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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Not Just A Wild Life – Michaela Strachan Celebrates 40 Years on Screen with UK Theatre Tour by Staff Writer

BAFTA-winning wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan is set to embark on a brand-new UK theatre tour in April 2026 with her live show Not Just A Wild Life The post Not Just A Wild Life – Mic…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:20AM

Royal Court Theatre Launches First-Ever National Young Playwrights Award by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the launch of its inaugural nation-wide Young Playwrights Award, a groundbreaking initiative inviting every teenager in the UK to try their hand at writ…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:20AM

Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit Announces UK Tour Including Greenwich Theatre Press Night by Staff Writer

A Monkey with Cymbals has announced the UK tour of Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit, a chilling one-woman show starring Claire Louise Amias and directed by horror expert Jon…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:19AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Stratford East Announces New One Nighters Line-Up for Autumn and Winter 2025 by Staff Writer

Stratford East has unveiled a fresh wave of One Nighters and special performances to mark its 140th anniversary year The post Stratford East Announces New One Nighters Line-Up for Autumn…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:14AM

Wretch 32, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen to Headline Landmark Events at the National Theatre by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has announced two major one-night-only events this autumn, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of British performance The post Wretch 32, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:42AM

Danny Robins Announces Gala Performance of Uncanny: Fear of the Dark at The London Palladium Ahead of UK Tour by Staff Writer

Following the record-breaking success of Uncanny: I Know What I Saw, Danny Robins returns with a brand-new live show, Uncanny: Fear of the Dark, premiering with a Gala performance at The L…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:41AM

The Spotlight Conference to Launch in London This October by Staff Writer

Spotlight, the UK’s leading platform for professional performers, has announced the launch of its inaugural event, The Spotlight Conference, taking place in London The post The Spotlight …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:41AM

Cameron Mackintosh Announces West End Booking Extensions for Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and Oliver! Until October 2026 by Staff Writer

Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed that four of the West End’s most iconic musicals will extend their booking periods until October 2026. The post Cameron Mackintosh Announces West End Booki…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:40AM

Passenger’s New Album ‘One For The Road’ Launches as Tickets Go on Sale for West End Premiere of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Staff Writer

Tickets for the West End premiere of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry go on general sale tomorrow, coinciding with the digital release of Passenger’s new concept album One For The …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:40AM

(Almost) Full Company Announced for West End Premiere of Paddington The Musical by Staff Writer

The (almost) full company for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical has been announced The post (Almost) Full Company Announced for West End Premiere of Paddington The Musical appea…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:39AM

WOW North East Announces Jill Scott MBE as Special Guest for Gala Durham Festival by Staff Writer

Broadcaster and former Lioness Jill Scott MBE will headline WOW North East, the first-ever regional edition of the global WOW – Women of the World Festival The post WOW North East An…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:59AM
Monday, September 8, 2025

Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus Adds Final Extra Date at Royal Albert Hall by Staff Writer

Due to overwhelming demand, comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced one final extra date for their 2026 live run of Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:48AM

From The Heart – Don Black’s New Revue to Premiere in the West End by Staff Writer

Oscar and multi-award-winning lyricist Don Black CBE returns to the West End this autumn with From The Heart, a brand-new revue celebrating his lifelong love of cabaret The post From The …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM

Full Casting Announced for UK Tour of Sunny Afternoon by Staff Writer

Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have revealed the full cast for the 2025/2026 UK tour of the multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon The post Full Casting Announc…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:46AM

First look production images released for Endgame at Theatre Royal Bath by Staff Writer

Production photography has been released for the Ustinov Studio’s upcoming staging of Endgame The post First look production images released for Endgame at Theatre Royal Bath appeared fi…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:59AM

Alas Poor Fred/The Disguises of Arlecchino to be Staged at Stephen Joseph Theatre by Staff Writer

