Video: Sneak Peek into Rehearsals for PRIVATE LIVES at Rose Theatre
by Emmy Rice - September 13, 2025
See the sneak peek into the rehearsal room for Private Lives, a Rose Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton & Mercury Theatre co-production, in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
by Emmy Rice - September 13, 2025
See the sneak peek into the rehearsal room for Private Lives, a Rose Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton & Mercury Theatre co-production, in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
Review: NOT YOUR SUPERWOMAN, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 13, 2025
Not Your Superwoman has already sold out its entire run, which is pretty unusual for an Off West End play. It’s less surprising, however, when you consider the combined star power of actors Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and outgoing Bush Artistic Director Lynette Linton. In this play, co-created by Linton and writer Emma Dennis-Edwards, it’s easy to see how each of them have risen to fame – and how richly their success is deserved
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 13, 2025
Not Your Superwoman has already sold out its entire run, which is pretty unusual for an Off West End play. It’s less surprising, however, when you consider the combined star power of actors Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and outgoing Bush Artistic Director Lynette Linton. In this play, co-created by Linton and writer Emma Dennis-Edwards, it’s easy to see how each of them have risen to fame – and how richly their success is deserved
Review: BBC PROMS: JOHN WILSON CONDUCTS BERNSTEIN AND RAVEL, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - September 13, 2025
“All you need is love”, said The Beatles - a mantra that John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London seemed to take when putting together the programme for the penultimate Prom of 2025. With the starting point of Daphnis and Chloe, they expanded to include Richard Strauss’ tone poem Don Juan and Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade; the three pieces are also linked by Bernstein, as he “wrote or conducted and lectured on all three of these masterpieces”, explained conductor John Wilson in his programme interview. A very neat way to find three interlocked compositions.
by Debbie Gilpin - September 13, 2025
“All you need is love”, said The Beatles - a mantra that John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London seemed to take when putting together the programme for the penultimate Prom of 2025. With the starting point of Daphnis and Chloe, they expanded to include Richard Strauss’ tone poem Don Juan and Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade; the three pieces are also linked by Bernstein, as he “wrote or conducted and lectured on all three of these masterpieces”, explained conductor John Wilson in his programme interview. A very neat way to find three interlocked compositions.
Review: EH UP, ME OLD FLOWERS!, White Bear Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 13, 2025
Chris England's warm show is funny and clever and unafraid to pose some difficult questions
by Gary Naylor - September 13, 2025
Chris England's warm show is funny and clever and unafraid to pose some difficult questions
Interview: 'My Choices Were PENN & TELLER Or Prison!': Magician Penn on Celebrating 50 Years Of PENN & TELLER And Making Their West End Debut
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their incredible 50th Anniversary. Taking place at The London Palladium from Saturday 13 September 2025, the 11-date residency will mark the duo’s first ever West End run of a show. Renowned for their jaw-dropping performances, a joyous exploration of magic and comedy, Penn & Teller first performed together on 19 August 1975 and are now arguably the world’s most famous magicians.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their incredible 50th Anniversary. Taking place at The London Palladium from Saturday 13 September 2025, the 11-date residency will mark the duo’s first ever West End run of a show. Renowned for their jaw-dropping performances, a joyous exploration of magic and comedy, Penn & Teller first performed together on 19 August 1975 and are now arguably the world’s most famous magicians.
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Starring Ambika Mod, @sohoplace
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 12, 2025
Ambika Mod, of This Is Going to Hurt and One Day fame, is pretty perfect casting for the part. Exuding warmth and approachability, she handles the play’s demands with the ideal balance of humanity and confidence, putting audiences immediately at ease. She never feels like she’s fully playing a role, but rather telling a story.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 12, 2025
Ambika Mod, of This Is Going to Hurt and One Day fame, is pretty perfect casting for the part. Exuding warmth and approachability, she handles the play’s demands with the ideal balance of humanity and confidence, putting audiences immediately at ease. She never feels like she’s fully playing a role, but rather telling a story.
Review: VERMIN, Park Theatre
by Clementine Scott - September 12, 2025
There’s something of the early feminist short story The Yellow Wallpaper to the conceit of Vermin – the escape from a marriage tainted by violence is found not outside the house, but inside it. Except, in this variation, there’s not a ghostly woman beckoning the repressed housewife to freedom from within the walls, but a coterie of feral, diseased rats.
by Clementine Scott - September 12, 2025
There’s something of the early feminist short story The Yellow Wallpaper to the conceit of Vermin – the escape from a marriage tainted by violence is found not outside the house, but inside it. Except, in this variation, there’s not a ghostly woman beckoning the repressed housewife to freedom from within the walls, but a coterie of feral, diseased rats.
