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Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025

Six teenagers are killed in a freak rollercoaster accident and find themselves in a competition in which they must sing a song to prove that they are the person that should be brought back to life by a mysterious fortune-telling machine. Quite the wild tale, no? But that’s only the beginning of Ride The Cyclone. The show, created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell in Canada in 2009, has been given a run in London, directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.

Photos: Meet the Cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE UK Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2025

New character portraits offer a first look at the company of the UK premiere of the hit cult musical Ride the Cyclone, featuring new designs by Ryan Dawson Laight. Check out the photos.

Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE UK Premiere in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the UK premiere of the hit cult musical RIDE THE CYCLONE which opens at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in November. Check out the photos here!

Interview: 'It Feels Right To Be Doing Both': Director and Choreographer Lizzi Gee on Taking on Fan Favourite RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 28, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Lizzi Gee, who is both the director and choreographer for this production of Ride the Cyclone. We discussed what it has been like taking on both of these creative roles, how it feels to be working on the European premiere of the work and even what she hopes audience members will take away from the show as a whole.

Full Cast Set For ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MEN Pantomime at the Everyman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, has announced the full cast for Robin Hood and His Merry Men, which runs from Friday 28th November 2025 through to Sunday 11th January 2026.

Review: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 4, 2025

One of the least performed plays in Shakespeare’s canon, and also one of the most aptly labelled as a ‘problem play’; Troilus and Cressida is ostensibly about the romance between these two Trojans, but in reality much of the play focuses on the backdrop to their love - the ongoing siege of Troy by the Greeks. This production in the open-air Globe Theatre is the final new show of the summer season.

Cast and Creatives Set For CINDERELLA at The Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Rose Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cinderella, a brand new retelling of the fairytale classic. Learn more about the show here!

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 24, 2025

The epic adventures of Percy Jackson are coming to the stage in Edinburgh. A thrilling tale for gods and mortals of all ages, this gripping story proves that being ‘normal’ is anything but.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the record-breaking UK premiere of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL, written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Learn more here!

West End Cast Set For MAGICAL MERLIN at St. Martin's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Magical Merlin, as the spellbinding theatre show returns to the West End this October half term for a limited run of magical, musical fun for children and their families.

Gary Clarke Company’s DETENTION Will Kick Off Autumn Leg of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Gary Clarke Company’s dance theatre show, DETENTION will begin the autumn leg of its UK tour later this month, with performances in Newcastle, Oxford, Doncaster, Blackpool and Brighton.

Equity Responds To BURLESQUE Cast Concerns Over Costumes and Work Environment
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025

The West End production of Burlesque the Musical is facing reported backstage challenges, including concerns over working hours, conditions, and costume readiness since opening at the Savoy Theatre earlier this month.

MAGICAL MERLIN Comes to St. Martin's Theatre This October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

This Autumn half-term, Magical Merlin will return to the West End for a limited run of magical, musical fun for children and their families. Learn more about the show here!

Cast Set For UK Tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the publication of The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has announced its cast. Learn more here!

Seiriol Davies' HOW TO WIN AGAINST HISTORY THIS SUMMER is Coming to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and Bristol Old Vic has revealed the creative team for their new expanded co-production of hit Edinburgh Fringe musical How To Win Against History at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 17, 2025

The West End hit My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) has made its New York debut. Performances ran on June 13, 14, and 15 at New York City Center, featuring writer and performer Rob Madge. Check out photos from opening night!

Photos: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) has kicked off its five night limited engagement at New York City Center from June 12 until June 15. Check out photos of the star and creator Rob Madge in action!

Video: Watch a New Trailer For MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2025

Watch a new trailer video for Olivier-nominated writer and performer Rob Madge's solo show, My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), before it comes to New York City Center.

Alan Cumming Joins MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Emmy, Tony, and Olivier Award-winning actor Alan Cumming has joined the producing team for My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)'s five night limited engagement in New York. Learn more!

Botis Seva's UNTIL WE SLEEP Comes to Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

After international acclaim for BLKDOG, Sadler's Wells Associate Artist and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Botis Seva brings his latest work Until We Sleep to Sadler's Wells East.