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Thursday, May 8, 2025

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister Transfers to the West End by Staff Writer

Following a successful run at The Barn Theatre, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister will transfer to the Apollo Theatre in the West End - marking the Barn's first West End transfer

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:59AM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

New Production Images Released for Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre by Staff Writer

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released a fresh set of production images for its multi-award-winning West End hit, Matilda The Musical.

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:40AM

Paines Plough Announces Consumed and Ordinary Decent Criminal for Edinburgh Festival Fringe and UK Tour by Staff Writer

Paines Plough has unveiled its 2025 programme, featuring two brand new commissions set to premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before embarking on national tours

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:55AM

Sidonie Smith and Adam Garcia to Star in The Bodyguard UK and Europe Tour by Staff Writer

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced the return of the award-winning smash hit musical The Bodyguard, which will tour the UK and Europe from September 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:54AM

Every Brilliant Thing to Make West End Premiere @sohoplace This August by Staff Writer

Second Half Productions, in association with Nica Burns and Paines Plough, has announced the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:49AM

The Maiden of Venice – Carlos Acosta’s Reimagining of La Bayadère to Premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome by Staff Writer

Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced the world premiere of The Maiden of Venice, a bold new reimagining of the 19th-century ballet La Bayadère, conceived and directed by Carlos Acosta

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:48AM

Wodehouse in Wonderland Starring Robert Daws Comes to London’s Tabard Theatre Ahead of Edinburgh Fringe by Staff Writer

Robert Daws will star in Wodehouse in Wonderland, a witty and poignant one-man play by the late William Humble, at London’s Tabard Theatre from 20 to 22 July 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:48AM

The Lady from the Sea Starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln to Premiere at The Bridge Theatre by Staff Writer

London Theatre Company has announced a major new production of The Lady from the Sea starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Staff Writer

Cloudburst Productions, in association with Southwark Playhouse, has released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Radiant Boy, written by Nancy Netherwood

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:26PM

Additional Casting Announced and Striking New Artwork Released for Hedda, Starring Lily Allen at the Ustinov Studio by Staff Writer

Imogen Stubbs, Ciarán Owens, Tom Austen and Julia Chan have joined the cast of Hedda, a bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, opening at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bat…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:26PM

Hamlet Hail to the Thief Production Images Released Ahead of World Premiere by Staff Writer

Production images have been released for the world premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a feverish new live experience fusing theatre, music and movement

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:14AM

This is not a Happy Room Announces Full Cast Ahead of Theatre Royal Windsor Run by Staff Writer

Katy Galloway Productions has announced the full cast for This is not a Happy Room, the dark comedy by Rosie Day, ahead of its upcoming run at Theatre Royal Windsor

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:37AM

One Last Night at The Yard Theatre: Final Events Announced Before Major Redevelopment by Staff Writer

As The Glass Menagerie closes to sold-out houses and record-breaking sales, The Yard Theatre has announced its final events before closing for a major redevelopment

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:36AM

21 Theatres Across the UK Awarded Grants from Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme by Staff Writer

Theatres Trust, in partnership with The Linbury Trust, has announced the latest recipients of its Small Grants Programme, awarding a total of £100,000 to 21 theatres across the UK

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:35AM

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Announces UK Tour and West End Festive Run by Staff Writer

Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage adventure: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:34AM

The Constant Wife at the RSC to Feature Original Music by Jamie Cullum by Staff Writer

Jamie Cullum will make his theatrical debut this summer, composing original music for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of The Constant Wife

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:34AM

Rosalie Craig Joins Good Night, Oscar at the Barbican Theatre This Summer by Staff Writer

Evening Standard Award-winner Rosalie Craig is set to return to the West End this summer, starring alongside Sean Hayes in the London premiere of Good Night, Oscar

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:33AM

Blair Russell Productions Announces Extension of Pop Off, Michelangelo! at Underbelly Boulevard Soho by Staff Writer

Blair Russell Productions has announced a three-week extension of Pop Off, Michelangelo! by Dylan MarcAurele

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:08AM

Cast Announced for West End Transfer of Smash-Hit Production Till the Stars Come Down by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has announced the cast for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed production, Till the Stars Come Down

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:03AM
Friday, May 2, 2025

New Production Photos of the 25/26 Cast as Wicked Extends Booking by Staff Writer

WICKED, the stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has released 400,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 31 May 2026

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:53AM

Cast Announced for UK Premiere of The White Chip by Staff Writer

Ed Coleman, Mara Allen, and Ashlee Irish will star in the UK premiere of The White Chip, written by Sean Daniels and directed by Matt Ryan, at Southwark Playhouse Borough

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:53AM

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical Launch Event Held at Wembley by Staff Writer

A major event was held on Thursday at Wembley Stadium, launching the forthcoming West End production of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:51AM

Acorn Antiques The Musical to Return to the Stage for One Night Only at Manchester Opera House by Staff Writer

Hope Mill Theatre announces that Acorn Antiques The Musical will return to the stage for one night only at Manchester Opera House on Sunday, 2 November 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:50AM

Titanique Announces New Cast Members Joining the Ship of Dreams from 10 June 2025 at Criterion Theatre by Staff Writer

Eva Price and Michael Harrison are delighted to announce new cast members joining their Olivier Award-winning splash hit West End musical Titanique

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:50AM
Thursday, May 1, 2025

First Look at the Olivier Award-Winning Giant in the West End by Staff Writer

Production images have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of Giant, the award-winning debut play from Mark Rosenblatt

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:37AM

First Look at Glee Star Kevin McHale and Cast Rehearsing The Frogs by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images are released as Grammy-nominated and SAG Award-winning Glee star Kevin McHale prepares to make his UK stage debut in The Frogs

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:36AM

Casting and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Sir Lenny Henry’s The Boy With Wings by Staff Writer

The casting and creative team are announced for the world premiere of Sir Lenny Henry’s best-selling children’s book The Boy With Wings.

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:34AM

Faye Tozer to star in Diamonds and Dust by Staff Writer

Faye Tozer will star as Miss Kitty LeRoy in the world premiere of Diamonds and Dust, opening at London's newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:33AM

Original Cast Album of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] Released Today by Staff Writer

Nicholson Green Productions announces the release of the cast album of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], recorded live at the Lowry in Salford in memory of Steve Brown.

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:33AM

Brendan Gleeson Makes His West End Debut in The Weir by Staff Writer

Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions have announced a new production of The Weir, written and directed for the first time by Conor McPherson starring Brendan Gleeson

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:31AM

Pitlochry Festival Theatre to Stage World Première of This Is A Gift by Staff Writer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Studio is set to stage the world première of This Is A Gift, a new play by Edinburgh-based Icelandic playwright and director Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 11:31AM