Theatre Royal, Plymouth News

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).

Laura Horton, Fringe First Award Winner, returns with her second play to be staged at the Edinburgh Fringe. Lynn Faces, is a personal and punk rock look at regaining confidence after trauma.

Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino not only wrote the book for “The Queen of Versailles,” she came up with the original idea for a musical about the billionaire Florida couple living their own version of the American Dream – building a gargantuan gilded palace – until the Great Recession of 2008 gets in the way.

New photos and video footage have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar opening at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October. 

Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS. 

Vanessa Williams stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to discuss the new musical version of The Devil Wears Prada. She is currently playing the role of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep in the film) in the stage musical, which features an Elton John score. Watch the interview!

Vanessa Williams is now playing the iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the musical adaptation of the film The Devil Wears Prada. Performances are currently underway in the UK's Theatre Royal Plymouth, prior to a run in the West End in October. Check out a video of her discussing the show here!

According to Deadline, a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is in early development at Disney. It will be written by the 2006 film's original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna.

Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!

The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre have published the results of a survey demonstrating the urgent need for sustainable and systematic investment in theatre buildings.

The King's Theatre, Glasgow has announced that popular TV Presenter, theatre performer and Strictly Finalist Karim Zeroual will lead the cast of the brand-new tour of smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The Musical as the hilarious King Julien. 

The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.

International singer-songwriter, and author, Tom Fletcher, whose writing credits include the Christmasaurus series, The Danger Gang and Space Band (published by Puffin), will bring his smash hit, bestselling book The Creakers to the stage in a brand-new musical for all the family. 

The full cast has been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 UK tour.

OperaUpClose has announced its new programme of reinventions; a series of one-act operas by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Giacomo Puccini and Richard Strauss reimagined for the modern world.

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

The cast of The Devil Wears Prada's West End run was announced earlier this week and to gear up for their London debut, the show has released video shorts of the cast in action. 

The lineup for Amit Sharma's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre will include the European premiere of Dan McCabe's The Purists, and more.

The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!

Georgie Buckland and Amy Di Bartolomeo have joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada in London as Andy and Emily! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.