Guest Blog: 'How Do You Accept What You Have Done?': Writer Katherine Moar on Truth and Fiction in Her New Play RAGDOLL
by Guest Author - October 22, 2025
My play Ragdoll takes place across two timelines. In 1978, a young American heiress is put on trial for her role in an armed bank robbery that has captivated the nation. In 2017, a disgraced celebrity lawyer calls upon a former client to help him redeem his reputation. The former really happened. The latter did not.
by Guest Author - October 22, 2025
My play Ragdoll takes place across two timelines. In 1978, a young American heiress is put on trial for her role in an armed bank robbery that has captivated the nation. In 2017, a disgraced celebrity lawyer calls upon a former client to help him redeem his reputation. The former really happened. The latter did not.
Review: THE UNBELIEVERS, Starring Nicola Walker
by Cindy Marcolina - October 22, 2025
Miriam’s 15-year-old son is nowhere to be found. How does a mother cope? This life-altering event buries in the cracks of their family dynamic and blows it up. Years on, with his case remaining an unsolved mystery, Miriam firmly believes he is still alive. Nick Payne returns to writing for the stage, debuting a play that’s not quite as groundbreaking as Constellations was, but that brings all the excitement of a well-executed and nimbly staged time fracture. The Unbelievers proposes three crucial moments: we see the chaos of the immediate aftermath, the lingering despair of the first anniversary of Oscar’s disappearance, and, finally, the restless hope Miriam still holds seven years later. But this isn’t a show about a missing kid.
by Cindy Marcolina - October 22, 2025
Miriam’s 15-year-old son is nowhere to be found. How does a mother cope? This life-altering event buries in the cracks of their family dynamic and blows it up. Years on, with his case remaining an unsolved mystery, Miriam firmly believes he is still alive. Nick Payne returns to writing for the stage, debuting a play that’s not quite as groundbreaking as Constellations was, but that brings all the excitement of a well-executed and nimbly staged time fracture. The Unbelievers proposes three crucial moments: we see the chaos of the immediate aftermath, the lingering despair of the first anniversary of Oscar’s disappearance, and, finally, the restless hope Miriam still holds seven years later. But this isn’t a show about a missing kid.
Review: THE MAIDS, Donmar Warehouse
by Cheryl Markosky - October 22, 2025
An exhilarating new satire on social media, class and how we live in unreal worlds bursts onto the Donmar stage in a frenzy of must-see vigour. Writer/director Kip Williams – who made his West End debut with Olivier and Tony award-winning The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook – returns with his bang up-to-date adaptation of Jean Genet's play based on sisters Christine and Lea Papin, who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1933.
by Cheryl Markosky - October 22, 2025
An exhilarating new satire on social media, class and how we live in unreal worlds bursts onto the Donmar stage in a frenzy of must-see vigour. Writer/director Kip Williams – who made his West End debut with Olivier and Tony award-winning The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook – returns with his bang up-to-date adaptation of Jean Genet's play based on sisters Christine and Lea Papin, who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1933.
Equity Responds To Manchester Pride Liquidation
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
After news broke that the organisation behind Manchester Pride has entered voluntary liquidation, Equity has issued a statement calling the development “hugely concerning to those owed money.”
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
After news broke that the organisation behind Manchester Pride has entered voluntary liquidation, Equity has issued a statement calling the development “hugely concerning to those owed money.”
Dates Set For BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL in the West End
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
Jessica Regan's Solo Show 16 POSTCODES Will Make London Premiere at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, The Spontaneity Shop has announced Jessica Regan’s solo show 16 Postcodes will make its London premiere at King’s Head Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, The Spontaneity Shop has announced Jessica Regan’s solo show 16 Postcodes will make its London premiere at King’s Head Theatre.
Photos: Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and More in ELF THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
All new photos have been released of the cast of ELF the Musical, which opens at the Aldwych Theatre in October 2025. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
All new photos have been released of the cast of ELF the Musical, which opens at the Aldwych Theatre in October 2025. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Photos: Minnie Driver in EVERY BRILLIANT THING @sohoplace
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Lineup of Events and Collaborations for the Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced additional events running alongside the October – April Season, kicking off next month. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced additional events running alongside the October – April Season, kicking off next month. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
Cirque Du Soleil Adds 38 Performances of OVO at the Royal Albert Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Due to demand, Cirque du Soleil has added a further 38 shows for OVO, its joyful and acrobatic celebration of the insect world. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Due to demand, Cirque du Soleil has added a further 38 shows for OVO, its joyful and acrobatic celebration of the insect world. Learn more about the production here!
Interview: 'I Like To Be In The Centre of The Action': Performer Melanie La Barrie on Death and Hope in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Kat Mokrynski - October 21, 2025
After previous runs in 2022 and 2023, The Book Thief musical finally arrives in London. The Book Thief: A Concert Production was originally scheduled to be performed for one night only on 19 October, but two more performances have been added on 26 October due to popular demand. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Melanie La Barrie, who is playing the role of Death in this production of The Book Thief. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what it is like to perform in a concert production versus a full staged one and even what is appealing to her about playing characters who take on the role of the narrator!
by Kat Mokrynski - October 21, 2025
After previous runs in 2022 and 2023, The Book Thief musical finally arrives in London. The Book Thief: A Concert Production was originally scheduled to be performed for one night only on 19 October, but two more performances have been added on 26 October due to popular demand. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Melanie La Barrie, who is playing the role of Death in this production of The Book Thief. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what it is like to perform in a concert production versus a full staged one and even what is appealing to her about playing characters who take on the role of the narrator!
