VIDEO: THE GROOVE CHORUS play the Clapham Grand on 12 & 13 Sept
by West End Video - September 09, 2025
The Groove Chorus will bring their dynamic mix of pop, soul, and gospel to The Clapham Grand for two performances on September 12th and 13th, 2025.
by West End Video - September 09, 2025
The Groove Chorus will bring their dynamic mix of pop, soul, and gospel to The Clapham Grand for two performances on September 12th and 13th, 2025.
Review Roundup: INVASIVE SPECIES Opens at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Maia Novi’s Invasive Species at King's Head Theatre! Read the reviews for the West End debut of this show in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Maia Novi’s Invasive Species at King's Head Theatre! Read the reviews for the West End debut of this show in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
Review: SWAG AGE IN CONCERT, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - September 09, 2025
At a time when people are arrested by the hundreds for peacefully protesting the ongoing genocide, Swag Age resonates across nations and languages. Written by Park Chan-Min and Min Jeong-Yeon with direction by Lee Kyung-soo, it’s a riotous, roaring, exciting new piece of musical theatre. It challenges the elite and denounces corruption, calling out those who are complicit in silencing the masses.
by Cindy Marcolina - September 09, 2025
At a time when people are arrested by the hundreds for peacefully protesting the ongoing genocide, Swag Age resonates across nations and languages. Written by Park Chan-Min and Min Jeong-Yeon with direction by Lee Kyung-soo, it’s a riotous, roaring, exciting new piece of musical theatre. It challenges the elite and denounces corruption, calling out those who are complicit in silencing the masses.
Interview: 'It's A Night Like No Other!': Performer Jan Sport on Inclusivity, DRAG RACE and Returning to OSCAR AT THE CROWN
by Kat Mokrynski - September 09, 2025
OSCAR at The Crown, a “high-energy, dance party musical” from Mark Mauriello and Andrew Barret Cox, has audiences enter an underground bunker into a dystopian world where people hide in exile because of what makes them different. They worship Julie from The OC and get their names from members of the Real Housewives series, save for Oscar Wilde, who leads the groups of exiles through never-ending song and dance.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 09, 2025
OSCAR at The Crown, a “high-energy, dance party musical” from Mark Mauriello and Andrew Barret Cox, has audiences enter an underground bunker into a dystopian world where people hide in exile because of what makes them different. They worship Julie from The OC and get their names from members of the Real Housewives series, save for Oscar Wilde, who leads the groups of exiles through never-ending song and dance.
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance'
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End Until October 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until October 2026.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until October 2026.
Wretch 32, Judi Dench, and Ian McKellen Will Headline Special Events at The National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
These one-night-only events highlight the National Theatre's rich past, with acclaimed actors who have graced these iconic stages, whilst throwing open our doors to exciting new artists as part of the Next Chapter for the National Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
These one-night-only events highlight the National Theatre's rich past, with acclaimed actors who have graced these iconic stages, whilst throwing open our doors to exciting new artists as part of the Next Chapter for the National Theatre.
Additional Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2025
With rehearsals underway for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, almost the full company has been revealed. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - September 09, 2025
With rehearsals underway for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, almost the full company has been revealed. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Concept Album Will Be Released Ahead of West End Premiere
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Review: DEAF REPUBLIC, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 08, 2025
Deaf Republic is a marvel of a show. Using puppetry, live video, aerial, and a combination of spoken English, BSL, and captions, this is the kind of theatre that steps not only out of the box but into a whole new world.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 08, 2025
Deaf Republic is a marvel of a show. Using puppetry, live video, aerial, and a combination of spoken English, BSL, and captions, this is the kind of theatre that steps not only out of the box but into a whole new world.
Review: INVASIVE SPECIES, King's Head Theatre
by Josh Maughan - September 08, 2025
This is a show that thrives because of the urgency of its subject matter and the excellence of the artists delivering it. For an industry that has yet to put the care of its actors at the heart of its practice, Novi’s piece doesn’t close the conversation - it sparks it.
by Josh Maughan - September 08, 2025
This is a show that thrives because of the urgency of its subject matter and the excellence of the artists delivering it. For an industry that has yet to put the care of its actors at the heart of its practice, Novi’s piece doesn’t close the conversation - it sparks it.
