Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney Will Play Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland Tour of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the beloved musical ANNIE. The tour will bring this classic story to audiences across the region, showcasing Sweeney's dynamic portrayal of the iconic role.

Video: Watch the Trailer for DEAR VIV Documentary Honoring The Vivienne
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 18, 2025

Dear Viv, an original documentary feature film honoring the life and legacy of drag icon and stage performer The Vivienne will premiere August 28 on WOW Presents Plus in the US and on BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. Watch the trailer now.

DRAG RACE UK Winner and Stage Performer The Vivienne Honored in New Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Dear Viv, an original documentary feature film honoring the life and legacy of drag icon and stage performer The Vivienne will premiere August 28 on WOW Presents Plus.

Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025

Apple has released the official trailer for Echo Valley, a new thriller film starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. The movie is set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ June 13, 2025. Watch the trailer!

Photos: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates 7 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical celebrated its 7th Birthday of the West End run with a gala performance where Karis Anderson starred as the music icon. See photos here!

Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024

Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Last night, ELF: The Musical celebrated the official opening of the show at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Matt Lucas, Heidi Range, Samantha Spiro, Diana Vickers, Bradley McIntosh and more.  Check out photos from the red carpet here!

PRETTY WOMAN Star Amber Davis Confirmed for ITV's DANCING ON ICE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 29, 2023

West End star Amber Davies is the fourth celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice. 

EDINBURGH 2023: BED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 6, 2023

BWW catches up with the team behind Bed about bringing the new musical to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Daisy May Cooper, Rylan Clark, David Harewood, Greg James and Katherine Ryan Join This Week's LATE NIGHT LYCETT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

Comedian Joe Lycett will be inviting more famous faces to his brand-new Channel 4 show, Late Night Lycett on at 10pm this Friday, after it's hugely successful launch episode last Friday.

Hannah Waddingham, Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc Announced as Part of BBC's EUROVISION Presenter Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 22, 2023

The star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world has been announced.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the JERSEY BOYS Media Night
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

A  media night for the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS took place at the Trafalgar Theatre on Wednesday 11 May.

BWW Review: 9 TO 5, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Fiona Scott - Jan 26, 2022

On the day that Nicola Sturgeon announced home-working Scots could once again return to the office, theatre fans could tumble out of bed and stumble down to the King’s Theatre Glasgow to catch 9 to 5, the first touring show to play there since Scottish venue capacities were relaxed last week.

9 TO 5 UK Tour Celebrates Dolly Parton Being Awarded 47 New Gold and Platinum Certifications
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022

As the UK Tour recommences Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical is thrilled to celebrate global superstar and the show's composer, Dolly Parton, being awarded 47 new global gold and platinum certifications for her extensive music catalogue.

Claire Sweeney Will Lead the UK Tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

Claire joins the cast which includes Vivian Panka making her professional UK stage debut as ‘Judy Bernly’, Stephanie Chandos (9 to 5 The Musical – previously covering the role of ‘Doralee’, Hairspray and We Will Rock You,) as ‘Doralee Rhodes’, Sean Needham (Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Wicked and Buddy) as ‘Franklin Hart Jr.’ - a role he played on many occasions in both the West End and on tour,  Julia J. Nagle (American in Paris, Aspects of Love, Dirty Dancing) as ‘Roz Keith’ and Russell Dickson (Evita) as ‘Joe’.

VIDEO: Sharon D. Clarke, Kerry Ellis, Matthew Henry & More Join Catherine Tate for Virtual Reading of BRODWAY BABY Book
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021

A UK virtual reading for the new best-selling illustrated children’s book Broadway Baby, written by UK West End and Broadway theatre operator and producer Russell Miller (Guys & Dolls, Blood Brothers, Paramour, On The Town) with Judith A. Proffer, is now available to watch.

The Royal Society of Literature Announces Digital 'Dalloway Day' 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021

The Royal Society of Literature has unveiled plans for Dalloway Day 2021.  Every year on ‘a Wednesday in mid-June’, the society celebrates the work and legacy of Virginia Woolf. On Wednesday 16 June, their second virtual Dalloway Day will feature online panel discussions, a writing workshop, a podcast, and self-guided walking tours of Bloomsbury.

Ambassador Theatre Group Announces Free NHS Tickets and Casting for Pantomimes Across UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020

Ambassador Theatre Group has announced that all tickets for the first performance of their pantomimes, produced by Qdos Entertainment in Manchester, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham will be gifted to NHS workers and their families.

ATG Announce Free NHS Tickets and Casting for Pantomimes Across UK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2020

Ambassador Theatre Group has announced that all tickets for the first performance of their pantomimes, produced by Qdos Entertainment in Manchester, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham will be gifted to NHS workers and their families.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Up For Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, one of the most famous cars in the world, is coming up for auction. The celebrated car, together with more than 100 props used in the 2015-2017 UK/Ireland touring musical stage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, are set to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers on Father's Day, June 21.