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CABLE STREET Returns to London at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Sell-out sensation Cable Street will return by popular demand to London, opening at Marylebone Theatre this winter. This powerful new iteration brings to life an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.

KAILEY Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Kailey, at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 September, is a comedy-drama following 18-year-old Kailey Spence as she navigates life alone. Learn more here!

Cast Set for EVEN MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT By Candelight Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

HighTide and Pentabus revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming tour of Even More... Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England. Learn more!

Cast Set For EVEN MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

HighTide and Pentabus have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England, before a London run at Battersea Arts Centre.

British Youth Music Theatre Premieres New Musical THEO IN BETWEEN at Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) will present the world premiere of Theo in Between, a new 90s-inspired musical exploring identity, community, and self-discovery, running 22–23 August 2025 at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds.

Nathaniel J Hall Brings TOXIC To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Following its sell-out debut at Manchester's HOME in 2023, actor, writer and HIV activist Nathaniel J Hall will bring his critically acclaimed second play, Toxic, to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a national tour. 

Futures Theatre Presents ARGOS ARCHIVES By Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

This February and March, Futures Theatre will present the world premiere of Argos Archives, a nostalgic celebration of neurodivergent self-discovery written by British Egyptian poet and playwright Sabrina Mahfouz and directed by Caroline Bryant.

ARGOS ARCHIVES Comes to Omnibus Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

This February and March, Futures Theatre will present the world premiere of Argos Archives. The production will open at London's Omnibus Theatre next month.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Chandler Studio Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Dec 9, 2024

The Royal Conservatoire’s ‘Performance in British Sign Language (BSL) and English' students presented a beautiful silent adaptation of Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol' last week. Combining both BSL and English, this performance ensured accessibility and enjoyment for both hearing and hearing-impaired audiences.

Cast Announced for New Musical CABLE STREET at Southwark Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The cast of the critically acclaimed 5* new British musical CABLE STREET is announced as it prepares to open at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant this Autumn (Friday 6 September to Thursday 10 October 2024).

CABLE STREET Will Return at Southwark Playhouse ELEPHANT This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

The sell-out new British musical CABLE STREET comes to Southwark Playhouse ELEPHANT on Friday 6 September to Thursday 10 October 2024 - for just 42 performances!

JMK Trust Reveals Shortlist For 2024 JMK Award
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

The JMK Trust today announces the eight shortlisted theatre directors, and the designers they partnered with, in the running for the 2024 JMK Award – Dipo Baruwa-Etti, Adam Karim, Zoe Murtagh, Josh Parr, Joanna Pidcock, Zoë Templeman-Young, Amelia Thornber and Sam Woof.

Full Cast Set For New Musical CABLE STREET at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of new British musical CABLE STREET - opening at The Large, Southwark Playhouse Borough on Friday 16 February 2024 to Saturday 16 March 2024.

THE WHISPERING JUNGLE Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Concrete Youth’s new multi-sensory theatre production, The Whispering Jungle, will head on a UK tour this autumn. The production will rehearse and premiere at Mercury Theatre, Colchester from 28-29 September.

British Youth Music Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

​​​​​​​The UK's leading new musical theatre company for young people 11-21 years old has announced their 2023 season of Easter & Summer performances led by new Chief Executive and Creative Director Emily Gray, who has ensured the voices and ideas of BYMT's Young Company Panel are at the heart of the programme choices. This new season is filled with brand new musicals, returning BYMT favourites, and dance led work.

Elijah Ferreira and Jade Johnson To Star In New Musical HELP! WE ARE STILL ALIVE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022

'Help! We are Still Alive', Book & Lyrics by Imogen Palmer (She/They) Music & Lyrics by Tim Gilvin (He/Him) is a hilarious, gig-style queer, comedy musical about keeping the romance alive when everything else is dead as a doornail.

BYMT Announces Summer Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2022

​​​​​​​The UK's leading new musical theatre company for young people 11-21 years old has announced their 2022 season of summer performances filled with brand new musicals, adaptations, some returning BYMT shows and even dance led work.