UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 353

John Steinbeck's 1937 novel, set in California during the Great Depression, may be a period piece, but the parallels with current life in the UK are unmistakable.

The story of Sweeney Todd first appeared on the stage in London in 1847 at Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, in a melodrama, 'The String of Pearls', based on a popular “penny dreadful” serialised story.

Creature is a fascinating experiment, but requires a familiarity with both pieces of source material and a constant attention to what is going on in the story.

All new photos have been released of some of the principal cast in character ahead of the upcoming Shrek The Musical UK and Ireland Tour.

This summer, National Youth Music Theatre will present three major musicals.

Sohaya Vision alongside Mukul and Ghetto Tigers have announced the world première of breaDth at Omnibus Theatre.

The musical adaptation of PIGS MIGHT FLY from Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green will embark on a UK Tour from 30 May 2023, directed by Kate Golledge.

To celebrate 150 years since London's iconic Alexandra Palace first opened its doors back on 24 May 1873, Ally Pally will be hosting a massive free party, for all ages, featuring family entertainment, music and cinema, amongst a host of other activities.

This summer, Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a varied programme of events for the public to enjoy, including concerts, drama productions, opera and jazz.

Following a SOLD OUT Edinburgh Festival Fringe run, as winners of the Underbelly and New Diorama Untapped Award, hit-show Blanket Ban transfers to Southwark Playhouse Borough.

An all new rehearsal trailer has been released for Wiltshire Creative and New Wolsey Theatre's Brief Encounter by Noel Coward, presented in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

Mischief, creators of the multi award-winning sell-out success The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV comedy series The Goes Wrong Show, announce the return of Peter Pan Goes Wrong to the West End for 7 ½ weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas.

The BBC Singers, based at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in London, have now been granted a temporary reprieve as alternative funding models are sought.

The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck is returning to Wilton's Music Hall for one-week this Easter!

The Royal Opera House has announced that Richard Jones' epic 2022 production of Camille Saint-Saëns' operatic masterpiece Samson et Dalila is available on Royal Opera House Stream – the 60th production to be included since it launched last year.

The Greenwich Theatre Kid's festival has been a much-loved highlight of the venue's annual programme since the strand was launched in 2007 with just half a dozen shows.

The full company for the star-studded company has been confirmed for the West End Gala charity concert new musical AT LAST, IT’S SUMMER.

In Colossal, Patrick McPherson presents us with what initially seems to be a love story.

Check out rehearsal photos of The Dry House at Marylebone Theatre!

See new photos of Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial as it awaits kick-off at the Ambassadors Theatre.

The 2023 Olivier Awards have officially announced the shows performing in this year's ceremony.

Tickets From £30 for Idiots Assemble Spitting Image The Musical

Existential questions abound in world premiere of a musical that does not make the fur fly

The full cast has been announced for The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth.

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical  written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner  Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) makes its West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in