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HERCULE First Look: Edward Bluemel as Poirot in BritBox Series
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

BritBox released first-look images of Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot in HERCULE, a six-part drama now filming in Liverpool for BritBox and the BBC.

HERCULE Adds Cast Alongside Edward Bluemel for BritBox Series
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

BritBox announced additional cast members joining Edward Bluemel in the upcoming Agatha Christie adaptation HERCULE, a six-part drama centered on detective Hercule Poirot.

THE COMEDY LAB to Return for Third Edition at Tara Theatre with Brown Sauce
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Brown Sauce and Tara Theatre announced the third edition of The Comedy Lab, offering aspiring South Asian comedians a free workshop and a chance to perform in a ticketed showcase alongside a headline act.

ROUNDHOUSE COMEDY FESTIVAL to Return With Biggest Programme Yet
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

The Roundhouse Comedy Festival returns to Camden with its largest programme to date, featuring Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Dropout, Adam Buxton, and more across 18 days of stand-up, live podcasts, and theatrical comedy.

Review: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI, starring Mark Gatiss
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 26, 2026

A corrupt lot steeped in scandal puppeteers the economy. Unreasonable taxes are plaguing the people. Violence is rampant. All the while, a megalomaniac is gaining more traction by the day. Did we turn on the news, or are we watching Bertolt Brecht’s merciless satire? Seán Linnen transforms the allegorical German classic into a riotous, electric, exciting romp with music by Placebo. Translated by Stephen Sharkey, it follows a fictional mobster who, appealing to the masses, reaches enormous power in 1930s Chicago. Brecht wrote the play as a response to Hitler’s ascent to dictatorship, specifically including direct references and relevant information about the timeline. Now more than ever, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is both a parable and a warning.

Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, and More Set for Roundhouse Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Roundhouse Comedy Festival returns to Camden with a lineup including Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Sam Campbell, Judi Love, and Kristen Schaal across stand-up, live podcasts, and theatrical comedy shows.

Photos: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI At Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss. The production of Bertolt Brecht’s play is running at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The staging marks the first time the company has presented the work.

Gilded Balloon Reveals Bumper Programme Of New Shows Now On Sale For 2026 Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Gilded Balloon will present a diverse lineup of 105 new shows, including comedy, theatre, and cabaret, now on sale for the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, marking its largest offering to date.

Photos: Mark Gatiss and More in Rehearsal For THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)’s 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Learn more and check out the photos below!

Full Cast Set For the RSC's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for its 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring double Olivier award-winning actor Mark Gatiss.

London's Roundhouse Will Host Brand New Festival Roundhouse Three Sixty
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

London's Roundhouse has announced the launch of Roundhouse Three Sixty, a bold and visionary new festival set within the iconic walls of Camden's Roundhouse during April 2025.

Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Dominion Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 11, 2024

Featuring a press night appearance from creator Richard O’Brien and Jason Donovan as the suspender-donning scientist Frank N. Furter, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the West End. The raucous homage to the films and music of the 1950s as seen through a pansexual lens lays a claim to being the UK’s most popular musical.

Brown Sauce Partners With Tara Theatre To Present: THE COMEDY LAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024

Brown Sauce collaborates with Tara Theatre to present The Comedy Lab, a free showcase featuring South Asian comedians. Enjoy an evening of diverse comedic talent and fresh perspectives.

Jeremy O. Harris, Adrian Lester, Jodie Whittaker, and More Join The Cast of ECHO at The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) have announced a further nine artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) written by critically acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.

Ed Gamble and More Added to Hackney Empire's Upcoming Seasons
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

Additional shows have been added to the Hackney Empire's upcoming seasons. Tickets for these shows will go on sale on Friday 21 July at 10am, with tickets to Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog on sale from Friday 28 July at 10am.

London's Hottest Sell-Out Late-Night Live Gig, JAZZ EMU'S PLEASURE GARDEN, Heads To The Clapham Grand
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

London's hottest sell-out late-night live gig, Jazz Emu's Pleasure Garden, comes to The Clapham Grand for its biggest, most deluxe show yet.

Television Stars and Award-Winning Theatre Come to Pleasance this Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further huge theatrical and comedic names, noteworthy newcomers, international inspirational talent and insightful talks. 

The BBC Comedy Festival is Coming to Cardiff in May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 12, 2023

Following on from the success of the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle in May 2022, Cardiff has been named the new BBC City of Comedy and will be playing host to the Comedy Festival from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 May.

Diane Chorley Returns to the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 With MODERN LOVE and DOWN THE FLICK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2022

Her very own venue will be home to two very different shows this month, her acclaimed narrative/music hour Modern Love and her late-night party Down The Flick, giving The Flick's iconic stage to the best of the festival's performers.