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All new rehearsal photos have been released from the UK premiere of the hit cult musical RIDE THE CYCLONE which opens at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in November.

Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain is set to make its European premiere next year at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

The announcement details an entire year of programming for 2026, with 12 productions across the venue's two historic stages, alongside new national projects and partnerships to drive investment and ambition for the next decade of new writing in the UK.

Mischief's Thespians, Greece the Musical, takes the stage in 2026! Join the thrilling journey through ancient Greece and its comedic moments.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced acclaimed singer and theatre actress Beverley Knight as its first ever official Patron, marking a new chapter in the theatre's history of performance, community engagement, and charitable work.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Lizzi Gee, who is both the director and choreographer for this production of Ride the Cyclone.

This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Theatre beyond London proves varied and interesting

Even from the title of Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen, one can tell whose side writer Gareth Hides is on.

“If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” This RuPaul quote may seem like a lofty topic for an hour-long comedy show, but Helen Bauer is ready to tackle it.

Directed by Jon Brittain, Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For has had Harouni travelling around the world, landing in London with her longest stint at Soho Theatre

Just missing 'Back to the Future Day' on 21 October (the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in the sequel), the iconic film Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The Ivy Club’s Halloween Spooktacular returns October 31 and November 2, featuring performances by Cassidy Janson, Trevor Ashley, and Kelly O’Brien.

Mischief’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash-hit THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will continue its record-breaking run at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End, with performances now extended until Sunday, 31 January 2027.

A new Korean musical, THE GODDESS IS WATCHING, by Han Jung-suk and Lee Sun-young, will receive its London industry showcase on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.

Multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke will play Chaka Khan in I'M EVERY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, the powerful and inspiring life story of the award-winning, multi-platinum selling, global icon herself.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to brighten up January with three days of theatre, music, film, dancing and so much more, as they launch Out in the Hills, a brand-new festival that celebrates all things LGBTQIA+.

​​​​​​​OffWestEnd Award nominated Darkie Armo Girl, written and performed by Karine Bedrossian, will return to the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season next month.

All new rehearsal photography has been released for Paddington The Musical, which opens next month at the Savoy Theatre.

Something wicked this way comes: it’s another exciting high-concept Shakespeare.

On Monday, November 17 Tanikō, a new play by konstantinos avramis, will be performed at Theatro Technis in London for one night only as part of Voila! Festival.

For her debut, playwright Jessica Norman leans into the singular speculation that “the people in power” keep us humble citizens from the truth.

Ever wondered what it would be like to walk off a high street and into Ancient Rome?  Eclipso’s latest VR adventure plunges its audience into the roaring atmosphere of Rome’s Colosseum and explores a world of gladiators and gods.

During the interval at Crocodile Fever’s London premiere, we’re all rushed out of the Arcola auditorium a little quicker than we would be normally.

The Old Vic has released new rehearsal photos and announced the full cast for its 2025 production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted by Jack Thorne.