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Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 14, 2026

Something for everyone in Joshua James's tremendous turn as the great detective

ARMAGEDDON OUTTA HERE Will Come to the Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Tom Johnson, Chris Roberts, and Rob Glenister will bring ARMAGEDDON OUTTA HERE to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a surreal sketch comedy hour following two astronauts as an asteroid hurtles toward Earth.

Review: MY LIFE WITH KENNETH WILLIAMS, Circle and Star Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 26, 2026

Kenneth Williams brought back to life, tics and torments intact.

MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.

WOODROW AUDITIONS LIVE Comes to Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

Woodrow, in his 70s is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream... becoming an actor! He’s prepped his monologues, brushed his teeth and is ready to audition and you will be the casting directors!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes To Australia In November 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Experience the global phenomenon as JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arrives in Australia. Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience with this iconic musical.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MACBETH at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

With the critically acclaimed production of Clyde's currently running at the Donmar, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for Macbeth.

Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!

Nenda Neururer Completes the Cast of IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US at Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Nenda Neururer will star as Leela, completing the cast of It’s Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

Elena Skye to Star as Twiggy in CLOSE UP – THE TWIGGY MUSICAL World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Elena Skye will play Twiggy in the world première of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at The Menier Chocolate Factory.

IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US Comes to Park Theatre in September, Starring Rufus Hound and Samuel West
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and RJG Productions have announced It's Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

With Spring just around the corner, a UK tour has been announced for hilarious comedy The Birds and the Bees,  starring Helen Lederer and Michael Starke, which will open at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford on 10 May 2023.

BWW Review: THE CHAIRS, Almeida Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 11, 2022

Kathryn Hunter shines in this updated version of a classic exemplar of the Theatre of the Absurd

Nigel Planer Will Perform at The Albany Theatre Coventry in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2021

His latest play is called All Above Board and will premiere in Merseyside in August and then tour the UK, coming to The Albany on 7th and 8th September. Nigel will be hosting a Q&A on Tuesday 7th September at 6pm ahead of the performance and this is open to all ticketholders for any of the three shows at The Albany. Audience members can ask Nigel about his time as Neil in The Young Ones, his West End career or how he beat Roland Rat and Mel Brooks to a BRIT Award! 

BWW Interview: Beth Granville Chats THE VICKY VOX PROJECT On YouTube
by Fiona Scott - Dec 6, 2020

Beth Granville is known for being the creator and co-writer of the BBC Radio Wales series, Foiled. Her latest project is The Vicky Vox Project, a web-series featuring LA-based drag queen Vicky Vox who starred as Audrey in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors. We spoke to Granville about the show.

BWW Interview: The Sleeping Trees Chat THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON, Online
by Fiona Scott - Dec 3, 2020

John Woodburn, James Dunnell-Smith and Joshua George Smith make up comedy trio, The Sleeping Trees. They spoke to BroadwayWorld about bringing their latest Christmas comedy show, The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington, to online audiences.

BWW Interview: Anthony Spargo Chats THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE at Greenwich Theatre
by Fiona Scott - Dec 4, 2020

Anthony Spargo is an actor and scriptwriter. He is known for his roles in Horrible Histories, writing for the award-winning company Les Enfants Terribles and operating a Dalek in Doctor Who! He’s also a regular in the Greenwich Theatre pantomime cast line-up. Spargo speaks to BroadwayWorld about writing and performing in COVID times.

Johnny Vegas Wins Legend Of Comedy Award At Leicester Comedy Festival Award Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2020

This evening Leicester Comedy Festival, the longest running comedy festival in Europe, presented Johnny Vegas with the Legend of Comedy award at their annual ceremony to honour comedians and others involved in the festival.

EDINBURGH 2019: Joey Page Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 27, 2019

BWW catches up with Joey Page to chat about bringing Afterlife to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.