CATS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's second season, opening with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's second season, opening with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood. Learn more here!
Video: New Trailer Release For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
An all new trailer has been released from Paddington the Musical, now playing in London. The musical, adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and StudioCanal’s hit films.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
An all new trailer has been released from Paddington the Musical, now playing in London. The musical, adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books and StudioCanal’s hit films.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead New Production of SWEENEY TODD in the UK
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Ramin Karimloo is taking on the role of Sweeney Todd in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's music at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Ramin Karimloo is taking on the role of Sweeney Todd in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's music at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!
Sadler’s Wells Celebrates 30 Years at The Peacock Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
This year Sadler's Wells celebrates 30 years at its home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre with a vibrant celebratory programme showcasing the very best in dance and live entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
This year Sadler's Wells celebrates 30 years at its home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre with a vibrant celebratory programme showcasing the very best in dance and live entertainment.
The Playground Theatre Reveals Lineup For Women’s Voices: A Celebration
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
The Playground Theatre's Women's Voices: A Celebration will return for its second year, bringing together an extraordinary line-up from across theatre, the Arts, politics, media and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
The Playground Theatre's Women's Voices: A Celebration will return for its second year, bringing together an extraordinary line-up from across theatre, the Arts, politics, media and beyond.
Italia Conti Will Mark 115th Anniversary With Launch Of Noël Coward Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Italia Conti, one of the UK's leading and longest-established performing arts institutions, has announced that it will mark its 115th anniversary in 2026 with the launch of the inaugural Noël Coward Scholarship.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Italia Conti, one of the UK's leading and longest-established performing arts institutions, has announced that it will mark its 115th anniversary in 2026 with the launch of the inaugural Noël Coward Scholarship.
Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers Will Lead TOTAL ECLIPSE at the London Coliseum
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers will lead the cast in TOTAL ECLIPSE, a tribute to Jim Steinman's music, at the London Coliseum. Learn more about the performance here!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers will lead the cast in TOTAL ECLIPSE, a tribute to Jim Steinman's music, at the London Coliseum. Learn more about the performance here!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Will Return This Easter from DEM Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
DEM Productions will return ALICE IN WONDERLAND to the stage this Easter following its debut run last summer. The family production features puppetry, detailed scenic design, and an adaptation by Penny Farrow, directed by Nate Bertone.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
DEM Productions will return ALICE IN WONDERLAND to the stage this Easter following its debut run last summer. The family production features puppetry, detailed scenic design, and an adaptation by Penny Farrow, directed by Nate Bertone.
Video: SINGLE WHITE FEMALE UK Tour - First Look
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2026
Get your first look at a new trailer for the World Premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – set to embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2026
Get your first look at a new trailer for the World Premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – set to embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026. Watch the video!
Review: MRS PRESIDENT, Charing Cross Theatre
by Louise Penn - January 28, 2026
In Mrs President, an overuse of technical gimmicks reveals the lack of a cohesive, structured script. Mrs President is ultimately a frustrating and disjointed experience, with little insight into the woman it wishes to rehabilitate. In creating the famous photographs of Mary Lincoln, almost exactly in costume and pose, there is no scope for dramatic licence or invention.
by Louise Penn - January 28, 2026
In Mrs President, an overuse of technical gimmicks reveals the lack of a cohesive, structured script. Mrs President is ultimately a frustrating and disjointed experience, with little insight into the woman it wishes to rehabilitate. In creating the famous photographs of Mary Lincoln, almost exactly in costume and pose, there is no scope for dramatic licence or invention.
