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Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO, Hampstead Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 10, 2026

Hampstead Theatre is not your typical destination for the UK premiere of a Tony-winning musical - but then Kimberly Akimbo is far from your typical musical. More interested in nuanced characters and complex feelings than tap numbers and top Cs, this deeply moving story of a teenage girl quite literally running out of time is refreshing and full of heart. 

Photos: Maria Friedman and More in KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Ahead of the official opening night, Hampstead Theatre has released all new production photos for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo. Check out the photos here!

Video: ‘Great Adventure’ From KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has released a new video, giving audiences a first listen to ‘Great Adventure’ from the European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its official opening. Check out the video here!

Video: Inside the Sitzprobe for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has shared a sneak peek from the sitzprobe for its UK premiere production of Kimberly Akimbo, ahead of the musical's opening this week. Watch in this video!

Photos: Maria Friedman and More in Rehearsals for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical will begin previews in August.

Cast Set For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Maria Friedman leads the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, joined by Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Niamh Perry and others, with two performers making their professional stage debuts.

Review: AMÉLIE at New Athenaeum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Mar 26, 2026

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland embraces playfulness in this quirky production of Amélie based on the 2001 French film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The piece follows shy, imaginative Parisian woman Amélie (Aida Valentine), who secretly orchestrates acts of kindness to improve the lives of others... while slowly building the courage to pursue her own love story with the eccentric Nino (William Collier).

Freya Skye, Milo Manheim Among Top Contenders for Disney's Live-Action TANGLED
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Casting is now underway for Disney's live-action Tangled with Freya Skye, Sarah Catherine Hook, Teagan Croft and Olivia-Mai Barrett having screen tested for the leading role of Rapunzel. Little Shop alum Milo Manheim has tested for the part of Flynn Rider.

Review: BRIGADOON, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 12, 2025

Last seen in London over 35 years ago, Drew McOnie's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre ends with him directing and choreographing a new production of Lerner & Loewe’s Scottish fantasy musical Brigadoon.

Video: Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt Sing 'Almost Like Being in Love' From BRIGADOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

Watch Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt singing ‘Almost Like Being in Love’ from Brigadoon here! The production is running at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Georgina Onuorah Joins BRIGADOON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the role of Fiona MacLaren will be shared by Danielle Fiamanya and Georgina Onuorah who joins the cast of Brigadoon. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets!

Interview: 'It's The First Time I Could Really Connect With My Culture': Actor Jasmine Jules Andrews on Scottish Pride and Reimagining BRIGADOON
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 4, 2025

After 35 years, Brigadoon is returning to London, this time at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. In this reimagined production, Tommy and Jeff, two World War II fighter pilots, crash land in the Highlands of Scotland and discover the magical land of Brigadoon, where not everything is what it seems. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Jasmine Jules Andrews, who plays Jean McLaren in Brigadoon. We discussed what it’s been like to connect with her Scottish culture, the surprising audition process and the beauty of the show and this particular production.

Cast Set For BRIGADOON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for Brigadoon, book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, in a new adaptation by Scottish playwright Rona Munro.