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BPT Launches Incubator Program with a Cohort of 4 New Plays
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre launched its new play support program — the New Play Incubator at BPT — with four projects playing at BPT between March and August 2026.

Filmed Version of BAT OUT OF HELL Will Come to The Big Screen in Autumn 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical—starring the explosive cast of the West End production! Learn more here!

BAT OUT OF HELL Returns to Milton Keynes Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Following a successful UK, Ireland and International tour from 2021 – 2023, the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will return to tour the UK in 2025, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Mon 16 - Sat 28 Jun.

Video: BAT OUT OF HELL is Now on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

All new footage has been released for the UK tour of  BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL. The tour started at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 6 January 2025 and will run through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton. Check out the video here!

Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL Launches UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

All new photos have been released from the UK tour of BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL. The tour started at the Edinburgh Playhouse this month. Check out the photos here!

Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL, which starts its UK Tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week. Check out the photos here!

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL Sets UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

 Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits has announced the full cast joining the 2025 UK tour. Performances will begin on 6 January 2025 at Edinburgh Playhouse, running through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

An Officer and a Gentleman is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: The Cast of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL Visit The Brighton Zip 
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The cast of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL made a visit to The Brighton Zip on Madeira Drive ahead of their first performances at Theatre Royal Brighton this week. Check out photos here!

Video: Watch All New Footage From the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

All new footage has been released from the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL. The tour opened at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 and tours until 9 November 2024. Check out the video ehre!

Video: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Cast Perform 'I Am Woman'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

To celebrate International Women's Day the cast of the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL have performed a special version of the hit song I Am Woman from the show. Check out the video here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL, which opens at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 booking through to 9 November 2024.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For SOUTH PACIFIC at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

All new photos have been released from rehearsals for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC. Check them out here!

VIDEO: The Cast of SOUTH PACIFIC Sings a Medley at The Ivy
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

A brand-new video has been released of some of the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC singing a special medley at The Ivy.

Full Cast Announced for SOUTH PACIFIC Starring Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Rob Houchen & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022

The full cast has been announced for the Sadler’s Wells season and UK and Ireland Tour of the Chichester Festival Theatre production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC.

Saturday Night Fever Confirms Casting For West End Premiere and Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

Bill Kenwright's production of Saturday Night Fever will have its West End Premiere for a strictly limited 8-week run at the Peacock Theatre, starting 4 February – 26 March.  This will be preceded by a short UK tour, opening at the New Theatre Oxford on 5 January, and traveling to Truro, Darlington and Manchester

Chichester Festival Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC Begins Streaming Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

The production is led by Gina Beck (Matilda, Show Boat, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as Nellie*, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel, BBC Proms) as Emile, Joanna Ampil (Cats, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon) as Bloody Mary, Keir Charles (Quiz, Back To Life) as Luther Billis and Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, The Light in the Piazza) as Cable. 

Gina Beck and Alex Young Will Share the Role of Nellie Forbush in SOUTH PACIFIC at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

Following the news that Gina Beck is pregnant, Chichester Festival Theatre has announced that in the forthcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, she will rehearse and open the role of Nellie Forbush as planned with performances from 5 July and a press night on 13 July. From 5 August, Alex Young will share the role of Nellie and take over full-time from 23 August for the remainder of the run.

Johnny Flynn-Led Musical Heist Film THE SCORE Wraps Production
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020

Following a production shutdown due to COVID-19, the upcoming musical heist film 'The Score' has officially wrapped on production.