JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Extends at Shaftesbury Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has extended its run at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre through February 7, 2026. The hit West End show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, with 10% of ticket sales donated to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has extended its run at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre through February 7, 2026. The hit West End show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, with 10% of ticket sales donated to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre. Learn more!
Photos: Inside 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL Gala Night
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
You can now get a look at photos from gala night of 13 Going on 30 the Musical at the Manchester Opera House. Learn more about the musical and see photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
You can now get a look at photos from gala night of 13 Going on 30 the Musical at the Manchester Opera House. Learn more about the musical and see photos here!
WICKED Worldwide Singalong to Stream Live from London’s O2 Arena
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Young Voices International, the world’s largest youth music education organization, will mark its 30th anniversary with a WICKED Worldwide Singalong, streaming live from London’s most iconic arena, The O2. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Young Voices International, the world’s largest youth music education organization, will mark its 30th anniversary with a WICKED Worldwide Singalong, streaming live from London’s most iconic arena, The O2. Learn more!
GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Heads To The West End
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The multi-award-winning comedy sensation Garry Starr: Classic Penguins is set for the West End as it takes up residence at Arts Theatre for a limited run this November.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The multi-award-winning comedy sensation Garry Starr: Classic Penguins is set for the West End as it takes up residence at Arts Theatre for a limited run this November.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OUR TOWN Starring Michael Sheen
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
For the first time in its storied 87-year history, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, will be staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
For the first time in its storied 87-year history, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, will be staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier award-nominated international hit musical, have announced an inaugural UK Tour for 2026. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier award-nominated international hit musical, have announced an inaugural UK Tour for 2026. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!
Video: STARTER FOR TEN is Now Playing at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
An all new trailer has been released for the new British musical Starter for Ten following its return to Bristol Old Vic, followed by a run at Birmingham Rep from 22 October – 1 November. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
An all new trailer has been released for the new British musical Starter for Ten following its return to Bristol Old Vic, followed by a run at Birmingham Rep from 22 October – 1 November. Check out the video here!
New Production of FAME Comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced a bold new production of FAME THE MUSICAL. Playing for a strictly limited run at TRP next summer. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced a bold new production of FAME THE MUSICAL. Playing for a strictly limited run at TRP next summer. Learn more here!
Polka Theatre Unveils New Shows For Spring 2026
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Polka Theatre has announced details of additional shows coming to Polka in 2026. The lineup kicks off next year with Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Polka Theatre has announced details of additional shows coming to Polka in 2026. The lineup kicks off next year with Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Learn more here!
Guest Blog: 'Theatre and Conspiracy Theory Have Much in Common': Writer Jessica Norman on Her Debut Play, THIS LITTLE EARTH
by Guest Author - October 01, 2025
When I was researching This Little Earth, I stumbled across an essay by social psychologist Serge Moscovici, in which he likens ‘the conspiracy mentality’ (the belief in conspiracy theory) to theatrical performance.
by Guest Author - October 01, 2025
When I was researching This Little Earth, I stumbled across an essay by social psychologist Serge Moscovici, in which he likens ‘the conspiracy mentality’ (the belief in conspiracy theory) to theatrical performance.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Starring Olly Alexander & Stephen Fry
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 01, 2025
No one could accuse Max Webster's flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest of being subtle. A new cast takes the reins from the National Theatre's hugely successful production last year and moves onto the intimate Noël Coward stage, bringing with them the biting wit, vibrant costumes and sexual fluidity that made this show such a hit.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 01, 2025
No one could accuse Max Webster's flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest of being subtle. A new cast takes the reins from the National Theatre's hugely successful production last year and moves onto the intimate Noël Coward stage, bringing with them the biting wit, vibrant costumes and sexual fluidity that made this show such a hit.
