Sam Buttery

Photos: UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH Opens at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH has opened at The Other Palace. Check out photos from opening night. The production transfers following its Christmas engagement at The Lowry.

Photos: UNFORTUNATE: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

All new production photos have been released from Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, on at The Other Palace for a strictly limited season until Sunday 5 April 2026.  Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For UNFORTUNATE at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, performing at London’s The Other Palace from Friday 6 February for a strictly limited season until Sunday 5 April 2026. 

Sheffield Theatres Leads Nominees For 2025 UK Theatre Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!

UNFORTUNATE The Musical Parody Sets Cast For Christmas At Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

The musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch has announced casting for its forthcoming Christmas season, splashing into Lowry, Salford for five weeks.

New Version of TABOO Musical in Development with Book by Jack Holden and Boy George
by Joshua Wright - May 19, 2025

A new version of Taboo, the musical featuring Boy George’s music, is in development with a reworked book by Jack Holden and Boy George. A closed reading takes place this week in London.

AN EVENING WITH... Comes to Crazy Coqs in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The team behind the successful West End Live Lounge and Crazy Coqs Unplugged, are returning with a brand new festival with an eclectic programme of solo shows by artists from the world of stage and screen. 

Sam Buttery Brings THE BAPTISM OF BUTTERY to Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Sam Buttery will bring her debut solo show to the Crazy Coqs in London’s West End.  For the first time, Sam will present The Baptism of Buttery- an evening of songs by artists including Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and many more.

Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has released production images for Little Shop of Horrors. The musical is currently playing at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Check out the photos here!

Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Sheffield Theatres announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, featuring Marc Antolin as Seymour and Ellie Morris as Audrey. The production will be directed by Paul Foster.

Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Michelle Visage, and More in THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy live in concert, ran from 12-13 February at the London Palladium. Check out photos from the concert here!

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY - MUSICAL IN CONCERT, London Palladium
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 14, 2024

On its West End debut, The Addams Family musical makes the most of its graveyard humour and kooky characters, even if the star casting is questionable.

Interview: 'He's Terminally Delightful!' Sam Buttery on Playing Uncle Fester in THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 12, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Sam Buttery, who is taking on the role of Uncle Fester. We discussed how they first got started in the world of theatre, why they are a fan of The Addams Family and even how rehearsals have been going!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Concert, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

All new rehearsal images have been released from The Addams Family live in concert, starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage. The Addams Family will play at the London Palladium from 12-13 February 2024. Check out the photos here!

Photos: First Look at Michelle Visage and Ramin Karimloo in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024

All new photos have been released of Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams and Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy live in concert at the London Palladium on 12 & 13 February. 

Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY in London, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy at the London Palladium on 12 & 13 February. Find out who is joining the previously announced  Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma!

Cast Set For BURNT AT THE STAKE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the casting of Burnt at the Stake, or the Whole of the Truth, a celebration of bold new writing in the Globe Theatre on 13 October. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Review: CABARET at Lido 2
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 9, 2023

A new production of the classic musical for a limited run in Paris. Don't miss in

BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 13, 2022

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe was the first of C.S. Lewis’ much-loved books to be written in his series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Since its publication in 1950 there have been numerous adaptations. Michael Fentiman’s new version, based on the original production by Sally Cookson, is a magically warm and inventive piece of theatre. Read our critic's review.

Samantha Womack Will Play The White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which begins a major tour of the UK and Ireland on November 2, 2021.   TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia's evil White Witch.