Mischief Theatre

MOTHER TRUCKER to Make World Premiere at Mercury Theatre Studio
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

A new musical inspired by the lives of women truck drivers will premiere at Mercury Theatre Studio in Colchester. Created by composer Anna Pool, MOTHER TRUCKER follows four women navigating life on the road.

Bristol Old Vic Reveals 2027 Season of Revivals and World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Bristol Old Vic announced its 2027 season, featuring a 40th anniversary revival of Winsome Pinnock's LEAVE TAKING, the world premiere of new musical DISCO DRACULA, and a new production of UNCLE VANYA directed by Rikki Henry.

New Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.

ROBIN HOOD Panto Will Come to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a new adaptation of ROBIN HOOD from November 18 to January 2, with Folarin Akinmade in the title role and Lauren Chinery as Cyril the Squirrel.

Crítica: EL MANIPULADOR DE MENTES, UNA NOCHE DE ILUSIÓN TRÁGICA at Teatro Jorge Negrete
by Juan Carlos Araujo - Aug 27, 2026

De los creadores de 'La Obra que Sale Mal' llega un hilarante espectáculo de magia donde la tragedia en escena se convierte en carcajadas para las butacas.

EDINBURGH 2026: Review: ...EARNEST, Underbelly, George Square
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 17, 2026

Mischief Theatre meets Oscar Wilde in this riotously funny, highly interactive Fringe hit where every performance is completely unique.

EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THE LIBRARIANS: A VERY SERIOUS COMEDY!, Pleasance Courtyard
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 13, 2026

When a recommendation comes from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong, expectations are high, and The Librarians: A Very Serious Comedy! delivers with razor-sharp physical farce and biting office politics.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 11, 2026- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour Cast Revealed and More
by - Aug 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES, Adelphi Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 10, 2026

Set in 1961, the same year that a balding former milkman and coffin-polisher from Edinburgh was interviewed for the role of James Bond, The Comedy About Spies sees two pairs of agents (one American, one Russian) face off in London’s Piccadilly Hotel as they hunt for the mysterious “Project Midnight” documents. As this is from Mischief Theatre, there’s no prizes for guessing just how straightforward and successful they will be.

Interview: 'It's A Dream Come True': Matt DiCarlo On Directing Mischief On Both Sides Of the Atlantic And Returning To THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES In London
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 12, 2026

After a successful run at the Noël Coward last year, Mischief Theatre’s The Comedy About Spies has returned to the West End for a limited run until September, this time at the Adelphi Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to speak with the director, Matt DiCarlo, about restaging The Comedy About Spies. We discussed how he first became involved with Mischief Theatre, what it’s been like directing The Play That Goes Wrong in both London and New York City and how both he and the cast have been looking at The Comedy About Spies with a fresh perspective.

Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 21, 2026

What did our critic think of PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre?

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL to Return to Cambridge Theatre Before Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

The Olivier Award-winning SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL has extended its West End run at Cambridge Theatre through December 2026, with the cast creating a brand-new musical each night based on audience suggestions.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy
by Alyson Eng - Jun 27, 2026

The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season comes to a close with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, now playing at the Granville Island Stage through August 16. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre, the international comedy transforms one disastrous opening night into an evening of nonstop laughs.

Interview: Theatre Life with Matt DiCarlo
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 18, 2026

Today’s subject Matt Di Carlo is currently living his theatre life as the International Associate Director for Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The North American Tour is currently playing and engagement in the Opera House at Kennedy Center through June 28th.

SQUIRT GUNS AND TONKA TRUCKS to Launch AFLAMDA Studio's New Reading Room Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

AFLAMDA Studio will present an industry reading of squirt guns and tonka trucks, a new play by John Selby, launching its Reading Room series at A.R.T./NY Studios, featuring an all-LAMDA alumni cast.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THESPIANS At Mercury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for THESPIANS, Mischief’s first musical comedy, ahead of its world premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester. The new musical by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders reimagines the origins of theatre in Ancient Greece. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.

MEAT CUTE Will Come to The Other Palace Studio in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

A brand-new play, presented by an all-female powerhouse of Mischief Theatre alumni, Meat Cute will play at The Other Palace Studio. Learn more about the upcoming production here!