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THE WIZARD OF OZ is Coming to St Helens Theatre Royal This Autumn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

St Helens Theatre Royal is inviting young theatregoers to follow the Yellow Brick Road and enjoy some fantastic family-friendly fun this October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to The Wizard of Oz!

Cast Set For Darlington Panto SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

HEATHERS, FOOTLOOSE, and More Set For Darlington Hippodrome's Autumn Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Darlington Hippodrome has launched an autumn season of shows for all ages and tastes. Learn more about the lineup of performances and find out how to get tickets here!

New Brit School North in Bradford Set to Open in 2026
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 21, 2023

Plans to base a northern version of London's renowned Brit School in Bradford have been given the go-ahead by the government. 

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, The Southbank Centre
by Alexander Cohen - Aug 4, 2023

This eaten-all-the-candy-floss sugar rush of a show suffers from a generic soundtrack. But there's more than enough to keep the kids' occupied.

Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Apr 14, 2023

The theme song to Nickelodeon's super-popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants encourages you to tune in 'if nautical nonsense be something you wish', and nautical nonsense is definitely what's on offer in this madcap but good-natured musical.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

All new photos have been released from the UK tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Check out the photos here!

GREASE, HEATHERS, and More Come to Darlington Hippodrome This Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new spring/summer season of shows which is packed with an array of showstopping performances for audiences to enjoy through the summer months and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Cast Set For SNOW WHITE Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Gareth will be joined by the The Chase’s Vixen Jenny Ryan as The Wicked Queen and the hilarious Josh Benson as Muddles.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

All new photos have been released from inside the rehearsal room for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Check out the photos here!

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

Gareth Gates and Divina De Campo Will Lead the UK Tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

Gareth Gates and Divina de Campo will star in the UK Premiere of the Tony Award nominated, award-winning THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL which opens at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton* on Wednesday 5 April 2023.

Epstein Theatre to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022

The Epstein Theatre will present The Wizard Of Oz from Friday 21 October to Sunday 30 October 2022. The stunning show promises to be packed with fantastic performances, fabulous costumes, and lots of laughs. The panto is directed by Olivia Sloyan.

PETER PAN Comes to St. Helens Theatre Royal For Easter
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022

Hot on the heels of half-term pantomime The Wizard Of Oz, St Helens Theatre Royal has announced the cast for its Easter extravaganza. Peter Pan will entertainment audiences during the Easter holidays. The show is part of the venue’s exciting Spring Season 2022 programme. 

HQ Theatres Becomes New Operator Of The New Theatre, Cardiff
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2021

The 115-year-old, 1,144 capacity Edwardian theatre becomes the 12th venue to be run by HQ Theatres, the UK's largest specialist regional theatre operator. Lease arrangements under which HQ will operate the capital city theatre will run for 25 years and existing New Theatre staff will transfer to HQ's employment.

RED Entertainment to Produce Three New Pantomimes for 2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

RED Entertainment today announced that they will be expanding their ever-growing production house to produce three new pantomimes for the 2021 season. In association with Prime Pantomimes, panto will be returning to New Theatre Peterborough, Queen's Theatre Barnstaple and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre.

Red Entertainment Add Pantomime To Its Growing Portfolio Of Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

This December creatives at RED Entertainment, who share decades of experience in the pantomime industry, are working together to create three fun-filled traditional family pantomimes that will make audiences' Christmas wishes come true!

SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime Comes to The Auditorium at the M&S Bank Arena This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2021

Panto magic comes to the Liverpool waterfront next month when Shone Productions' enchanting Sleeping Beauty opens at The Auditorium at the M&S Bank Arena.

Three New Summer Shows Announced For Liverpool's Waterfront Venue
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2021

Shone Productions have announced three new shows – including a pantomime – heading for The Auditorium stage at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena this Summer to mark the venue's post lockdown reopening.