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Final Tickets Will Be Available This Week for Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Run in HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Final tickets will be released to purchase this week for Leslie Odom, Jr.’s sold-out run in the London production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace. Learn more here!

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON at The Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

New casting has been announced for HAMILTON in London's West End. Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will join the company as Alexander Hamilton. Learn more here!

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Joins THE LION KING in London as Simba
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!

Video: Lucie Jones Sings 'Mr. Darcy' From New Musical AUSTENLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at 'Mr Darcy', performed by Lucie Jones, from the brand new musical AUSTENLAND. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Photos: Lucie Jones and More in Rehearsal For AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

All new photos have been released from the rehearsals of AUSTENLAND, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre this month. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.

Photos: First Look at STARTER FOR TEN at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

Bristol Old Vic has released all new production photos from the world premiere of the new musical Starter For Ten. The musical opens tomorrow night, 7 March. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For STARTER FOR TEN at the Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

With a month to go before the Bristol Old Vic world premiere of brand-new musical Starter for Ten, all new rehearsal photos have been released. Check out the photos here!

Mel Giedroyc Joins Final Cast for New Musical STARTER FOR TEN
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 23, 2023

Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.

Video: Listen to 'Touched By An Angel' From New Musical STARTER FOR TEN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

The first track has been released from the major new musical Starter for Ten, based on the novel by bestselling author David Nicholls. The track 'Touched by an Angel' features the core company, with lead vocals by Adam Bregman (as 'Brian') and Emily Lane (as 'Alice'). Check out the video here!

Shawna Hamic and River Medway Will Lead UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) will lead the cast of the critically-acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 April 2024 opposite Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star River Medway as Ariel.

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 17, 2023

A modern musical fairytale, Once On This Island is Romeo and Juliet set in the French Antilles with the two lovers on opposite sides of a race and class divide. Regent’s Park Theatre opens its 2023 season with a humdinger of a revival, a real foot-stomper that rings in the ears long after the last song finishes.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos for Once on This Island at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Sets Cast and Creative Team For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island.

Gabrielle Brooks and Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Will Lead ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced principal casting for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island (10 May-10 June, press night 17 May 2023), along with the creative team.

THE LION KING Extends Season at Manchester Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland and Manchester Theatres have announced on sale dates for a seven week extension of the musical THE LION KING, opening at the Palace Theatre later this year.

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Will Lead THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the landmark musical THE LION KING, including a first look at their new Simba played by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje.

Globe Announces First Ever Neighbourhood Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

Globe on Tour, which normally would take three productions across the UK and beyond, will this year be staying in London, partnering with local schools, community organisations and charities who will provide free tickets to their invited audience in the Globe's home borough of Southwark and across the city.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting for Globe on Tour Summer 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast for Globe on Tour, directed by Brendan O'Hea. The company of eight actors will once again offer audiences around the world a trio of plays, which this year explore the relationship between humankind and Mother Nature. Audiences will cast their votes for either A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It or The Tempest, each of which explores the natural world and its great potential for abundance and transformation.