Exclusive: Polly Findlay Explores Human Complexity in MIDWINTER BREAK
by Josh Sharpe - February 20, 2026
In an exclusive interview with Polly Findlay, the Olivier-Award-winning director peels back the nuanced layers that are at the heart of her directorial film debut Midwinter Break, now playing in theaters.
by Josh Sharpe - February 20, 2026
In an exclusive interview with Polly Findlay, the Olivier-Award-winning director peels back the nuanced layers that are at the heart of her directorial film debut Midwinter Break, now playing in theaters.
Review: THE STORY OF PEER GYNT: AN EVENING WITH KÅRE CONRADI, The Coronet Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - February 20, 2026
f we’re speaking technically, a dramatised lecture is an educational performance that joins drama and academia in order to make the topic more entertaining to the public. In this case, Conradi offers an engaging one-man show that makes the bulky five acts of Peer Gynt accessible and smooth. He lightly ties the original piece to the universal experience of living in a modern world, but doesn’t overdo any of the self-referencing faux pas that could have been made. It’s a self-effacing vanity project of exquisite moral and artistic value.
by Cindy Marcolina - February 20, 2026
f we’re speaking technically, a dramatised lecture is an educational performance that joins drama and academia in order to make the topic more entertaining to the public. In this case, Conradi offers an engaging one-man show that makes the bulky five acts of Peer Gynt accessible and smooth. He lightly ties the original piece to the universal experience of living in a modern world, but doesn’t overdo any of the self-referencing faux pas that could have been made. It’s a self-effacing vanity project of exquisite moral and artistic value.
Review: WHAT I’D BE, Jack Studio
by Clementine Scott - February 20, 2026
The premise of What I’d Be is disarmingly simple: two estranged sisters sit on a bench in a small town, and talk. In one unflinchingly cathartic hour of theatre, they’ve ricocheted from outright resentment to reconciliation.
by Clementine Scott - February 20, 2026
The premise of What I’d Be is disarmingly simple: two estranged sisters sit on a bench in a small town, and talk. In one unflinchingly cathartic hour of theatre, they’ve ricocheted from outright resentment to reconciliation.
Photos: EVENING ALL AFTERNOON at the Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Evening All Afternoon at the Donmar Warehouse. This is the World Premiere of Anna Ziegler’s new play, starring Erin Kellyman and Anastasia Hille. Performances run 14 February – 11 April 2026.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Evening All Afternoon at the Donmar Warehouse. This is the World Premiere of Anna Ziegler’s new play, starring Erin Kellyman and Anastasia Hille. Performances run 14 February – 11 April 2026.
2026 Nominees for the Empty Space…Peter Brook Award Revealed
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards has announced the nominees for the prestigious Empty Space…Peter Brook Award 2026. Learn more about the nominees here!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2026
The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards has announced the nominees for the prestigious Empty Space…Peter Brook Award 2026. Learn more about the nominees here!
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Leeds Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - February 19, 2026
Innovative take on familiar comedy proves hit and miss as lovers and fairies fight
by Gary Naylor - February 19, 2026
Innovative take on familiar comedy proves hit and miss as lovers and fairies fight
Video: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2026
All new video footage has been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2026
All new video footage has been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the video here!
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2026
All new footage has been released from the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2026
All new footage has been released from the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the video here!
Casting Details Announced for MONA LOSER Workshop at Birmingham Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Casting has been announced for workshop performances of Mona Loser at Birmingham Hippodrome. Produced by Tim Johanson Productions with Birmingham Hippodrome, Mona Loser is a contemporary musical set in the music industry about viral fame, fakery, and identity.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Casting has been announced for workshop performances of Mona Loser at Birmingham Hippodrome. Produced by Tim Johanson Productions with Birmingham Hippodrome, Mona Loser is a contemporary musical set in the music industry about viral fame, fakery, and identity.
