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THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE to Return to The Lowry This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will return to The Lowry in Salford from December 3, 2025, through January 11, 2026. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the festive production will feature Katy Stephens as the White Witch alongside a full cast of acclaimed performers. Tickets are on sale now.

Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE at Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Jun 12, 2025

Few stories capture the wonder of childhood and the weight of war as gracefully as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. CS Lewis’s beloved tale of four siblings stumbling through a wardrobe into a magical world could risk feeling outdated—yet Sally Cookson brings us something altogether stranger and more powerful. Her Narnia is surreal, haunting, and rooted in themes of spiritual rebirth—less Sunday school, more sacred myth.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Returns to London in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe which this year celebrates the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel, returns to the Capital for a Summer Season at Sadler's Wells.

Photos: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released from the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which has just opened at Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast and Additional Dates Set For UK Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The full cast and additional tour venues have been set for the UK tour of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel which opens at Leeds Playhouse on 14 December 2024.

Video: Imelda Staunton Gives Curtain Call Speech at HELLO, DOLLY! Closing Night in London
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

Watch Imelda Staunton give thanks to the cast and creative team during her curtain call speech at the closing performance of Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium here!

Photos: Imelda Staunton is Dolly Gallagher Levi in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2024

Hello, Dolly! is now in performances at The London Palladium for a strictly limited 10-week season led by multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton as meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi. Check out a first photos of the cast in action here!

Video: Imelda Staunton Takes the Stage in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 10, 2024

Watch Imelda Staunton and the cast of the West End's Hello, Dolly! take their bows during previews!

Imelda Staunton-Led HELLO, DOLLY! Begins at the London Palladium Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024

Hello, Dolly! starring Imelda Staunton, begins performances Saturday, July 6th at the London Palladium for a strictly limited 10-week season.

Video: Imelda Staunton on Returning to the Stage for HELLO, DOLLY!
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton will play meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi in the London Palladium production of Hello, Dolly. She sat down with Official London Theatre to discuss her return to the stage in the video here.

Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led HELLO DOLLY! at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for this summer's new production of Hello, Dolly!, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium.

Photos: See Sally Ann Triplett, Emily Langham, Dan Burton & More in the WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

WHITE CHRISTMAS opened on Thursday 28 October at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, and is set to visit The Bristol Hippdrome, Canterbury Marlowe, Manchester Palace Theatre, Plymouth Theatre Royal and Edinburgh Playhouse. 

Sally Ann Triplett Joins the Cast of WHITE CHRISTMAS on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The show also stars Dan Burton as 'Phil Davis', Matthew Jeans as 'Bob Wallace', Jessica Daley as 'Betty Haynes', Emily Langham as 'Judy Haynes' and Duncan Smith as 'General Waverly'.

WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Announces Casting
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

A timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages, WHITE CHRISTMAS features the classic songs “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, “I Love A Piano”, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” and the most famous festive song of all… “White Christmas”.

BWW Review: THE BEGGAR'S OPERA at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - Sep 30, 2018

Luxembourg has welcomed a variety of interesting shows over the last months, but it has been a while since the public had a chance to see something as great as this version of The Beggar's Opera. This famous masterpiece devised by John Gay and Johann Christoph Pepuschm, who some claim to have defined our modern understanding of musical theatre, is often subject to small adaptations, in order to better fit a certain decade or national context. In this version, Robert Carsen and Ian Burton made the choice to set the play in modern Britain, using 21st century costumes and writing references to today's social and political environment.

Photo Flash: First Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at the Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2017

With plenty of magic beans, a loveable cow, an enormous beanstalk, a gigantic giant and a massive adventure, this year's panto looks set to be the biggest ever. Join Jack on his quest for fortune as Jack and the Beanstalk gets the full Lyric treatment with wonderful characters, live music, dancing, singing and loads of laughs.

Full Cast Announced for Lyric Hammersmith's Christmas Panto JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith announces the full casting for its Christmas panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, co-directed by Artistic Director, Sean Holmes and Jude Christian, an Artistic Associate of the Lyric.

West End CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sets Closing; Broadway Next?
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 23, 2016

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, continues to capture the imagination of audiences as it enters its fourth and final year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

West End's CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Plays Special Relaxed Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, mounts a special relaxed performance at 6pm tonight 19 January 2016.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Announces Special Relaxed Performance, Jan. 19
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 11, 2015

The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, will mount a special relaxed performance at 6pm on Tuesday 19 January 2016.