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Photos: Nathan Sykes, Fayth Ifil, and More Ahead of HADESTOWN West End Bow
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

All new photos have been released of the new cast members joining the West End production of Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown. Check out the photos here!

FRANKENSTEIN to Return to British Youth Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

BYMT will revive its musical FRANKENSTEIN, reworked by Victoria Gimby with Jimmy Jewell and Nick Stimson, featuring 36 young actors and musicians in a sung-through retelling of Mary Shelley's classic.

Video: BYMT Alumni Kayleigh McKnight Performs ‘Small Things Matter’ From FRANKENSTEIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

In a new video, West End performer Kayleigh McKnight performed 'Small Things Matter' from BYMT’s musical Frankenstein, almost two decades since she performed in an original production of the show. Watch the video here.

Lowry to Present England-Based Artists at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for First Time
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026

Lowry will present a curated programme of theatre, dance, comedy and circus by England-based artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the British Council sharing the lineup with international performing arts delegates.

Nathan Sykes, Danielle de Niese, Shaun Dooley, and More Will Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Five new principal cast members announced for HADESTOWN at London's Lyric Theatre, including The Wanted's Nathan Sykes as Orpheus and Olivier Award-winner Danielle de Niese as Persephone.

HADESTOWN in London Extends to June 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical HADESTOWN has extended its run at London's Lyric Theatre, with over 140,000 new tickets now on sale. The West End production is currently in its third year.

FRANKENSTEIN to be Presented at Greenwich Theatre With Cast of 38
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

A reimagined production of Frankenstein is coming to Greenwich Theatre, performed by 38 young actors and musicians. The musical is updated by award-winning writer Victoria Gimby.

British Youth Music Theatre Reveals Its 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

BYMT has announced its 2026 season lineup, which includes several new productions set to captivate audiences. The season promises a diverse range of shows catering to various tastes and interests.

New Musical HANGOVER SQUARE to Hold Workshop Performances In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

A public workshop presentation of Hangover Square, a new musical based on the novel by Patrick Hamilton, will take place at the Hope Theatre, Islington. Learn ore!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

All new photos have been released of Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph and the cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in rehearsals. Check out the photos here!

Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler Will Lead the UK Stage Premiere of New British Musical BEFORE AFTER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Grey Area’s Artistic Director, Georgie Rankcom, will direct Grace Mouat (Six) and Jacob Fowler (Heathers) in this musical love story about a couple given a second shot at happiness.

Kevin Kennedy and More Join ROCK OF AGES 2023 Farewell Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Full casting for the farewell tour of the production of Rock of Ages, starring Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy as Dennis Dupree, opening at Peterborough New Theatre on Wednesday 1 February 2023.

London Theatre Runway Announces Associates Course Autumn Term
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

London Theatre Runway will once again be returning to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for their upcoming Autumn term of their Associates Course!

New Cast Announced to Join Kevin Kennedy in the UK Tour of ROCK OF AGES UK
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022

The producers of ROCK OF AGES have announced full casting and additional dates for the UK tour starring Kevin Kennedy as 'Dennis Dupree' alongside Cameron Sharp as 'Stacee Jaxx' from Tuesday 23 August when the show opens in Inverness.

ROCK OF AGES UK and Ireland Tour Announces New Cast and Dates
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

Full casting and new dates have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Rock of Ages, including the return of Coronation Street star KEVIN KENNEDY as 'Dennis Dupree', a role he previously played to huge acclaim in 2018.

Matt Terry To Star As 'Stacee Jaxx' In ROCK OF AGES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021

The producers of the smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES are have announced that musical theatre star and X Factor Champion Matt Terry will star as 'Stacee Jaxx' from Tuesday 25 January at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking until Saturday 9 July at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend. www.rockofagesmusical.co.uk.

SUMMER SHOWTIME ON THE COALING JETTY Announces Upcoming Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

Hosted on the historic Coaling Jetty on the River Thames in front of the Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, London's only open-air cinema and theatre experience will feature special theatre and comedy performances from The Turbine Theatre and film screenings from The Cinema in The Arches, formerly known as Archlight Cinema.

Kevin Clifton To Return As Stacee Jaxx In ROCK OF AGES UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021

Kevin Clifton thrilled audiences as Stacee Jaxx on the 2018/2019 'Rock of Ages' UK tour and he is reprising the role in 2021. Kevin is best known known for being a professional dancer on BBC1's 'Strictly Come Dancing'. In seven years on the show Kevin reached the final, a record five times, winning four glitter balls including the main show Glitterball trophy in 2018 with Stacey Dooley before leaving in 2019. Since then, Kevin has gone on to appear in many other theatre productions including, 'The Wedding Singer' and 'Singin' in the Rain'.

Tracy-Ann Oberman, Janie Dee, Tyrone Huntley and More Join Lineup For Bard From The Barn Series Three
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2020

The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have announced the cast and creatives for the third and final series of their re-imagined Shakespeare series, Bard From The Barn.

BARD FROM THE BARN Series 2 to Feature Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi, Mark Peachey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2020

The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have released the official trailer for the second series of their Shakespeare in lockdown digital theatre series, Bard From The Barn.