Guest Blog: Writer Bill Rosenfield on Rediscovering Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP
by Guest Author - January 28, 2026
What does it mean to ‘reimagine’ Noël Coward's relatively unknown play The Rat Trap? First some context: To live in London with over one hundred theatres in the city is this former Drama Lit Major's dream come true. There are plays everywhere, not just in theatres but in pubs, in basements, in ‘found’ spaces, or warehouses. Plays of all shapes, sizes and quality. It's a theatre fanatic’s idea of heaven.
by Guest Author - January 28, 2026
What does it mean to ‘reimagine’ Noël Coward's relatively unknown play The Rat Trap? First some context: To live in London with over one hundred theatres in the city is this former Drama Lit Major's dream come true. There are plays everywhere, not just in theatres but in pubs, in basements, in ‘found’ spaces, or warehouses. Plays of all shapes, sizes and quality. It's a theatre fanatic’s idea of heaven.
Video: SYLVIA Prepares for Its September Return at Curve Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2026
Check out new behind-the-scenes video from the promo shoot for SYLVIA, ahead of the production’s return this autumn. The musical will tour the UK before culminating in a limited run of performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2026
Check out new behind-the-scenes video from the promo shoot for SYLVIA, ahead of the production’s return this autumn. The musical will tour the UK before culminating in a limited run of performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Spice Girls-Inspired WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? Set For UK Tour This Spring And Summer
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? will tour the UK following its run at the Brighton Fringe. The Spice Girls–inspired play follows four women reuniting for a dance workshop that becomes a reckoning with friendship, ageing, and past choices.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? will tour the UK following its run at the Brighton Fringe. The Spice Girls–inspired play follows four women reuniting for a dance workshop that becomes a reckoning with friendship, ageing, and past choices.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Set for March Run at Milton Keynes Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Producers ROYO and Curve are bringing a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL on tour! The UK & Ireland tour will be visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Producers ROYO and Curve are bringing a brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL on tour! The UK & Ireland tour will be visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar.
Photos: In Rehearsal for WAR OF THE WORLDS From imitating the dog
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
imitating the dog, one of the UK’s most original and innovative theatre companies, have released rehearsal photos for their new adaptation of H. G. Wells’s iconic science fiction tale War of the Worlds.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
imitating the dog, one of the UK’s most original and innovative theatre companies, have released rehearsal photos for their new adaptation of H. G. Wells’s iconic science fiction tale War of the Worlds.
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Play Autumn Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are embarking on a tour this Autumn. The 31-date tour includes The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester O2 Apollo, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and more.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are embarking on a tour this Autumn. The 31-date tour includes The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester O2 Apollo, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and more.
West End Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Become One Part
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
After ten years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will evolve into a single performance-format. The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production in New York City.
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
Placebo Will Compose Music For THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that alternative British rock band, Placebo will compose the music for its 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that alternative British rock band, Placebo will compose the music for its 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.
Photos: Danny Beard Joins THE LIGHTNING THIEF UK Tour Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard has joined the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for UK tour, running until March 2026. Check out all new photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard has joined the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for UK tour, running until March 2026. Check out all new photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!
Cast Set For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Jeff Shankley and Dean John-Wilson Will Play Claude Monet in A MIRRORED MONET
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
New musical A Mirrored Monet will receive its London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre where it will run from 14 March 2026 until 9 May 2026 with press night on 24 March 2026.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
New musical A Mirrored Monet will receive its London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre where it will run from 14 March 2026 until 9 May 2026 with press night on 24 March 2026.
Little Angel Theatre Awarded £38,400 Wolfson Foundation Grant For New Street-Facing Workshop
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Little Angel Theatre has received a £38,400 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to create a new street-facing workshop in Islington. The project will support puppetry training, marionette conservation, and public engagement as the theatre marks its 65th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Little Angel Theatre has received a £38,400 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to create a new street-facing workshop in Islington. The project will support puppetry training, marionette conservation, and public engagement as the theatre marks its 65th anniversary.
LETTERS LIVE Returns To The Royal Albert Hall To Celebrate Earth Day
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The popular literary event, Letters Live, will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 22 April, in support of climate charity Greenpeace. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
The popular literary event, Letters Live, will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 22 April, in support of climate charity Greenpeace. Learn more here!
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