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Review: STATUES, Bush Theatre by Cheryl Markosky
- October 15, 2024 Ahmed deftly weaves humour and tragedy through an entertaining and deeply touching story about a son discovering more about his recently deceased father when he uncovers secrets while packing up his council flat in South Kilburn. See what our critic had to say.
KING OF PANGEA to Have World Premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025 by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2024 King of Pangea, the new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Martin Storrow, will have its world premiere at London's King's Head Theatre in 2025, directed by Richard Israel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: WHAT WE TALK ABOUT... at Marylebone Theatre by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2024 What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a new serious comedy by Nathan Englander is being presented at Marylebone Theatre. See what the critics are saying about the production and read all of the reviews.
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2024 All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre by BWW News Desk
- October 15, 2024 All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA UK First Look Trailer by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2024 The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the film and novel, is being presented at London’s Dominion Theatre this October, featuring an original score by music icon Elton John. Watch the trailer and get a first look at the Vanessa Williams led cast performing from the show!
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards – 2 Weeks Left! by BWW Awards
- October 14, 2024 There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Review Roundup: THE FEAR OF 13 at Donmar Warehouse by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2024 See what the critics are saying about The Fear of 13 at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production starring Adrien Brody, and read all of the reviews.
Photos: New Cast Joins MAMMA MIA! in London by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2024 All new production photos have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!
Melissa Errico Will Perform SONDHEIM IN THE CITY at Cadogan Hall Next Year by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2024 Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer, recording artist and author Melissa Errico will bring SONDHEIM IN THE CITY – IN CONCERT to London in 2025, playing for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Saturday 12 July.
The Turbine Theatre Will Close its Doors by BWW News Desk
- October 14, 2024 South London venue, The Turbine Theatre, is closing its doors this year. The 92-seat venue opened in July 2019.
Interview: 'It's My Role to Keep Everything Under Control': Actor Nathan Caton on Playing The Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Kat Mokrynski
- October 14, 2024 Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show, “the world’s favourite rock n’ roll musical, is currently touring the UK. Recently, we had the chance to talk with Nathan Caton, who is playing the role of The Narrator. We discussed his journey from standup comedy to becoming a part of Rocky Horror Show and even audience interaction moments that have happened!
Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW, London Coliseum by Gary Naylor
- October 13, 2024 Isabella Bywater ratchets up the tension, as Ailish Tynan and Jerry Louth shine as the governess and her male charge.
Review: BRACE BRACE, Royal Court Theatre by Katie Kirkpatrick
- October 12, 2024 Digging deep into human nature, Oli Forsyth’s Brace Brace combines the pace and excitement of a thriller with an unexpectedly perceptive intelligence. Ambitiously designed and skillfully directed, it’s a deeply engrossing piece of theatre writes our critic.
Neurodivergent Theatre Company Exciting Stories to Present MOREAU in November by Blair Ingenthron
- October 12, 2024 Neurodivergent-led production company Exciting Stories has announced the premiere of the company's debut production. MOREAU is a bold new contemporary reimagining of the science fiction horror classic The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells, and will be performed at Drayton Arms Theatre, South Kensington.
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Lyric Hammersmith by Aliya Al-Hassan
- October 12, 2024 Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing. See what our critic had to say.
Review: HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY: THEATRE OF DREAMS, Sadler's Wells by Franco Milazzo
- October 11, 2024 As his latest production Theatre Of Dreams amply demonstrates, it’s probably easier to pin strawberry jelly to a wall than to precisely pin down Hofesh Shechter’s exuberant full-on style.
Video: STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park by BWW News Desk
- October 11, 2024 An all new trailer has been released for the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express. The musical opened this summer at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and extended booking through to June 2025.