Review Roundup: WENDY & PETER PAN at Barbican Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025
Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025
Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying.
Review: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, Arts Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - November 04, 2025
There’s a fine line between genius and idiocy, and, in his determined effort to “save literature”, Garry Starr doesn’t so much walk it as perform the can-can on it wearing black tails, orange flippers and nothing else. In a show that drops jaws (and, in at least one case, drawers), he flaps through a catalogue of Penguin classics, bringing each to life in a gloriously stupid way.
by Franco Milazzo - November 04, 2025
There’s a fine line between genius and idiocy, and, in his determined effort to “save literature”, Garry Starr doesn’t so much walk it as perform the can-can on it wearing black tails, orange flippers and nothing else. In a show that drops jaws (and, in at least one case, drawers), he flaps through a catalogue of Penguin classics, bringing each to life in a gloriously stupid way.
Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut
by Michael Major - November 04, 2025
After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking around the set, also debuting his speaking voice.
by Michael Major - November 04, 2025
After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking around the set, also debuting his speaking voice.
Review: MOOMINVALLEY IN NOVEMBER, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
by Christiana Rose - November 04, 2025
Tove Jansson’s beloved final Moomin tale finds new life in Moominvalley in November, a tender and contemplative musical which opens Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Co-produced by Nummulite and Chromolume, this adaptation by Swedish-born composer Hans Jacob Hoeglund delicately explores themes of grief, belonging and quiet resilience, staying true to the author’s reflective tone and emotional depth.
by Christiana Rose - November 04, 2025
Tove Jansson’s beloved final Moomin tale finds new life in Moominvalley in November, a tender and contemplative musical which opens Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Co-produced by Nummulite and Chromolume, this adaptation by Swedish-born composer Hans Jacob Hoeglund delicately explores themes of grief, belonging and quiet resilience, staying true to the author’s reflective tone and emotional depth.
Harriet Kemsley To Head Out On 2026 UK Tour FLOOZY
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Comedian Harriet Kemsley will embark on a brand-new UK tour with her latest stand-up show, Floozy, kicking off at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Comedian Harriet Kemsley will embark on a brand-new UK tour with her latest stand-up show, Floozy, kicking off at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Dates Set For PRIDE at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
Jason Manford Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Manchester
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford will make his return to the stage next summer in the award-winning comedy musical Something Rotten! Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Comedy, TV and musical theatre icon Jason Manford will make his return to the stage next summer in the award-winning comedy musical Something Rotten! Learn more here!
Shaftesbury Theatre Will Begin Scheduled Refurbishment in February 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Eleanor Lang, Chief Executive of Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, has announced the next phase of scheduled refurbishment which will begin from February 2026 through to early 2027.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Eleanor Lang, Chief Executive of Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, has announced the next phase of scheduled refurbishment which will begin from February 2026 through to early 2027.
David Gray, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and More Join Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
David Gray, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are the first artists announced for 2026's Hampton Court Palace Festival.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
David Gray, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are the first artists announced for 2026's Hampton Court Palace Festival.
Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Abbie Grundy - November 03, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon reaches new heights with the help of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
by Abbie Grundy - November 03, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon reaches new heights with the help of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest Blog: 'We Want To Elevate And Evolve' : SOPHIE'S SURPRISE PARTY Team on Cabaret, Circus and Audience Satisfaction
by Guest Author - November 03, 2025
Sophie’s Surprise Party, at its core, is a cabaret line up show. For those not in the know, a line up show is just a bunch of acts, one after the other, sometimes with a host, sometimes not. It’s a format we love, and one that we all cut our teeth doing. But we wanted to elevate that format, and evolve it.
by Guest Author - November 03, 2025
Sophie’s Surprise Party, at its core, is a cabaret line up show. For those not in the know, a line up show is just a bunch of acts, one after the other, sometimes with a host, sometimes not. It’s a format we love, and one that we all cut our teeth doing. But we wanted to elevate that format, and evolve it.
Review: WYLD WOMAN, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - November 03, 2025
If you’re one of the lucky few to be seated on the stage during new one-hander Wyld Woman, you’ll be treated to a close-up of US writer-performer Isabel Renner acting out some of the worst sex you’ve ever seen (one particular metaphor about Covid tests sticks in the mind). You’ll also hear her delivering, to you personally, the kind of heartbreaking confessions usually only reserved for the closest of friends.
by Clementine Scott - November 03, 2025
If you’re one of the lucky few to be seated on the stage during new one-hander Wyld Woman, you’ll be treated to a close-up of US writer-performer Isabel Renner acting out some of the worst sex you’ve ever seen (one particular metaphor about Covid tests sticks in the mind). You’ll also hear her delivering, to you personally, the kind of heartbreaking confessions usually only reserved for the closest of friends.
