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GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING to Transfer to London After RSC Premiere

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptation of George R.

CIRQUE ALICE to Transform Sydney Lyric Theatre This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2026

CIRQUE ALICE, a new circus production from the creators of THE ILLUSIONISTS and NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE, will play a limited season at Sydney Lyric Theatre, reimagining Lewis Carroll's Wonderland tale.

Photos: See New GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Pics

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2026

New production photos are here for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, the RSC's world premiere play now running at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

CIRQUE ALICE to Play Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in January 2027

by Stephi Wild — August 4, 2026

Mirvish Productions will bring CIRQUE ALICE to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre January 12-24, 2027, with tickets going on sale August 8 for the acrobatic reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Photos: First Look NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE At The London Coliseum

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 3, 2026

Lionsgate, in collaboration with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter present NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE, inspired by Lionsgate’s worldwide blockbuster franchise, Now You See Me, will bring the magic to life with a mix of high-tech illusions, solo stunts, and jaw-dropping spectacles.

Photos: First Look At GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 1, 2026

See the first group portrait from George R.

Video: The Horsemen Showcase Magic in New NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Trailer

by Stephi Wild — July 31, 2026

An all new trailer has been released for NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE.

George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Cancels First Week of Previews

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Game of Thrones: The Mad King remains on schedule to officially open next month despite canceling its first week of preview performances.

Photos: George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING in Rehearsal

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R.

CIRQUE ALICE Will Come to Jacksonville in March

by Stephi Wild — June 25, 2026

FSCJ Artist Series will present CIRQUE ALICE, an acrobatic reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, in Jacksonville, FL.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Adds Rafferty Coope As Special Guest

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 19, 2026

Lionsgate, in collaboration with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter (The Illusionists) have announced that 17-year-old musical magician and 2026 Britain’s Got Talent finalist Rafferty Coope completes the cast of the stage illusion spectacular NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE as special guest act.

Feature: Live Nation Las Vegas Will Present NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE At MGM Grand

by Debbie Hall — June 15, 2026

After sold-out runs in Sydney, Perth, and Singapore, Now You See Me Live will debut at the MGM Grand Theater on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, Oct.

BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Semi-Finalist Fraser Penman Will Join NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 2026

Fraser Penman, a 2026 Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist and Scottish albino stage hypnotist, has been announced as a special guest act in NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE at the London Coliseum.

CIRQUE ALICE to Bring North American Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2026

Cirque Alice, the theatrical cirque spectacular reimagining Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through acrobatics, puppetry, and live music, is set to stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater as part of its 50-city North American tour.

Full Cast Set For GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING

by Stephi Wild — May 29, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Eden Choi Joins NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE as Special Guest at London Coliseum

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2026

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist and South Korean magician Eden Choi will join the cast of NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE at the London Coliseum, performing alongside 'The Horsemen' in the stage illusion spectacular.

CIRQUE ALICE Will Make European Premiere at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall

by Stephi Wild — April 14, 2026

Following sell-out seasons in Australia and Singapore, Roast Productions and Senbla announced the European premiere season of Cirque Alice, a brand new show from the creators of the 'Circus 1903.

Dates Set For Premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2026

The RSC announced the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from July 20 – September 5, 2026.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Finds its Magicians, The Horsemen

by Stephi Wild — March 31, 2026

The world-class cast of magicians have been announced to lead the stage spectacular NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE at the London Coliseum for 5 weeks only from Friday 31 July to Sunday 6 September 2026.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Will Premiere at London Coliseum This July

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2026

The acclaimed stage show NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE will premiere at the London Coliseum for a limited five-week run starting July 31, following successful shows in Sydney and Singapore.