James Keningale News

The full cast and further creative team have been revealed for the world premiere tour of Sarah Punshon's adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field's best-selling children's book, The Lion Inside, with original music and lyrics by Eamonn O'Dwyer.

Following the announcement earlier this year that Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre's musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town will play on the West End this festive season, casting is now confirmed for this Christmas production. 

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre have announced new autumn tour dates and a West End run for their musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town, adapted from the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

The cast and creative teams have been announced for three enchanting family productions across Polka Theatre's two main spaces this spring. From captivating revivals to twists on old tales, there's something for every member of the family in this brilliant programme. 

Production images of madcap musical adventure, Cinderella: the AWESOME truth have been released! Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of this feel-good festive show with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan.

Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of madcap musical adventure Cinderella: the AWESOME truth. This feel-good festive show, with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat, New Diorama Theatre), celebrates the power of friendship and self-worth.

The Lord Chaimberlain's Men return to Brighton Festival with their dreamy production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This year the all-male Shakespeare outdoor theatre company are launching their 15th anniversary season at the St Nicholas Rest Gardens in Brighton city centre.

Don't go to Cinderella at Greenwich Theatre expecting a winsome or even wimpy female character in the kitchen. She may be downtrodden by her circumstances but this Cinders is no damsel in distress. And she's more than capable of taking the Fairy's wise advice: 'There is one person who can help you most of all. You!' BroadwayWorld has a first look at this year's Cinderella panto below!