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Review: LIFELINE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Clementine Scott - Apr 3, 2026

Lifeline is the kind of play that feels as though it was composed with the help of a mindmap with one word circled in the centre, around which all parts of the drama must orbit. In this case, that word – or phrase, in fact – was ‘antibiotic resistance’.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for New Musical LIFELINE London Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

LIFELINE, a new musical by Robin Hiley and Becky Hope-Palmer, has announced casting and creative details for its London premiere. The production explores the discovery of penicillin and contemporary medical challenges through dual timelines.

Photos: THE PARENT AGENCY World Premiere At Storyhouse Chester
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Production photos have been released of The Parent Agency – The Musical, a brand new musical adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book,

Cast Set For THE PARENT AGENCY - THE MUSICAL at Storyhouse Chester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.

Pinecone Performance Lab to Present THE QUEEN IS MAD at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

From 19-23 March, The Lion and Unicorn Theatre will host the premiere production The Queen is Mad as part of their 2024 Spring Season.

Photos: First Look at THE THIRD MAN at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

All new production photos have been released from The Third Man which opens next week at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE THIRD MAN at the Menier
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for world premiere of the new musical of The Third Man, which opens later this month at the Menier.

Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019

The critically-acclaimed hit Girl from the North Country, written and directed byConor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is to play at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End for a limited season from 10 December 2019 to 1 February 2020. Girl from the North Country opens in the West End following a run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, opening 28 September 2019, and prior to the Broadway production opening in March 2020 at The Belasco Theatre.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Returns to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2019

The critically-acclaimed hit Girl from the North Country, written and directed by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is to play at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End for a limited season from 10 December 2019 to 1 February 2020. Girl from the North Country opens in the West End following a run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, opening 28 September 2019, and prior to the Broadway production opening in March 2020 at The Belasco Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at Mercury Theatre Colchester's MOLL FLANDERS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018

Ryan McBryde directs Nick Perry's lively and rambunctious new play Moll Flanders loosely (in all senses) based on the novel by Daniel Defoe, in a mashup of 18th Century bawdiness and 21st Century humour.

Full Casting Is Announced For Nick Perry's MOLL FLANDERS At Mercury Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018

Ryan McBryde directs Nick Perry's lively and rambunctious new play Moll Flanders loosely (in all senses) based on the novel by Daniel Defoe, in a mashup of 18th Century bawdiness and 21st Century humour.

TV: Everybody Say Yeah! KINKY BOOTS Celebrates One Year in the West End
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 15, 2016

Celebrate the very first West End birthday of Kinky Boots with the video below, featuring interviews with the new cast, creative team and happy theatergoers!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the New Cast of KINKY BOOTS in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016

The new cast for Kinky Boots gives their first performance at the Adelphi Theatre this evening, Monday 15 August. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Olivier Winner Matt Henry to Keep Kicking in London's KINKY BOOTS; Amy Lennox to Depart This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016

According to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Olivier winner has extended his contract with the production as Lola into 2017. In other 'KINKY' casting news, Elena Skye will succeed Olivier nominee Amy Lennox as Lauren, beginning 15 August.

Everybody Say Yeah! New KINKY BOOTS West End Cast Recording To Be Released!
by Carrie Dunn - Mar 4, 2016

Kinky Boots, Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit, today announces the release of the West End cast recording on Sony Masterworks. The album was recorded live with the current West End cast at the Adelphi Theatre and is available to buy from Friday 1 April 2016 and pre-order on Friday 11 March 2016. 

Photo Flash: First Look at the West End Premiere of KINKY BOOTS - Killian Donnelly, Matt Henry and More!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 14, 2015

The UK première of Kinky Boots, Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit will open at London's Adelphi Theatre on 15 September 2015, with previews from 21 August.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Isla Blair Stars in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, Beginning Tonight at Chichester
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2015

MADE IN DAGENHAM's Isla Blair will play 'Lady Caroline Byng' in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS at the Chichester Festival Theatre, running tonight, May 30 - June 27, 2015.

MADE IN DAGENHAM's Isla Blair to Star in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS at Chichester This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015

MADE IN DAGENHAM's Isla Blair will play 'Lady Caroline Byng' in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS at the Chichester Festival Theatre, running May 30 - June 27, 2015.