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See what the critics are saying about Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at the Empress Museum.

Based on the 2017 hit film about PT Barnum, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is an immersive mishmash of circus, story and song that somehow manages to do a disservice to all three.

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 which marks new Artistic Director Tim Sheader's directorial debut at the venue.

Further casting has been announced for the second tour of the acclaimed London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Zinnie Harris’s 2019 incarnation of The Duchess of Malfi, matter-of-factly titled The Duchess (of Malfi), desperately yearns to conjure the sexy metatheatrical cunning of Van Hove, Mitchell, Ostermeier.

James Rowland announced a 50+ date UK tour featuring his Songs of the Heart Trilogy, including LEARNING TO FLY, PIECE OF WORK, and JAMES ROWLAND DIES AT THE END OF THE SHOW.

The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has announced festive events for families, including Christmas carols, markets, and workshops, offering a seasonal experience in a historic setting.

Cheese and pineapple on a stick, anyone? The latest musical from Birmingham Rep takes us back to 1970s Britain, where trousers were flared, birthday parties required Iced Gems, and boys definitely didn't play girls in school musicals without everyone having something to say about it.

See what the critics are saying about Land of the Free at Southwark Playhouse.

Land of the Free might be considered a success.

Starring the internationally renowned, multi award-winning Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Sophocles’ epic tragedy is transformed into an essential, explosive human thriller.

National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's pioneering streaming platform, has announced a collection of iconic productions and heartwarming stories are set to join the platform for the festive season.

Flashback to a dreary Thursday evening in mid-January.

Becoming Nancy at Birmingham Rep, directed and choroegraphed by Jerry Mitchell, held its official opening press night in the UK on Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its new cast who take to the stage for their first performances at the Palace Theatre this week.

 Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits has announced the full cast joining the 2025 UK tour.

York Theatre Royal has announced that Gary Oldman will return to the theatre where he began his career in Samuel Beckett’s seminal work, Krapp’s Last Tape.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES - LIVE ON STAGE returns to London with A HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS, offering a festive theatrical experience.

See first look photos of the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles including Mark Strong, Leslie Manville & More.

Paulina Lenoir will return to Soho Theatre with her award-winning show, blending clowning, performance art, and poetry.

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.

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.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a new serious comedy by Nathan Englander is being presented at Marylebone Theatre.

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.

Explore the TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL costume exhibition in Covent Garden, showcasing iconic outfits from the acclaimed production.