Funny Girl, directed by Eda Holmes, tells the rags-to-riches story of vaudeville star Fanny Brice, featuring songs including "Don't Rain on My Parade," "People," and "I'm the Greatest Star." Sara Farb stars as Fanny Brice, a born performer who rises to fame with the Ziegfeld...
One for the Pot is a British farce written by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton, directed by Chris Abraham. Peter Fernandes stars as innocent simpleton Hickory Wood, whose scheme to claim a £10,000 inheritance unravels when identical long-lost brothers arrive, forcing him and his...
Directed by Antoni Cimolino in his final Shakespeare production before concluding his tenure at the Stratford Festival, The Tempest stars Geraint Wyn Davies as Prospero, a deposed duke who conjures a storm at sea to draw his betrayers within reach. What begins as a reckoning...
Guys and Dolls, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, opens the Stratford Festival's 2026 season at the Festival Theatre. Set in Manhattan's underground gambling scene, the musical follows a smooth-talking gambler who bets he can charm a pious missionary, while another...
An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intima…
THE GREAT GATSBY is most definitely not your high school lit class. At the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, the music is loud, the dancing is hot, and the passions are hotter.…
Now in performances at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, Mamma Mia! is a delightfully cheerful and charmingly-quirky musical that had audiences roaring with applause and laughter.…
Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit…
Reviews of Pedro the Penguin, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, Olivia O: The Musical, A Conversation With Myself, and Aliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment…
Gabrielle Leonore is autistic. For her, life continues at its own steady pace. But, to the rest of the world - a world that simply does not comprehend autism - she's an inspiration. …
Reviews of DADS, Brava: A Cabaret of Devotions, and LADIES' DAY at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival…
Grey Spaces is a visually-pleasing and highly-ambitious new musical that features strong performances, but lacks clarity and polish. The world premiere musical is playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival from June 30-July 12. …
The Remainders is a touching theatrical love letter to public libraries and to any patron who has ever found a sense of belonging through public libraries.…
Unsung: The Accidental Villains of History, welcoming audiences at Theatre Passe Muraille from June 30-July 11, is a charming and entertaining musical with stellar vocals, but lacks essential context for those not well-versed in world history.…
Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot arrives at the Festival Theatre in a production directed by Molly Atkinson, marking the first time the play has taken the Festival stage. The production stars Paul Gross and Tom McCamus as Vladimir and Estragon, with Jonathan Goad as Pozzo and...
The British Comedy Award’s Queen of Comedy Sarah Millican is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (taking her bra off). Determined to put down some roots, she now has a cat (furry baby) and...
Direct from the West End, this superbly enjoyable production of Singin’ in the Rain is a smash hit with critics and audiences alike. It tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies - and some of its stars – behind...
War Horse tells the powerful and uplifting story of young Albert, his beloved horse Joey, and the unimaginable obstacles they overcome both individually and together. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling...
Unwrap a tasty new Christmas treat next year with the world premiere of Christopher Hampson’s fantastical Hansel & Gretel. Scottish Ballet is excited to unveil Artistic Director Christopher Hampson’s first full length ballet for the Company. This brand new Hansel & Gretel takes...
This spectacular stage musical of Bing Crosby’s classic 1954 movie is brimming with Irving Berlin hits like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean?, Happy Holidays, Sisters and, of course, the unforgettable title song White Christmas. With a star-studded cast to be announced in the...
Barry ?Humphries, whose alter egos include inebriated cultural attaché, the Honorable Sir Les Patterson, the grandfatherly Sandy Stone, and Moonee Ponds' legendary housewife, Dame Edna Everage, comes to Edinburgh as part of a Farewell World tour. "So, Possums in Edinburgh...
Following Cheap Flights, their massively successful sold-out tour, Britain's best comedy trio and global internet sensation Fascinating Aida bring their brand new show Charm Offensive to Edinburgh. Newly invigorated by over ten million YouTube hits, Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson...
For over four decades, Barbara Dickson has continued to deliver songs to the public in her own incomparable fashion. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier award-winning acting career, Barbara Dickson OBE has firmly established herself as...
Three Phantoms features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name but a few. This unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon...
Celebrating this year’s centenary of composer Benjamin Britten, Richard Alston has especially revived his exhilarating Rumours/Visions. The music is Britten’s masterpiece Les Illuminations and both music and dance paint a vivid picture of the wild young genius Arthur Rimbaud.
Following the sell-out Carpet Remnant World, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series. See it live so you can begin the backlash ahead of transmission.
This new production from the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society captures all the emotions of laughter and joy to tears and sadness - filled to the brim with memorable and instantly recognizable songs including If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker...
Under the dynamic direction of band-leader Ray McVay, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to thrill and delight audiences around the world. Now with the line-up loved by UK audiences during the Glenn Miller’s wartime years, this is your opportunity to enjoy the Glenn Miller...
Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new show Strictly Confidential gives theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with stars of the smash hit BBC One television series, Strictly Come Dancing in this incredible dance spectacular. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev...
Each summer, the Teatro Antico in Taormina is home to the Taormina Arts festival. Since its construction in 7th century BC, audiences have feasted their eyes on the views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna that provide a dramatic backdrop for this stunning arena stage. Rigoletto...
