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JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL to Open at Milton Keynes Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the story of the iconic 1985 charity concert to the stage.

DON GIOVANNI to Open The Royal Opera's 2026/27 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

The Royal Opera will open its upcoming season with Kasper Holten's production of Mozart's DON GIOVANNI, featuring Gordon Bintner, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, and Aigul Akhmetshina, alongside three House debuts.

FIM Flint School of Performing Arts Names Interim Director Amid Leadership Transition

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

The Flint Institute of Music appointed Dr.

LES MISÉRABLES Is Available Again for Licensing Through MTI

by Nicole Rosky — July 14, 2026

Les Misérables is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre, The Pirate Queen) and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo.

Interview: Vocalist Rene Marie Talks John Clayton's New TWO-O DUO Album

by Rebecca Kaplan — July 14, 2026

Read a conversation about the singer's role in shaping Clayton's latest album, which draws on repertoire personally meaningful to Marie alongside original compositions

Badia Farha, George Salazar, and Jason SweetTooth Williams Will Join Joe Iconis For Tiny Room Concerts

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Two River Theater announced that Badia Farha, George Salazar, and Jason SweetTooth Williams will join Tony-nominated songwriter Joe Iconis for an intimate concert series at the Victoria J.

Thick & Tight Will Bring CAMP AS CHRISTMAS to Southbank Centre

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Thick & Tight will present Camp as Christmas at the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room, blending dance, drag, mime and satire in a queer, irreverent take on the festive season featuring Judy Garland, the Virgin Mary, Reform UK and more.

Cherry Liquor to Star in MOTHER GOOSE Panto at Theatre Royal Portsmouth

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Portsmouth drag performer Cherry Liquor, known for TV appearances on Britain's Got Talent and Comedy Central, will headline Theatre Royal Portsmouth's community pantomime production of MOTHER GOOSE, directed by Jack Edwards and Julia Worsley.

Milo Edwards to Return to Edinburgh Fringe With New Stand-Up Hour CATAMARAN

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Three-time Best Show nominee Milo Edwards brings CATAMARAN to Monkey Barrel at the Edinburgh Fringe, a stand-up hour about discovering his late parents' love letters from the 1980s and the family secrets within.

Review: TENDER, Bush Theatre

by Cheryl Markosky — July 14, 2026

A queer romance-thriller mash-up sounds an ambitious undertaking, so one must applaud writer Eleanor Tindall and director Emily Aboud for giving it a go.

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival Reveals Full Programme For 2026

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival announced its full programme, featuring 3 world premieres, 5 UK premieres and 10 London premieres from over 25 companies across free outdoor theatre, circus, dance and installations themed WE MOVE.

Cyril Nri Will Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Liverpool Everyman

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Cyril Nri will take on the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Liverpool Everyman, directed by Olivier Award-winning Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.

Nathan Sykes, Danielle de Niese, Shaun Dooley, and More Will Join HADESTOWN in London

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Five new principal cast members announced for HADESTOWN at London's Lyric Theatre, including The Wanted's Nathan Sykes as Orpheus and Olivier Award-winner Danielle de Niese as Persephone.

Photos: TAO OF GLASS in Rehearsal at @sohoplace Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End premiere of Tao of Glass composed by Philip Glass, written by Phelim McDermott, @sohoplace theatre.