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Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.

Benjamin O'Mahony will star as Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich in Holy Fool, a new play about art and resistance under Stalin, at Park Theatre in London.

Forced Entertainment announced a return to UK stages with two works: the UK premiere of COLD SWEAT, featuring AI-generated voices and live lip-syncing, and a northern England tour of SELECTED WORKS: TABLE TOP SHAKESPEARE.

The cast has been revealed for the UK tour of Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.

Gregor Fisher will perform his first one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joined by director Nigel West for an evening of stories and reminiscences from his decades-long career.

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums. 

Mollie Gallagher, Oliver Farnworth, and Sam Jackson join John Partridge in the world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, touring the UK and Ireland.

National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

Paul Herzberg's award-winning play THE MOTH, a psychological thriller exploring race, trauma, and the legacy of Apartheid, will receive its London premiere at the Finborough Theatre following a sell-out Northern tour.

Playhouse on Park announced the cast for THE WILD PARTY, Andrew Lippa's jazz-scored musical set in the Prohibition Era, directed by Co-Artistic Director Sean Harris in his final directorial credit before transitioning to Artistic Advisor.

New production photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Al Pacino has been named the 2026 Sam Wanamaker Award recipient by Shakespeare's Globe, honoring his lifelong dedication to Shakespeare and the stage.

The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.

Austin Shakespeare's Young Shakespeare program opens its 19th annual summer production in June, presenting William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

Rehearsal photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac, produced in the West End by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions and running at the Noël Coward Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.

Olivier Award winner Nathaniel Parker, known for Wolf Hall and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, will star as Professor Henry Higgins in Opera Australia and John Frost's 70th Anniversary season of MY FAIR LADY, completing the musical's cast.

Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!

Arthur Miller's THE PRICE, directed by Jonathan Munby and starring Henry Goodman, Faye Castelow, Elliot Cowan, and John Hopkins, has extended its run at Marylebone Theatre following critical acclaim and sold-out performances.

The Dukes Lancaster announced the cast for its 2026 park show ROBIN HOOD, led by Joe Parker in the title role, with the production set to run through Williamson Park.

Cyrano de Bergerac burns with brilliance. Watch the video trailer for the West End revival of the classic play. Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Lester stars in the title role.

London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.

Pippa Nixon and Ken Nwosu will lead Shakespeare's Globe's production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING as Beatrice and Benedick, directed by Chelsea Walker. Learn more here!