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Review: COVEN, Kiln Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 12, 2025

Directed by Miranda Cromwell, it’s a mixed bag: invigorating and galvanising on one hand, sermonic and overly explanatory on the other. Exquisite performances deliver generally mid songs that have a tendency to come up short on poetic narrative, but overdo it on the clichés. A more decisive tonal approach might have made the message hit harder. The continuous reiteration of the piece’s political beliefs and the doubling down on its feminist slant by telling rather than showing us slows the show down dramatically and narratively.

COVEN Extends Again at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Due to popular demand, Kiln Theatre has announced a further extension of the world premiere of new musical Coven, with music and lyrics by Rebecca Brewer and Grammy Award winning Daisy Chute, and book by Rebecca Brewer.

Cast Set For COVEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

The world premiere new musical Coven has music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Daisy Chute with Rebecca Brewer, book by Rebecca Brewer and is directed by Olivier Award winner Miranda Cromwell.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MOTHER GOOSE Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast and creative team for this year's annual pantomime Mother Goose, which will run in the theatre beginning in November.

THE BADDIES Comes to the Corn Exchange Newbury's Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The brand-new stage adaptation of The Baddies, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely successful 2022 story, heads to the Corn Exchange Newbury. Learn more here!

Camille Ucan, Verona Rose and Ellen O’Grady to Star in THREE HENS IN A BOAT World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Reading Rep Theatre and the Watermill Theatre have revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Camille Ucan’s debut play, Three Hens in a Boat. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Rylan, Owain Wyn Evans, Maisie Smith, and More Nominated For Pantomime Awards 2025; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place next month at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Check out the full list here!

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

THE BADDIES Reveals New Cast Members & Additional Tour Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

New cast members have been revealed for the brand-new stage adaptation of THE BADDIES. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN, Mercury Theatre
by Jess Ashley - Dec 16, 2024

The Mercury Theatre’s panto is back, this time flying us past the second star on the right and straight on ‘til morning!

Photos: PETER PAN In Rehearsal At The Mercury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

The Mercury Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal for the 2024/5 pantomime, The New Adventures of Peter Pan, which will run from 23 November 2024 – 19 January 2025.

THE BADDIES to Takes Over Cadogan Hall For Summer 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Following its world premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Executive Producer Jennifer Sutherland and the whole team at Freckle Productions have announced a summer season for the brand-new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit 2022 story The Baddies, which premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in October 2024.

Photos: First Look At THE BADDIES At The Royal Lyceum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024

See first look photos of THE BADDIES, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit 2022 story, that will have its world premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh next month, playing from 4–20 October.

Full Cast Set for THE BADDIES at the Royal Lyceum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for the stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's THE BADDIES, premiering at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of COMING TO ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been announced for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s much-loved and award-winning book, Coming to England. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester Reveals Cast and Creatives For THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast and creative team for their 2024/5 pantomime, The New Adventures of Peter Pan, which will run from 23 November 2024 – 19 January 2025.

Floella Benjamin's COMING TO ENGLAND Stage Adaptation Kicks Off UK Tour In September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.

Review: BABIES A NEW (BORN) MUSICAL, The Other Palace
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 13, 2024

Real life is looming right after the end of Year 11. Entrusted with a robotic newborn, a group of students need to survive a week in their new roles as parents while their GCSEs get closer and closer. The school is trying to teach them responsibility and warn off any unwanted pregnancies - but the teens already have too much on their plates. The new arrivals, though only plastic infant simulators, blow up their routines: lies are uncovered, relationships shatter, and friendships blossom. The complicated inner lives of modern teenagers are dissected in a jolly musical romp that’s surprisingly touching underneath all the fun and games.

Photos: First Look at BABIES at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from Babies, a new British coming-of-age musical at The Other Palace until 14 July 2024. Check out the photos here!

Photo/Video: First Look at the Cast of New British Musical BABIES
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

New photos and video have been released today for Babies, a new British coming-of-age musical which will play a strictly limited 6-week season at The Other Palace from 31 May – 14 July 2024.