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PHILIP QUAST: THE ROAD I TOOK Will Make UK Premiere at Crazy Coqs

Philip Quast, a three-time Laurence Olivier Award winner, will star in the UK premiere of PHILIP QUAST: THE ROAD I TOOK, showcasing his illustrious career in musical theatre.
The Gate Theatre Reveals Three New Commissions To Run Alongside Sanaz Toossi's WISH YOU WERE HERE

Following the Gate recent announcement of the UK premiere Wish You Were Here by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sanaz Toossi, the theatre announced that it has commissioned three writers to each write a short play to be performed alongside the production.
Cast and Creatives Set For SHOCK HORROR: A Ghost Story UK Tour

Thunder Road Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the 2024 tour of Shock Horror: A Ghost Story; a play inspired by classic theatre ghost stories and cinema's greatest frights.
Theatrical's A CHORUS LINE Comes to the National Theatre Melbourne in September

Following sell out shows and standing ovations for recent productions of The Sound of Music and The Boy From Oz, not-for-profit musical theatre company Theatrical will stage the iconic and universally acclaimed musical, A Chorus Line at The National Theatre Melbourne from 7-22 September.
Interview: 'We've Raised Each Other's Game': Actors Lauren O'Neil and Nathan McMullen on BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF

Originally opening at Liverpool’s Royal Court in 2023, before transferring to The National Theatre in 2024, Boys from the Blackstuff is currently running at The Garrick Theatre in London’s West End before embarking on a UK tour in 2025.
West End Productions to Present HOME, I'M DARLING at North Fourth Theatre Beginning Next Month

HOME, I'M DARLING will run at North Fourth Theatre from August 30 - September 15, 2024.
Cast And Creative Team Set For Selina Thompson's TWINE at the Yard Theatre

Award-winning artist Selina Thompson (Salt;The Royal Court Theatre and BBC) will return to The Yard Theatre, London with the world premiere of Twine. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatres Around the UK Experience Outages Due to IT Glitch

Several theatres around the UK have experienced outages to parts of their website or other operations due to a glitch at Microsoft causing IT issues around the world. 
Review: THE HOT WING KING, National Theatre

When food takes centre stage, it is usually as a conduit for humanity. Somewhere in the pseudo religiosity of ritual and the flurry of flavours we summon stories of cultures, families, histories across time and geography.
Review Roundup: Did Imelda Staunton Delight in HELLO, DOLLY! at The London Palladium?

What did the critics think of Dominic Cooke's long-delayed production?
Photos: THE HOT WING KING at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released first look production photos for the UK premiere of Katori Hall’s  Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King. Check out the photos here!
BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF Will Embark on UK Tour

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced that James Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will tour the UK in 2025, following sell-out runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and The National Theatre, and its current run in London’s West End at the Garrick Theatre.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY!, The London Palladium

Well, we got there in the end and thankfully, it was worth the wait. Initially due to open back in 2020, Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly! has finally arrived in the West End.
Bailey Lock Appointed RSC Executive Producer (Stratford)  

The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.   
How You Know These HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Actors from the Stage

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.
New Production of THE COMPANY OF WOLVES Comes to The New Vic This September

The New Vic will produce a brand-new stage production of Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves this September.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, AVENUE Q, and ONCE Are Headed to Melbourne

A new commercial musical theatre company, AG Theatre, has launched with a mission to support new Melbourne talent, both on and off stage. The company’s premiere season includes new productions of The Three Little Pigs, Avenue Q and Once. 
Tickets On Sale Now For Two Shows Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall

Tickets are available now for the return of Mean Girls and Les Miserables to Playhouse Square this fall. Learn more about the shows!
Kate Marshall Named Jerwood Resident Designer at Leeds Playhouse and Tutti Frutti Productions

Leeds Playhouse and Tutti Frutti welcome their new Jerwood Resident Designer, bringing fresh talent and innovative design to their upcoming productions.
MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Unveils Company for Upcoming Season

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming second year of the Mean Girls North American Tour. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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