Layton Williams and George Blagden Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC starring Adrian Lester, RSC Swan Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 12, 2025
Adrian Lester is an astonishing presence in a new version of an enduring tale
by Gary Naylor - October 12, 2025
Adrian Lester is an astonishing presence in a new version of an enduring tale
Winners Announced for the 2025 UK THEATRE AWARDS
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2025
The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. Now in its 30th year, the annual celebration honours creative excellence and outstanding achievements across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find out all of the 2025 winners here.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2025
The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. Now in its 30th year, the annual celebration honours creative excellence and outstanding achievements across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find out all of the 2025 winners here.
Review: ELOUISE EFTOS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ATTRACTIVE COMEDIAN, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - October 10, 2025
From the start of Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian, Eftos makes it clear that this isn’t going to be the classic self-deprecating comedy show, walking on stage to lip-sync to a personalised version of the iconic Basic Instinct scene. From there, audiences are introduced to Eftos with a video about how she went viral in Australia after claiming to be “Australia’s First Attractive Comedian” - roll credits!
by Kat Mokrynski - October 10, 2025
From the start of Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian, Eftos makes it clear that this isn’t going to be the classic self-deprecating comedy show, walking on stage to lip-sync to a personalised version of the iconic Basic Instinct scene. From there, audiences are introduced to Eftos with a video about how she went viral in Australia after claiming to be “Australia’s First Attractive Comedian” - roll credits!
Review: CABBAGE THE CLOWN: CINEMADROME, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - October 10, 2025
Cinephiles, get your popcorn ready - Cabbage the Clown is here to take you on a journey to Cinemadrome (definitely not Cineworld). Cabbage the Clown: Cinemadrome, written and performed by Eliza Nelso, brings audiences into the world of Cabbage, who is working a shift at the Cinemadrome, constantly moving between the checking stand, concessions and checking the bins.
by Kat Mokrynski - October 10, 2025
Cinephiles, get your popcorn ready - Cabbage the Clown is here to take you on a journey to Cinemadrome (definitely not Cineworld). Cabbage the Clown: Cinemadrome, written and performed by Eliza Nelso, brings audiences into the world of Cabbage, who is working a shift at the Cinemadrome, constantly moving between the checking stand, concessions and checking the bins.
Review: SMALL HOTEL, Starring Ralph Fiennes, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - October 10, 2025
How many extended metaphors does it take to change a lightbulb? Only one, please, Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Commissioned by Ralph Fiennes to come up with a new play for the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season, Lenkiewicz's Small Hotel offers way too many exciting ideas – alas, none of which string together coherently into an easy-to-comprehend piece.
by Cheryl Markosky - October 10, 2025
How many extended metaphors does it take to change a lightbulb? Only one, please, Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Commissioned by Ralph Fiennes to come up with a new play for the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season, Lenkiewicz's Small Hotel offers way too many exciting ideas – alas, none of which string together coherently into an easy-to-comprehend piece.
Review: CHARLEY’S AUNT, Watermill Theatre
by Jo Caruana - October 10, 2025
Rob Madge’s adapted version of Brandon Thomas’s Victorian farce proves both hilarious and unexpectedly timely, with standout performances and a contemporary edge that never sacrifices the original’s sparkle.
by Jo Caruana - October 10, 2025
Rob Madge’s adapted version of Brandon Thomas’s Victorian farce proves both hilarious and unexpectedly timely, with standout performances and a contemporary edge that never sacrifices the original’s sparkle.
STRANGER THINGS in the West End to Host Cosplay Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
This Halloween, Stranger Things: The First Shadow will host a cosplay costume competition at Phoenix Theatre for both its matinee and evening performances on the 31 October. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
This Halloween, Stranger Things: The First Shadow will host a cosplay costume competition at Phoenix Theatre for both its matinee and evening performances on the 31 October. Learn more!
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers. The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers. The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
Royal Albert Hall’s Associate Artists Reveal First Show
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
The Royal Albert Hall’s Associate Artists, Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa, have announced the first show of their tenure: a spectacular new collaboration with AR Rahman.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
The Royal Albert Hall’s Associate Artists, Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa, have announced the first show of their tenure: a spectacular new collaboration with AR Rahman.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Susan Surandon's London Debut in MARY PAGE MARLOWE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 09, 2025
Mary Page Marlowe is an accountant from Ohio. She's led an ordinary life, making the difficult decisions we all face as we try to figure out who we really are and what we really want. As Tracy Letts brings us moments-both pivotal and mundane-from Mary's life, a portrait of a surprisingly complicated woman emerges. Intimate and moving, Mary Page Marlowe shows us how circumstance, impulse and time can combine to make us mysteries...even to ourselves. Susan Surandon makes her London stage debut, alongside Andrea Riseborough, who returns to the stage after 15 years.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 09, 2025
Mary Page Marlowe is an accountant from Ohio. She's led an ordinary life, making the difficult decisions we all face as we try to figure out who we really are and what we really want. As Tracy Letts brings us moments-both pivotal and mundane-from Mary's life, a portrait of a surprisingly complicated woman emerges. Intimate and moving, Mary Page Marlowe shows us how circumstance, impulse and time can combine to make us mysteries...even to ourselves. Susan Surandon makes her London stage debut, alongside Andrea Riseborough, who returns to the stage after 15 years.
