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WOODY SEZ: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie to Return to the US and the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

This year, Woody Sez: The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie is returning to stages on both sides of the Atlantic, with productions in the United Kingdom and the United States celebrating the life, music, and enduring legacy of Woody Guthrie.

MAN SINGS THE SAME SONG OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR AN HOUR to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

Australian comedian Conk will bring his award-winning show MAN SINGS THE SAME SONG OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR AN HOUR to Edinburgh's Summerhall after sold-out runs at Melbourne Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

FRISKY'S REMIX ROULETTE to Play London's Underbelly Boulevard This Summer
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026

Miss Frisky and her live band bring audience-driven musical chaos to London's Underbelly Boulevard, letting crowds choose songs and genres for real-time remixes ranging from disco Radiohead to death-metal ballads.

Full Cast Set For THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE World Premiere UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

The world premiere stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, adapted by Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine, has announced its full cast for a UK tour.

FRISKY'S REMIX ROULETTE to Play London's Underbelly Boulevard This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Miss Frisky and her live band bring audience-driven musical chaos to London's Underbelly Boulevard, with the crowd choosing songs and genres each night for a show with no setlist and no two performances alike.

LETTERS TO JOAN to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe from Finding Forests
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

Playwright and actor Samantha Streit premieres LETTERS TO JOAN at the Pleasance Courtyard, a new play inspired by hundreds of real love letters she discovered from her grandparents, directed by Jessica Whiley.

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Transfer to London's Underbelly Soho
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

The musical parody, following an acclaimed Off Broadway debut, announced a London transfer to Underbelly Soho, with Zheng Xi Yong and newcomer Joseph Dann leading the UK cast.

CSI: CRIME SCENE IMPROVISATION To Make Underbelly Boulevard Soho Debut
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation has announced that they will be making their debut at Underbelly Boulevard Soho as part of the Fringe Fix Festival, celebrating the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the heart of London.

SHOWMAN: Magician James Phelan to Bring New Show to London and Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

James Phelan, the first magician to sell out a solo run at The Magic Circle, will bring his new show SHOWMAN to Underbelly Boulevard Soho before heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK's Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero Will Lead EGOÍSTA Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Egoísta, the new comedy by award-winning playwright Erlina Ortiz, will have a workshop presentation reuniting Dascha Polanco and Diane Guerrero for the first time since starring together in Netflix’s acclaimed “Orange Is the New Black.'

Interview: 'It's Utterly Thrilling': Jo Parsons On Creating and Directing Edinburgh Fringe Hit, SHANTIFY, In The West End
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 1, 2026

After two successful sailings of the sea of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shantify is docking in London for a run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. The show, a “nautical musical adventure,” stars a crew of West End performers who take a range of songs and transform them into sea shanties with harmonies that will shiver your timbers. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jo Parsons, the creator and director of Shantify. We discussed the evolution of the show over the past few years, how songs get turned into sea shanties and what it is like to direct something like Shantify versus Les Misérables!

FRISKY'S REMIX ROULETTE Will Tour the UK and Play Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Miss Frisky and her live band return with FRISKY'S REMIX ROULETTE, an audience-driven show where crowds choose songs and genres each night, touring the UK before a full run at Edinburgh Fringe's Assembly George Square.

Laura Benanti's NOBODY CARES to Return To Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will bring her sold-out solo comedy Nobody Cares to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for a limited run, blending stand-up, storytelling, and original songs on modern womanhood.

Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards: Act One
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2026

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti and six-time Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess will host THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE. We have all of the details here!

National Youth Theatre to Launch New Projects for 70th Anniversary with Netflix and StudioCanal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.

Review: SABRAGE, Lafayette
by Franco Milazzo - May 11, 2026

Cabaret-circus-champagne extravaganza Sabrage has been refreshed just in time to lift our hearts in this sorry hour. Wars continue in the Middle East despite claims of a “ceasefire”. Fuel and food prices are heading north for the summer. Fascism leers openly on both sides of the Atlantic. The thirteenth season of Love Island is launching in less than a month. These are desperate times which force one to look deep into one’s soul and quietly ask: what kind of world are we leaving to Cher?

SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.

Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.

Underbelly Unveils Circus Hub Lineup For Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Underbelly has announced its Circus Hub programme for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Circus Hub on the Meadows will return this August with a lineup spanning circus, cabaret, comedy, and more.

LAURA AND LINDA BENANTI: MOTHERS KNOW BEST Announced At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and her mother, voice teacher Linda Benanti, will perform their BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-winning duo show at Westport Country Playhouse, exploring mother-daughter relationships through songs and stories.