdays
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024


The Producers of Red Pitch (West End) and Charles Holloway have announced a new initiative as part of their commitment to outreach and audience accessibility.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of Cirque Du Soleil's ALEGRÍA At Royal Albert Hall
by Joshua Wright - Jan 19, 2024


Go inside Cirque du Soleil's 40th-anniversary celebrations last night at London's Royal Albert Hall with the European Premiere of Alegría – In A New Light, a creative revival of its iconic 1994 production that will run until 3 March 2024.

Cirque Du Soleil's ALEGRIA: IN A NEW LIGHT Premieres At The Royal Albert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


Cirque du Soleil officially launched its 40th anniversary celebrations at London's Royal Albert Hall with the European Premiere of Alegría – In A New Light, a creative revival of its iconic 1994 production that will run until 3 March 2024.

Bush Theatre's RED PITCH Transfers to @sohoplace in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023


The Bush Theatre's multi-Award winning play Red Pitch written by Tyrell Williams transfers to @sohoplace theatre, the West End's newest venue.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS With London Date Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023


Zog and the Flying Doctors, based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will fly into London next summer, playing at Cadogan Hall from 1 – 31 August 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast here!

Cast and Creatives Set For SHIFTERS at Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023


Shifters opens at the Bush Theatre on 16 February 2024.  This surprising and playful world premiere, a new Bush Theatre commission written by Benedict Lombe (Lava, winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Playwriting) and directed by Bush Theatre Artistic Director, Lynette Linton (August in England, Clyde's) will star Heather Agyepong (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and Tosin Cole (Doctor Who).

Cast Set For Joy Productions' Inaugural Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023


Joy Productions has announced the full cast for their inaugural pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk at the Broadway Theatre, Catford, marking a new addition to London's festive calendar.

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023


Zog and his crew are flying back to the stage in 2024! Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will once again tour the UK in 2024. Learn more about the full list of tour dates and find out how to see the show near you!

RED PITCH Returns to the Bush Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


One of the hit productions of the Bush Theatre’s 50th anniversary year, Red Pitch returns to the Bush Theatre, London for three weeks only from 7 September.  Original cast members Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emeka Sesay and Francis Lovehall play three football-obsessed teens in director Daniel Bailey’s production.

Deirdre O'Halloran Announced as Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023


Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will join the organisation as Head of New Musical Theatre. Deirdre will start her new role in October 2023.

Edinburgh Deaf Festival Launches Programme With Tickets Now on Sale
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


Tickets go on sale today for the second annual Edinburgh Deaf Festival following yesterday's programme launch – which featured an invitation for everyone to come along. 

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