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A stirring, controversial and unexpected opening to a year commemorating the centenary of the Great War, the world premiere of a new British musical from Phil Willmott - following the huge success of his musical Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi, in Liverpool, London and the USA - Lost Boy, opens at t

The award, which was set up for theatre professionals who do not describe themselves as playwrights to showcase their writing talent, was judged by David Lan, Mark Ravenhill, Mike Bradwell, Nina Steiger and Julia Tyrell.

With less than a week to go until Panto Day 2013 on Saturday 7th November, Panto Day launches the National Database of Pantomime Performance.

Gary Naylor sees another traditional panto at one of London's great panto theatres.

London's Arts Theatre's DICKENS ABRIDGED opens tonight, December 2 and runs through January 5, 2014.

Robert Chevara explains why Joseph Strauss II's 'Three glasses of good champagne' is the ideal Christmas show

Chickenshed prepare to celebrate 40 years with a revival of an old favourite.

Broadway's award winning composer, Andrew Lippa, visited Urdang to lead a 2-day Vocal Master-class with the students.

Building on the successes of recent years at Northampton's Royal & Derngate, new Artistic Director James Dacretoday announced details of his first Made In Northampton season.

Propeller's 60-minute version of Shakespeare's Henry V will begin its UK tour at the Bonington Theatre, Nottingham, touring to schools, theatres and other venues around the country.

The Library Theatre Company's reputation for the quality of its Christmas shows is second-to-none, and this year's production, Wanted! Robin Hood, a brand-new adaptation of the magical tale of the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, suitable for everyone aged six upwards, promises to be one of its ve

This Christmas Rose Theatre Kingston and Bor Productions will come together to produce The Snow Gorilla.

Gary Naylor sees a modern classic - perhaps the first modern classic

Former Times journalist, playwright and author of the recently acclaimed novel The Notes of Doctor Newgate, Alan Franks, will premiere his new play A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Battersea's Theatre503.

To mark this UK wide event Theatre Royal Stratford East is offering one lucky family the chance to win a special VIP panto experience.

The team behind the critically acclaimed West End revival of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur are to present the UK premiere of Superior Donuts by the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright Tracy Letts.

Filament Theatre and Greenwich Theatre have announced the London tour of the new production Momo, which will play at Polka Theatre, Greenwich Theatre and Stratford Circus from 12th March 2014 to 5th April 2014.

Gary Naylor sees an engaging show about sibling rivalry - and love.

University of Kent's T24 Drama Society will present Alan Bennett's The History Boys today 27 and Thursday 28 November (limited ticket availability).

Once again, Coventry's Belgrade Theatre is covering all bases this Christmas, with festive fun for the family on the Main Stage in its traditional pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, and a yuletide treat for grown-ups in its brand new B2 Xmas Show, Oh No It Isn't!, starring RSC actress Katy Stephens.

The West End's No1 Adult Panto is back - and this Christmas season it is Dick! Comes Again: Bigger, Longer, Harder! Legendary international DJ and celebrated nightclub diva, Miss Dusty 'O', who made her West End stage debut in last year's acclaimed, sold out Dick!, is back as S'HoHo' sex club owner

First Family Entertainment (FFE) and the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) have announced record-breaking pantomime sales for a single day.

Hackney Empire has just released production images of their 2013 pantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS.

Just over a decade ago Bill Kenwright presented the year's most sparkling and celebrated West End comedy hit at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue - Noel Coward's Fallen Angels.

Full casting has been announced for Talawa Theatre Company's restaging of the National Theatre production of Errol John's MOON ON A RAINBOW SHAWL.