Review: MY LIFE WITH KENNETH WILLIAMS, Circle and Star Theatre
by Gary Naylor - January 26, 2026
Kenneth Williams brought back to life, tics and torments intact.
by Gary Naylor - January 26, 2026
Kenneth Williams brought back to life, tics and torments intact.
Review Roundup: A GRAIN OF SAND Opens at Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026
A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Elias Matar and performed by Sarah Agha is running at Arcola Theatre ahead of a UK tour. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026
A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Elias Matar and performed by Sarah Agha is running at Arcola Theatre ahead of a UK tour. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
Guest Blog: James Pearson and Lizzie Ball on Creating RONNIE SCOTT'S CLASSICAL SERIES at The New 'Upstairs at Ronnie’s'
by Guest Author - January 26, 2026
It’s been an interesting process creating the very first weekly classical concert series at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club together with James Pearson. We’ve developed several entirely new programmes, particularly for one of our programming strands, Close Up Classical. A great deal of time is currently being spent working out exactly which musical choices work best for each concert programme, as we’re dealing with a small stage (a maximum of seven musicians) and, at times, large-scale orchestral works that need to be cleverly reduced for a small chamber ensemble.
by Guest Author - January 26, 2026
It’s been an interesting process creating the very first weekly classical concert series at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club together with James Pearson. We’ve developed several entirely new programmes, particularly for one of our programming strands, Close Up Classical. A great deal of time is currently being spent working out exactly which musical choices work best for each concert programme, as we’re dealing with a small stage (a maximum of seven musicians) and, at times, large-scale orchestral works that need to be cleverly reduced for a small chamber ensemble.
Photos: Kerry Ellis, Christine Allado and More in JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL in Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
You can now get a look at photos of the world premiere of Jo - The Little Women Musical in concert in the West End, which starred Kerry Ellis, Christine Allado, and more.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
You can now get a look at photos of the world premiere of Jo - The Little Women Musical in concert in the West End, which starred Kerry Ellis, Christine Allado, and more.
Additional Cast Set for ROMEO & JULIET in the West End Starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
Full Cast Set For YENTL at the Marylebone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
After a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House — Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story has announced its final casting.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
After a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House — Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story has announced its final casting.
Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Cindy Marcolina - January 26, 2026
Is there a story more universally connected to the experience of girlhood than Little Women? Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel is a beloved read across the world, with its descriptions of sisterly devotion, struggle, love, and loss. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - have woven themselves into the lives of women and girls since their publication. The March sisters are also no strangers to the theatre, and this is not the first time that someone tries to adapt it for the stage, and we’ve had quite a few less-than-deserving examples that shall go unmentioned.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 26, 2026
Is there a story more universally connected to the experience of girlhood than Little Women? Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel is a beloved read across the world, with its descriptions of sisterly devotion, struggle, love, and loss. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - have woven themselves into the lives of women and girls since their publication. The March sisters are also no strangers to the theatre, and this is not the first time that someone tries to adapt it for the stage, and we’ve had quite a few less-than-deserving examples that shall go unmentioned.
Photos: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
All new photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
All new photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the photos here!
Rachel Adedeji, Clive Rowe, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
From 10 March 2026, a host of new faces will join the cast of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
From 10 March 2026, a host of new faces will join the cast of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
THE TRAITORS Stage Adaptation Will Debut in London in 2027
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
A major theatrical adaptation has been announced for the global phenomenon The Traitors is in development for launch in London next year. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
A major theatrical adaptation has been announced for the global phenomenon The Traitors is in development for launch in London next year. Learn more about the show here!
Tom Allen Joins the Cast of TITANIQUE at the Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Comedian Tom Allen will join the cast of the Olivier Award Winning Titanique for 6 weeks this spring from Wednesday 4 March to Sunday 12 April 2026. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Comedian Tom Allen will join the cast of the Olivier Award Winning Titanique for 6 weeks this spring from Wednesday 4 March to Sunday 12 April 2026. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's HENRY V
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Henry V, Shakespeare's great history play, directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Henry V, Shakespeare's great history play, directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey.
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
Review: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL, Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2026
There is something that remains so alluring about the chaotic and ultimately tragic lives of F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. The booze, the breakdowns, not to mention the immense talent. Michael Greif's new musical, Beautiful Little Fool, tells their tempestuous story from the perspective of their adult daughter, Scottie. An intriguing concept, but the show fails to get beyond something shallow and unsatisfying.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2026
There is something that remains so alluring about the chaotic and ultimately tragic lives of F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. The booze, the breakdowns, not to mention the immense talent. Michael Greif's new musical, Beautiful Little Fool, tells their tempestuous story from the perspective of their adult daughter, Scottie. An intriguing concept, but the show fails to get beyond something shallow and unsatisfying.
Review: ASYLUM KING, Collective Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - January 24, 2026
It was probably a dark, rainy night when Francesca Marlowe came across the mysterious case of the dead asylum seeker. Plumes of vape smoke flowing from her nostrils, she turns the facts over in her head. The man had not been in the country long, or at least not long enough to accumulate deadly enemies. The coroner’s report had all the right words in all the right places but looked about as truthful as an election manifesto. And, to cap it off, the corpse was found in a locked room after some days had passed.
by Franco Milazzo - January 24, 2026
It was probably a dark, rainy night when Francesca Marlowe came across the mysterious case of the dead asylum seeker. Plumes of vape smoke flowing from her nostrils, she turns the facts over in her head. The man had not been in the country long, or at least not long enough to accumulate deadly enemies. The coroner’s report had all the right words in all the right places but looked about as truthful as an election manifesto. And, to cap it off, the corpse was found in a locked room after some days had passed.
Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?, Royal Court Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - January 24, 2026
What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
by Debbie Gilpin - January 24, 2026
What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
Review: A GRAIN OF SAND, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - January 24, 2026
Since the 7th of October 2023 nearly 20000 children have been killed in Gaza. This number doesn’t include the kids who are still buried under the debris, or maimed by the bombs, or missing. Israel’s strikes on the innocent are ongoing, even after the so-called ceasefire came into action last year. The Arcola Theatre is presenting an intimate one-woman show adapted from Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon’s collection A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza. Written and directed by Elias Matar under commission of the London Palestine Film Festival, A Grain of Sand is a harrowing look at a senseless genocide. Though incredibly powerful, the production is flawed and doesn’t fulfil its dramatic potential.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 24, 2026
Since the 7th of October 2023 nearly 20000 children have been killed in Gaza. This number doesn’t include the kids who are still buried under the debris, or maimed by the bombs, or missing. Israel’s strikes on the innocent are ongoing, even after the so-called ceasefire came into action last year. The Arcola Theatre is presenting an intimate one-woman show adapted from Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon’s collection A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza. Written and directed by Elias Matar under commission of the London Palestine Film Festival, A Grain of Sand is a harrowing look at a senseless genocide. Though incredibly powerful, the production is flawed and doesn’t fulfil its dramatic potential.
Review: HMS Pinafore, London Coliseum
by Michael Higgs - January 24, 2026
A revival of Cal McCrystal’s 2021 production, HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum charms with wit, a stunning cast, and gorgeous Victorian designs.
by Michael Higgs - January 24, 2026
A revival of Cal McCrystal’s 2021 production, HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum charms with wit, a stunning cast, and gorgeous Victorian designs.
Review Roundup: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
The new musical Beautiful Little Fool is officially open at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The cast features David Hunter as ‘F. Scott’, alongside Lauren Ward and more. See what the critics are saying here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
The new musical Beautiful Little Fool is officially open at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The cast features David Hunter as ‘F. Scott’, alongside Lauren Ward and more. See what the critics are saying here.
Review: EMBRACE, The Hope Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - January 23, 2026
For a first-time production to have this level of professionalism and creative mastery within the text, Glitter Bloke Productions ought to be very proud. The moments of humour blend perfectly with those of the sombre ones. But most importantly, the cast are having fun. You can see by watching them how much they want to be there, and how important this piece is within them all.
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - January 23, 2026
For a first-time production to have this level of professionalism and creative mastery within the text, Glitter Bloke Productions ought to be very proud. The moments of humour blend perfectly with those of the sombre ones. But most importantly, the cast are having fun. You can see by watching them how much they want to be there, and how important this piece is within them all.
Review: PIERRE NOVELLIE: YOU SIT THERE, I’LL STAND HERE, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - January 23, 2026
What do World War II, dishwashers and beef have in common? They all play an important role in Pierre Novellie’s newest hour of comedy, Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here. The show has a short and sweet description that tells it exactly like it is - “It's time for Pierre to do stand-up. It's time for you to watch.”
by Kat Mokrynski - January 23, 2026
What do World War II, dishwashers and beef have in common? They all play an important role in Pierre Novellie’s newest hour of comedy, Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here. The show has a short and sweet description that tells it exactly like it is - “It's time for Pierre to do stand-up. It's time for you to watch.”
Interview: 'Everyone Carries Something Difficult': Actors Mark Addy and Jenna Russell on Joy and Bravery in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Christiana Rose - January 23, 2026
With a focus on the themes of redemption, resilience and second chances, BroadwayWorld UK sit down for an interview with Mark Addy and Jenna Russell for the upcoming West End Premiere of THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY.
by Christiana Rose - January 23, 2026
With a focus on the themes of redemption, resilience and second chances, BroadwayWorld UK sit down for an interview with Mark Addy and Jenna Russell for the upcoming West End Premiere of THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY.
Photos: In Rehearsal for CROWN OF BLOOD, A Yoruba Adaptation OF MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released for Crown of Blood, a Yoruba adaptation of Macbeth by Oladipo Agboluaje and Mojisola Kareem. The world premiere will run at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in February 2026 before transferring to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released for Crown of Blood, a Yoruba adaptation of Macbeth by Oladipo Agboluaje and Mojisola Kareem. The world premiere will run at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in February 2026 before transferring to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL International Tour to Return to China
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Matilda The Musical will be returning to China for a third national tour from February to August 2026. The internationally renowned musical continues to play in London’s West End at the Cambridge Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Matilda The Musical will be returning to China for a third national tour from February to August 2026. The internationally renowned musical continues to play in London’s West End at the Cambridge Theatre.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Stars to Mark 50th Anniversary with UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with original cast members, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn, visiting 13 cities across the UK.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with original cast members, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn, visiting 13 cities across the UK.
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