Photos: WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER Releases New Cast Images Ahead of London Premiere at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
New promotional images have been released for the London premiere of WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER, which will run at The Other Palace this spring, with a national press night scheduled during the engagement.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
New promotional images have been released for the London premiere of WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER, which will run at The Other Palace this spring, with a national press night scheduled during the engagement.
Scarlett Smith to bring ANY OBJECTIONS? to The Drayton Arms Theatre in London
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Following acclaimed performances at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scarlett Smith will present her unique harp comedy show 'ANY OBJECTIONS?' at The Drayton Arms Theatre in London this April, blending music, comedy, and storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Following acclaimed performances at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scarlett Smith will present her unique harp comedy show 'ANY OBJECTIONS?' at The Drayton Arms Theatre in London this April, blending music, comedy, and storytelling.
2026 OffFest Nominations Revealed
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!
Cast and Creatives Set for HEART WALL at Bush Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 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.
by BWW News Desk - February 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.
Video: George R. R. Martin Talks Bringing GAME OF THRONES to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Game of Thrones will be coming to the stage this summer. Author George R.R. Martin, Adaptor Duncan Macmillan, Director Dominic Cooke and RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey chatted in a new video about bringing the show to the stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Game of Thrones will be coming to the stage this summer. Author George R.R. Martin, Adaptor Duncan Macmillan, Director Dominic Cooke and RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey chatted in a new video about bringing the show to the stage.
Riverside Studios Will Host 50th Anniversary Celebration Events With Dame Helen Mirren And More
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of the first special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced details of the first special events being staged to celebrate the West London venue's 50th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!
Video: Grace Mouat Performs 'Love Heals' Ahead of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT European Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Grace Mouat performed 'Love Heals' from The Jonathan Larson Project in a new video posted by Southwark Playhouse. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Grace Mouat performed 'Love Heals' from The Jonathan Larson Project in a new video posted by Southwark Playhouse. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
Gus Kenworthy and SallyTM Join SUGAR DADDY Producing Team
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Olympic Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy and RuPaul's Drag Race UK star and diabetes campaigner Sally have joined the producing team of Sam Morrison's acclaimed solo play SUGAR DADDY.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Olympic Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy and RuPaul's Drag Race UK star and diabetes campaigner Sally have joined the producing team of Sam Morrison's acclaimed solo play SUGAR DADDY.
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Will Return to the West End This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird will return to West End for a strictly limited season this Summer with performances at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird will return to West End for a strictly limited season this Summer with performances at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith Comes to Cinemas for 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
To mark the production's West End anniversary, Liberator Film is bringing the film of this award-winning production to cinemas across the UK and Ireland for a limited run starting on 30 April.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
To mark the production's West End anniversary, Liberator Film is bringing the film of this award-winning production to cinemas across the UK and Ireland for a limited run starting on 30 April.
INVISIBLE ME to Feature Stars from BBC's Miranda and EastEnders at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
INVISIBLE ME, a new comedy-drama by Bren Gosling, will star Tessa Peake-Jones, James Holmes, and Kevin N Golding. The show runs from April 8 to May 2, 2026, at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
INVISIBLE ME, a new comedy-drama by Bren Gosling, will star Tessa Peake-Jones, James Holmes, and Kevin N Golding. The show runs from April 8 to May 2, 2026, at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Headlong have released production images for the UK tour of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is now playing at Leeds Playhouse through until 28 February. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Headlong have released production images for the UK tour of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is now playing at Leeds Playhouse through until 28 February. Check out the photos here!
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
GAME OF THRONES Play Sets Summer Premiere at Royal Shakespeare Company
by Josh Sharpe - February 18, 2026
Game of Thrones will be coming to The Royal Shakespeare Company this summer in a new production based on the acclaimed novels by George R. R. Martin. Duncan Macmillan has penned the script, with Dominic Cooke set as the director.
by Josh Sharpe - February 18, 2026
Game of Thrones will be coming to The Royal Shakespeare Company this summer in a new production based on the acclaimed novels by George R. R. Martin. Duncan Macmillan has penned the script, with Dominic Cooke set as the director.
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