Richard Hurst News

Potted Panto Announces Full Cast for Anniversary Production

by Rachel Stone — October 16, 2026

The long-running comedy show marks its twentieth anniversary with a complete cast announcement for the upcoming POTTED PANTO production.

POTTED PANTO to Return to London's West End at The Apollo Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 18, 2026

The Olivier Award-nominated POTTED PANTO, London's longest-running pantomime, will return to the West End.

New Young Cast Members Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour announced new young performers joining the company at Birmingham Hippodrome, with three new actresses set to share the title role.

Photos: Tim Minchin Stops By MATILDA THE MUSICAL At Mayflower Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 1, 2026

Tim Minchin made a surprise appearance at MATILDA THE MUSICAL during its Southampton stop at Mayflower Theatre.

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse

by Natalie O'Donoghue — March 6, 2026

In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns for a UK tour.

Review: POTTED PANTO, Wilton’s Music Hall

by Christiana Rose — December 8, 2025

Potted Panto returns to Wilton’s Music Hall for a triumphant third season and once again confirms why it remains a beloved fixture of the festive calendar.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK Tour Finds Full Cast

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2025

Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage

DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Extended With New 2025 Dates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 28, 2024

DEARThe brand-new Nottingham Playhouse production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will extend its UK tour for a further four weeks in 2025.

Photos: Further Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2024

More production photos have been released for the brand-new UK Tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Kicks Off New UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2024

All new production photos have been released for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, which opened at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, where it plays until 28 September, ahead of a UK tour.

UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Perform Three Numbers on TikTok Live

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2024

The UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will perform three numbers from the new production on TikTok Live, offering fans a preview of the show.

Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Linup

by Stephi Wild — July 3, 2024

Wilton's Music Hall announces its Autumn 2024 Season featuring a diverse lineup of theatre and music performances with stars like Anton Lesser, Rupert Everett, and Tim Key.

Ryan Kopel and More Will Lead New Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 2024

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

POTTED PANTO Comes to Wilton's Music Hall This Christmas

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2024

The West End’s longest running pantomime will return to the East End this Christmas for the second year running due to popular demand.

Cast Set For Alan Ayckbourn's A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL at Salisbury Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — March 20, 2024

The cast has been announced for Wiltshire Creative's upcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval, completing their 2024 spring season.

POTTED POTTER The Unauthorized Harry Experience Returns To Australia In 2024

by A.A. Cristi — December 20, 2023

International smash hit POTTED POTTER has been seen by over a million muggles worldwide, and in 2024 returns to Australia for its fifth tour, opening in Canberra on 3 April then touring to Sydney from 9 April, Melbourne from 24 April, Adelaide from 8 May and Perth from 23 May.