Interview: 'Kindness Really Can Change People': Writer Jessica Swale on Collaboration and Respect in Adapting PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL For The Stage
by Christiana Rose - November 03, 2025
Writer Jessica Swale shares insights on adapting Paddington the Musical, exploring kindness and collaboration in this exciting new production.
by Christiana Rose - November 03, 2025
Writer Jessica Swale shares insights on adapting Paddington the Musical, exploring kindness and collaboration in this exciting new production.
Photos: English National Opera's New Production of DEAD MAN WALKING at the London Coliseum
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Jake Heggie’s opera Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum, opening November 1, 2025. Check out photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Jake Heggie’s opera Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum, opening November 1, 2025. Check out photos of the production.
Steven Frayne to Return to Underbelly Boulevard Soho with UP CLOSE AND MAGICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Acclaimed magician Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, will return to Underbelly Boulevard Soho with his hit production Up Close and Magical for a limited four-week engagement from January 30 through February 28, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Acclaimed magician Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, will return to Underbelly Boulevard Soho with his hit production Up Close and Magical for a limited four-week engagement from January 30 through February 28, 2026.
Cast Revealed For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY in London
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
As rehearsals begin for the West End production, casting has been announced for Paranormal Activity. Melissa James will reprise her Leeds Playhouse role as ‘Lou' alongside fellow Playhouse performers Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne' and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave'.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
As rehearsals begin for the West End production, casting has been announced for Paranormal Activity. Melissa James will reprise her Leeds Playhouse role as ‘Lou' alongside fellow Playhouse performers Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne' and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave'.
Joe Iconis Will Play Piano-Only Concert in London at The Phoenix Arts Club
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
New York City cabaret fixture Joe Iconis will make a rare appearance in London with a (mostly) solo, piano-only show at the legendary Phoenix Arts Club. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
New York City cabaret fixture Joe Iconis will make a rare appearance in London with a (mostly) solo, piano-only show at the legendary Phoenix Arts Club. Learn more here!
Photos: David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald in OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Production photos have been released from Tom Morris’ new West End production of William Shakespeare’s Othello starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Production photos have been released from Tom Morris’ new West End production of William Shakespeare’s Othello starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
Photos: EBONY SCROOGE in Rehearsal at Sadler’s Wells East
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Ebony Scrooge, the brand-new take on A Christmas Carol, the hip hop theatre show by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Ebony Scrooge, the brand-new take on A Christmas Carol, the hip hop theatre show by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
WICKED Becomes The Longest-Running Show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has become the ninth longest-running production in West End history, following the completion of Saturday's matinee performance.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has become the ninth longest-running production in West End history, following the completion of Saturday's matinee performance.
Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Reveals First Look at Bear, Extends West End Run
by Gillian Blum - November 01, 2025
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL announced an extension of its run on the West End, along with photos and a video giving a first look at the titular Paddington Bear.
by Gillian Blum - November 01, 2025
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL announced an extension of its run on the West End, along with photos and a video giving a first look at the titular Paddington Bear.
Review: COUNTESS DRACULA, Camden People's Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - October 31, 2025
Cindy Marcolina’s journal. (Not kept in shorthand.) 30 October. London. Left Warren Street Station at 6:42pm, arriving at Camden People’s Theatre at 6:47pm; should have arrived at 6:45, but the streets were busy. Countess Dracula was waiting. Joanna Holden and Jack Kelly team up for a brash look at ageing and menopause in the shape of a quirky adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. There’s a grotesque vaudeville aura to it, with the duo using meta-performance as the supporting framework for their jolly 45-minute show.
by Cindy Marcolina - October 31, 2025
Cindy Marcolina’s journal. (Not kept in shorthand.) 30 October. London. Left Warren Street Station at 6:42pm, arriving at Camden People’s Theatre at 6:47pm; should have arrived at 6:45, but the streets were busy. Countess Dracula was waiting. Joanna Holden and Jack Kelly team up for a brash look at ageing and menopause in the shape of a quirky adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. There’s a grotesque vaudeville aura to it, with the duo using meta-performance as the supporting framework for their jolly 45-minute show.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Now Playing at the Aldwych Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from ELF the Musical, which is now in performances at the Aldwych Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from ELF the Musical, which is now in performances at the Aldwych Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Michael Longhurst Will Direct New Version of Boy George's TABOO
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Michael Longhurst has joined the creative team for the new version of Boy George's hit musical Taboo, that Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) has had in development for the past few years.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Michael Longhurst has joined the creative team for the new version of Boy George's hit musical Taboo, that Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) has had in development for the past few years.
Photos: Roald Dahl’s THE BFG in Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the world stage premiere of The BFG. The show will open at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for a 11-week run over the festive season.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the world stage premiere of The BFG. The show will open at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for a 11-week run over the festive season.
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