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Derren Brown's ONLY HUMAN Will Transfer to West End's Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Derren Brown's ONLY HUMAN, following a sell-out UK and Ireland tour, will run at London's Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. It marks Brown's 11th West End show.

Photos: In Rehearsal for WAR OF THE WORLDS From imitating the dog
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

imitating the dog, one of the UK’s most original and innovative theatre companies, have released rehearsal photos for their new adaptation of H. G. Wells’s iconic science fiction tale War of the Worlds.

Cast Set For Premiere of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Contemporary Retelling
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The award-winning imitating the dog have announced full casting for the premiere of their contemporary retelling of H.G Wells's iconic science fiction tale The War of the Worlds.

Imitating the Dog to Premiere New Retelling of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS at Cast, Doncaster
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

Experimental theatre company imitating the dog will premiere a new stage adaptation of H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds at Cast, Doncaster from 5–7 February 2026, ahead of a UK and Switzerland tour.

Derren Brown Brings New Show ONLY HUMAN To Theatre Royal Brighton In August 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

Derren Brown, the multi-award-winning illusionist, returns to the stage with his latest show.

Derren Brown Brings Brand New Live Show ONLY HUMAN To The King's Theatre This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to the stage of the King's Theatre in Glasgow next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 

Derren Brown Will Bring ONLY HUMAN on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, will return to the stage next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 

Photos: First Look At FRANKENSTEIN At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

New production images have been released by Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog show the gothic beauty of their psychologically thrilling remake of Frankenstein. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel, the production is now open in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre until 24 February ahead of a UK tour.

Cast Set For FRANKENSTEIN at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog have announced the company for their new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic tale Frankenstein. Find out who is starring in the show here!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

New Dolly Parton Musical and More Set For Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

New Adaptation Of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN Will Open at Leeds Playhouse in February Ahead of Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Imitating the dog & Leeds Playhouse will premiere a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse in February 2024. The production will then tour until May. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

First Four Shows On Sale as Part of Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has announced four new productions as part of its Spring/Summer 2024 season with an eclectic mix of returning hits, reimagined classics, family favourites and beloved stories. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Cast Revealed For Derren Brown's UNBELIEVABLE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown has announced his first-ever cast for his brand-new show UNBELIEVABLE, which opens in London's West End at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus on 19 September 2023. UNBELIEVABLE is a Mercury Theatre co-production with Vaudeville Productions and Kenny Wax Ltd.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

The West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical UK tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February running until 05 March  following a Christmas season at Leeds playhouse.

Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

The spectacular new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions, opens this week. Check out photos here!

Winners Announced for UK Theatre Awards 2022
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022

The 2022 UK Theatre Awards winners have been revealed in a lunchtime ceremony at London's Guildhall. The biggest winner of the day was Leeds Playhouse, who won three awards including UK's Most Welcoming Theatre, Best Design for Laura Hopkins & Simon Wainwright for Dracula: The Untold Story and Best Performance in a Musical for Divina de Campo for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

There is just one month to go until the opening of the sensational new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions. Check out rehearsal photos!

Full Company Announced For Leeds Playhouse's Production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full company who will join previously announced Gareth Snook (Willy Wonka) in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions.

DRACULA: THE UNTOLD STORY Comes to Leeds Playhouse This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2021

From imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse, the creators of last year's critically acclaimed unique shot-for-shot stage recreation of George A. Romero's classic 1968 zombie movie – Night of The Living Dead - Remix comes a radical new adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic gothic horror novel.