Cast Set For West End Introducing: Live in Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
The cast has been announced for West End Introducing's debut live show. Laura Pick, Adrian Hansel & Elena Breschi to perform at the Lyric Theatre this June.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025
The cast has been announced for West End Introducing's debut live show. Laura Pick, Adrian Hansel & Elena Breschi to perform at the Lyric Theatre this June.
Review: 1536, Almeida Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 15, 2025
Rumours are flying, people are fucking, and the queen’s been taken to the tower. Ava Pickett’s debut play 1536 tears through a story of female sexuality and male violence, bringing a distinctly twenty-first century language and sensibility to the era of Anne Boleyn.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 15, 2025
Rumours are flying, people are fucking, and the queen’s been taken to the tower. Ava Pickett’s debut play 1536 tears through a story of female sexuality and male violence, bringing a distinctly twenty-first century language and sensibility to the era of Anne Boleyn.
Review: BEARABLE SEQUENCE, Golden Goose Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - May 15, 2025
This piece, along with the fight it is fighting, is not quite finished yet. This exceptionally promising play is something I think needs to be sat in for a while to fully immerse yourself in the understanding of it.
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - May 15, 2025
This piece, along with the fight it is fighting, is not quite finished yet. This exceptionally promising play is something I think needs to be sat in for a while to fully immerse yourself in the understanding of it.
Review: THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Alexander Cohen - May 15, 2025
Lindsay Posner’s austere production is almost obsequiously faithful to the text
by Alexander Cohen - May 15, 2025
Lindsay Posner’s austere production is almost obsequiously faithful to the text
New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.
HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN Begins This Month At The Brighton Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Bringing the golden shores of Costa Rica to the Brighton Fringe this May, HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN follows its highly praised run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Bringing the golden shores of Costa Rica to the Brighton Fringe this May, HOW TO KILL A CHICKEN follows its highly praised run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY London Cast Perform 'New Money'
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Cast members of The Great Gatsby in London perform 'New Money,' led by choreographer Dominique Kelley. The video was recorded at Claridges Hotel, where The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald was a frequent guest.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Cast members of The Great Gatsby in London perform 'New Money,' led by choreographer Dominique Kelley. The video was recorded at Claridges Hotel, where The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald was a frequent guest.
Anna Lapwood Named Official Organist of the Royal Albert Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Anna Lapwood has been named as the first ever official ‘Organist of the Royal Albert Hall’. The classical phenomenon will continue to use the Hall’s famous Grand Organ to increase national access to organ and choral music.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Anna Lapwood has been named as the first ever official ‘Organist of the Royal Albert Hall’. The classical phenomenon will continue to use the Hall’s famous Grand Organ to increase national access to organ and choral music.
King's Head Theatre Appoints Sofi Berenger As Executive Producer and CEO
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
Antony Costa Returns to MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia! The Party, has announced the new cast for 2025/26, alongside the return of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia! The Party, has announced the new cast for 2025/26, alongside the return of British popstar Antony Costa in the role of Nikos. Learn more here!
Arsema Thomas and Freddy Carter Will Lead Chiara Atik's POOR CLARE at Orange Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre has announced that Arsema Thomas, who will make her stage debut, and Freddy Carter will star in Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Orange Tree Theatre has announced that Arsema Thomas, who will make her stage debut, and Freddy Carter will star in Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. Learn more here!
Review: INSANE ASYLUM SEEKERS, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 14, 2025
Laith’s parents have survived unimaginable atrocities in order to save themselves and give him a better chance, yet he struggles. This exploration of the personal consequences of the Arab diaspora cracks open the constant compromising of immigrant children. Emily Ling Williams directs Tommy Sim’aan in Laith Elzubaidi’s tender, amusing, and thoroughly thought-provoking award-winning solo play. It’s a funny, politically charged tearjerker.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 14, 2025
Laith’s parents have survived unimaginable atrocities in order to save themselves and give him a better chance, yet he struggles. This exploration of the personal consequences of the Arab diaspora cracks open the constant compromising of immigrant children. Emily Ling Williams directs Tommy Sim’aan in Laith Elzubaidi’s tender, amusing, and thoroughly thought-provoking award-winning solo play. It’s a funny, politically charged tearjerker.
Review Roundup: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES from Mischief Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 14, 2025
Mischief’s new action-packed thriller The Comedy About Spies is gripping audiences with laughter at the Noël Coward Theatre. The multi award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery step into 1960s London in this hilarious spy caper full of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and mistaken identity.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 14, 2025
Mischief’s new action-packed thriller The Comedy About Spies is gripping audiences with laughter at the Noël Coward Theatre. The multi award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery step into 1960s London in this hilarious spy caper full of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and mistaken identity.
