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The full cast has been announced for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical. Learn more about the cast here!

Curve Leicester has released new production photos and will present the Made at Curve staging of THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas season. Performances begin 22 November 2025.

Curve Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal for its 2025 Made at Curve production of The Sound of Music, directed by Artistic Director Nikolai Foster. The production will run from November 22, 2025, through January 17, 2026.

Earlier this year, Curve revealed stars of its recent acclaimed production of MY FAIR LADY, Molly Lynch and David Seadon-Young, would make a triumphant return to the theatre, playing the roles of Maria and Captain Georg von Trapp.

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.

For a sitcom that only lasted for 12 episodes, Fawlty Towers left an indelible mark on British comedy. Discourteous hotel owner Basil Fawlty and his shrewish wife Sybil became legends, along with long-suffering chambermaid Polly and hapless waiter Manuel. Previously staged in Australia, this nostalgic and tightly choreographed play is adapted by the series’ original co-writer John Cleese.

Fifty years since it was first recorded at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the “greatest British sitcom of all time” (Radio Times) Fawlty Towers, has been adapted for the West End stage by comedy legend John Cleese and will premiere at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 15 May.

All new production photos have been released from The Third Man which opens next week at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for world premiere of the new musical of The Third Man, which opens later this month at the Menier.

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

The first new UK production of Billy Elliot the Musical is now open at Leicester’s Curve theatre. Directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story), the Made at Curve musical is now running until Saturday 20 August. Get a first look at photos here!

Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Check out all new rehearsal footage here!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Curve Leicester's Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.

All new rehearsal footage has been released for Curve's upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.

Curve has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. The first new UK production is directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story) and will run at the Leicester theatre for six weeks only from Thursday 7 July to Sunday 14 August.

New details are in for the brand new production of the award-winning musical Billy Elliot at Curve Leicester. Find out how to get tickets and more.

With the sad closure of south London’s Bridge House Theatre, a special online Christmas concert, ‘A Bridge House Farewell - A Christmas Spectacular’, will feature favourite festive songs and readings from an amazing cast of performers - all of whom have performed at the venue over the years and giving their time free of charge.

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Rags - The Musical: Original London Cast Recording is available on CD online and in stories today, Friday, July 17.

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book, music, and film releases, including a Hadestown lyric book, new music from Telly Leung, Melissa Errico, and more!