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With Paddington The Musical opening to critical acclaim at the Savoy Theatre, the production has announced an extension through 2026 – Michael Bond’s centenary year - until 14 February 2027.

Paddington the Musical arrives at the Savoy Theatre with a heart full of hope and a suitcase packed with marmalade flavoured charm, delivering a joyous celebration of inclusion, diversity and equality in every beat.

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.

Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. 

Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

As rehearsals begin for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, the principal cast and further members of the creative team have been revealed. Learn more here!

The Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to the West End. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The National Theatre has revealed further casting for its national tour of Dear England. As previously announced, heading the cast will be David Sturzaker. Learn more here!

The National Theatre has announced casting news for its tour of Dear England. Leading the cast will be David Sturzaker as England manager Gareth Southgate, with Samantha Womack playing the role of team psychologist Pippa Grange. 

The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ahead of the last performance on Saturday, the National Theatre is delighted to announce that Kendall Feaver's adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes will return for the festive season. 

Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane) returns to the National Theatre to direct a re-imagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel Ballet Shoes, in a new version by Kendall Feaver (The Almighty Sometimes). Watch a video!

The National Theatre has announced a tour of its production, Dear England. Dear England tells the story of Gareth Southgate's revolutionary tenure as England manager in this gripping examination of nation and game. 

The National Theatre has announced a highly anticipated tour of its smash-hit production, Dear England. The Olivier Award-winning ‘Best New Play' will visit Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 20 - Sat 24 Jan 2026.

Casting has been announced for Robert Icke’s Manhunt. Written and directed by Icke, the world premiere marks his Royal Court debut and tells the story of Raoul Moat: the man at the heart of one of the most infamous manhunts of the century.

The National Theatre has announced further casting for its highly anticipated return of James Graham's smash-hit production of Dear England as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

The National Theatre has announced that Gwilym Lee will play former England manager Gareth Southgate in the return of James Graham’s production of Dear England at the Olivier Theatre.