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Photos: Behind the Scenes of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new behind the scenes photos from My Neighbour Totoro, to mark the production entering the final twelve weeks of its run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out the photos here.

Photos: A SMALL AND QUIET LIGHT is Now Playing at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

All new photos have been released from the new play by Stephanie Street, a small and quiet light, which had its premiere at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre in August and is now playing at the Orange Tree Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Review: A SMALL AND QUIET LIGHT, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 29, 2026

I suspect like most people, you have never come across the name of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan before.  A mixed-heritage British Indian and Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent in Nazi-occupied Paris who was the first woman to be parachuted into France to provide radio communication vital to the Resistance when the average life-span of such operators was just six weeks. After providing essential support, she was captured and executed at Dachau and posthumously awarded the George Cross. Stephanie Street's a small and quiet light attempts to unpick her extraordinary story.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at National Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

National Youth Theatre will present a one-night staged performance at London's Royal Festival Hall, featuring British stage and screen stars including Daniel Ings, Jessica Henwick, and Susan Wokoma, supported by Netflix. Check out rehearsal photos!

Cast and Creative Team Set For MONUMENT at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Royal Court Theatre and Sherman Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for MONUMENT, a world premiere written by Rhys Warrington and directed by Francesca Goodridge. The play features an interactive ending determined by audience vote.

Rose Ayling-Ellis Joins LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Rose Ayling-Ellis has joined the cast of LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF, a National Youth Theatre production marking the organization's 70th anniversary at Royal Festival Hall in London, supported by Netflix.

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets New Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's animated film, directed by Phelim McDermott and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith, will conclude its run. The production features a cast including Victoria Chen and Helen Chong.

Photos: MIDDLEMARCH in Rehearsal at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photography for the upcoming production of Middlemarch, George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life, adapted by Nina Raine. Check out photos here!

Video: Watch the New Trailer For BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

A new trailer has been released for writer Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, directed by Stratford East Artistic Director Lisa Spirling. Check out the video here!

Photos: Michelle Dockery and Laura Aikman in Rehearsal For BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

New rehearsal photos have been released, giving a first look at award-winning writer Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, ahead of its world premiere at Stratford East. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Michelle Dockery, Laura Aikman and More in Rehearsal for BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

See rehearsal photos of Michelle Dockery, Laura Aikman and the cast of Ava Pickett's Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, making its world premiere at Stratford East in September 2026.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Susan Wokoma and More to Join LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

National Youth Theatre has revealed additional celebrity names as stars of stage and screen return to their NYT roots for a one night only staged performance, Letters to My Younger Future Self this September.

BRIGHT FEAR and REST World Premieres to Highlight City of London Sinfonia Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

City of London Sinfonia will present two world premieres exploring migration, memory and belonging, with new works by Nicola T. Chang, Mary Jean Chan and Emily Levy at London venues.

Full Cast Set for MIDDLEMARCH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for Middlemarch, Nina Raine's stage adaptation of George Eliot's novel, opening at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Cast Set For BLOODSPORT at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Ava Pickett's BLOODSPORT, set to run at Stratford East this autumn. Learn more about the show and the cast for the production here.

Michelle Dockery Will Return To The Stage In BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026

Michelle Dockery, best known for her role in Downtown Abbey as Lady Mary Crawley, will return to the stage at Statford East in Bloodsport: Before Helen of Troy, a new play written by Ava Pickett.

Photos: First Look At STING At The Young Vic
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 22, 2026

Production images have been released for the World Premiere of Sting at the Young Vic, written by multi-award-winning playwright and screenwriter Sophie Swithinbank (Bacon, Surrender) directed by Nancy Medina (Choir Boy, The Darkest Part of the Night). Check out the photos below!

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends For Final Time in London
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End for the final time. Learn more about the show here!

THE HARDER THEY COME Reveals Full Cast at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Stratford East announced full casting for THE HARDER THEY COME, the reggae musical adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks, returning for a new run with Natey Jones reprising his role as Ivan.

Lead Cast Revealed For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

Natey Jones and Madeline Charlemagne are set to reprise their roles in the reggae musical THE HARDER THEY COME, returning to Stratford East from 16 May to 4 July 2026, with Chanice Alexander-Burnett joining as Elsa from 8 June.