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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

National Youth Music Theatre Celebrates 50 Years with Ambitious 2026 Season by Staff Writer

The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced its 50th anniversary season, marking five decades of nurturing the next generation of musical theatre talent The post National Youth Mus…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:04AM

Cast announced as A Christmas Carol Returns to Reading Rep Theatre with a Bold Local Twist by Staff Writer

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the cast for its new staging of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Beth Flintoff and set in the heart of Victorian Reading The post Cast announced as A Christmas…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:07AM

Royal Court Theatre Announces 70th Anniversary Season for 2026 by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has unveiled its 70th anniversary programme, promising a year-long celebration of new writing, landmark revivals, and ambitious national initiatives The post Royal Co…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:07AM

Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! Brings Jeremy Corbyn to the Emerald City This Christmas by Staff Writer

Jeremy Corbyn is set to make a magical appearance this festive season, trading Parliament for pantomime in Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! at the Pleasance Theatre The post Wicked Witche…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:01AM

Mischief to Debut First Musical Comedy Thespians with Limited UK Tour by Staff Writer

The world premiere of Thespians, a brand-new musical comedy from Mischief, and their debut musical production will tour the UK for nine weeks from May 2026. The post Mischief to Debut First …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:59AM
Monday, October 27, 2025

Beauty and the Beast Celebrates 25 Years of Rock’n’Roll Panto at New Wolsey Theatre by Staff Writer

New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich marks a major milestone this festive season with Beauty and the Beast, celebrating 25 years of its award-winning Rock’n’Roll pantomimes The post Beauty and …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:37AM

The 2025 Black British Theatre Awards Illuminate the West End as Winners Announced by Staff Writer

The Black British Theatre Awards returned to London’s Piccadilly Theatre last night for its seventh annual ceremony, celebrating Black excellence and creativity across UK theatre The post …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:36AM

The Hamlet Project Launches New RADA Residencies Programme with Preview Performances by Staff Writer

RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced that The Hamlet Project, directed by Sinéad Rushe, will launch the Academy’s new RADA Residencies programme with a week of preview perform…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:35AM

Out in the Hills Festival to Launch at Pitlochry Festival Theatre with Star-Studded Line-Up by Staff Writer

Star studded line-up announced for Pitlochry Festival Theatre will launch Out in the Hills, a brand-new LGBTQIA+ festival, running from 16–18 January 2026 The post Out in the Hills Festiva…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:35AM

The Play That Goes Wrong Extends West End Run to 2027 and Announces Relaxed Performance by Staff Writer

Mischief’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash-hit The Play That Goes Wrong has announced an extension at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End until January 2027 The post The Play T…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:56AM

Cilla Black’s Iconic Dress Auction to Support Variety, the Children’s Charity by Staff Writer

Fans of Cilla Black, one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers, will soon have the chance to own a piece of television history The post Cilla Black’s Iconic Dress Auction to Support V…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:56AM

A Nightmare on West Street – Halloween Spooktacular Returns to The Ivy Club by Staff Writer

Elphin Productions and The Ivy Club have announced the return of their annual A Nightmare on West Street – Halloween Spooktacular, taking place on Friday 31 October and Sunday 2 November T…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:56AM

Alexandra Burke to Star in I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical at The Peacock Theatre by Staff Writer

Alexandra Burke will take on the role of Chaka Khan in the world premiere of I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, opening at The Peacock Theatre in London The post Alexandra Burke to Sta…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:55AM

LIFT Festival to Be Led by Battersea Arts Centre Following Open Call by Staff Writer

LIFT, London’s International Festival of Theatre, has announced that Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will take on the leadership of the Festival, following a competitive open call process The …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:55AM

Maddie Grace Jepson: Live On Tour Heads Across the UK in 2026 by Staff Writer

AEG Presents, in association with Ava Millard and InterTalent, has announced that West End star and viral sensation Maddie Grace Jepson will embark on a UK tour in 2026 The post Maddie Grace…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:12AM
Friday, October 24, 2025