The singer, who released his 24th studio albumNational Ransom in 2010, will play 16 dates across the UK in May and June next year. The tour will once again feature Costello and his band asking members of the audience to spin a huge wheel and select the next song in the set...
With standing ovations for its 5-star production of The Producers in 2012 The MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Association with pdf Productions presents Flashdance - The Musical. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the pop culture phenomenon Flashdance live on stage! I Love Rock...
Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world¹s greatest works of art...
Gilbert and Sullivan as it’s meant to be – pure, uncomplicated fun, performed to the highest of standards. This new co-production with D’Oyly Carte Opera Company – returning to the stage for the first time in over 10 years – is conducted by G&S expert and D’Oyly Carte Music...
Presented exclusively by Scottish Ballet, Highland Fling is a ‘romantic wee ballet’ choreographed by Oliver Award-winning Matthew Bourne. Inspired by La Sylphide, and with a wickedly wry Scotch twist, Highland Fling follows the antics of James – a young Scot with sex and love...
Sutra a “unique, profoundly imagined work” (The Guardian) is a collaboration between one of Europe’s most exciting dancer-choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Turner Prize-winning sculptor Antony Gormley and 17 practicing Buddhist monks from the Shaolin Temple in China. It is a...
Carlos is the world's favourite dancer and On Before his most personal work to date. On Before builds on Carlos' astonishing dance vision and features collaborations with major UK and international dance stars. On Before is created and danced by Carlos Acosta and features Royal...
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Wagner’s birth, this new production also marks the Company’s return to Wagner’s work for the first time since 2003’s Ring Cycle. Director Harry Fehr (The Secret Marriage 2009, Orlando 2011) returns to stage a powerful production that is full...
Rambert, Britain’s favourite dance company, returns to Edinburgh this spring with four spectacular works featuring world-class dancers, visually compelling theatre and inspiring live music by the Rambert Orchestra. At the heart of the programme is a brand new commission...
The star of The Thick of It, & Mock The Week brings his twice extended, critically acclaimed tour The Time Is Now, Again to the Festival Theatre. Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him.
Leontes has everything a man could want: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But he is not at peace. Inside he harbours a bitter jealousy that drives him to destroy all he holds dear. Many years later in a distant country a journey begins that may ultimately heal his...
In 1997, a BAFTA award winning film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm. And now they’e back, live on stage, only this time, for them, it really has to be…The Full Monty. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film...
The Great Gatsby, choreographed by David Nixon OBE, is adapted from the classic novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. On New York’s Long Island, in the heady, indulgent days of the 1920s, Nick Caraway comes to know his infamous neighbour Jay Gatsby. The Great Gatsby promises to be a...
Scottish Dance Theatre returns to Festival Theatre under the charge of new Artistic Director Fleur Darkin, with two new and exhilarating works. Second Coming by Montreal based Victor Quijada involves a movement influenced by the street-dance culture where he grew up in Los...
Get ready for the musical event of the season as Cole Porter’s timeless classic skips into town in a dazzling new production from the acclaimed producers of The King and I. Wealthy socialite Tracy Lord is in the midst of planning a lavish summer wedding when her ex-husband...
Pia Furtado directs a new production of Werther in which the dark psychology of this compelling drama is ever present. The theatrical staging accentuates the heightened emotions on stage, and brings to life a story that is a timeless testament to the destructive power of...
Get ready to grab your diaries and start circling the dates when you can again be amused and amazed as the all-male divas of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo return to the UK following their last sell-out visit. With one foot in farce and the other in classical ballet...
Following on from his debut Theatre Tour Live and Unjudged, Brendan is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his brand new show, Licence To Thrill. Join him and his cast of 20 musicians and dancers as they take you on a journey of music and dance in this...
The mesmeric and dynamic Yamato drummers from Japan return to the UK with their new show ‘The Beat on the Road’. A thrilling performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, the Company has been touring the world for 20 years and has been seen by over 2 million people of all ageswho have...
Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, this phenomenally popular company featuring 10 exceptional young dancers presents an exhilarating evening of exciting and explosive dance. The show premieres two stunning new dance pieces by...
The Singing Kettle’s sensational Fairytale Castle is overflowing with superb audience participation, non-stop favourite songs and amazing costumes. This electrifying singalong will enthral both young and old and is the perfect treat for the whole family. Cilla the Good Fairy...
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YENSA Festival Betty Oliphant Theatre (8/20-8/23) |
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An Evening of Hypnosis & Improv with Asad Mecci & Colin Mochrie Kingston Grand Theatre (11/10-11/10) |
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Jordan Young People's Theatre (10/16-10/23) |
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A Christmas Carol The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre (11/12-12/23) |
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Twelfth Night Canadian Stage (7/12-9/06) |
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Sisters of '78 Theatre Aquarius (9/30-10/17) |
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Toronto International Tap Dance Festival Terminal Theatre (8/21-8/23) |
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Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo Young People's Theatre (11/26-12/27) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres (10/23-10/23) |
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PREDICTABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM: THE MUSICAL Terminal Theatre (12/17-1/03) |
