Hannah Chissick News

Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP to Play Floral Pavilion on 75th Anniversary Tour

by A.A. Cristi — September 24, 2026

THE MOUSETRAP brings its 75th anniversary tour to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton from October 19–24, with a cast led by Emily Laing and Jack Hardwick.

THE MOUSETRAP to Make North American Premiere at Toronto Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2026

Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, the longest-running stage show in the world, will make its North American debut at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE MOUSETRAP 75th Anniversary UK Tour

by Robert Diamond — August 17, 2026

The 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will begin in Birmingham.

Cast Set For Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP 75th Anniversary UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2026

Producer Brian Fenty announced the principal cast for the 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, which begins in Birmingham on September 3, 2026, and runs through 2027 in over 25 cities.

WEST SIDE STORY Set for NYMT's 50th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2026

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.

Georgia Blessitt Named Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2025

Georgia Blessitt from the Royal Academy of Music has been named the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year.

Interview: 'It's Wonderful To Do Every Night': Actor Cassidy Janson on JERRY'S GIRLS

by Kat Mokrynski — June 17, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Cassidy Janson about taking on the three-hander show.

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS, Menier Chocolate Factory

by Louise Penn — May 23, 2024

Deeply mining the scores of four musicals Jerry Herman is best known for (Hello, Dolly, Mame, Mack & Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles), with a handful from others like Dear World and Parade, this will appeal to Herman devotees and musical generalists alike.

Finalists Revealed For The 2024 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2024

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2024 returns for its 16th year.

The UK Pantomime Association Reveals Nominees For The Pantomime Awards 2024

by Stephi Wild — May 2, 2024

Get the latest on The Pantomime Awards 2024 nominees, announced by The UK Pantomime Association in association with Stagecoach.

The UK Pantomime Association announces the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2024

by Natalie O'Donoghue — May 2, 2024

Founded in 2021, the UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) is a charity that explores, shares and celebrates pantomime by investigating the genre's rich past, engaging with contemporary practice and inspiring the future.

Jessica Martin Joins JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 22, 2024

Jessica Martin will join Cassidy Janson and Julie Yammanee to complete the company for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS at The Menier Chocolate Factory.

Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS.

JERRY'S GIRLS Revival Will Open Next Month at Menier Chocolate Factory

by Stephi Wild — April 3, 2024

A major revival of Jerry Herman's Jerry's Girls will open at The Menier Chocolate Factory next month.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards; Voting Ends 31 December!

by BWW Awards — December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight.

2 Weeks Left to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards

by BWW Awards — December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards December 5 Standings

by BWW Awards — December 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!