Beautiful Little Fool Concept Album Released Ahead of Southwark Playhouse Premiere by Staff Writer

Producers have announced the release of the full concept album for the new musical Beautiful Little Fool The post Beautiful Little Fool Concept Album Released Ahead of Southwark Playhouse Pr…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:29AM

First Look: Production Images Released for This Little Earth at Arcola Theatre by Staff Writer

New production images have been released for the world premiere of This Little Earth, the debut full-length play by Jessica Norman The post First Look: Production Images Released for This Li…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

ROAM Concert Production Announces Full Cast for Shaftesbury Theatre Performance by Staff Writer

The full cast has been announced for ROAM, a new musical set to receive a one-night-only concert production at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre The post ROAM Concert Production Announces Full …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

Glorious! Announces Full Cast and Additional Dates for 20th Anniversary UK Tour by Staff Writer

Matthew James Morrison, best known for his role in EastEnders, joins Wendi Peters in the 20th anniversary UK tour of comedy Glorious! The post Glorious! Announces Full Cast and Additional Da…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:27AM

Dame Julie Walters Supports Newbury’s Old Library Campaign with Special Donation by Staff Writer

The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced that Dame Julie Walters has shown her support for the Old Library campaign by naming a seat in their new studio theatre The post Dame Julie Walters Su…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:27AM

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Paddington The Musical by Staff Writer

With rehearsals now underway, producers have released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical, opening in London’s West End The post First Look Rehears…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:27AM

Full Casting Announced for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse by Staff Writer

Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Tim Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley The post Full Casting Announced for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:26AM

Omnibus Theatre Announces Christmas Cracker 2025 Season by Staff Writer

Omnibus Theatre has unveiled its Christmas Cracker 2025 season, promising a vibrant mix of festive events and performances to warm up the winter months The post Omnibus Theatre Announces Chr…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:26AM

Clarkston Announces Creative Workshops and Guest-Led Q&As at Trafalgar Theatre by Staff Writer

A new programme of creative workshops and post-show Q&As has been announced for Clarkston, currently in its final four weeks at Trafalgar Theatre The post Clarkston Announces Creative Wo…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:25AM

Cast and Creatives Announced for Greenwich Theatre’s Peter Pan: A Pantomime Adventure by Staff Writer

Greenwich Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its award-winning festive production, Peter Pan: A Pantomime Adventure The post Cast and Creatives Announced for Greenwich…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:58AM
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Midnight Announces Rachel Tucker and Ayana George as New Cast Members by Staff Writer

Broadway and West End stars Rachel Tucker and Ayana George have joined the cast of Midnight, the bold new original musical created by Todrick Hall The post Midnight Announces Rachel Tucker a…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:33AM

My Neighbour Totoro Announces Further West End Extension with New Production Imagery by Staff Writer

The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro has announced a further extension in the West End The post My Neighbour Totoro Announces Further West End Ex…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:35AM

Sweetmeats Announced as Part of Bush Theatre’s 2026 Season by Staff Writer

Bush Theatre has announced Sweetmeats, a new co-production with Tara Theatre, as part of its 2026 season The post Sweetmeats Announced as Part of Bush Theatre’s 2026 Season appeared first …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:34AM

A Christmas Fair Announces Full Cast for Immersive Revival at Chadderton Town Hall by Staff Writer

Oldham Coliseum Theatre, in association with Not Too Tame, has announced full casting for its site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright’s festive play A Christmas Fair The post A Christmas F…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:34AM
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Two Doors Down Announces First Ever Live Stage Shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro by Staff Writer

The beloved BBC comedy Two Doors Down is heading to the stage for the first time ever, with a limited run of live performances at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro The post Two Doors Down Announces Firs…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:22PM

Eric and Ern Comes to Curve Leicester for Morecambe and Wise Centenary Celebration by Staff Writer

Martin Clarkson and The Production Garden, in association with Cube Room Productions, present Eric and Ern starring Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens at Curve, Leicester The post Eric and Ern …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 03:35PM

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