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A true crime story that offers hope as well as tragedy

Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch. 

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well. Full details and dates will be announced in the coming months.

Actor Tony Hirst shares insights on his role in PUNCH, working with playwright James Graham, and the impact of true stories in theater.

The BBC has announced the starting line-up for new drama Dear England (4x60), based on James Graham's hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team.

Elizabeth Teeter has shared a backstage look at her entrance during the first preview of Heathers the Musical. The video features the Beetlejuice alum as Heather McNamara, McKenzie Kurtz as Heather Chandler and Olivia Hardy as Heather Duke.

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for Heathers The Musical, including Kerry Butler and more. Learn more about the full cast and the show here!

Faygele deserves credit for its empathy, and how it can resonate with those both within and outside the Jewish and queer communities.

The Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch by Olivier Award-winning playwright, James Graham, based on the book ‘Right From Wrong' by Jacob Dunne, will transfer to the West End.

Based on the memoir of Jacob Dunne, Punch is the sobering true story of the tragic and rippling consequences of a single punch thrown on a night out. 

Ilan Galkoff, Ben Caplan, Clara Francis, Andrew Paul and Yiftach Mizrahi will star in the world premiere of Shimmy Braun’s  Faygele, directed by Will Nunziata, at London’s Marylebone Theatre. Learn more!

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of the musical Supersonic Man, written and directed by Chris Burgess, at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

LAMBCO Productions has announced the world premiere of SUPERSONIC MAN, a new musical written and directed by Chris Burgess at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Young Vic Theatre has announced a two week extension to the London transfer of Punch due to public demand, now set to run in the Young Vic Main House from 1 March to 26 April with press night on 6 March 2025.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

He’s Behind You! return to Charing Cross Theatre with Jack and the Beanstalk: What A Whopper! Check out photos from rehearsal!

The winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday, 20 October. See photos from the ceremony here!