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06-05-26 Bradford Alhambra by Stuart Clarkson When Miss Saigon first premiered in the late 80s, it quickly established itself as one of musical theatre’s most visually spectacular and emotionally devastating productions. It’s current UK tour, which we saw at the Bradford Alhambra this week, keeps the dream alive. From the opening scene we are swept into war-torn Saigon during the final days of the Vietnam War. For those new to the story: 17 year old Kim is forced to work […]
01-05-26 Matinee favourite Hannah Waddingham will host one of the final episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, bringing her musical theatre background to the live comedy format. Waddingham will host the 9 May episode, joined by musical guest Myles Smith. The episode forms part of the final run of the show’s debut UK series. Best known to many for her Emmy-winning role in Ted Lasso, Waddingham has long been a major presence on the stage. Her theatre credits include leading […]
28-04-26 Manchester Opera House by Katy Ratican Let’s get the big confession out of the way early: this reviewer has neither read James M. Cain’s original novella nor watched Billy Wilder’s celebrated 1944 film adaptation. So, for better or worse, this review comes without the weight of those comparisons. Double Indemnity, adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway and directed by Oscar Toeman, arrives with a considerable noir legacy behind it. For those coming to the story fresh, it offers […]
20-04-26 A new musical featuring the work of Victoria Wood is set to premiere at the newly renamed The Victoria Wood Theatre this spring. Fourteen Again, with music and lyrics by Wood, will run from 1 May to 6 June 2026, with a press night on 7 May. The production follows the recent renaming of the venue, formerly The Old Laundry Theatre, in honour of Wood and her long-standing connection to the Lake District and the theatre itself. The change […]
20-04-26 Kit Green will lead a new stage adaptation of Mrs Dalloway at Storyhouse this Summer. The production will run from Friday 29 May to Saturday 6 June 2026, before embarking on a UK tour, with further venues and dates to be announced. The adaptation has been co-created by Green and director Jen Heyes. Green will perform the role of Clarissa Dalloway alongside a range of additional characters as part of a multi-role staging. Set across a single day in […]
17-04-26 Two major names are heading to the West End this autumn as Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant are set to star in a new production of Hay Fever at Wyndham’s Theatre. Directed by Emily Burns, the production will run for a strictly limited season from 22 September to 12 December 2026, with a press night scheduled for 1 October. The production marks Baranski’s West End debut, a significant moment in a stage and screen career that has already […]
17-04-26 Casting has been announced for this summer’s production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Barn Theatre, with Darren Day set to play Sam Phillips. The production runs from 15 June to 22 August 2026, with a national press night on 18 June, and is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle. Additional casting is yet to be announced. Million Dollar Quartet is based on one of the most famous moments in music history. On 4 December 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, […]
15-04-26 London Coliseum by Jamie Griffiths This new production of Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum delivers exactly what the show promises, an uplifting, high-energy celebration of individuality, packed with strong performances, soulful music and a confident sense of scale. At the centre of it is Johannes Radebe as Lola, and he is a revelation. While his dance ability is well known, this performance is far more expansive. He is expressive in every sense, from the knowing glances to the […]
13-04-26 Final casting has been announced for End of the Rainbow, with Jacob Dudman joining the previously announced Jinkx Monsoon in the role of Judy Garland. The production will run for a strictly limited season at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May to 21 June 2026. Dudman will play Mickey, appearing alongside Adam Filipe as Anthony. The company is completed by Fred Double, Francesca Ellis and Joshy Alody. Dudman is currently appearing on screen as Asher Green in the reboot of […]
