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Lucy Thomas Leads New Musical Rosie

Lucy Thomas to Lead Rosie in One Night Only West End Premiere 11-11-25 A brand new British musical is stepping into the West End spotlight for one special night. After more than a decade in development, Rosie will receive its West End premiere at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 17 March 2026. MatineeMusicals has the full story. The musical will be presented as a one night only, semi staged gala […]

todayNovember 11, 2025

Show Announcements

The Ballad of Johnny & June Hits the UK Stage

 The Ballad of Johnny & June Hits the UK Stage 07-11-25 Get ready to walk the line. The acclaimed new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June is heading across the Atlantic for a major UK and Ireland tour in 2026, celebrating the lives, love, and legendary music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. After sold-out runs at New York’s La Jolla Playhouse and Canada’s Citadel Theatre, this powerful […]

todayNovember 10, 2025

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Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical Returns in Style

Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical Returns in Style Updated: 08-11-25 The kettle’s on in Manchesterford again, as Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical takes to the stage for a special fundraising concert celebrating ten years of Hope Mill Theatre. Following its critically acclaimed opening in Manchester last week, Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical in Concert arrives at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre this Sunday (9 November), before heading back to […]

todayNovember 8, 2025

Show Announcements

David Tennant, Caissie Levy and Juliet Stevenson headline National Theatre at Home this Winter

David Tennant, Caissie Levy and Juliet Stevenson headline National Theatre at Home this Winter 07-11-25 A stellar trio of stage favourites join National Theatre at Home this winter, as three acclaimed productions arrive on the global streaming platform. From David Tennant’s searing West End return in Good to Caissie Levy’s powerhouse performance in Next to Normal and Juliet Stevenson’s haunting new turn in The Land of the Living, the season […]

todayNovember 7, 2025

Cast News

Sam Ryder to Star in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium

Sam Ryder to Star in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium 07-11-25 The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will storm into the London Palladium next summer, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus in his West End debut. Playing for an 11-week season from 20 June to 5 September 2026, this electrifying production brings rock roots, powerhouse vocals […]

todayNovember 7, 2025

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The Boys Are Back: Jersey Boys Returns for Its 20th Anniversary Tour

 The Boys Are Back: Jersey Boys Returns for Its 20th Anniversary Tour 07/11/25 Oh, what a night! The original Tony Award-winning musical sensation Jersey Boys is hitting the road again for a major 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on 15 June 2026 and booking through 2027. Tickets go on general sale Tuesday 11 November 2025 at JerseyBoysMusical.co.uk Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, […]

todayNovember 7, 2025

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Jason Manford to Star in the UK Premiere of Something Rotten!

Jason Manford to Star in the UK Premiere of Something Rotten! Updated 06-11-25 Comedy, TV and musical theatre favourite Jason Manford will be strutting the stage in pantaloons next summer when the award-winning Broadway smash Something Rotten! makes its long-awaited UK premiere. The hit musical will open at the Manchester Opera House from 16 June to 19 July 2026, ahead of a planned West End transfer. Tickets are now on […]

todayNovember 6, 2025

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Avenue Q Returns to the West End for Its 20th Anniversary

Avenue Q Returns to the West End for Its 20th Anniversary 06-11-25 The residents of Avenue Q are moving back into town. The three-time Tony Award-winning and Olivier-nominated musical will return to the West End for its 20th anniversary, taking over the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March to 29 August 2026. Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions have confirmed that this special revival will feature the original Broadway puppets, […]

todayNovember 6, 2025

Reviews

Review: Matilda the Musical – UK Tour

Review: Matilda the Musical – UK Tour The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 05-11-25 by Fiona Holleyhead (and family) ★★★★★ What a triumph, a joy and an absolute treat. Matilda the Musical brought a slice of the West End to Bradford, and for my family it was the perfect night out, full of laughter, wonder, and a touch of glorious chaos. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this touring production proves Matilda has lost […]

todayNovember 6, 2025

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It’s time to meet Paddington!

It’s Time to Meet Paddington! 01-11-25 London has finally met its newest West End star. As Paddington The Musical begins previews at the Savoy Theatre, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK have revealed the first images and the team responsible for bringing the world’s most beloved bear to life. Paddington will be played by James Hameed (Off-stage Performer and Remote Puppeteer) […]

todayNovember 1, 2025