Review: JOZ NORRIS: YOU WAIT. TIME PASSES., Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - September 20, 2025
How does one know when they have completed what they have been put on this planet to do? Is it when they win an award? Is it when they raise a child they’ve dreamed of having? Or is it when they have a show at Soho Theatre and have put a white box on display on a pedestal? For Joz Norris, it’s the latter.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 20, 2025
How does one know when they have completed what they have been put on this planet to do? Is it when they win an award? Is it when they raise a child they’ve dreamed of having? Or is it when they have a show at Soho Theatre and have put a white box on display on a pedestal? For Joz Norris, it’s the latter.
Review: THE LAND OF THE LIVING, starring Juliet Stevenson
by Debbie Gilpin - September 19, 2025
'Was what I did 'wrong'?' In 1945 Germany, Ruth is part of a UN relief programme which is seeking to reunite displaced people with their families - she’s passionate about the work, and is certain that what she’s doing is for the best. But in London 45 years later, she’s not so sure.
by Debbie Gilpin - September 19, 2025
'Was what I did 'wrong'?' In 1945 Germany, Ruth is part of a UN relief programme which is seeking to reunite displaced people with their families - she’s passionate about the work, and is certain that what she’s doing is for the best. But in London 45 years later, she’s not so sure.
Review: EMMA, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - September 19, 2025
What did our critic think of EMMA at Theatre Royal Bath?
by Cheryl Markosky - September 19, 2025
What did our critic think of EMMA at Theatre Royal Bath?
Review: HAMLET, starring Giles Terera, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 19, 2025
A Hamlet shorn of gimmicks allows its power to come through
by Gary Naylor - September 19, 2025
A Hamlet shorn of gimmicks allows its power to come through
Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
Sheffield Theatres Leads Nominees For 2025 UK Theatre Awards; Full List!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Listen: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Original West End Cast Recording is Out Now
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The original cast recording from The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is available now on CD, Digital & LP formats via Island EMI. Find out how to buy or stream the album here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The original cast recording from The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is available now on CD, Digital & LP formats via Island EMI. Find out how to buy or stream the album here!
Review: THE LADY FROM THE SEA, starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln
by Cindy Marcolina - September 18, 2025
With a cast as starry as the Ibsen’s Norwegian skies, The Lady from the Sea is adapted into a thrilling, biting comic drama by Simon Stone. It features the theatrical return of Andrew Lincoln alongside the stage debuts of Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, Brutalist actor Joe Alwyn, and rising star Isobel Akuwudike. This is not the play for you if you’re looking for steady auroras and sad prose. Ibsen (Stone’s version) is surprisingly funny, but not thoroughly convincing.
by Cindy Marcolina - September 18, 2025
With a cast as starry as the Ibsen’s Norwegian skies, The Lady from the Sea is adapted into a thrilling, biting comic drama by Simon Stone. It features the theatrical return of Andrew Lincoln alongside the stage debuts of Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, Brutalist actor Joe Alwyn, and rising star Isobel Akuwudike. This is not the play for you if you’re looking for steady auroras and sad prose. Ibsen (Stone’s version) is surprisingly funny, but not thoroughly convincing.
Review: ROMANS, A NOVEL, Almeida Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 18, 2025
Alice Birch’s Romans, a novel is an expansive portrait of literary masculinity through the ages. With an ever-shifting form, an array of subtle references, and an intricate, thought-provoking script, this is a play that many will find difficult and impenetrable. At its core, however, it’s a truly perceptive piece that understands masculinity like little else.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 18, 2025
Alice Birch’s Romans, a novel is an expansive portrait of literary masculinity through the ages. With an ever-shifting form, an array of subtle references, and an intricate, thought-provoking script, this is a play that many will find difficult and impenetrable. At its core, however, it’s a truly perceptive piece that understands masculinity like little else.
Interview: Chiara Stephenson on the Set Design of A SINGLE MAN
by Kat Mokrynski - September 18, 2025
After a run at the Manchester International Festival, A Single Man, “a vital portrait of queer love and loss,” is currently performing at the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera & Ballet. The show, choreographed by Jonathan Watkins, is a reimagining of the novel by Christopher Isherwood, which follows the story of George, a man grieving the loss of his partner, Jim. Watkins is joined by singer-songwriter John Grant and composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, who have contributed the music of the work.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 18, 2025
After a run at the Manchester International Festival, A Single Man, “a vital portrait of queer love and loss,” is currently performing at the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera & Ballet. The show, choreographed by Jonathan Watkins, is a reimagining of the novel by Christopher Isherwood, which follows the story of George, a man grieving the loss of his partner, Jim. Watkins is joined by singer-songwriter John Grant and composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, who have contributed the music of the work.
Review: REUNION, Kiln Theatre
by Clementine Scott - September 18, 2025
Lock a few theatre characters in a room together, sit them around a dinner table and they surely won’t leave without revealing a few hidden resentments, infidelities, or family secrets they thought they’d take to their graves. It’s a tried and tested dramatic formula, and one that’s hard to get right.
by Clementine Scott - September 18, 2025
Lock a few theatre characters in a room together, sit them around a dinner table and they surely won’t leave without revealing a few hidden resentments, infidelities, or family secrets they thought they’d take to their graves. It’s a tried and tested dramatic formula, and one that’s hard to get right.
