Frankie Bradshaw

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre offers a truly enchanting festive treat with Ballet Shoes which returns to the Olivier under the confident and imaginative direction of Katy Rudd. Kendall Feaver’s new version of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel feels both timeless and refreshingly alive, delivered with intelligence and a deep understanding of the story’s levels and enduring charm.

Photos: BALLET SHOES At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Photos: National Theatre Begins Rehearsals For Return Of BALLET SHOES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.

Full Cast Set For BALLET SHOES at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

Cast Set For BALLET SHOES Return at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. 

Isis Hainsworth, Adam James and More to Star in RSC’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for the RSC’s forthcoming production of William Shakespeare’s razor-sharp thriller of hypocrisy and corruption, Measure for Measure. See who is starring and learn more!

Applications Open for Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Applications are now open for the biennial nationwide Linbury Prize for Stage Design, the UK’s leading award for emerging industry design talent. Learn more about how to apply here!

Review: ITCH, Opera Holland Park
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 4, 2025

Opera Holland Park has never shied away from audacious programming, and with Jonathan Dove’s Itch, it plunges boldly into radioactive territory—literally. Originally seen here in 2023 and based on Simon Mayo’s YA novel about a teenage element hunter who stumbles upon a potentially world-altering discovery, this opera bubbles with energy, invention and musical firepower.

Post-Show Q&A With Colman Domingo and Ryan Calais Cameron Will Follow Performances of RETROGRADE
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo  and Nica Burns announces a post-show Q&A with Colman Domingo and writer of Retrograde, Ryan Calais Cameron.

Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!

BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.

2025 Critics’ Circle Theatre Award Winners Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Critics’ Circle Drama Section has revealed the winners of this year’s Theatre Awards 2025. These are the only awards to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. See the list of winners here!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Review: ALTERATIONS, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2025

Michael Abbensetts was the first Black writer to have a series commissioned by the BBC: the groundbreaking Empire Road, which had an almost entirely Black cast and crew. The Guyanese writer's work has been largely forgotten, so it seems appropriate that the National Theatre, with its important Black Plays Archive, has chosen to stage his play Alterations, not seen since 1978.

National Theatre's BALLET SHOES Returns To The Olivier Theatre In Winter 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Ahead of the last performance on Saturday, the National Theatre is delighted to announce that Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes will return for the festive season. 

Video: Watch a New Preview of BALLET SHOES at the National Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane) returns to the National Theatre to direct a re-imagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel Ballet Shoes, in a new version by Kendall Feaver (The Almighty Sometimes). Watch a video!

Photos: RETROGRADE in Rehearsal at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End transfer of the Kiln Theatre’s production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron. Check out the photos here!