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Former Spandau Ballet frontman, Ross William Wild (Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet) and Olivier nominated actress, Charlotte Wakefield (Spring Awakening; The Sound of Music), will take on the famed roles of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in a digital concert rendition of Gatsby A Musical.

West End star, Matt Croke, noted for his performance in the title role of Disney’s Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre, takes centre stage as a contestant in this year’s hotly anticipated 10th series of The VOICE UK.

Celebrating his recent record third Olivier Award win for '& Juliet', West End star David Bedella is to give his first solo concert since 2006.

Due to popular demand, Leicester's Curve theatre has today announced plans to extend the run of its critically acclaimed Sunset Boulevard – at Home, to Sunday 17 Jan.

Lambert Jackson will bring back the online concert series Leave A Light On for a more intimate run from 12 to 26 January showcasing a range of talent across the industry.

Six the Musical has announced the postponement of its UK tour, due to the national lockdown in the UK.

In the second part of 45North’s series of The You Play, The Haunted Woman is the latest intriguing audio offering by Rafaella Marcus.

The world premiere of the new British musical  'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' will switch from its planned season at Southwark Playhouse to pay-per-view on stream.

Under new guidelines in England, a large number of regions are going into tier three, forcing theatres and venues in those areas to close.

Leicester's Curve theatre is now streaming a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert.

After ten spectacular years raising money for the Make A Difference Trust, WEST END BARES, theatre's hottest annual fundraiser, announces a one-off online streaming event for 2021.

The New Year’s Honours List has been published, and several members of the theatrical community were named this year.

Under new guidelines in England, a large number of regions are going into tier three, forcing theatres and venues in those areas to close.

Following on from two successful years of concerts in London, Tom Duern is presenting ROLES WE'LL NEVER PLAY, recorded live during its sell out run at the Apollo Theatre, in the heart of London's West End in December 2020.

With London and the UK’s plans for a nostalgic annual revival of Nutcracker scuppered, fortunately Marquee TV is supplying audiences with access to New York City Ballet’s production, choreographed by George Balanchine, until January 3.

It’s been a bit of a year hasn’t it? To see out the last of 2020, we shared 24 theatre memories from this year on our Instagram account (if you’re not already following us, come on over!) to count down to Christmas.

Like many UK venues, Leicester’s Curve Theatre has had to quickly adapt to the everchanging COVID-19 situation.

The fourth Theatre Channel episode features West End stars including Matt Croke, Zizi Strallen and Cassidy Janson singing festive musical numbers.

Danny Mac chats about returning to Sunset Boulevard at the Curve Theatre, why it's so relevant right now and why he adored dancing with Oti Mabuse on Strictly Come Dancing.

Mischief's Jonathan Sayer (Company Director) and Henry Lewis (Artistic Director) chat to Tom Hayden Millward (@WestEndReporter) about Mischief Movie Night In.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has been a West End hit for the past three years.

Concord Theatricals partnered with an incredible animator, Miranda Pla, to create an awesome animatic video using “Stay” from Amélie (Original London Cast Album).

Today Sheffield Theatres announced that Damian’s Pop-Up Panto will be made available to watch online from 12pm Wednesday 23 December 2020 – Sunday 3 January 2021.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Leicester’s Curve theatre will stream a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert.

Introducing Astrom Club, an animated musical that focuses primarily on LGBTQIA+ issues, created by twenty-year-olds Hannah Jessica Limb and Hannah Belle McAleer respectively.