Review: NORTHERN BALLET - JANE EYRE, Sadler’s Wells
by Matthew Paluch - May 14, 2025
The dance world is all the richer for having different kinds of storytellers - no doubt. But equally, audience members will inevitably gravitate towards makers they feel a connection with. I should be clear - I don't connect with Cathy Marston’s take on narrative dance, or perhaps just Jane Eyre rather than her whole canon.
by Matthew Paluch - May 14, 2025
The dance world is all the richer for having different kinds of storytellers - no doubt. But equally, audience members will inevitably gravitate towards makers they feel a connection with. I should be clear - I don't connect with Cathy Marston’s take on narrative dance, or perhaps just Jane Eyre rather than her whole canon.
Photos: Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in THE FIFTH STEP
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the West End transfer of David Ireland’s acclaimed new play The Fifth Step, starring Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman. See photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the West End transfer of David Ireland’s acclaimed new play The Fifth Step, starring Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman. See photos here!
Video: Musical Theatre Takes Center Stage at Eurovision with 'Made in Switzerland'
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Do you know that the Eurovision Song Contest was born in Switzerland? If you tuned in for yesterday's first Semi-Final for the 2025 event, you already know that it, and many other things, were made in Switzerland. Watch in this video!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Do you know that the Eurovision Song Contest was born in Switzerland? If you tuned in for yesterday's first Semi-Final for the 2025 event, you already know that it, and many other things, were made in Switzerland. Watch in this video!
Photos: Imelda Staunton and More in MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
All new photos have been released for the major revival of Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. The production is currently in previews at the Garrick Theatre and opens on 22 May.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
All new photos have been released for the major revival of Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. The production is currently in previews at the Garrick Theatre and opens on 22 May.
Danielle Steers, Jo Foster, and More Will Join Kevin McHale in THE FROGS
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Four guest stars have been announced joining Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Four guest stars have been announced joining Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Deluxe Edition Album Will Be Released This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
A new Deluxe Edition version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS album, recorded with the 2024/25 cast of the London production at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, has been announced.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
A new Deluxe Edition version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS album, recorded with the 2024/25 cast of the London production at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, has been announced.
Cast Set For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Old Vic has announced the full cast for the return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
The Old Vic has announced the full cast for the return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017.
Photos: Shah Rukh Khan Visits COME FALL IN LOVE - The DDLJ Musical Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, the global cinematic icon and heartthrob of Aditya Chopra directed historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), made a visit to the London rehearsal room of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, the global cinematic icon and heartthrob of Aditya Chopra directed historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), made a visit to the London rehearsal room of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical. Check out photos here!
Review: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES, Noel Coward Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 13, 2025
Has there been a British comedy franchise as successful as Mischief’s since the days of the Carry On films? While The Play That Goes Wrong is still going strong in the West End and New York, their latest The Comedy About Spies rolls off the conveyor belt at the Noël Coward Theatre.
by Franco Milazzo - May 13, 2025
Has there been a British comedy franchise as successful as Mischief’s since the days of the Carry On films? While The Play That Goes Wrong is still going strong in the West End and New York, their latest The Comedy About Spies rolls off the conveyor belt at the Noël Coward Theatre.
Review: HOUSE OF GAMES, Hampstead Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 13, 2025
Beautifully performed, but somewhat vanilla, Richard Bean's adaptation lacks a necessary bite
by Gary Naylor - May 13, 2025
Beautifully performed, but somewhat vanilla, Richard Bean's adaptation lacks a necessary bite
Review: DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - May 13, 2025
Sam is a football-loving, tomboyish young woman with a lifetime of fun ahead of her. That’s until a violent accident on the pitch puts an end to the carefree part of her youth. All of a sudden, she is ruled by a mercurial new enemy, Annie the aneurysm, who threatens to burst at all times. Gone are the days of taking footballs square in the face. Faced with the choice of getting a risky surgery or leaving Annie to her own devices, Sam Ipema ponders the moments that change the trajectory of your story in a remarkable multimedia production directed by James Meteyard.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 13, 2025
Sam is a football-loving, tomboyish young woman with a lifetime of fun ahead of her. That’s until a violent accident on the pitch puts an end to the carefree part of her youth. All of a sudden, she is ruled by a mercurial new enemy, Annie the aneurysm, who threatens to burst at all times. Gone are the days of taking footballs square in the face. Faced with the choice of getting a risky surgery or leaving Annie to her own devices, Sam Ipema ponders the moments that change the trajectory of your story in a remarkable multimedia production directed by James Meteyard.
Interview: “Laughter is Healing”: Actor Matthew Seadon-Young on Playing Gordy in SHUCKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 13, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Seadon-Young, who is playing Gordy in Shucked. We discussed how he first found the muscial through working with Alex Newell, what it’s like to be part of an original cast for the show in London and even his favourite line - though you may need to see the show to fully understand it!
by Kat Mokrynski - May 13, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Seadon-Young, who is playing Gordy in Shucked. We discussed how he first found the muscial through working with Alex Newell, what it’s like to be part of an original cast for the show in London and even his favourite line - though you may need to see the show to fully understand it!
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