Matt Lucas News

Actor, composer, and comedian Tim Minchin has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated film, Zac Power. He joins a cast that also features Matt Lucas, Parker Little, Kylie Cantrall and David Wenham.

Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Idris Elba are among theatre and arts figures recognized in the UK’s New Year Honours list. The honours also include leaders from major cultural institutions, designers, composers, and educators.

The holiday season is semi-officially here (It won’t be official for me until after Thanksgiving) and you might be looking for something a little different to attend with family and friends. Today’s subject Raymond Walsh can definitely help you with that. He is currently living his theatre life as the creator and one of the performers of The Shamrock Tenors. Their new show Shamrock Tenors: Christmas in Belfast will be here in DC at the Kennedy Center for a one week only engagement from November 25th through the 30th in the Eisenhower Theater. This engagement marks Raymond’s North American professional debut.

The lineup has been announced for the 2025 rendition of The Royal Variety Performance, which will return to the Royal Albert Hall in London this year. Performers will include the casts of Les Misérables and Paddington.

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers.   The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!

LES MISÉRABLES will celebrate its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance featuring Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and more. Learn more here!

Following a sold-out West End season, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are taking the critically acclaimed Inside No.9 Stage / Fright to theatres around the UK this autumn, with the tour arriving in Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Sep.

With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.

A new version of Taboo, the musical featuring Boy George’s music, is in development with a reworked book by Jack Holden and Boy George. A closed reading takes place this week in London.

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Book & Music), Alain Boublil (Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics)  and Herbert Kretzmer (Lyrics) musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Music) and Herbert Kretzmer musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

On Monday, April 21st, Musical Mondays LA delivered a Sweet 16 celebration that lived up to its legacy—complete with Broadway energy, community pride, and a special proclamation from the City of West Hollywood. See photos from the show.

Musical Mondays Los Angeles will celebrate its sixteenth anniversary on Monday, April 21, 2025, with a citywide spotlight. The City of West Hollywood will honor the event with a Proclamation for Service to the Community.

Musical Mondays Los Angeles (MuMo), the iconic LGBTQIA+ musical theatre celebration held weekly at The Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood, will commemorate its 16th anniversary with a Sweet 16 Celebration.

Final casting has been confirmed for the Australian leg of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR! Due to demand, extra performances were recently added in Australia.

Comedy sensation Mitch Wood will present Mitch Wood! My Impression of a LONDON Show! on Thursday, March 27 at The Rivoli in Toronto before heading to Leicester Square Theatre in London.

Due to demand, extra performances have been added in Australia for LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR! The World Tour arrives at the ICC Sydney Theatre on 30 April 2025.

A spectacular arena show of Les Miserables with an amazing cast with Peter Jöback, Tommy Körberg, Bradley Jayden och Matt Lucas and many more.