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The script of 1979 first came to me in 2019 and if I’m honest, despite loving the play, I wanted to run a mile from anything political at that time.

Tina Turner was one of the greatest musical artists the world has ever seen.

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue reflects on 2023 in theatre.

Join our brave hero, Dick Whittington, on his journey to London to seek his fame and fortune in this year’s ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime!

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight.

According to Deadline, Brian Brodie has resigned as ArtsEd chair, citing personal reasons.

Following a frenzied, sold-out and critically-lauded 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, the exceptionally-funny, darkly-comic musical, is ready, once again, to sweep you up on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests’ of the Glade Rehab Centre –

Casting has been announced for the eagerly awaited London premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical at The Other Palace.

The cast of Polka Theatre's Snow Queen brings festive magic to families with sick children at Ronald McDonald House.

A host of West End rising stars joined the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns Smith Square, all alumni of this leading youth organisation.

Musicians' Union members in the English National Opera (ENO) orchestra and Music Staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of potential strike action.

The Royal Albert Hall has announced the appointment of Matt Todd as Director of Programming.

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Bluey’s Big Play opens to an idyllic scene featuring a classic Bluey set of multicoloured flooring, soaring birds in flight and Australian emu’s exploring and pecking the location.

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ABBA Voyage has brought in nearly a third of a billion pounds to the UK economy this year, according to the BBC.

There's just over a month until the first performance of the Live Aid musical Just For One Day – The old Vic Theatre has released a glimpse from the very first days of rehearsals for this brand new musical, which will have its world premiere in the New Year.

With ghostly lighting and flourishes of laughter, Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol can be highly recommended for its target audience of children under ten and for adults who may be looking for a break from their festive planning.

 Riverside Studios is inviting Londoners to discover something new with a specially curated programme of cultural and community events.

More dancers have come forward to allege a culture of body-shaming and bullying at a UK ballet school, according the the BBC.

Six the Musical in London has released a statement reminding audience members to refrain from recording on their phones during the performance.

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The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Dear Octopus.

Equity - the performing arts and entertainment trade union – has announced that it will ballot its members in the ENO chorus on industrial action.

West End Leading Lady, Madalena Alberto, returns to London with an intimate solo concert at Piano Smithfield on Friday 23rd February, 8pm.