Stephen Whitson News

Full Cast Set For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 16, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July.

Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL at the Barbican

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.

Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Dundee Rep

by Natalie O'Donoghue — December 7, 2025

Starring a dynamic 10-strong ensemble of actor-musicians, this lively reimagining of the much-loved story is bursting with heart, humour, and catchy songs.

Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Dundee Rep Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2025

Get ready for a giant adventure this winter as Dundee Rep Theatre unveils a fun-filled retelling of the much-loved story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2025

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced their 2025 season – a programme that celebrates creativity, connection, and community.

MONSOON WEDDING Musical Will Now Open in India in 2021

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2020

The musical adaptation of Mira Nair's hit film Monsoon Wedding will now open in India in 2021.

Musical Adaptation Of The Film MONSOON WEDDING Will Premiere in Summer 2020

by Stephi Wild — December 5, 2019

Nearly 20 years after the multi award-winning Monsoon Wedding broke all moulds by becoming one of the most successful international films of all time and introducing a worldwide audience to Indian culture through the joy of the rom-com, the beautiful story of finding love against the odds returns as

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Butcher's London Concert LIVE At Zedel's

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2019

Contemporary theatre composer-lyricist Nick Butcher made his London concert debut with his sold out show on Tuesday 9th April at The Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly, London.

VIDEO: Watch TINA Musical Star Kayleigh McKnight In Nick Butcher's Musical Film, LOVED BEFORE

by Stephi Wild — January 23, 2019

British theatre composer Nick Butcher releases his musical film, Loved Before, staring Kayleigh Mcknight (Tina, Jesus Christ Superstar) and directed by Stephen Whitson (Hamilton, 42nd Street).

HAMILTON: The Ultimate Guide

by Marianka Swain — December 5, 2017

Hamilton finally makes its UK debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre tomorrow night.

Imagine If Presents YOU FORGOT THE MINCE

by Julie Musbach — September 11, 2017

Following its Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, Imagine If's production of Francesca Joy's gritty new play You Forgot the Mince is touring prisons and theatres this Autumn, coming to The Courtyard Theatre, Hoxton, London from Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 September 2017.

Imagine If Announces Autumn 2017 Theatre and Prison Tour for YOU FORGOT THE MINCE

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2017

Following its 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe run at the Pleasance Courtyard (7 - 28 August, excl.

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Interview - Stephen Whitson

by Natalie O'Donoghue — July 27, 2017

BWW speaks to Stephen Whitson, Associate Director on Hamilton and 42nd Street about bringing You Forgot The Mince to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Imagine If Presents YOU FORGOT THE MINCE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2017

Following a hugely successful 2016 tour to theatres and prisons in the North of England, You Forgot the Mince, presented by Imagine If and written by Francesca Joy, will run at The Pleasance Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 7 - 28 August 2017 (excl.