Debbie Isitt

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2025
by - Sep 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

John Doyle Will Direct THE SECRET GARDEN Revival at York Theatre Royal 
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

With the world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives – The Musical about to open, York Theatre Royal announced a major revival of the critically acclaimed Broadway hit The Secret Garden – The Musical with music by Lucy Simon and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman.

Photos: The Cast of MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of the brand-new British musical Military Wives - The Musical, based on the 2019 hit movie Military Wives.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For Debbie Isitt's MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL At York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

York Theatre Royal, in association with Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, have announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Debbie Isitt's Military Wives - The Musical.

Debbie Isitt's MILITARY WIVES - The Musical Comes to the York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

York Theatre Royal has announced the world premiere of Debbie Isitt's Military Wives The Musical. The brand-new musical will also be directed by Isitt and is inspired by the true story of the Military Wives choir and based on the film Military Wives.

Cast Announced for THE PINK DOLL CABARET at Crazy Coqs
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Big news, Dolls: The cast of 23 June’s “The Pink Doll Cabaret” has been announced! Previously seen at New York’s iconic 54 Below, this four-time sold-out show is traveling across the pond to Crazy Coqs with its original all-female, Gen-Z creative team.

Photos: More Photos Released From the UK Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

More production images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. The show’s next stop is Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 5 March to Saturday 9 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the new photos here!

Review: I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 14, 2024

Head from the aisle to the isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Especially for You), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and more, all intertwined in an original story of love, laughter and last-minute getaways!

Cast Set For I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY at The King's Theatre Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the Glasgow run of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. Kylie Minogue will also digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

An all new trailer and photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

All new photos have been released from the opening night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL on Tuesday 14 November at the Manchester Opera House, where the show is playing until 25 November, before embarking on a UK tour. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Get a First Look at I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, currently playing at the Manchester Opera House before embarking on a UK tour. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for the World Premiere tour of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos here!

Photos/Video: Kylie Minogue Visits the Cast of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

The cast of the World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY received a surprise visit from iconic hitmaker Kylie Minogue during their rehearsals this week. Check out photos and video from her visit here!

Cast Set For Wiltshire Creative's DICK WHITTINGTON
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Wiltshire Creative has announced full casting for this year’s pantomime, Dick Whittington. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Kylie Minogue to Appear Digitally in I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

Full casting has been released for I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. It was also announced that Kylie Minogue will digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.

Wiltshire Creative Reveals Lineup For Autumn 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

With The Tempest about to open this year's Salisbury International Arts Festival, Wiltshire Creative has announced full programming for their Autumn 2023 season.

I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY the Official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical Will Premiere at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

The World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY is written and directed by Debbie Isitt and choreographed by Jason Gilkison. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 1 November 2023 and play the Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House from 12 – 30 December 2023 as part of a UK tour.

Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

Review: NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Nov 25, 2022

Since it was released in 2009, the warm-hearted movie comedy Nativity! has been on many families' essential Christmas viewing lists. This festive season, the stage version of the film returns to Birmingham Rep, where it received its world premiere in 2017. Written, directed and composed by Debbie Isitt, who also wrote and directed the movie, this production is a joy from start to finish. Postponed twice due the pandemic, it was definitely worth the wait.