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Exclusive: Polly Findlay Explores Human Complexity in MIDWINTER BREAKby Josh Sharpe - UK / West End
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.
Photos: EVENING ALL AFTERNOON at the Donmar Warehouseby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Photos: MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsalby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, ahead of its first performance at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Check out the photos here!
Photos: BARNUM Hits the Road on UK and Ireland Tourby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
All new production photos have been released from Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum.
2026 Nominees for the Empty Space…Peter Brook Award Revealedby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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: THE STORY OF PEER GYNT: AN EVENING WITH KÅRE CONRADI, The Coronet Theatreby Cindy Marcolina - UK / West End
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 Studioby Clementine Scott - UK / West End
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.
Interview: 'You Get The Truth Over The Tribute': Actor Ntombizodwa Ndlovu on Legacy, Learning and Joy in MARIE & ROSETTAby Kerrie Nicholson - UK / West End
From the Rose Theatre in Kingston, to Wolverhampton, to Chichester and soon to arrive in the West End, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu talks the journey of Marie & Rosetta, learning, legacy and the joy of working on a two hander with Beverley Knight.
Casting Details Announced for MONA LOSER Workshop at Birmingham Hippodromeby A.A. Cristi - UK / West End
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 Palaceby A.A. Cristi - UK / West End
New promotional images have been released for the London premiere of WORLD’S GREATEST LOVER, which will run at The Other Palace from 12 April through 7 June 2026.
2026 OffFest Nominations Revealedby Chloe Rabinowitz - UK / West End
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!
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Leeds Playhouseby Gary Naylor - UK / West End
Innovative take on familiar comedy proves hit and miss as lovers and fairies fight
Aaron Anthony, Olivia Forrest and More to Star in HEART WALL at Bush Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - UK / West End
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 Stageby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Review: SAUL at LONDON HANDEL FESTIVAL, Sinfonia Smith Squareby Louise Penn - UK / West End
Opening the London Handel Fetsival, this flawless presentation of Saul was a celebration of Handel that set the tone of the performances to follow. The acoustics in the hall were exceptional, with clear enunciation throughout and a sense of occasion.
Video: Grace Mouat Performs 'Love Heals' Ahead of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT European Premiereby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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!
Riverside Studios Will Host 50th Anniversary Celebration Events With Dame Helen Mirren And Moreby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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!
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsalby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Video: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUBby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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!
Gus Kenworthy and SallyTM Join SUGAR DADDY Producing Teamby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Will Return to the West End This Summerby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECESby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Productionby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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!
Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouseby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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!
INVISIBLE ME to Feature Stars from BBC's Miranda and EastEnders at Southwark Playhouseby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith Comes to Cinemas for 10th Anniversaryby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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.
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GOby Stephi Wild - UK / West End
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 Companyby Josh Sharpe - UK / West End
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.
SZALONY ZIELONY BEZ, Exploring Polish Migration, to be Presented at Riverside Studiosby Chloe Rabinowitz - UK / West End
Using the iconic songs of Agnieszka Osiecka, Szalony Zielony Bez (Green Wild Elderflower) explores migration, belonging and the emotional contradictions of leaving home at Riverside Studios.
THE UNCONTAINABLE NAUSEA OF ALEC BALDWIN to Have World Premiere at New Diorama Theatreby Chloe Rabinowitz - UK / West End
TG Works will present the world premiere of The Uncontainable Nausea of Alec Baldwin at New Diorama Theatre, exploring themes of guilt and digital disconnection.
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