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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Defy Gravity This Winter With Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! at Pleasance Theatre by Staff Writer

This Christmas, audiences are invited to journey somewhere over the rainbow with Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto!, The post Defy Gravity This Winter With Wicked Witches – A Popular Pant…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:52AM

Seth Rudetsky Returns to Crazy Coqs with Divas By The Decade by Staff Writer

Seth Rudetsky, affectionately dubbed “The Mayor of Broadway” by Audra McDonald, is making his long-awaited return to London’s West End cabaret hotspot, Crazy Coqs, for the first time s…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:52AM

Carrie Hope Fletcher to Star in Waitress UK and Ireland Tour Opening March 2026 by Staff Writer

The smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress is set to return to stages across the UK and Ireland in 2026, with a brand-new tour opening at New Wimbledon Theatre The post Carrie Hope Fletc…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:51AM

ETT Announces UK Tour of The Last Picture by Catherine Dyson by Staff Writer

English Touring Theatre (ETT), York Theatre Royal and An Tobar and Mull Theatre have announced the UK tour of The Last Picture, a brand-new play by acclaimed writer Catherine Dyson The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:50AM

Acorn Antiques The Musical in Concert Announces Full Cast for Manchester and London Performances by Staff Writer

Hope Mill Theatre has revealed the full cast for the upcoming concert performances of Acorn Antiques The Musical, written by the late Victoria Wood The post Acorn Antiques The Musical in Con…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:50AM

Black British Theatre Awards 2025 Nominees Announced Ahead of West End Ceremony by Staff Writer

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) have announced their 2025 nominees, ahead of the UK’s biggest celebration of Black talent in theatre, returning to the West End The post Black Brit…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:01AM

Sheridan Smith to Star in Woman in Mind at Duke of York’s Theatre by Staff Writer

Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions have announced a new revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring award-winning actress Sheridan Smith The post Sheridan Smith to Star in Wo…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 03:57AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Star-Studded Gala Concert at Cadogan Hall by Staff Writer

A special gala concert will take place at Cadogan Hall on Monday 20 October 2025 to mark the 90th anniversary of Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea The post Friends of The Royal Marsden, …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25PM

The Snowman Returns to the Peacock Theatre for Its 28th Year by Staff Writer

Birmingham Rep’s beloved festive production The Snowman returns to the West End this Christmas, celebrating its 28th year at the Peacock Theatre The post The Snowman Returns to the Peacock…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:20PM

Black Sheep by curious directive Embarks on First National Tour in Six Years by Staff Writer

Theatre company curious directive returns with its first national tour in six years, presenting the new play Black Sheep, an intimate and Chekhovian portrait of land, legacy, and rural life …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:44AM

Production Images Released for Dancing at Lughnasa at Sheffield Theatres and Royal Exchange Theatre by Staff Writer

New production images have been released for Dancing at Lughnasa, the co-production between Sheffield Theatres and the Royal Exchange Theatre The post Production Images Released for Dancing …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:38AM

The Royal Ballet Presents Black History Month Draft Works – A Celebration of Black Female Choreographers by Staff Writer

This October, Black History Month Draft Works returns to the Clore Studio at the Royal Opera House, curated by Royal Ballet Principal dancer Marcelino Sambé The post The Royal Ballet Presen…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:38AM

Cast Announced for Moominvalley in November at Upstairs at the Gatehouse by Staff Writer

Nummulite and Chromolume, the resident company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, have revealed the cast for Moominvalley in November The post Cast Announced for Moominvalley in November at Upsta…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:38AM

Hooray for Hollywood to Play London’s Duchess Theatre Ahead of UK Tour by Staff Writer

Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe reunite for a glittering celebration of the silver screen in Hooray for Hollywood, coming to London’s Duchess Theatre for one night only ahead of a tour The pos…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:37AM

Polka Theatre Unveils Magical New Shows for Spring 2026 by Staff Writer

Polka Theatre has announced a vibrant line-up of new productions for Spring 2026, continuing its mission to deliver world-class theatre for young audiences The post Polka Theatre Unveils Mag…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:36AM

Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond Exhibition Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Theatre by Staff Writer

Marking the 50th anniversary of Homosexual Acts, the first official Gay theatre season in Britain, Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts and Beyond opens at London Performance Studios The pos…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:36AM

State of the Nation Conference Sells Out as Scotland’s Arts Sector Unites for Change by Staff Writer

The upcoming State of the Nation conference, co-hosted by An Tobar and Mull Theatre, Citizens Theatre, and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland has doubled capacity following sell-out The post St…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:35AM

Production Images Released for London Premiere of Reunion at Kiln Theatre by Staff Writer

Kiln Theatre, Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival have released production images for the London premiere of Reunion The post Production Images Released for London Pr…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:35AM

Hackney Empire Announces Full Cast for 2025 Pantomime Cinderella by Staff Writer

Hackney Empire has revealed the full cast and creative team for its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, which will run from Saturday 22 November to Wednesday 31 December The post Hackney Empire Anno…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:34AM

Production Photos Released for The Lady from the Sea at Bridge Theatre by Staff Writer

London Theatre Company has today unveiled production photos for The Lady from the Sea, currently in previews at the Bridge Theatre The post Production Photos Released for The Lady from the S…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:48AM

Brainiac Live! Explodes Into Birmingham Town Hall This Christmas by Staff Writer

The Olivier Award-winning science sensation Brainiac Live! is set to bring its explosive experiments and high-energy antics to Birmingham Town Hall this festive season The post Brainiac Live…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:48AM

Empire Street Productions Launch New Monthly Conversation Series Live From Soho by Staff Writer

Empire Street Productions has announced the launch of a brand-new monthly conversation series titled Live From Soho, set to take place at Underbelly Boulevard Soho The post Empire Street Pro…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:47AM

Cast announced as A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story Returns to Alexandra Palace for Christmas 2025 by Staff Writer

The Nottingham Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story, adapted by Mark Gatiss will return to Alexandra Palace Theatre this year with initial casting announced The post C…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:47AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Production Images Released for Dracula at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Staff Writer

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled production images for Dracula, now playing at the venue until 11 October 2025. The post Production Images Released for Dracula at Lyric Hammersmith The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:21PM

National Theatre Schools Programme to Reach Over 1.4 Million Students Across the UK by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has announced its ambitious Autumn programme for schools, aiming to reach over 1.4 million students across the UK and 230,000 in the US The post National Theatre Schools…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:20PM

GIANT to Open on Broadway in March 2026 with John Lithgow Reprising Olivier-Winning Role by Staff Writer

The Olivier Award-winning play GIANT, written by Mark Rosenblatt, will transfer to Broadway in March 2026 following sold-out runs at the Royal Court Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:20PM

Les Misérables to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Star-Studded Charity Gala at Sondheim Theatre by Staff Writer

Cameron Mackintosh has announced a spectacular charity gala performance to mark the 40th anniversary of Les Misérables, the world’s longest-running musical The post Les Misérables to Cel…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:39AM

Into The Woods Announces Star-Studded Cast for Major New Production at The Bridge Theatre by Staff Writer

Casting is announced for a major new production of Into The Woods which is set to enchant audiences at the Bridge Theatre this winter The post Into The Woods Announces Star-Studded Cast for …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:23AM

Backstage Images Released for Final Weeks of Interview at Riverside Studios by Staff Writer

New backstage images by Emilio Madrid have been released ahead of the final two weeks of Interview, currently playing at Riverside Studios The post Backstage Images Released for Final Weeks …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:44AM

Rude Health Festival Returns with Season of Radical Performance, Film, Dance and Community Art by Staff Writer

Artist-led community charity The Tute presents its most ambitious season yet with the return of Rude Health Festival, running from 3 October to 5 December 2025 at Cambois Miners Welfare in S…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:43AM

Manic Street Creature and Driftwood Announced as Part of Kiln Theatre’s 2026 Season by Staff Writer

Kiln Theatre has announced two major productions for its 2026 season, including the return of Manic Street Creature by Olivier Award-winner Maimuna Memon and the London premiere of Driftwood…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:43AM

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