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Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto Comes to St Helens This October

Sleeping Beauty is enchanting October half term entertainment. Follow the story of Princess Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and is doomed to sleep for a hundred years - unless a handsome prince arrives to break the spell.
Cast Set For New Production of Sasha Regan's All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Following critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of H.M.S. Pinafore and The Mikado, Sasha Regan will return to London's Wilton's Music Hall with a new production of her award-winning all-male production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.
Derby Theatre To Present WELFARE Beginning This September

Discover WELFARE, a new play by Abi Zakarian at Derby Theatre, directed by Sarah Brigham. Running from Sep 28 to Oct 12.
Melissa Jacques joins Nina Wadia and Sonia in NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Brighton

Melissa Jacques will star as April for the show’s Brighton dates. NOW That’s What I Call A Musical is a brand-new British musical touring the UK and Ireland written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.
Melissa Jacques & Sam Bailey Join NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL World Premiere

Melissa Jacques and Sam Bailey will join Now That's What I Call A Musical UK & Ireland tour. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!
New Cast Set for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre

New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 29 July 2024. The musical is currently booking until Saturday 29 March 2025.
RITA, SUE, & BOB TOO! Will Embark on a 2025 UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden

The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour next spring.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Full Cast Set For SOME DEMON at the Arcola Theatre

Papatango has announced the full cast for the world première of the 2023 Prize-winning play Some Demon by Laura Waldren – a play focusing on the relationships fostered and fractured when a group of strangers are thrown together in an eating disorder unit.
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Talk Olivier Awards Opening on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON

Hannah Waddingham stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening to discuss her role in the film The Fall Guy and other projects. To kick off the conversation, Fallon complimented her on hosting the Olivier Awards in April, particularly praising the opening number where the actress performed Anything Goes. Watch the interview here!
Initial Cast Set For Revival of THE BAKER'S WIFE at the Menier Chocolate Factory; Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, and More!

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for The Baker's Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Hannah Waddingham Talks THE FALL GUY and Playing Revolting Characters on TODAY

On Thursday, actress Hannah Waddingham joined The Today Show to discuss her role in the new comedy The Fall Guy with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. In the film, she plays producer Gail Meyer, a character that Waddingham calls 'revolting'. 'She's very self-serving. Her needle on her moral compass is somewhere else,' the actress said as she pointed around. Watch the interview now!
Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!
Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.
Cast and Creative Team Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse

Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.
Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.
Kacey Ainsworth And Liam Tobin Star In JAB At Finborough Theatre

JAB at Finborough Theatre stars Kacey Ainsworth and Liam Tobin in a poignant play about a married couple navigating COVID-19 lockdown challenges. Catch this relatable story until March 16 with special discounts for local residents.
Video: Hannah Waddingham Performs 'Time After Time' at the BAFTAs

Watch Hannah Waddingham's performance of 'Time After Time' during the BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam segment.

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