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Paddington the Musical is now officially open at the Savoy Theatre, and all new photos have been released from the show! Check out the photos of Paddington in action here!

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.

This is a tale exhilaratingly told, and if it fails it fails for being too inventive, rather than not inventive enough.

Falling snow, a rapidly-growing Christmas tree and an army of sword-fighting rats: it can only be Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. Birmingham Royal Ballet's opulent, charming and whimsical production returns to Birmingham Hippodrome - where Wright's version received its premier in 1990 - and brings with it a host of magical moments.

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have released production images from the West End premiere of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

Fond memories erupt when we read the news about the Return of Disney's TARZAN at the STAGE NEUE FLORA in Hamburg. It's been a while since we followed the search for Tarzan and Jane in a Casting Show, filled with so many talented, aspiring artists. Vienna's Reign Opera Ghost, Anton Zetterholm, Winner of the TV-Competition, went out to be the first to wear the famous loincloth, followed by many other familiar faces. One of them is Alexander Klaws (the first to win the German Casting Show Deutschland sucht den Superstar), who returns to the role for selected dates only*.

Based on the original Hunger Games story, this gripping tale of courage, defiance and unbreakable human spirit, follows the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen on her journey of self-discovery, as she emerges as a beacon of rebellion and hope. Multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and Director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), will bring this powerful story to life on stage, using extraordinary stunts and illusions in an epic, unforgettable, theatrical experience.

Housed in a purpose-built venue in Canary Wharf, it’s a behemoth. Adapting it for the stage was always going to be a Herculean task, not only when it comes to pleasing a very passionate fandom, but when we consider the scale and magnitude of the story too. Written by Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, it’s an unquestionably impressive achievement with great technical value. The actors are tireless athletes, the theatre is an imposing arena, and the stagecraft is often remarkable. Unfortunately, it’s also a soulless incarnation.

Later this month, Samantha Barks will be embarking on the Cathedral Tour, in which she will travel to some of the UK’s spectacular cathedrals, performing whilst lit by candlelight. The show promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime evening, with Barks sharing personal stories through songs and conversations.

Aaron Sorkin’s riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Hunger Games: On Stage is now playing in London. Check out the first official photos and learn about the cast and creative team!

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL announced an extension of its run on the West End, along with photos and a video giving a first look at the titular Paddington Bear.

An award-winning LGBTQ novel, adapted for the stage by playwright of the moment Jack Holden (Cruising; Kenrex)... It sounds like a surefire hit for the Almeida, and sure enough, the entire run is currently fully sold out. But can a production be too sure of itself? Slick but straightforward, this premiere bucks the venue’s recent trend of plays that push the envelope.

All new rehearsal photography has been released for Paddington The Musical, which opens next month at the Savoy Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!

Despite the enticing cultural dissonance of its title, Black Sabbath – The Ballet is, by definition, a terrible idea. It is the conceptual equivalent of putting a tuxedo on a pit bull, or hiring Prince Andrew as your PR manager. This is what happens when the civic-minded folk at a major arts company, having dutifully listened to enough AC/DC to establish their street cred, decide they can bottle the anarchic essence of heavy metal and sell it in three-act bottles to those living off the ever-sweet smell of nostalgia and the kind of people who buy all their concert T-shirts from Vinted.

Rehearsal photos have been released for This Little Earth, the debut full-length play by Jessica Norman. Presented by 3 hearts canvas and Izzy Carney, the production will open at the Arcola Theatre’s Studio 2 on October 24, following previews from October 22, and will run through November 15.

Technically unsurpassed, but is there a chill where its soul should be?

Richard Coyle talks returning to Atticus Finch on the UK & Ireland tour of To Kill A Mockingbird and why the story remains so vital today.

Writer Jessica Swale shares insights on adapting Paddington the Musical, exploring kindness and collaboration in this exciting new production.

Singaporean actress Nathania Ong will reprise her acclaimed performance as Eponine in the upcoming Singapore run of Cameron Mackintosh’s 'Les Misérables, The Arena Spectacular.'