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EDINBURGH 2026 Review: REMEMBER, REMEMBER!, Pleasance Dome
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 7, 2026

This might be the next Fringe hit musical. Mel Brooks marries Monty Python to give birth to the rightful heir to the throne vacated by Six. The Gunpowder Plot receives the Operation Mincemeat treatment, with a generous dash of blasphemous revisionism and plenty of scrumptious anachronisms. This irreverent comedy musical is sizzling hot fun from start to end. Stephen Fry narrates, Alex Pritchett directs. Kluane Saunders, Tom O’Kelly, Lucy Buncombe, and Ross Tomlinson write and deliver an alternative version of history, spicing it up with sass, wit, and absolute fire.

Cate Blanchett Appointed Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor Of Contemporary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

The acclaimed actor, producer and artistic leader, Cate Blanchett, has been named as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre for the academic year 2026-27.

Video: HEXED Trailer: Disney Unveils New Teaser for Animated Feature
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

The first trailer is here for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new coming-of-age saga that will be released in theaters this Thanksgiving. The film features the voices of Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Tracey Ullman, and Stephen Fry. Watch the trailer now.

Pleasance London Announces Programming for Fall And Winter
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026

Pleasance London's Autumn 2026 theatre season brings together ambitious new work, international collaboration, emerging voices and returning favorites, as the venue celebrates 30 years of championing artists and new ideas.

Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.

Joanna Pickering Will Be Directed by BAFTA-Winner Philip John at Hay Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Joanna Pickering will bring her solo play DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS to Hay Festival, directed by BAFTA winner Philip John. The piece addresses PTSD and sexual assault and will be staged in the Bookshop Garden Marquee.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Host 44th Spotlight Gala Featuring Rita Rudner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.

WHATSONSTAGE Awards Winners Announced; Full List of Winners
by Gillian Blum - Mar 8, 2026

At a ceremony at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView were announced.

Francesca Moody's Shedload-Of-Future Fund Returns in 2026 with New Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh have announced that applications for the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund will open on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Virtual Screening Set for A FRIEND OF DOROTHY with Miriam Margolyes Q&A
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

Next month, a virtual screening will be held for the Oscar-nominated live action short A Friend of Dorothy, followed by an exclusive live Q&A with BAFTA-winning star Miriam Margolyes and Oscar-nominated director Lee Knight.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Sequel Now in Production; Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry & More Returning
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Production is now underway for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the highly anticipated sequel to Matthew López's Red, White & Royal Blue. The cast will feature the return of Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry, Sarah Shahi, and more.

Video: Judi Dench and More Perform From TWELFTH NIGHT at 2025 Orange Tree Theatre Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

In January 2025, Gyles Brandreth and an all-star cast joined together for a special celebration of Twelfth Night, all in support of the Orange Tree Theatre's Shakespeare in Schools projects. Watch the video here!

Video: 'One Day More' From LES MISERABLES at 2025 Royal Variety Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025

You can now watch the finale of the 2025 Royal Variety Performance, which featured a company of over 400 performing 'One Day More' from Les Miserables!

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!

THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS UK Sets Peacock Premiere Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

The Celebrity Traitors UK S1 will premiere on Peacock next Thursday, Nov. 20, with all nine episodes of the hit series available to stream. The spin-off of the popular reality series was filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands and hosted by Claudia Winkleman.

Final Shows Announced For INSIDE NO.9 STAGE/FRIGHT At Eventim Apollo
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Following its Olivier-nominated West End run and extensive UK tour, this marks audiences’ last chance to see the pair perform their celebrated blend of comedy, mystery, and theatrical invention live.

Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.

Fiery Angel's 25th Anniversary Cabaret raises £30k for Second Stage Charity
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

On Thursday 6 November, theatre producers Fiery Angel celebrated their 25th anniversary.  The cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom also raised £30,000 for the new charity Second Stage. 

DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY Extends Run at Central Works
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Central Works' new comedy Dada Teen Musical: The Play, written by Maury Zeff, has extended through November 23. The show was originally scheduled to run October 18–November 16.