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Review: MOOMINVALLEY IN NOVEMBER, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
by Christiana Rose - Nov 4, 2025

Tove Jansson’s beloved final Moomin tale finds new life in Moominvalley in November, a tender and contemplative musical which opens Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Co-produced by Nummulite and Chromolume, this adaptation by Swedish-born composer Hans Jacob Hoeglund delicately explores themes of grief, belonging and quiet resilience, staying true to the author’s reflective tone and emotional depth.

Photos: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Official production photography has been released for the UK premiere of a new production of Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre which is now playing until 31 August 2025.

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Full cast and creative team are announced today for the UK premiere of a new production of Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

New Production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND To Have UK Premiere At Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Full cast and creative team have announced the UK premiere of a new production of Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre. This internationally celebrated production will bring Lewis Carroll’s much-loved classic to life with enchanting puppets, an original score and a kaleidoscope of colourful sets and costumes, promising to transport audiences down the rabbit hole and into the fantastical world of Wonderland.

Cast Set For THE BORROWERS at The Dukes
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The Dukes Christmas show returns with a theatrical adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved classic tale, The Borrowers. The cast has been revealed now.

Oliver Mawdsley and Laura Jane Matthewson Will Lead UK Tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Full Cast Set!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

The cult classic rock ‘n’ roll musical Little Shop of Horrors is returning to UK theatres with a brand-new co-production for spring 2024. Learn more about who is starring in the musical's cast here!

Cast Set For HER Productions' CRAVE At Manchester's 53two
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

As rehearsals begin in Manchester for Crave, HER Productions today announces the cast taking on the powerful roles ambiguously named by single letters: M, A, C and B. Directed by Oldham Coliseum Artistic Director & Chief Executive Chris Lawson, Crave will run at 53two from 31 May - 4 June.

Photos: First Look at THE BOOK THIEF World Premiere at the Octagon Theatre Bolton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022

The Octagon Theatre Bolton is presenting the world premiere of The Book Thief through Saturday 15th October 2022. This spellbinding production is based on Markus Zusak’s worldwide best-selling novel and follows courageous young orphan Liesel as she enters a dangerous game of book thievery in 1930s Nazi-Germany. Get a first look at photos here!

Full Cast Announced for Christmas Panto ROBIN HOOD at the Northcott Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete announced the full cast for their new family Christmas pantomime Robin Hood, which runs at the Northcott Theatre from 9 December 2022 until 7 January 2023.

Cast Announced for THE BOOK THIEF, Premiering at the Octagon Theatre Bolton Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

The cast is led by Ryan O’Donnell (The Serpent, BBC One; Quadrophenia, Plymouth Theatre Royal) as the Narrator, Jack Lord (A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse; West Side Story, Royal Exchange) as Hans Hubermann, Danielle Henry (Doctors, BBC One; After Life, National Theatre) as Rosa Hubermann, and Daniel Krikler (Present Laughter, The Old Vic; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures) as Max Vandenburg.

Photos: First Look at ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

All new photos have been released from the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

Rehearsal photos have been released for the newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Full Casting Announced For Reimagined ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022

Aria Entertainment today announces full cast for newly reimagined Zorro The Musical by Stephen Clark and Helen Edmundson, featuring music by the Gipsy Kings and John Cameron, with lyrics by Stephen Clark. 

Cast Announced For Octagon Theatre Bolton's PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

Get set to go on an awfully big adventure with fairies, crocodiles and pirates and join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys in what promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family.

Photo Flash: Head Inside Rehearsal for ZORRO THE MUSICAL at Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020

Zorro The Musical reveals a first look at the cast in action as rehearsal images for the new immersive production are released today. The production features music by The Gipsy Kings and the evening will start with live entertainment and a Flamenco party in the foyer of Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre before the story continues in the auditorium itself, bringing the legendary adventure of the masked hero to life. Zorro the Musical is directed by Christian Durham and runs from 14 March – 18 April 2020, with opening night on 18 March.

Full Casting Announced For New Immersive Production Of ZORRO THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2020

Full casting is announced today for the new spectacular production of Zorro The Musical which will run at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from 14 March a?" 18 April 2020, with opening night for press on 18 March, directed by Christian Durham. The show will be brought to life by a cast including Antony Costa as Garcia, Alex Gibson-Giorgio as Ramon, Emma Kingston as Luisa, Genevieve Nicole as Inez, Kit Orton as Don Alejandro and Benjamin Purkiss as the masked hero, Zorro. The cast is completed by Ajjaz Awad, Amy Bastani, Isobel Bates, Ben Boskovic, Maxwell Griffin, Matthew Heywood, Jessica Pardoe, Thomas Ping, Seren Sandham-Davies and Stylianos Thomadakis.