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A special Gala Charity event for Tim Firth's award-winning new musical THE BAND, with the music of Take That, is being hosted by the musical's co-producers, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams, with David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Kneehigh today announced that Carl Grose will be become Deputy Artistic Director for the company working alongside Artistic Director and Founder Mike Shepherd.

There's FAB-U-LOUS news for Strictly fans across the country today, as it's announced that all four TV Judges will join the 2019 Strictly Come Dancing UK Arena Tour.

Embracing the darkness of the play and space, we are 'cabined, cribbed, confined, bound in to saucy doubts and fears' alongside Macbeth in Polly Findlay's terrifying and thoughtful production.

Returning to the Arts Theatre in London's West End after a UK tour, The Wipers Times proves that the history of the Great War can be engaging and at times entertaining.

We often talk about theatre ticket prices - especially the rise of premium pricing in the West End - but what other costs do people have to consider when planning theatre trips?

The Almeida Theatre today announces the full cast for Joe Hill-Gibbins's new production of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Richard the Second, with Simon Russell Beale in the title role.

In 2015, a plucky reviewer opined, 'one can only hope there's some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx'.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the revered playwright's death, Pinter at the Pinter features all Pinter's short plays, alongside a selection of his poems and sketches.

Playwright Tatty Hennessy's acclaimed coming of age story about grief, courage and polar bears returns after a run at VAULT Festival earlier this year for a London run.

Little Miss Sunshine, the quirky off-Broadway hit musical will make its European Premiere in a brand new production at the Arcola Theatre, London on 21 March 2019, running for a 7 week season before embarking on a UK tour starting at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich on 20 May 2019.

Children across the UK are already fans of Dr Chris and Dr Xand from their hugely successful TV and live show Operation Ouch!.

Tormented Casserole is made up of three curious women: Francesca McCrohon, Samantha Pain and Kathryn Papworth-Smith.

Royal Court Theatre has announced its new season including:

Celebrating 20 years of performance excellence, Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Jasmin Vardimon's incredibly talented company present another unforgettable, highly entertaining masterpiece.

At a ceremony held at The May Fair Hotel, London, WhatsOnStage today announced the winners of the WhatsOffStage Awards - a brand new initiative recognising venues and their staff for the work they do off stage and celebrating their contribution to the industry and theatregoing experience.

Emma Rice brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter's great last novel, Wise Children, launching her new theatre company of the same name and its London residency at The Old Vic.

A few years ago, I came across a story about a boy who broke into Buckingham Palace and stole Queen Victoria's knickers.

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country.

As rehearsals begin today, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the full company for its major revival of one of the world's most-beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, in a new staging by Trevor Nunn.

Edward Bennett returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company for his third season, appearing in Polly Findlay's Macbeth.

For the first time the National Theatre will stage Top Girls, Caryl Churchill's wildly innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions.

Jermyn Street Theatre launches into its 25th anniversary year with a season of work that brings together celebrated theatrical figures Trevor Nunn and Howard Brenton with a rich array of exciting new talent.

The world premiere of Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre is directed by Matthew Dunster.

Forty Four Productions have announced that at their concerts on December 1st, they will be launching a 'WEST END DOES: CHRISTMAS EP' featuring West End stars: Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers), Rob Houchen (Eugenius), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar), Bradley Jaden (Les Miserables), Rachel John