Review: DA VINCI'S LAUNDRY, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - October 09, 2025
Keelan Kember writes a morally compromised microcosm where art is money, status, violence, and power. It’s a shame it doesn’t fulfil its potential. Instead, it’s tasteless, continually slipping into a vicious circle of stereotyping and triteness. Directed by Merle Wheldon, it doesn’t rise above commonplace comedy even when it’s at its best.
by Cindy Marcolina - October 09, 2025
Keelan Kember writes a morally compromised microcosm where art is money, status, violence, and power. It’s a shame it doesn’t fulfil its potential. Instead, it’s tasteless, continually slipping into a vicious circle of stereotyping and triteness. Directed by Merle Wheldon, it doesn’t rise above commonplace comedy even when it’s at its best.
BY HEART and RADIO LIVE: A NEW GENERATION Come to Battersea Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will bring two remarkable, perspective-altering UK premieres, which challenge the boundaries of theatre, to the stage this October as part of its 2025-6 season.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will bring two remarkable, perspective-altering UK premieres, which challenge the boundaries of theatre, to the stage this October as part of its 2025-6 season.
WICKED Star Emma Kingston Joins the Young Voices WICKED Worldwide Singalong
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Young Voices have announced that Emma Kingston will be joining the Wicked Worldwide Singalong on Thursday 22 January 2026, live from The O2 in London. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Young Voices have announced that Emma Kingston will be joining the Wicked Worldwide Singalong on Thursday 22 January 2026, live from The O2 in London. Learn more here!
Playwright Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller Makes West End Debut With PRETTY ROUGH TERRAIN Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Playwright, actor, and director Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller will make his West End debut as a playwright with this special presentation reading of his latest play Pretty Rough Terrain.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Playwright, actor, and director Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller will make his West End debut as a playwright with this special presentation reading of his latest play Pretty Rough Terrain.
Photos: Melanie La Barrie and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Cast in Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
You can now get a first look at new rehearsal pictures for Mischief's upcoming festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
You can now get a first look at new rehearsal pictures for Mischief's upcoming festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Learn more about the show here!
RSC's THE BFG is Coming to Singapore’s Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
The world stage premiere of Tom Wells’ The BFG will visit Singapore’s Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Spring 2026 following its UK stage premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon and run in Chichester.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
The world stage premiere of Tom Wells’ The BFG will visit Singapore’s Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Spring 2026 following its UK stage premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon and run in Chichester.
Mischa Barton to Make UK Stage Debut in DOUBLE INDEMNITY UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Mischa Barton (The O.C.) will make her UK stage debut as the ultimate femme fatale in Double Indemnity. Learn more about the UK and Ireland Tour here!
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Mischa Barton (The O.C.) will make her UK stage debut as the ultimate femme fatale in Double Indemnity. Learn more about the UK and Ireland Tour here!
Guest Blog: 'It's Such An Iconic Opera': Conductor Olivia Clarke on Taking on ENO's CARMEN
by Guest Author - October 08, 2025
I’m looking forward to conducting Bizet’s Carmen for English National Opera (ENO) this autumn, alongside fellow conductor, Clelia Cafiero. Carmen’s extreme drama and memorable music makes it one of the best-loved operas by audiences worldwide.
by Guest Author - October 08, 2025
I’m looking forward to conducting Bizet’s Carmen for English National Opera (ENO) this autumn, alongside fellow conductor, Clelia Cafiero. Carmen’s extreme drama and memorable music makes it one of the best-loved operas by audiences worldwide.
Review: BREAKING THE CODE, Oxford Playhouse
by Niamh Jones - October 08, 2025
We all know the names ‘Bletchley’ and ‘Alan Turing’, if only thanks to the 2014 film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code follows a similar trajectory, documenting Turing’s journey from school boy to death in a collection of non-chronological scenes. Through Whitemore’s play we are able to gain an insight into the life of this character, piecing together his genius and his struggles slowly into a complete understanding.
by Niamh Jones - October 08, 2025
We all know the names ‘Bletchley’ and ‘Alan Turing’, if only thanks to the 2014 film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code follows a similar trajectory, documenting Turing’s journey from school boy to death in a collection of non-chronological scenes. Through Whitemore’s play we are able to gain an insight into the life of this character, piecing together his genius and his struggles slowly into a complete understanding.
Review: BLACK HISTORY MONTH DRAFT WORKS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - October 08, 2025
The Royal Ballet 25/26 season continues with Black History Month Draft Works, this year curated by principal dancer Marcelino Sambé. Sambé, and producer Julia Gillespie have invited five female, black choreographers to either create, or show existing work for two performances in the Clore Studio.
by Matthew Paluch - October 08, 2025
The Royal Ballet 25/26 season continues with Black History Month Draft Works, this year curated by principal dancer Marcelino Sambé. Sambé, and producer Julia Gillespie have invited five female, black choreographers to either create, or show existing work for two performances in the Clore Studio.
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: 13 GOING ON 30: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025
13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL is now playing at Manchester Opera House. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025
13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL is now playing at Manchester Opera House. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
Review: LIFERS, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - October 07, 2025
Synergy Theatre Projectt's commission hits hard, but will it hit the right people?
by Gary Naylor - October 07, 2025
Synergy Theatre Projectt's commission hits hard, but will it hit the right people?
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