Review: THE CODE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Louise Penn - September 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
by Louise Penn - September 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
Review: DRACULA, Lyric Hammersmith
by Cindy Marcolina - September 18, 2025
Now that days are getting colder and nights are getting longer, it’s time to get spooky. When a viral video asked women if they’d rather choose to be alone with a man or with a bear last year, the internet exploded. To this day, more than half of the women in the 18-29 range who took part in the online discussion chose the bear, citing fears of violence and lack of safety around male strangers. It’s alarming. Riding that wave, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm has written a revolutionary take on Bram Stoker’s Dracula with a twist that redefines the original. Forget everything you know because nothing is what it seems: it’s time to follow Mina Harker on her own quest.
by Cindy Marcolina - September 18, 2025
Now that days are getting colder and nights are getting longer, it’s time to get spooky. When a viral video asked women if they’d rather choose to be alone with a man or with a bear last year, the internet exploded. To this day, more than half of the women in the 18-29 range who took part in the online discussion chose the bear, citing fears of violence and lack of safety around male strangers. It’s alarming. Riding that wave, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm has written a revolutionary take on Bram Stoker’s Dracula with a twist that redefines the original. Forget everything you know because nothing is what it seems: it’s time to follow Mina Harker on her own quest.
Interview: Actor Seán McGinley on Language, Kindness and Human Connection in THE WEIR
by Christiana Rose - September 18, 2025
Conor McPherson’s modern classic The Weir has opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, running until 6 December 2025, in a new production directed for the first time by the playwright himself. Following a Dublin run at the 3Olympia Theatre, this staging unites a formidable ensemble led by Brendan Gleeson in his West End debut, alongside Owen McDonnell, Kate Phillips, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Seán McGinley.
by Christiana Rose - September 18, 2025
Conor McPherson’s modern classic The Weir has opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, running until 6 December 2025, in a new production directed for the first time by the playwright himself. Following a Dublin run at the 3Olympia Theatre, this staging unites a formidable ensemble led by Brendan Gleeson in his West End debut, alongside Owen McDonnell, Kate Phillips, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Seán McGinley.
Photos: First Look At DEAR ENGLAND UK National Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The National Theatre’s Dear England, James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team, has begun its first national tour. Check out photos of the production!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The National Theatre’s Dear England, James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team, has begun its first national tour. Check out photos of the production!
Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
Sheridan Smith Will Lead Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
Full Cast Set For Fundraising Concert Of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES The Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast for the special fundraising concert of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL which will be performed in Manchester and London.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast for the special fundraising concert of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL which will be performed in Manchester and London.
Samantha Barks Adds Extra Cathedral Tour Date at Adelphi Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Due to demand, a pre-tour London date has been added to the Samantha Barks Cathedral Tour. Audiences can expect the same intimate, stripped back, candle-lit vibe at London's Adelphi Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Due to demand, a pre-tour London date has been added to the Samantha Barks Cathedral Tour. Audiences can expect the same intimate, stripped back, candle-lit vibe at London's Adelphi Theatre.
TOGETHER FOR PALESTINE Concert Raises £1.5 Million With Star-Studded Night Of Solidarity
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
More than 150 artists, actors, musicians, writers, and public figures gathered in London on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for the sold-out Together for Palestine concert, raising nearly £1.5 million in ticket sales and private donations for the Together for Palestine Fund.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
More than 150 artists, actors, musicians, writers, and public figures gathered in London on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for the sold-out Together for Palestine concert, raising nearly £1.5 million in ticket sales and private donations for the Together for Palestine Fund.
THE SNOWMAN Comes to Birmingham Rep in November
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Birmingham Rep will present its family Christmas classic The Snowman for its 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre, with a six-week run in November.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Birmingham Rep will present its family Christmas classic The Snowman for its 28th year at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre, with a six-week run in November.
FALLEN ANGELS, THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, and EQUUS Set For Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Menier Chocolate Factory has announced three upcoming shows beginning performances this winter. Fallen Angels will kick off the lineup, beginning previews in November. It will be followed by The Holy Rosenbergs and Equus. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Menier Chocolate Factory has announced three upcoming shows beginning performances this winter. Fallen Angels will kick off the lineup, beginning previews in November. It will be followed by The Holy Rosenbergs and Equus. Learn more here!
Reimagined Revival Of Daphne Du Maurier's DON'T LOOK NOW Comes to New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse will co-produce a major revival of Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now this Autumn. The story has been significantly reimagined for a 21st-century audience by award-winning playwright Nell Leyshon, and it is directed by Douglas Rintoul.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
New Wolsey Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse will co-produce a major revival of Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now this Autumn. The story has been significantly reimagined for a 21st-century audience by award-winning playwright Nell Leyshon, and it is directed by Douglas Rintoul.
Photos: DEATH ON THE NILE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland Tour of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Check out the photos here and learn more about the show.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland Tour of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Check out the photos here and learn more about the show.
Empire Street Productions Launch New Monthly Conversation Series LIVE FROM SOHO
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
This monthly series of creative conversations with artists about their life, work and process will take place at the Underbelly Boulevard Soho on the first Wednesday of every month led by ESP CEO & Producer James Bierman.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
This monthly series of creative conversations with artists about their life, work and process will take place at the Underbelly Boulevard Soho on the first Wednesday of every month led by ESP CEO & Producer James Bierman.
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