Review: SALOMÉ, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Michael Higgs - October 01, 2025
A dangerously erotic production, Maxim Didenko’s Salomé dazzles with a decadent set by Galya Solodovnikova, uncanny music by Louis Lebée, and excellent performances by the lead cast.
by Michael Higgs - October 01, 2025
A dangerously erotic production, Maxim Didenko’s Salomé dazzles with a decadent set by Galya Solodovnikova, uncanny music by Louis Lebée, and excellent performances by the lead cast.
Review: LEE, Park Theatre
by Clementine Scott - October 01, 2025
Lee Krasner has now received her flowers, with major retrospectives at the Barbican among other European galleries in recent years, but it wasn’t always that way. Cian Griffin’s new play Lee does more than merely drag her out from behind her husband Jackson Pollock’s shadow, but uses her story to inspire compelling reflections on the notion of artistic legacy.
by Clementine Scott - October 01, 2025
Lee Krasner has now received her flowers, with major retrospectives at the Barbican among other European galleries in recent years, but it wasn’t always that way. Cian Griffin’s new play Lee does more than merely drag her out from behind her husband Jackson Pollock’s shadow, but uses her story to inspire compelling reflections on the notion of artistic legacy.
Photos: In Rehearsals for PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Photos have been released from the rehearsal room of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances on Saturday 11 October.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Photos have been released from the rehearsal room of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances on Saturday 11 October.
John Malkovich to Play President Snow in THE HUNGER GAMES Stage Premiere
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
John Malkovich will play President Coriolanus Snow on a screen in the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internatioanlly acclaimed book The Hunger Games. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
John Malkovich will play President Coriolanus Snow on a screen in the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internatioanlly acclaimed book The Hunger Games. Learn more!
Photos: Nicola Roberts and More in HADESTOWN in London
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
New production photos have been released of the West End production of Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
New production photos have been released of the West End production of Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.
HERCULES Original London Cast Recording Sets Release Dates
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Available to stream and download Oct 10. CD and Vinyl are available for preorder now at the Disney Music Emporium UK store and will be available online and in-person at the merchandise shop at Theatre Royal Drury Lane later this winter.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Available to stream and download Oct 10. CD and Vinyl are available for preorder now at the Disney Music Emporium UK store and will be available online and in-person at the merchandise shop at Theatre Royal Drury Lane later this winter.
Dates Confirmed For David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES at Duke of York's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dates have been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Dates have been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
Full Cast Set For BALLET SHOES at The National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
The National Theatre has announced full casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver's acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's best-selling book Ballet Shoes as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.
Review: UPROOTED, New Diorama
by Clementine Scott - September 30, 2025
Once the provocative point has been made, that violence against the planet and against women are one and the same, Uprooted seems unsure of where to go next.
by Clementine Scott - September 30, 2025
Once the provocative point has been made, that violence against the planet and against women are one and the same, Uprooted seems unsure of where to go next.
The Royal Shakespeare Company To Host October Half Term Family Activities In Stratford-Upon-Avon
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will offer a full programme of family-friendly events and workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon during the October half term, running Monday 27 to Friday 31 October, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will offer a full programme of family-friendly events and workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon during the October half term, running Monday 27 to Friday 31 October, 2025.
New Cast Joins THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Vanessa Williams and Show Extend Run
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
After a first year in the West End, becoming the fastest selling show in the Dominion's history, The Devil Wears Prada welcomes in new runway-ready cast members this October, as the show announces another extension.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
After a first year in the West End, becoming the fastest selling show in the Dominion's history, The Devil Wears Prada welcomes in new runway-ready cast members this October, as the show announces another extension.
Lara Denning Joins Cast of The UK and Ireland Tour of HERE & NOW
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
West End actress Lara Denning will take over the role of Caz in the UK and Ireland tour of HERE & NOW. Rebecca Lock who currently plays Caz will leave the production on Sunday 9 November.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
West End actress Lara Denning will take over the role of Caz in the UK and Ireland tour of HERE & NOW. Rebecca Lock who currently plays Caz will leave the production on Sunday 9 November.
Photos: First Look the New Cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
New production photography has been released as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
New production photography has been released as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
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