Southwark Playhouse released the official trailer for REDCLIFFE, Jordan Luke Gage's new musical based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, depicting forbidden love and persecution in 18th-century Bristol.
In early 1753, two men – a footman named William Critchard and a sailor named Richard Arnold – were arrested and executed for ‘buggery’ in the Bristol suburb of Redcliffe. The story, recently uncovered through court documents in local archives, is an unusually detailed account of the prosecution of homosexuality in Britain, and forms the basis of a new musical fable.
New musical REDCLIFFE will receive its premiere production at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026. Check out photos from inside rehearsal!
New video has been released of Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler performing “A Million Things I Know” from the new musical REDCLIFFE. The production, written by and starring Gage, is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. REDCLIFFE will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.
A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough announced weekly post-show Q&A sessions following Tuesday matinees, hosted by theatre podcast figures and industry voices, covering music, design, direction, and casting.
Rob Houchen and Jordan Luke Gage headline a West End Gala Fundraiser at the Phoenix Theatre, joining Christina Bianco, Flo & Joan, and others to raise £100,000 for the Phoenix Arts Club.
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) will present live performances and a first-ever live broadcast on March 30, 2026, at Central Hall, Westminster, showcasing the diversity of Off-West End theatre.
Southwark Playhouse will present REDCLIFFE starting May 22, featuring a full cast lineup. The production promises a compelling theatrical experience in London. Learn more here!
After eight sold-out workshop performances at The Other Palace, the new musical, Redcliffe, arrives at Southwark Playhouse. The show, written and performed by Jordan Luke Gage, tells the story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, an “epic tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced for hundreds of years.” Recently, we had the chance to speak with Gage about the show and its upcoming run at Southwark Playhouse. We discussed how his best friend got him into the world of theatre, what the creative process has been like for Redcliffe and what he hopes audiences will take away from the show.
On 1 February, some of the West End's most esteemed stars gathered for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer - a concert performance raising money for One for the Boys. The charity aims to raise awareness surrounding male cancers, encouraging men to speak up when they notice a change in their bodies, or to ask for help when they need it. The hope is that together, we can break down stigmas surrounding masculinity, health and vulnerability - and save lives while doing so.
The final cast members have been revealed for the star-studded Love Life concert in London, alongside additional information on the setlists for the night.
Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.
This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.
You can now get a first look at the concert production of ROAM, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins.
On 23 November, ROAM A New Musical premiered in a staged concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The show, with music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen and a book by Michael Dovid, tells the story of a nomadic clan and their familial relationships using a roc-pop-Romani fusion score. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ramin Karimloo, who plays Yoska, and Diego Rodriguez, who plays his son, Pesha. We discussed what it has been like preparing for the one-night performance, what it is like performing in revivals versus new work and even get their thoughts on mirrors in a rehearsal room!
The producers of ROAM, a new musical, have announced the full cast. ROAM will have a special one-night only concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre in November.
Following eight workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE, written by Jordan Luke Gage, will run for a limited time, fully staged, at Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning May 2026.
ROAM, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Evita, London Palladium) with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins will perform a special one-night only concert.
Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.
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