Theatre Royal Stratford East News

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is heading to The Other Palace for the summer.  This critically acclaimed girl power musical packs a popstar punch, with a catchy soundtrack, awe-inspiring characters and TikTok-favourite choreography.  

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.

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced five new members of the theatre's Board, including the return of Julia Stephen, alongside Mark Hoult-Allen as the Board's new Vice Chair.

Punchdrunk Enrichment has announced the first show to take place at their new home in Wembley Park.  Enitan's Game, an immersive experience for all the family, opens for a limited run on 14 June (press performances 14 & 15 June). 

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.

Cameron Mackintosh has announced that his new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year.

Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their world premiere production of Gareth Farr’s new play A Child of Science, telling the pioneering story of Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy’s creation of IVF, and the army of women whose bravery helped them achieve the impossible.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

The cast has been announced for Wiltshire Creative's upcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval, completing their 2024 spring season.

Wise Children have announced the full cast for the world première of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia – adapted by the company’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi.

The Donmar Warehouse has added Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew to the programme for Michael Longhurst’s final season as Artistic Director.

Leading British-African heritage theatre company tiata fahodzi presents the London premiere of 'cheeky little brown' by Papatango Prize-winning playwright Nkenna Akunna. This surreal, profound, and comedic part-drama-part-musical explores the diverging paths and friendship of two Black women. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience at Theatre Royal Stratford East from April 16th to 20th.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!

The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott  at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

Five new Artistic Associates will join Synergy Theatre Project from February 2024.

Irish Arts Center has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Agreement.