Scarborough’s Lost and Found Collective will present a unique double bill of rarely seen plays at the Stephen Joseph Theatre on Friday 3 October, marking the venue’s 70th anniversary The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:47AM

Tony Award-Winner John Doyle Returns to York Theatre Royal to Direct Revival of The Secret Garden – The Musical by Staff Writer

York Theatre Royal has announced a major revival of the critically acclaimed Broadway hit The Secret Garden – The Musical The post Tony Award-Winner John Doyle Returns to York Theatre Roy…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:46AM

Punch Announces Weekly Post-Show Conversations for West End Run by Staff Writer

The West End production of Punch, written by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham and based on Jacob Dunne’s memoir Right From Wrong, has announced a series of weekly post-show …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:46AM
Friday, September 5, 2025

First Look: Production Images Released for Invasive Species at King’s Head Theatre by Staff Writer

Brand-new production images have been released for Invasive Species, the dark comedy written by and starring Maia Novi, for its UK premiere at King’s Head Theatre The post First Look: Pro…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:09AM

First Look: Production Images Released for The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return Ahead of London Premiere by Staff Writer

Following its award-winning, sold-out debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return has revealed first-look production images of its London premiere The po…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

MUSIK Returns to London with Frances Barber at Wilton’s Music Hall by Staff Writer

Six years after its sold-out, critically acclaimed world premiere, MUSIK is set to return to London for a limited run at Wilton’s Music Hall from 14th to 25th October The post MUSIK Ret…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

Cast and Creatives Announced for World Premiere of Fatherland at Hampstead Theatre by Staff Writer

Hampstead Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Fatherland, a sharp, tender and darkly funny new play by Nancy Farino The post Cast and Creatives Announ…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:07AM

Barnum Extends UK Tour Into Autumn 2026 With Matt Rawle Stepping Into the Spotlight by Staff Writer

Due to overwhelming demand, Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced that the UK tour of Barnum will extend into the autumn of 2026 The post Barnum Extends UK Tour Into Autumn 2026 With Matt Rawl…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:07AM

Òran Embarks on First UK Tour Following Award-Winning Edinburgh Fringe Run by Staff Writer

Òran, the critically acclaimed, sell-out hit of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, is set to embark on its first-ever UK tour this autumn The post Òran Embarks on First UK Tour Following Award-Wi…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:53AM

Don’t Dilly Dally Brings Music Hall Magic to Five UK Venues Only by Staff Writer

A nostalgic celebration of classic British entertainment is coming to theatres this autumn as Don’t Dilly Dally tours five venues across the UK The post Don’t Dilly Dally Brings Music…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

Disney’s Hercules Announces Spooktacular Halloween Takeover at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

For one night only this Halloween, Disney’s Hercules will unleash the underworld at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with a devilishly delightful takeover led by none other than Hades himself Th…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

New Cast Album of Evita Announced as “Rainbow High” Track Released by Staff Writer

As Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed production of Evita concludes its sold-out run at The London Palladium, a new cast album has been announced The post New Cast Album of Evita Annou…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Judging Panel Announced for The Woven Voices Prize for Playwriting in Association with the Gate Theatre by Staff Writer

The Gate Theatre and Woven Voices have revealed the judging panel for The Woven Voices Prize for Playwriting, now in its third year The post Judging Panel Announced for The Woven Voices Pr…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:56AM

Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lydia Wilson to Star in The Maids at Donmar Warehouse by Staff Writer

Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for The Maids, a bold new translation of Jean Genet’s classic play, written and directed by Kip Williams The post Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lyd…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:55AM

First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for West End Transfer of The Importance of Being Earnest by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images have been released for the highly anticipated West End transfer of the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:26AM

Hackney Empire and City of London Sinfonia Launch New Season of Orchestral Innovation by Staff Writer

Hackney Empire has announced an exciting new partnership with the acclaimed City of London Sinfonia (CLS), bringing the New Frontiers concert season to East London The post Hackney Empire…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:25AM

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