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Lounica Maureen Patricia "Nica" Burns OBE (born August 1954) is a London theatre producer and co-owner with her business partner Max Weitzenhoffer of the Nimax Theatres group, comprising six West End theatres: the Palace, Lyric, Apollo, Garrick, Vaudeville and Duchess.

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[West End, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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News


David Tennant, David Harewood, and More Will Lead WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at the Duchess Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026

Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian launched new theatre company There & Then, with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT returning to London's Duchess Theatre featuring David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and more.
Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.
PADDINGTON, PUNCH & More Win 2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026

The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

A new production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will be led by Gillian Anderson as Martha, Billy Crudup as George, Josh Dylan as Nick, and Phoebe Horn as Honey.
Nottingham Playhouse's PUNCH Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

On the eve of its return to Nottingham Playhouse, following its West End and Broadway success in 2025, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Punch will go on tour across the UK in 2027.
WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*E FOR ENGLAND Comes to the West End For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Exploring the beautiful game's ugly side, the award-winning hit show Why I Stuck a Flare Up my Ar*e for England will play its last UK show at the Garrick Theatre on Sunday 21st June.
2026 Nominees for the Empty Space…Peter Brook Award Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards has announced the nominees for the prestigious Empty Space…Peter Brook Award 2026. Learn more about the nominees here!
Denville Hall Marks 100th Anniversary with New Presidents and £26M Appeal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Denville Hall announces a £26 million centenary appeal and appoints Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, and Daniel Radcliffe as new presidents in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
TAO OF GLASS to Premiere @sohoplace in July 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The West End premiere has been announced for Tao of Glass, composed by Philip Glass, written by Phelim McDermott. The production originally opened at Manchester International Festival and will run at @sohoplace theatre.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Updated 10th Anniversary Tour To Include Brand New Song 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns for the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring a brand new song from Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae. 
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Return to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will return to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre, bringing its inspiring story and vibrant characters back to the stage.
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to Launch 10th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

Following a three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will return for the 10th Anniversary Tour.
West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a  single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.
NT Live Will Host THE FIFTH STEP Screenings For the Dry January Challenge 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Special screenings of the critically acclaimed NT Live: The Fifth Step with Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) will take place across the UK and Ireland.
UK Musical Theatre Conference Set for April 2026 at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments' next UK Musical Theatre Conference will take place at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London in April 2026.
Studiocanal Launches Stage Division
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

STUDIOCANAL has announced STUDIOCANAL ON STAGE, emphasising STUDIOCANAL’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their catalogue with more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history.
First Look At John le Carre's THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD in the West End
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have released production images from the West End premiere of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Photos: Minnie Driver in EVERY BRILLIANT THING @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!

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