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Tracy-Ann Oberman's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Hires Security Due to Antisemitism
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 19, 2023


Security has had to be hired for a touring production of The Merchant of Venice due to fears of antisemitic attacks, Tracy-Ann Oberman has revealed.

Photos: All New Look at CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, as Booking Extends
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023


All new photos have been released for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, as the show announces that booking is extended until Saturday 28 September 2024. 

Photos: First Look at MEETINGS at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023


All new photos have been released for Meetings at Orange Tree Theatre, opening tonight 18 October and running until 11 November starring Martina Laird, Kevin N Golding and Bethan Mary-James. Check out the photos here!

Review: THE FLEA, The Yard
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 18, 2023


There’s no escape from the parasites. A bedbug invasion looms in London and there is a flea at Hackney’s Yard Theatre. I’m talking more specifically about The Flea, James Fritz’s new coked-up joyride of a satire which not so much pokes fun at, but hacks and slashes hierarchical English society to shreds.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Stock Aitken Waterman Musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


Rehearsal images have been released for the World Premiere tour of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos here!

JERSEY BOYS to Close in the West End After Three Years
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 16, 2023


The original Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical, Jersey Boys, will close at the Trafalgar Theatre on 4 January 2024 after three hugely successful years in London’s West End.

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD, Savoy Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 13, 2023


Many words have already been written about whether Nicole Scherzinger, the American actress, ex-Pussycat Doll and X Factor judge, is the right choice to play Norma Desmond, the reclusive silent movie star who dreams of a comeback. Desmond has lost the limelight, whereas Scherzinger remains a global superstar. As it happens, it is just one of many inspired choices in Jamie Lloyd’s dazzling revival.

Photos: First Look at Jamie Lloyd's SUNSET BOULEVARD, Starring Nicole Scherzinger
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 13, 2023


Brand-new production shots from Jamie Lloyd’s production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, have been released. See the new photos here.

Review Roundup: Nicole Scherzinger Stars In SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023


The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is officially open on the West End, starring Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. Read the reviews!

Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

National Theatre Live Will Release DEAR ENGLAND and VANYA to UK and Ireland Cinemas
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023


The National Theatre will release two new National Theatre Live productions to audiences in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this winter. Following sold-out runs, Dear England and VANYA will be new to NT Live, alongside the re-release of Olivier-award winning production, Skylight. 

Interview: 'I'm in Awe of Everyone Every Day': Patrick Gibson on Cooking on Stage and Returning to the World of Lynn Nottage in CLYDE'S
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 16, 2023


BroadwayWorld sat down with Patrick Gibson, who played Jason in SWEAT back in 2019 at the Donmar Warehouse and returns to the same venue to play the same character.

Photos/Video: Kylie Minogue Visits the Cast of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


The cast of the World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical, I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY received a surprise visit from iconic hitmaker Kylie Minogue during their rehearsals this week. Check out photos and video from her visit here!

Photos: First Look Rehearsal Images for the West End Transfer of DEAR ENGLAND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 2, 2023


Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. This new smash hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run. Check out the rehearsal photos below.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Leads Our Top Ten West End Shows for October
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2023


The West End is bursting with amazing shows this October. The stars are out: Nicole Scherzinger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Giles Terera and Joseph Fiennes are just some of the actors treading the boards of the capital this month.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CLYDE'S at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023


All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s which opens at the Donmar next month. Check out the photos here!

Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Sep 27, 2023


The touring production of Shrek The Musical brings the fairy-tale-inspired story to life.

Photos: First Look at Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


All new photos have been released of Jake Shears as The Emcee and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Check out the photos here!

Review: UNBELIEVABLE, Criterion Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 27, 2023


Derren Brown calls his new production, Unbelievable, 'the magic show I've always wanted to see'. It's not only a show without Brown himself, but crucially (with the exception of Simon Lipkin) it is a magic show not performed by professional magicians. In fact, many members of their cast are making their West End debuts.

Review Roundup: Andrew Scott Stars in Sam Yates' VANYA. What Did the Critics Think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 22, 2023


This production explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.So what did the critics think?

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