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Review: IVORIES, Old Red Lion Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 4, 2025

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that bisexuals are often underserved when it comes to theatre and media. Poltergeist thriller Ivories valiantly sweeps in at the close of Pride Month, but it over-promises and under-delivers. Beyond the messy and exceedingly protracted set-up, lies a great story that will delight all queer fans of the genre. After all, an eerie old house, a dying grandmother, and a bunch of secrets bound for the grave are the bones of any good spooky summer horror.

Video: Kevin McHale and More in THE FROGS Trailer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

You can now get a first look at Kevin McHale and the cast in footage from the new London revival of The Frogs! Learn more about the production here and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE FROGS Opens at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

See what the critics are saying about The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, starring Kevin McHale and more. Read the reviews for the production, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim here.

Review: THE FROGS, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - May 28, 2025

The recent UK premiere of Here We Are, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, certainly demonstrated that the much-mourned legend had his flaws. His aficionados already knew this, though – Sondheim had nearly as many flops as he had successes, and The Frogs was one of them.

Full Cast Set For the London Premiere of IVORIES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

Riley Elton McCarthy, Matthias Hardarson, Daniel Neil Ash and Ashley M. Cowles will all make their London stage debuts in the London premiere of Ivories by Riley Elton McCarthy, directed by Georgie Rankom.

Additional Cast Set for THE FROGS Starring GLEE's Kevin McHale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!

London Premiere Of IVORIES is Coming To Old Red Lion Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

The London premiere of IVORIES by Riley Elton McCarthy, directed by Georgie Rankom, is coming to Old Red Lion Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Keala Settle and More in Rehearsal for UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 3, 2024

Take a look inside rehearsal for Fly More Than You Fall, running 18th October- 23rd November at Southwark Playhouse, in the photos here!

Cast Set For the UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

The full 12-strong cast has been announced for the UK premiere of the new US musical Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.

Keala Settle Will Lead the UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Tony nominated Broadway star Keala Settle will lead the cast in the UK premiere of the new US musical Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.

New Musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL Will Make UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

Fly More Than You Fall, with Book & Lyrics by Eric Holmes (TV's The Good Fight, Smash), Music & Lyrics by Nat Zegree, will be directed by Christian Durham.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For the New Musical BEFORE AFTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

The Grey Area has released rehearsal footage for the UK stage première of new British musical Before After by Stuart Matthew Price and Timothy Knapman. Check out the video here!

Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler Will Lead the UK Stage Premiere of New British Musical BEFORE AFTER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Grey Area’s Artistic Director, Georgie Rankcom, will direct Grace Mouat (Six) and Jacob Fowler (Heathers) in this musical love story about a couple given a second shot at happiness.

Review: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - May 17, 2023

Good performances illuminate a show that a bold new production tackles with confidence, if not complete success

Full Cast Announced For HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

The full cast has been announced for a thrilling new production of Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) from 12 May - 17 June.

Tracie Bennett Will Take on Gender-Swapped Role in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

Tracie Bennett is set to star in 'How to Succeed in Business' Without Really Trying' ...and she's playing the big boss J.B.Biggley!

New London Production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Will Feature Michelle Visage as the Voice of 'The Book'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

An all new production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is coming to London, featuring RuPaul Drag Race judge Michelle Visage as the voice of 'The Book'.

Elijah Ferreira and Jade Johnson To Star In New Musical HELP! WE ARE STILL ALIVE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022

'Help! We are Still Alive', Book & Lyrics by Imogen Palmer (She/They) Music & Lyrics by Tim Gilvin (He/Him) is a hilarious, gig-style queer, comedy musical about keeping the romance alive when everything else is dead as a doornail.

VIDEO: First Look at ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022

Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022

An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.