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Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre offers a truly enchanting festive treat with Ballet Shoes which returns to the Olivier under the confident and imaginative direction of Katy Rudd. Kendall Feaver’s new version of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel feels both timeless and refreshingly alive, delivered with intelligence and a deep understanding of the story’s levels and enduring charm.

Photos: BALLET SHOES At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.

Photos: National Theatre Begins Rehearsals For Return Of BALLET SHOES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.

Full Cast Set For BALLET SHOES at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

Cast Set For BALLET SHOES Return at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. 

Photos: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Production photos have been released from A Midsummer Night’s Dream ahead of the show’s official opening tonight. The immersive production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream is playing a limited run this summer until 20 August.

Full Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

London Theatre Company has announced full casting for A Midsummer Night's Dream, and has released all new artwork for the show. One of The Bridge's biggest hits, the immersive A Midsummer Night's Dream will return this summer for a limited run.

Review: PLAYFIGHT, Soho Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Apr 11, 2025

How will the Fringe hit land in London?

Julia Grogan's PLAYFIGHT to Embark on Three-City Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Theatre Uncut and Grace Dickson Productions will present Playfight, Julia Grogan’s exploration of sexuality, female adolescence, and identity in a three-city tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: PLAYFIGHT, Roundabout @ Summerhall
by Abbie Grundy - Aug 25, 2024

Comedic and heartbreaking all at once.

£79,000 of Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Drama School Students in Need of Financial Support
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

17 drama school students from across the UK have been awarded Laurence Olivier bursaries, administered by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), to help them complete their training.

25 Theatre Ticket Deals for TodayTix's Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale!
by TodayTix UK - Dec 24, 2019

We're feeling the Christmas cheer, so we wanted to bring you some amazing deals for London's top shows. All of these productions start at just £20 in our Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale. Great shows at great prices: it's your ticket to the best of London theatre. Merry Christmas, and happy theatregoing!

BWW Review: SWIVE, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 13, 2019

Few English reigns have been quite as theatrical as that of Elizabeth I; from her fine gowns and jewellery to the youthful (or so she thought) wigs and makeup, she preserved her position as monarch by creating the characters of Gloriana and the Virgin Queen. This theatricality feeds into Ella Hickson's new play Swive, as a less familiar version of Elizabeth addresses the audience, tweaks history, and even plays with our expectations of the auditorium's surroundings.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Nov 25, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For SWIVE [ELIZABETH]
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for the world premiere of Swive [Elizabeth]. Created by award-winning writer Ella Hickson and award-winning director Natalie Abrahami, and designed by Ben Stones, this new play will shine candlelight on the ways and means by which women in power negotiate patriarchal pressure in order to get their way.

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE, Yard Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Apr 3, 2019

Over recent years The Yard has developed a reputation for staging bold and pretty out there productions, usually boding well with audiences and generating a definite buzz about the space.

The Yard Theatre Announces Casting for Female-led THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019

The Yard Theatre has announced the casting for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, its first staging of a classic text by a non-living writer, running from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 11 May with Press Night on Tuesday 2 April.