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Video: Watch the New Trailer For BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY

by Stephi Wild — August 28, 2026

A new trailer has been released for writer Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, directed by Stratford East Artistic Director Lisa Spirling.

Photos: Michelle Dockery and Laura Aikman in Rehearsal For BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2026

New rehearsal photos have been released, giving a first look at award-winning writer Ava Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, ahead of its world premiere at Stratford East.

Photos: Michelle Dockery, Laura Aikman and More in Rehearsal for BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY

by A.A. Cristi — August 21, 2026

See rehearsal photos of Michelle Dockery, Laura Aikman and the cast of Ava Pickett's Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy, making its world premiere at Stratford East in September 2026.

Cast Set For BLOODSPORT at Stratford East

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Ava Pickett's BLOODSPORT, set to run at Stratford East this autumn.

Michelle Dockery Will Return To The Stage In BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY

by Marissa Faith Curley — July 3, 2026

Michelle Dockery, best known for her role in Downtown Abbey as Lady Mary Crawley, will return to the stage at Statford East in Bloodsport: Before Helen of Troy, a new play written by Ava Pickett.

Video: Lucie Jones Sings 'Mr. Darcy' From New Musical AUSTENLAND

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at 'Mr Darcy', performed by Lucie Jones, from the brand new musical AUSTENLAND.

Photos: Lucie Jones and More in Rehearsal For AUSTENLAND

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2025

All new photos have been released from the rehearsals of AUSTENLAND, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre this month.

Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.

Photos: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL Tour Rehearsals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2025

You can now get a look inside rehearsals for the UK and Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical.

Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND

by Stephi Wild — February 6, 2025

AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, will have its world premiere with two concert workshop performances at the Savoy Theatre.

Full Cast Set For UK Tour of CRUEL INTENTIONS

by Stephi Wild — January 21, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the UK & Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble.

Maridom Productions Presents Staged Workshop Performance THE SINGING REVOLUTION

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2024

THE SINGING REVOLUTION will have a staged workshop performance in the West End.

Review: PIPPIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

by Louise Penn — April 30, 2024

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe.

CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL Extends at The Other Palace By Five Weeks

by Stephi Wild — February 6, 2024

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical extends its acclaimed season at The Other Palace by 5 weeks to May 19th.

Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS, The Other Palace

by Mica Blackwell — January 22, 2024

Some can agree that the film took itself seriously to the point of unintentional hilarity, so director Jonathan O'Boyle and co-writers Roger Kumble, Lindsey Rosin and Jordan Ross do the next best thing in adapting it by shifting the tone into campy dark comedy.