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Photos: Maria Friedman and More in KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Ahead of the official opening night, Hampstead Theatre has released all new production photos for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo. Check out the photos here!

Video: ‘Great Adventure’ From KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has released a new video, giving audiences a first listen to ‘Great Adventure’ from the European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its official opening. Check out the video here!

Video: Inside the Sitzprobe for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Hampstead Theatre has shared a sneak peek from the sitzprobe for its UK premiere production of Kimberly Akimbo, ahead of the musical's opening this week. Watch in this video!

Photos: Maria Friedman and More in Rehearsals for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical will begin previews in August.

Creative Team Set For West End Transfer of Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The full creative team has been announced for the West End Transfer of The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of The Producers with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music & lyrics by Mel Brooks.

ASPECTS OF LOVE in the West End to Close Three Months Early
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love will close on August 19, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dave Willetts Joins West End Revival of ASPECTS OF LOVE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023

Dave Willetts, one of the UK's most critically acclaimed musical stars joins the cast of the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love, which opens on 13 May 2023 at the Lyric Theatre in London.   He will play the role of Sir George Dillingham at every Monday performance from 29 May 2023, the role played by Michael Ball at every other performance.

Full Cast Announced for ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 31, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love, produced by Nica Burns, as the new production began rehearsals this week.

Cast Announced For Matthew Bourne's THE CAR MAN At The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

New Adventures and the Royal Albert Hall have announced casting for Matthew Bourne's “THE CAR MAN” reimagined in a spectacular new staging for the Royal Albert Hall's 150th Anniversary.

MAGIC GOES WRONG Comes to Canterbury in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

Olivier award-winning comedy favourites Mischief will be bringing their West End hit Magic Goes Wrong to Canterbury next month (April). 

Mischief Announce Full Casting For MAGIC GOES WRONG UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Magic Goes Wrong will open on tour at Curve, Leicester on 16 July, before visiting Salford, Eastbourne, Cambridge, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Woking and Bath with further dates to be announced. 

BWW Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - Jul 30, 2019

There's always a buzz of excitement when a film crew come to your home town but is it always a positive impact on the community? Marie Jones' multi-award winning comedy, Stones in His Pockets, is currently touring the UK and is making its stop in Brighton's Theatre Royal this week.

BWW Review: CINDERELLA Enchants at the Kennedy Center
by Benjamin Tomchik - Jan 19, 2019

In an era where everything seemingly gets remade, and usually not for the better, the idea of seeing a Cinderella set during wartime may give you pause - don't let it!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Birmingham Rep for THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Julie Musbach - Oct 31, 2018

Follow the yellow brick road for the ultimate family adventure at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this Christmas as Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion go in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz. This new staging of the legendary musical opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Saturday 24 November and runs until Sunday 13 January.

Full Cast Announced For THE WIZARD OF OZ At Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2018

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has today announced the full cast for their festive musical production of The Wizard of Oz. Clicking their heels and skipping down the yellow brick road will be a company of 16 actors, directed and choreographed by Liam Steel.

Review Roundup: RED SHOES at New York City Center
by Alan Henry - Oct 30, 2017

Matthew Bourne's production of RED SHOES runs through November 5 at the New York City Center.

Marcelo Gomes Leads UK's THE CARMAN, Beginning Tonight at Sadler's Wells
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2015

New Adventures are delighted to announce that international ballet superstar, Marcelo Gomes will guest star as 'Luca', the title role in the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning dance thriller 'THE CAR MAN' during the four week summer season at Sadler's Wells from tonight 14 July to 9 August 2015.

Isla Blair Stars in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, Beginning Tonight at Chichester
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2015

MADE IN DAGENHAM's Isla Blair will play 'Lady Caroline Byng' in A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS at the Chichester Festival Theatre, running tonight, May 30 - June 27, 2015.

West End's THE CAR MAN Announces Principal Cast Schedule for Final Weeks
by Matt Smith - May 18, 2015

New Adventures are delighted to announce the principal cast schedule for the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning dance thriller 'THE CAR MAN' for the final two weeks of its limited summer season at Sadler's Wells. 'THE CAR MAN' will run at Sadler's Wells from Tuesday 14 July to Sunday 9 August 2015. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, this revival marks the first time the production has been staged in eight years.  Schedule below with further details of the first two weeks to be announced shortly.

Marcelo Gomes to Lead UK's THE CARMAN at Sadler's Wells, July 14
by Matt Smith - Mar 24, 2015

New Adventures are delighted to announce that international ballet superstar, Marcelo Gomes will guest star as 'Luca', the title role in the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning dance thriller "THE CAR MAN" during the four week summer season at Sadler's Wells from 14 July to 9 August 2015. He will alternate the role with the previously announced Jonathan Ollivier and Chris Trenfield; all three dancers worked together last year, sharing the role of 'The Swan' when Marcelo Gomes made his debut with New Adventures in the Tokyo Season of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Full Sadler's Wells casting schedule to be announced shortly.