Review: THE REMARKABLE BEN HART, Wilton’s Music Hall
by Christiana Rose - September 08, 2025
Master of illusion, Ben Hart has created a theatrical experience which blurs the line between trickery and the inexplicable. The Remarkable Ben Hart is a show which feels as much a meditation on imagination and perception as it is a showcase of pure magic.
by Christiana Rose - September 08, 2025
Master of illusion, Ben Hart has created a theatrical experience which blurs the line between trickery and the inexplicable. The Remarkable Ben Hart is a show which feels as much a meditation on imagination and perception as it is a showcase of pure magic.
Review: THE CHAOS THAT HAS BEEN AND WILL NO DOUBT RETURN, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - September 08, 2025
So much ink has been spilled on the perilous joy of being young, but this new slice-of-life drama set in a deprived London suburb puts it better than most: youth is about always being “on the precipice of choice”.
by Clementine Scott - September 08, 2025
So much ink has been spilled on the perilous joy of being young, but this new slice-of-life drama set in a deprived London suburb puts it better than most: youth is about always being “on the precipice of choice”.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Launches First UK Tour at Milton Keynes Theatre, February 2027
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
LOVERS ACTUALLY Will Premiere At The Other Palace Studio This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
The Other Palace Studio will present Lovers Actually, a new festive musical parody from Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst, running November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
The Other Palace Studio will present Lovers Actually, a new festive musical parody from Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst, running November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
Full Cast Set for OTHELLO Starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for Tom Morris’ new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for Tom Morris’ new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
Photos: INVASIVE SPECIES Opens at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
You can now get a first look at opening night photos of the UK première of Maia Novi's semi-autobiographical play Invasive Species. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
You can now get a first look at opening night photos of the UK première of Maia Novi's semi-autobiographical play Invasive Species. Check out photos here!
Photos: Brian Conley, Maddie Grace Jepson and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
Cast Set for THE SHADOW IN THE MIRROR at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
George Dillon, Gregg Lowe, Giles Taylor and Nick Waring will star in The Shadow In The Mirror, adapted and directed by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart from the haunting short story by Gerald Durrell. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
George Dillon, Gregg Lowe, Giles Taylor and Nick Waring will star in The Shadow In The Mirror, adapted and directed by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart from the haunting short story by Gerald Durrell. Learn more about the show here!
Interview: 'You're Having a Mental Breakdown Eight Times a Week!': Actor Danny Bayne on Finding Truth in Comedy and Going on Tour with FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY
by Kat Mokrynski - September 08, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 08, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Launch UK Tour in 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
Photos: Douglas Hodge, Mathew Horne & More in ENDGAME
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Ustinov Studio is now presenting ENDGAME, with award-winning actor, director and writer Douglas Hodge and acclaimed film and television actor Clive Francis joining the previously announced Mathew Horne and Selina Cadell in Samuel Beckett’s macabre comedy. Check out photos from inside rehearsals.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Ustinov Studio is now presenting ENDGAME, with award-winning actor, director and writer Douglas Hodge and acclaimed film and television actor Clive Francis joining the previously announced Mathew Horne and Selina Cadell in Samuel Beckett’s macabre comedy. Check out photos from inside rehearsals.
PUNCH Adds Weekly Post-Show Conversation Series
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch.
Review: BBC PROMS: CHINEKE! PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH AT THE PROMS, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - September 06, 2025
The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich’s death continues at this year’s Proms, as Chineke! took on his epic Symphony No. 10 in E minor, headlining this concert with this composition brought to life in the wake of Stalinist oppression. Also on the programme were two premières: Valerie Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times and James Lee III’s Visions of Cahokia. As with their 2023 Proms appearance, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor rounded off the selection - this time with The Bamboula.
by Debbie Gilpin - September 06, 2025
The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich’s death continues at this year’s Proms, as Chineke! took on his epic Symphony No. 10 in E minor, headlining this concert with this composition brought to life in the wake of Stalinist oppression. Also on the programme were two premières: Valerie Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times and James Lee III’s Visions of Cahokia. As with their 2023 Proms appearance, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor rounded off the selection - this time with The Bamboula.
Review: HOME AT SEVEN, Tabard Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 06, 2025
From the writer of Journey's End and The Dam Busters
by Gary Naylor - September 06, 2025
From the writer of Journey's End and The Dam Busters
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