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Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Casting For Mustapha Matura's MEETINGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Mustapha Matura's Meetings. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!

Matthew Wolfenden and Tom Chambers Will Star in ELF The Musical at the Dominion Theatre; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


Matthew Wolfenden will return to the stage by starring as Buddy in the smash-hit musical adaptation of ELF at London's Dominion Theatre for a strictly limited season from 15 November 2023 until 6 January 2024. He will be joined by Tom Chambers, who reprises the role of Walter Hobbs. Learn more about the cast of ELF here!

Nathaniel Parker, Simon Chandler and Gyuri Sarossy Lead Cast for UK Première of OPERATION EPSILON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023


Full casting is announced today for Alan Brody's award-winning play Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which opens on 20 September, with previews from 15 September and runs until 21 October 2023.

Full Cast Announced for DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 21, 2023


Olivier award-winner George Maguire, Jessica Lee, Carl Man, Boaz Chad and Patrick Munday are joining the cast of Death Note The Musical in Concert at the Lyric Theatre.

Reading Rep Theatre Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team For First UK Revival of SHAKESPEARE'S R&J
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023


Reading Rep Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco's queer play Shakespeare's R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue. 

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023


Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023


This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!

Wake Up With BWW 8/1: DeVito-Led I NEED THAT Sets Dates, MOULIN ROUGE! Recoups, and More!
by - Aug 1, 2023


Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!

Photos & Video: First Look at Immersive THE LORD OF THE RINGS Musical at the Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023


Get a first look at photos and video of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre!

Photos: Jack Dee Guest Stars in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023


This week, Jack Dee is treading the boards at the West End’s Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations. Get a first look at Jack in the photos here!

The Watermill Theatre Launch New Fundraising Appeal After Loss of ACE Funding
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023


The Watermill Theatre has announced Propel, a new fundraising appeal to help support the future of the theatre following the news in late 2022 that Arts Council England has cut its entire £458,000 annual NPO grant.

Chicago Shakespeare Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.

Photo: First Look at Tom Allen in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS at the Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023


This week, Tom Allen is treading the boards at the West End’s Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations. Tom returns to Bleak Expectations having played the role of Pip in the original BBC Radio 4 series. Check out a first look at Tom in the role in the photo here!

Photo: First Look at Hugh Dennis Guest Starring in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023


This week, Hugh Dennis is treading the boards at the West End's Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations.  Check out the photo here!

RAINBOW RAE AND THE COLOUR STONE RESCUE Comes To Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham & Eastbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023


This Summer, be part of a very special live theatre event for all the family. Rainbow Rae And The Colour Stone Rescue is a brand new, multi-sensory musical, brought to you by the acclaimed team at UnderWired Productions.

Cast Revealed For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of As You Like It, directed by Ellen McDougall. Learn more about the cast here!

Cast Revealed For FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Bath Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023


Adam Blanshay Productions and Norel Productions have announced full casting for Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann, the English language world première of one of France’s most successful new plays.

ROSIE AND HUGH'S GREAT BIG ADVENTURE Will Have a Workshop Production This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023


A work in progress performance will take place for a brand-new family musical Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure, with Music and Lyrics by Nick Cope and Book by Victoria Saxton.

Nenda Neururer Completes the Cast of IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US at Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023


Nenda Neururer will star as Leela, completing the cast of It’s Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

Laura Dawkes and Jammy Kasongo Join the West End Cast of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023


 Laura Dawkes and Jammy Kasongo have joined the company of Frozen in London as Anna and Kristoff.

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