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National Treasures to headline landmark National Theatre events

National Treasures to headline landmark National Theatre events Updated 15-09-25 The National Theatre has announced two one-off events this autumn as part of its Next Chapter, marking the launch of Director Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season. On Thursday 23 October, multi award-winning British musician Wretch 32 makes his National Theatre debut in the Olivier theatre with HOME?, a live theatrical reimagining of his acclaimed album. Blending lyricism, drama and dance, the […]

September 15, 2025

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Back To The Future hits the road: UK tour confirmed!

Back To The Future hits the road: UK tour confirmed! 08-09-25 Great Scott indeed! Marty, Doc, and the world’s most famous DeLorean are finally going on tour. The multi award-winning Back To The Future The Musical has announced its first ever UK tour, launching at the Bristol Hippodrome in October 2026. The show has already smashed box office records at London’s Adelphi Theatre, where it enters its fifth year this […]

September 13, 2025

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The sparklejollytwinklejingley new ELF cast is revealed

The sparklejollytwinklejingley new ELF cast is revealed 11-09-25 Christmas is coming early to the Aldwych. From 28 October, Elf The Musical returns to the West End with what might just be its most sparklejollytwinklejingley cast yet, bringing Buddy, Jovie and the Hobbs family to life in a strictly limited 10-week run. Joel Montague (Hamilton, Waitress) will step into the candy-striped shoes of Buddy. Carrie Hope Fletcher, fresh from touring Calamity […]

September 11, 2025

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First Look: Blood Brothers 2025 Tour

First Look: Blood Brothers 2025 Tour 10-09-25 New production images for Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brothers Autumn 2025 tour have been released, shot by photographer Jack Merriman. The photographs spotlight a company bringing fresh energy to one of the longest-running and most acclaimed British musicals. Vivienne Carlyle returns as Mrs Johnstone, a role that has earned her nightly standing ovations in the West End and critical acclaim on tour. Sean Jones […]

September 10, 2025

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Darren Criss raises hell at Exorcistic opening night

Darren Criss raises hell at Exorcistic opening night 10-09-25 On September 8, Exorcistic: The Rock Musical opened at Asylum NYC with Darren Criss performing as guest star in “The Devil.” The production, written by Michael Shaw Fisher (book, music and lyrics), is a parody of The Exorcist and combines horror-comedy with 19 original rock numbers, audience interaction, and cabaret-style performance. The cast features Emma Hunton (Good Trouble), Ethan Crystal, Jesse […]

September 10, 2025

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Prada Musical Cast Recording Announced

Prada Musical Cast Recording Announced 27-08-25 Miranda Priestly would approve: The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is getting its long-awaited Original Cast Recording, dropping 19 September on CD, digital, and LP via Island EMI. And yes, you can already hit pre-order. But fashion waits for no one, so today brings a taste of what’s to come: ‘Miranda Girl’, a new single performed by Georgie Buckland (Andy in the West […]

August 27, 2025

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Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special

Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special at Tom Thumb Theatre 25-08-25 A trailblazing queer solo musical returns to its roots in Margate this August as Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special plays two performances at the Tom Thumb Theatre on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August. Written and performed by Ash Mukherjee, with direction, dramaturgy and additional material by Jon Edgley Bond, the show journeys from […]

August 25, 2025

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Cast News: Paddington

Cast News: Paddington 21-08-25 Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere of Paddington the Musical, which opens at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 30 November, following previews from Saturday 1 November. Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, StudioCanal and Eliza Lumley Productions this week confirmed the principal cast and creative team – with one key name still to be revealed. The Brown family will be played by Adrian Der Gregorian as […]

August 21, 2025

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Review: The Diana Mixtape

Review: The Diana Mixtape 19-08-25 Lowry, Salford Quays by Jamie Griffiths The Diana Mixtape bills itself as part musical, part concert and part party, but it’s also something else: a riotous, heartfelt and gloriously camp love letter to the People’s Princess. After a buzzy London premiere, the show has arrived at the Lowry, and it’s a Di-light from start to finish. Five queens step into Diana’s kitten heels, Courtney Act, […]

August 20, 2025

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Review: The Addams Family

Review: The Addams Family – The Musical Comedy 12-08-25 The Lowry by Jamie Griffiths Some nights at the theatre you just want to sit back, relax and be dazzled. No heavy themes to unpack, just a cast clearly enjoying themselves, great melodies in the air and staging that fills the auditorium. The Addams Family at The Lowry delivered exactly that as part of its 2025 UK tour. Matthew White’s production […]

August 13, 2025