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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe to Make West End Debuts in Romeo & Juliet at Harold Pinter Theatre by Staff Writer

Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe will star in Romeo & Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre next year, marking their highly anticipated West End debuts The post Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe to Make We…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:31AM

Barbican Announces Scene Change – A Bold Spring 2026 Theatre & Dance Programme by Staff Writer

The Barbican has unveiled Scene Change, its Spring 2026 Theatre & Dance season, promising transformative performances in unexpected spaces across London The post Barbican Announces Scene…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:00AM

Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels to Make World Premiere at Southbank Centre by Staff Writer

Quentin Blake’s beloved character Mrs Armitage is heading to the stage in a brand-new musical adaptation of Mrs Armitage on Wheels The post Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels to Make…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:59AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for ROAM Ahead of Shaftesbury Theatre Concert by Staff Writer

Rehearsal images have been released for ROAM, the new musical set to premiere in a one-night-only concert at the Shaftesbury Theatre The post First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for ROAM A…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:14PM

Rehearsal Images Released for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at the Young Vic by Staff Writer

Rehearsal images have been unveiled for the UK premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-nominated surreal dark comedy Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo The post Rehearsal …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:12PM

Cirque Enchantment Announces 2026 UK Tour by Staff Writer

The breathtaking winter spectacle Cirque Enchantment will return in 2026, opening at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre on 3 February The post Cirque Enchantment Announces 2026 UK Tour appeared firs…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:11PM

Trompe l’Oeil – A Bold New Musical Heads to Contact Manchester in 2026 by Staff Writer

Following a sold-out run in St Louis, Trompe l’Oeil will play an exclusive season at Contact, Manchester from 18 April to 2 May 2026 The post Trompe l’Oeil – A Bold New Musical Heads t…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:11PM

1536 Transfers to the West End Following Sold-Out Almeida Run by Staff Writer

The critically acclaimed and award-winning production of 1536 will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre for a strictly limited season The post 1536 Transfers to the West End Following Sold-Ou…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:52AM

National Youth Theatre Announces Landmark 70th Anniversary Season and £2.36M Inclusion Grant by Staff Writer

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has unveiled the first details of its landmark 70th anniversary season, set for 2026, alongside a major funding boost for its flagship inclusion programme, A…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:00AM
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Sir Ian McKellen Joins Jeremy Corbyn in Pleasance’s Festive Panto Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! by Staff Writer

Just when you thought Pleasance’s gloriously camp Christmas extravaganza Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! couldn’t get any more magical, they’ve conjured up another showbiz legend T…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:00PM
Friday, November 14, 2025

My Life with Kenneth Williams Celebrates Kenneth Williams’ Centenary with Major UK Tour by Staff Writer

David Benson returns with My Life with Kenneth Williams, a revised 30th anniversary version of his critically acclaimed solo show Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:53AM

RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence for 2025-26 by Staff Writer

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced six acclaimed playwrights joining its COHORT programme for 2026 The post RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence for 2025-26 appeared…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:07AM

The Death of Gesualdo to Premiere at St Martin-in-the-Fields by Staff Writer

The Gesualdo Six reunite with acclaimed director Bill Barclay for the world premiere of The Death of Gesualdo, a bold theatrical concert exploring the tortured life and music of Renaissance …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:07AM

Full Cast Announced for 2026 UK Tour of 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Staff Writer

Runaway Entertainment has revealed the new cast for the 2026 UK tour of the smash-hit supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story The post Full Cast Announced for 2026 UK Tour of 2:22 – A…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:05AM

North East Hit Gerry & Sewell Transfers to London’s Aldwych Theatre by Staff Writer

Following sell-out runs and rave reviews across the North East, the hit production Gerry & Sewell will make its highly anticipated West End debut at the Aldwych Theatre The post North Ea…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:04AM
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Production Images Released for Miss Saigon as Manchester Return Announced by Staff Writer

Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, has released stunning production photography for the thrilling new UK tour of Miss Saigon The post Production Images Released for Mi…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

First Look at My Fair Lady in Rehearsal at The Mill at Sonning Theatre by Staff Writer

Photos by Pamela Raith offer a glimpse into rehearsals for My Fair Lady, opening at The Mill at Sonning Theatre on 20 November and running until 17 January The post First Look at My Fair Lad…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

Spirix Collective Unite Young People of Wigan with Powerful Folklore Dance Show by Staff Writer

This December, Spirix Collective will present Spirix Retold, a large-scale dance theatre production co-created by 80 young artists from across Wigan The post Spirix Collective Unite Young Pe…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:27AM

Orange Tree Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026 Programming Across Richmond by Staff Writer

Orange Tree Theatre has unveiled its initial plans for 2026, promising a year of transformation and expansion beyond its Richmond home The post Orange Tree Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026 P…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:26AM

Further Dates Added for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time UK and Ireland Tour by Staff Writer

Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep have announced additional 2027 dates for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The post Further Dates Added for The Curious…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:23AM

Matilda Leyser Joins Improbable as Co-Artistic Director by Staff Writer

Improbable has announced that Matilda Leyser has stepped into the role of Co-Artistic Director, joining long-time Artistic Directors Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson The post Matilda Leyser …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:10AM

More Than One Story Launches Groundbreaking Anthology on Homelessness and Poverty by Staff Writer

Cardboard Citizens has unveiled More Than One Story: An Anthology of Monologues on Homelessness and Poverty, a powerful new collection of writing from 37 emerging and established voices The …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:10AM

Our American Queen Brings the Forgotten Story of Kate Chase to Bridewell Theatre by Staff Writer

A new play exploring the life of Kate Chase, one of the most influential women in 19th-century American politics, will premiere at Bridewell Theatre The post Our American Queen Brings the Fo…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:09AM

World Premieres and Bold New Productions Announced for Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse’s 2026 Season by Staff Writer

Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse has unveiled its 2026 season, featuring five new productions from acclaimed playwrights and creatives The post World Premieres and Bold New Productions Ann…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

Royal Court Theatre and Jerwood Foundation Launch National Commissioning Scheme by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre and Jerwood Foundation have announced the launch of the Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme The post Royal Court Theatre and Jerwood Foundation Launch National C…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Sid Sagar Announced as 2025 Jerwood Writer in Residence at Pentabus by Staff Writer

Pentabus has announced that writer and performer Sid Sagar will be the 2025 Jerwood Writer in Residence at the company. Recruitment for the 2026 residency is currently underway The post Sid …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:18PM

ThickSkin Opens New Venue in Wigan’s Historic Trencherfield Mill by Staff Writer

Award-winning theatre company ThickSkin has launched a brand-new venue in Wigan’s industrial heartland The post ThickSkin Opens New Venue in Wigan’s Historic Trencherfield Mill appeared …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:29AM

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Comes to The Old Vic Starring Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera by Staff Writer

Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera will lead a bold new staging of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic, directed by Clint Dyer The post One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Comes to The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:28AM

Keala Settle Stars in Mrs. President at Charing Cross Theatre by Staff Writer

Broadway sensation Keala Settle will take on a rare dramatic role in Mrs. President, opening at London’s Charing Cross Theatre The post Keala Settle Stars in Mrs. President at Charing Cros…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:27AM

Scouts! The Musical and A Jaffa Cake Musical Now Available to Stream Online by Staff Writer

Following their final performances this summer, Gigglemug Theatre has announced that two of their most successful productions, Scouts! The Musical and A Jaffa Cake Musical, are now available…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:14AM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Maggie Siff to star alongside Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands at London’s Aldwych Theatre by Staff Writer

Maggie Siff will star as Joy Davidman in the West End production of William Nicholson’s beloved and deeply moving play Shadowlands alongside Hugh Bonneville The post Maggie Siff to star al…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:53PM

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