Theatre Royal Stratford East

Review: SWEENEY TODD - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Milton Theatre
by Donna Marie Nowak - Oct 2, 2026

What did our critic think of SWEE at Milton Theatre?

Full Cast Set For OH, MARY! With Lolly Adefope at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.

WARHOL: BULLET KARMA to Play ROC Cinema for Rochester Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026

Garry Roost will bring his solo show WARHOL: BULLET KARMA, exploring Andy Warhol's artistic heyday, to ROC Cinema as part of the Rochester Fringe lineup.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Extends Run at Curve and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.

HAY FEVER Reveals Full Cast Starring Alongside Christine Baranski at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Nancy Carroll, Will Close, Charles Edwards, Ophelia Lovibond, Ash Hunter, Lucy Karczewski and Jo McInnes will join Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, directed by Emily Burns.

Review Roundup: Nadia Falls's ABIGAIL'S PARTY Lands In The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 20, 2026

Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue's teenage daughter Abigail can't seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it'd be rude to leave. What did the critics think?

Photos: August Wilson's FENCES UK Tour in Rehearseal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Headlong has released rehearsal images for their brand new production of August Wilson’s Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For BLOODSPORT at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Ava Pickett's BLOODSPORT, set to run at Stratford East this autumn. Learn more about the show and the cast for the production here.

THE COMEDY LAB to Return for Third Edition at Tara Theatre with Brown Sauce
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Brown Sauce and Tara Theatre announced the third edition of The Comedy Lab, offering aspiring South Asian comedians a free workshop and a chance to perform in a ticketed showcase alongside a headline act.

Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Everal A Walsh Join FENCES UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Learn more about the cast here.

Video: ABIGAIL'S PARTY Tickets Now on Sale at Harold Pinter Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2026

A promotional video for ABIGAIL'S PARTY at the Harold Pinter Theatre has been shared by ATG Tickets, with the West End production available to book now.

Cast Set For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

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.

Guildhall School Reveals Acting and Production & Design Gold Medal Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Following the end of the 2025/26 academic year, Guildhall School has revealed the winners of the School's most prestigious annual prize, the Gold Medal, in Acting and Production & Design.

THREADS to Open at Hackney Empire as 2026 Artist Development Programme Production
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Hackney Empire announced tickets on sale for THREADS, its 2026 Artist Development Programme production directed by Stef O'Driscoll, featuring a company of over 50 young artists aged 14–19 on the Hackney Empire main stage.

Cast and Dates Set For TARTUFFE (REMIXED) Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Tickets for the World Premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) starring Oscar and Olivier-Award winner Mark Rylance will go on general sale this week for a strictly limited 7-week season. Learn more here.

Photos: First Look At ABIGAIL'S PARTY At Theatre Royal Bath
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party. Check out the photos!

SURINDERELLA Pantomime Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Rifco Theatre Company announced a nationwide UK tour of SURINDERELLA, a British South Asian pantomime blending Bhangra, Bollywood and classic panto traditions. The cast includes Harpz Kaur, Andy Kumar and Sonya Venugopal.

Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

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.