Southwark Playhouse Elephant

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Writers' New Musical, MONA LOSER, Finds Cast for Southwark Playhouse Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

The cast has been announced for the latest workshop performances of Mona Loser, a new musical by Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, running at Southwark Playhouse from September 2–5.

Andrew Barth Feldman Will Lead NERO, a New Musical From Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Andrew Barth Feldman will make his London debut as Nero in the new musical NERO, with a book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Steven Sater and music by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik.

Photos: Inside RIDE THE CYCLONE Gala Night at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

All new photos have been released from Gala Night for the return of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, starring Divina De Campo. Check out the photos here.

Full Cast Set For JANE EYRE UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

The full cast for the UK premiere of JANE EYRE, a musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, has been announced for Southwark Playhouse Elephant, with Broadway's Megan McGinnis co-directing alongside Caird.

Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE Returns to Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026

Check out new production photos from RIDE THE CYCLONE, now playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The hit musical returned on June 17 following its sold-out UK premiere in 2025 and recently became the venue's fastest-selling production.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence Will Lead PRIVATE JONES at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence will lead the cast of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical weaving sign language, live captioning, and a Foley soundscape, at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London.

PRIVATE JONES Musical to Make European Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

The European premiere of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical written and directed by Marshall Pailet, is set to run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, featuring a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers.

Photos: First Look at Divina de Campo and More in Character for RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

British drag queen Divina De Campo will star as The Amazing Karnak in the return of Ride the Cyclone The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. See photos of the cast in character here!

Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour Will Lead UK Premiere of JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

West End stars Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour will lead the cast of JANE EYRE A MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, marking the show's UK premiere in a new staging co-directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner John Caird.

Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE in Rehearsal at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which returns following its UK premiere run in 2025. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL UK Tour and London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions announced the full cast for the first UK non-replica production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, starring Jason Donovan, Harry Judd, and Disney icon KayCee Stroh, at Lowry, Salford before transferring to London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Photos: PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL at Curve Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL is currently playing at Curve Theatre in Leicester. The production follows four strangers trapped inside a public toilet and features a cast led by Grace Towning, Matt Corner, Ivano Turco, and Cole Dennis. Check out photos from the production below.

Divina De Campo Joins RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Drag queen and singer Divina De Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will join the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, reprising its record-breaking UK premiere run.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Box Office Reopens and More
by - May 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE LAST MAN, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Cindy Marcolina - May 14, 2026

A virus has decimated the entire population, turning them into zombies. Or has it? Whilst all hell breaks loose, a man is isolating in a bunker alone. Deep underground, his thoughts are his only company and entertainment. His reality slowly alters. Why do we keep going in the face of hardship? Is the fight for survival enough to define a life? Jishik Kim and Seungyeon Kwon’s hit musical hails straight from South Korea in a re-imagined version with Jethro Compton at the dramaturgy and Daljung Kim at the direction. Led by Lex Lee (who shared the role with Nabi Brown through the run), it’s a spunky, bleak, compassionate, riveting piece of solo theatre. 

Photos: THE LAST MAN Opens at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

All new production photos have been released from the world premiere of cult Korean rock musical The Last Man at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The cast features Lex Lee and Nabi who share the role of The Survivor. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For the St Cassian's Chamber Choir in RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.

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.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 6, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY Ending and More
by - Apr 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review: LIFELINE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Clementine Scott - Apr 3, 2026

Lifeline is the kind of play that feels as though it was composed with the help of a mindmap with one word circled in the centre, around which all parts of the drama must orbit. In this case, that word – or phrase, in fact – was ‘antibiotic resistance’.