Review: BOOGIE ON THE BONES, Omnibus Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 20, 2025
Song, dance and colours light up the grim USSR
by Gary Naylor - October 20, 2025
Song, dance and colours light up the grim USSR
Guest Blog: Writer Eloise Pennycott on Politics, Dystopia and Metatheatre in Her Play BARRIER(S)
by Guest Author - October 20, 2025
As a deaf twenty-year-old whose main aim is to find the happy in every corner of life, I often struggle to engage with politics – especially those concerning disability rights. When I was a young teen I was much more actively engaged, speaking in parliament, contributing to campaigns, very much considering a career in that direction. I tired of that quite quickly, but have since found my political spark reignited, using theatre writing as an outlet instead. My love story Barrier(s) is the latest outcome, and I am very excited to see it off on tour.
by Guest Author - October 20, 2025
As a deaf twenty-year-old whose main aim is to find the happy in every corner of life, I often struggle to engage with politics – especially those concerning disability rights. When I was a young teen I was much more actively engaged, speaking in parliament, contributing to campaigns, very much considering a career in that direction. I tired of that quite quickly, but have since found my political spark reignited, using theatre writing as an outlet instead. My love story Barrier(s) is the latest outcome, and I am very excited to see it off on tour.
Review: DAISY DORIS MAY: BIG NIGHT OUT, Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Kat Mokrynski - October 20, 2025
To begin with a warning - if you’re not into audience participation, this might not be the show for you. Daisy Doris May: Big Night Out has the comedian bringing several of her iconic characters into the same show, with all of them going to the same club. The audience members are waiting in the queue to get in, interacting with each of May’s characters as they shatter the fourth wall into a million pieces.
by Kat Mokrynski - October 20, 2025
To begin with a warning - if you’re not into audience participation, this might not be the show for you. Daisy Doris May: Big Night Out has the comedian bringing several of her iconic characters into the same show, with all of them going to the same club. The audience members are waiting in the queue to get in, interacting with each of May’s characters as they shatter the fourth wall into a million pieces.
Lily Allen to Release New Album 'West End Girl'
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Lily Allen has announced her fifth studio album 'West End Girl,' to be released on October 24. The record, her first for seven years, features 14 brand new songs.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Lily Allen has announced her fifth studio album 'West End Girl,' to be released on October 24. The record, her first for seven years, features 14 brand new songs.
JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Will Have Semi-Staged Concert in London
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
A world premiere semi-staged West End concert production of Jo - The Little Women Musical is set for next year. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
A world premiere semi-staged West End concert production of Jo - The Little Women Musical is set for next year. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Begins Performances in London
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Performances have begun for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name and we've got a guide to everything you need to know before seeing the new production.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Performances have begun for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name and we've got a guide to everything you need to know before seeing the new production.
INTER ALIA Will Transfer to the West End With Rosamund Pike
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The National Theatre and Playful Productions have announced that Inter Alia, the National Theatre's recent production will transfer to the West End next Spring for a strictly limited season.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The National Theatre and Playful Productions have announced that Inter Alia, the National Theatre's recent production will transfer to the West End next Spring for a strictly limited season.
THE PRODUCERS Extends Run at the Garrick Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The Producers has extended its run at the Garrick Theatre, with performances now booking until 19 September 2026. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
The Producers has extended its run at the Garrick Theatre, with performances now booking until 19 September 2026. Learn more here!
Jason Donovan Will Return to THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW For UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.
Review Roundup: GETTING THROUGH IT on the West End
by Gillian Blum - October 19, 2025
The new one-person show GETTING THROUGH IT played on the West End on Sunday, October 19 at The Old Vic, both being created by and starring Michael Rosen.
by Gillian Blum - October 19, 2025
The new one-person show GETTING THROUGH IT played on the West End on Sunday, October 19 at The Old Vic, both being created by and starring Michael Rosen.
New Musical REDCLIFFE Comes To Southwark Playhouse May 2026
by Gillian Blum - October 19, 2025
Following eight workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE, written by Jordan Luke Gage, will run for a limited time, fully staged, at Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning May 2026.
by Gillian Blum - October 19, 2025
Following eight workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE, written by Jordan Luke Gage, will run for a limited time, fully staged, at Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning May 2026.
Review: LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Vikki Jane Vile - October 19, 2025
Marianela Núñez said of La Fille mal gardée during a rehearsal that it was just what the world needed right now. This much loved Frederick Ashton classic has not been seen on the Covent Garden stage since 2016, we needed it back then and we certainly need it now more than ever.
by Vikki Jane Vile - October 19, 2025
Marianela Núñez said of La Fille mal gardée during a rehearsal that it was just what the world needed right now. This much loved Frederick Ashton classic has not been seen on the Covent Garden stage since 2016, we needed it back then and we certainly need it now more than ever.
Review: THE TENANT'S REPUBLIC, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 18, 2025
Looking for a New England? Here's Dondonia
by Gary Naylor - October 18, 2025
Looking for a New England? Here's Dondonia
Review: FANNY, King's Head Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - October 17, 2025
In Calum Finlay’s Fanny, sibling rivalry and musical history occasionally seem barely more than mere pretexts for a superlative slice of Mischief-adjacent tomfoolery. When Fanny Mendelssohn finds out that not only is one of her works a favourite of Queen Victoria but her brother Felix is taking credit for it, the enraged composer begins a madcap journey from Berlin to Buckingham Palace to set the record straight.
by Franco Milazzo - October 17, 2025
In Calum Finlay’s Fanny, sibling rivalry and musical history occasionally seem barely more than mere pretexts for a superlative slice of Mischief-adjacent tomfoolery. When Fanny Mendelssohn finds out that not only is one of her works a favourite of Queen Victoria but her brother Felix is taking credit for it, the enraged composer begins a madcap journey from Berlin to Buckingham Palace to set the record straight.
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