Apollo Victoria Theatre

Broadway's Biggest Audience Meltdowns, Mishaps, and Misbehaviors
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 18, 2026

A recent audience disturbance at Wicked on the West End caused the performance to be paused for an hour. Unruly patrons were singing along, talking loudly, sneaking in their own alcohol, and generally creating an unpleasant experience for their fellow theatergoers. They were finally ushered out of London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre successfully by the heroic front of house and security teams. The situation went viral thanks to TikTok, with theatre fans and professionals around the world weighing in on what happened at the show.

John Cardoza and More Join MOMENT BY MOMENT Musical Film
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026

The musical theatre film MOMENT BY MOMENT follows ten strangers in New York City and features West End performers including Cassidy Janson, Cleve September, Collette Guitart, and Jarnéia Richard-Noel.

Musical Con Reveals Full Programme for Fifth Anniversary Event
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

Musical Con has unveiled its full 2026 programme, bringing together West End and Broadway stars, performers and thousands of musical theatre fans at ExCeL London this October to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn, and Rachael Wooding Join CATS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Grizabella'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.

Lee Mead to Perform TWENTY YEARS IN TECHNICOLOUR at Adelphi Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

Lee Mead will present a solo concert celebrating two decades since winning BBC's Any Dream Will Do and starring in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at London's Adelphi Theatre on July 11 2027.

WICKED Welcomes 14 Millionth Visitor Ahead of 20th Anniversary Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

​WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, this week, welcomed its 14 millionth visitor to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Video: Alexander Sage Oyen's MOMENT BY MOMENT Film Adaptation Trailer Released
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

A new trailer has been released for the musical feature film Moment by Moment, based on Alexander Sage Oyen's song cycle of the same name. John Cardoza will perform the end-credit song. Watch the video here!

Full Cast Set For Secret Cinema’s GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Secret Cinema announced the full cast for GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL, returning to Evolution London in Battersea Park for a strictly limited run, with Kieran Alleyne, Charlotte Avery, and others joining previously announced leads.

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.

John Partridge Will Star as Hannibal Lecter in World Premiere UK Tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, adapted by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster.

Interview: GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ
by Chiara Alivernini - Apr 19, 2026

GABRIELE MARCELLO - IL MAGO DI OZ INCONTRIAMO L'AUTORE DEL SAGGIO PUBBLICATO DA GREMESE

Jordan Litz Will Make West End Debut in WICKED; Plus Claire Machin, Yara Fabricante, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.

WHATSONSTAGE Awards Winners Announced; Full List of Winners
by Gillian Blum - Mar 9, 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.

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!

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Two World Premieres at Denver Center Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

​The Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed the full casting and creative teams for the world premiere productions of Cowboys and East Indians by Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler, and Godspeed by Terence Anthony.

Photos: Siobhan James and More in CINDERELLA at Hackney Empire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

You can now get a first look at Hackney Empire's 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe, now playing.

Photos: CINDERELLA Pantomime in Rehearsal at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Hackney Empire has released the first rehearsal images from its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Photos: WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary in London With '5 Minute Call'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Wicked has released a new series of photographs, entitled ‘5 Minute Call’, which document members of the company making their final preparations ahead of the curtain going up.

Melanie La Barrie Will Star in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Cast and Creatives Set For New Stage Production of Stiles and Drewe's THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Full of catchy songs, humour and fun, this exciting new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre will leave audiences squealing with glee, as superstar piglets Bar, Bee and Q set off into the big wide world, against the big bad wolf.