Review: GLENN MOORE: PLEASE SIR, GLENN I HAVE SOME MOORE?, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore? does not begin in classic comedy show fashion, with the comedian introducing themselves in the third person before running on stage to applause. Instead, as soon as the lights dim, Moore simply begins telling a story, walking onto the stage without even a moment for the audience to applaud.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore? does not begin in classic comedy show fashion, with the comedian introducing themselves in the third person before running on stage to applause. Instead, as soon as the lights dim, Moore simply begins telling a story, walking onto the stage without even a moment for the audience to applaud.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Celebrate 11 Years in the West End
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Mischief's award-winning production of The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 11th Year in in the West End. Cornley Drama Society have 11 Golden Tickets to give away to a lucky audience member at 11 shows this September.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Mischief's award-winning production of The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 11th Year in in the West End. Cornley Drama Society have 11 Golden Tickets to give away to a lucky audience member at 11 shows this September.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) Will Lead West End Revival of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
LUCHA VAVOOM Will Make its UK Debut at London's Troxy
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Lucha VaVoom, the unique live Mexican wrestling show mixed with the most flamboyant entertainment acts on the planet, will make its UK debut in London at The Troxy.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Lucha VaVoom, the unique live Mexican wrestling show mixed with the most flamboyant entertainment acts on the planet, will make its UK debut in London at The Troxy.
MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Extends Through April 2027
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Created by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, the production is celebrating its sixth year at The O2 and has announced an extension of performances through to April 2027 due to phenomenal demand.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Created by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, the production is celebrating its sixth year at The O2 and has announced an extension of performances through to April 2027 due to phenomenal demand.
Tickets For Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA Go on Pre-sale This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Tickets for Sydney Theatre Company's production of DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, will have a Priority On-Sale on Monday 22 September.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Tickets for Sydney Theatre Company's production of DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, will have a Priority On-Sale on Monday 22 September.
Interview: 'Masculinity Is In Crisis': Actor Oliver Johnstone on Research, Toxicity and Patriarchy in ROMANS: A NOVEL
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Oliver Johnstone about playing Marlow in Romans: A Novel. We discussed what his research process is like for getting into character, the importance of discussing the role of masculinity in modern times and even what it’s like to perform in a new work versus a classic piece like a Shakespeare play.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 12, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Oliver Johnstone about playing Marlow in Romans: A Novel. We discussed what his research process is like for getting into character, the importance of discussing the role of masculinity in modern times and even what it’s like to perform in a new work versus a classic piece like a Shakespeare play.
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Cast Set For FANNY at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Full casting has been announced for Fanny, Calum Finlay's riotous comedy, directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, which plays at the King's Head Theatre this autumn.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Full casting has been announced for Fanny, Calum Finlay's riotous comedy, directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, which plays at the King's Head Theatre this autumn.
ANNIE Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
ANNIE will embark on a UK and Ireland tour opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 23 May 2026. Further dates and casting to be announced soon. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
ANNIE will embark on a UK and Ireland tour opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 23 May 2026. Further dates and casting to be announced soon. Learn more here!
Zoe Birkett, Marcus Collins and Clive Rowe Will Join Cedric Neal in PERSONALITY: The Lloyd Price Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Further casting has been set for Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Further casting has been set for Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. The new musical will be staged for two concert performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones MBE Will Lead ELF THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
In just over 7 weeks, Christmas will come early to the Aldwych Theatre when Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE will star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie and Walter Hobbs respectively.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
In just over 7 weeks, Christmas will come early to the Aldwych Theatre when Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE will star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie and Walter Hobbs respectively.
Cast Set For BALLET SHOES Return at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
The National Theatre has announced initial casting for the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honour productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honour productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, Marylebone Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 10, 2025
Putin, Chekhov, Trump, art, principles, punishment, love, hate and that iconic, topless-on-a-horse photo of Mad Vlad. And much, much, more.
by Gary Naylor - September 10, 2025
Putin, Chekhov, Trump, art, principles, punishment, love, hate and that iconic, topless-on-a-horse photo of Mad Vlad. And much, much, more.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL To Keep Bear Casting Under Wraps Until First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2025
The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2025
The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.
Photos/Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
New rehearsal photos and video have been released for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the photos and video here!
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
New rehearsal photos and video have been released for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the photos and video here!
VIDEO: Sejal Keshwala sings 'For All We Know' at WEST END LIVE LOUNGE
by West End Video - September 10, 2025
Sejal Keshwala recently performed “For All We Know” by Donny Hathaway as part of the West End Live Lounge concert series. Known for bringing together a wide range of West End talent, the event took place in support of several UK-based charities, continuing its tradition of combining live music with fundraising efforts.
by West End Video - September 10, 2025
Sejal Keshwala recently performed “For All We Know” by Donny Hathaway as part of the West End Live Lounge concert series. Known for bringing together a wide range of West End talent, the event took place in support of several UK-based charities, continuing its tradition of combining live music with fundraising efforts.
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