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BYMT Will Bring World Premiere of THE CLOCKMAKER'S CITY to Z-arts Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

British Youth Music Theatre will present the world premiere of THE CLOCKMAKER'S CITY at Z-arts in Manchester, running July 31 to August 2, featuring 38 young performers in a new musical about productivity, community, and change.

British Youth Music Theatre Reveals Its 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

BYMT has announced its 2026 season lineup, which includes several new productions set to captivate audiences. The season promises a diverse range of shows catering to various tastes and interests.

Royal Ballet and Opera Will Perform THE WISH THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

The Royal Ballet and Opera's (RBO) upcoming production, The Wish Thief, is a brand-new opera co-created by and for young people. The Wish Thief aims to amplify creative new voices and give younger audiences more opportunities.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHEME, and More Set For Opera North's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!

English Touring Opera Will Host Shakespeare Themed season for Spring 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

English Touring Opera has announced its Spring 2025 season, exploring music inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Learn more about the upcoming season lineup here!

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

Nevill Holt Festival Will Launch in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June. Learn more about the festival here!

Photos: First Look at THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

All new photos have been released from Moliere's The Hypochondriac at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Performances run until Saturday 21 October 2023. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released from THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres. Check out the photos here!

Cast Revealed For THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for The Hypochondriac, Roger McGough’s celebrated adaptation of Molière’s witty satire. Learn more about the show and who is starring here!

SHOWSTOPPER! Announces Residency at The Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

The Showstoppers are returning to the West End's Lyric Theatre on Monday 15 November for five months of monthly shows. Prior to this move they have two previously annouced West End shows at the Garrick Theatre on Monday 27 September and Monday 11 October.

Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns For Autumn Tour, West End Run, and Festive Seasons
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021

Freckle Productions have announced that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to the stage this Autumn and Winter with more dates than you can shake a stick at!

The Showstoppers Announce 'Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Livestream - Christmas Special'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2020

Olivier Award winners The Showstoppers return to your home screens one final time this year to bring some much needed festive cheer into your living room with a special Christmas edition of their improvised musical livestream.

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Converts Performances to Virtual Format
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

One of the last West End shows to be cancelled before lockdown in March, The Showstoppers turned their final performance at the Lyric Theatre into an impromptu online live stream event, which has since been viewed more than 112,000 times.

VIDEO: The Showstoppers Create New Song 'Hello, Sorry!' in 24 Hours After Being Challenged by Jenna Russell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

Yesterday, Olivier award-winning superstar Jenna Russell became the latest West End star to challenge The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

Christopher Biggins, Arlene Phillips & More Announced as Judges & for The Showstoppers' EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2020

Celebrity judges, guest stars and the full line-up is today announced for The Showstoppers' Alternative Eurovision Song Contest.

The Showstoppers Announce Christmas Kids Show 2019 At Christmas In Leicester Square
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019

The Showstoppers (Best Entertainment and Family Show Olivier Award winners 2016) will be returning to London's West End this November and December, to make all your kids' Christmas story wishes come true! The Showstoppers' Christmas Kids Show! can be found in The Paradiso Speigeltent as part of 'Christmas in Leicester Square' from 23rd November - 1st December 2019.

Photo Flash: First Look at the 12th Annual London 50-Hour Improvathon, THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE FIFTY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2019

Get a first look at the 12th Annual London 50-Hour Improvathon, THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE FIFTY.