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Review: CHARLEY’S AUNT, Watermill Theatre
by Jo Caruana - Oct 10, 2025

Rob Madge’s adapted version of Brandon Thomas’s Victorian farce proves both hilarious and unexpectedly timely, with standout performances and a contemporary edge that never sacrifices the original’s sparkle.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More Come to the Watermill Theatre in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

The summer and autumn productions for 2025 at the Watermill Theatre have been revealed. The Watermill's 2025 summer musical will be a revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

Stars From SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Take Home 2024 The Stage Debut Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

The 12 winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2024, in partnership with ATG Entertainment, were revealed at a  London ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 29.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!

International Cast Set For THE BLEEDING TREE at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Am exploration of women pushed to the edge; the landmark Australian play The Bleeding Tree has announced its cast coming to Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer.

Photos: First Look at PATRIOTS at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

All new photos have been released for Patriots at the Noel Coward Theatre, Peter Morgan’s new play, which won the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Play 2023. 

Full Cast Revealed For The West End Transfer Of PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

The full cast is announced for Patriots, Peter Morgan's new play, which has just won the Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play 2023. This award follows Will Keen's Olivier Award win for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Vladimir Putin.

Queer Performance of SEA WALL Comes to Margate Pride Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2022

The first queer production of critically-acclaimed Sea Wall will premiere at the Turner Contemporary in collaboration with Margate Pride this August.  Written by Olivier and Tony-award winning Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre; Birdland, Royal Court Theatre), Sea Wall is being brought to life by a female-led creative team for one performance only.