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New Folk Musical “Ballad Lines” to Premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2026

New Folk Musical “Ballad Lines” to Premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2026 30-10-25 A major new folk musical is tuning up for London. Ballad Lines, co-created by award-winning Scottish composer Finn Anderson and director Tania Azevedo, will make its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January to 21 March 2026, with opening night on 29 January. Presented by Aria Entertainment and KT Producing, Ballad Lines promises a heartfelt […]

November 1, 2025 34

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A New Musical Is Making Waves in Salford

A New Musical Is Making Waves in Salford 10-10-25 Salford’s fringe scene is about to get a little wetter. Spraywatch: A Beautiful Rescue, a darkly comic new musical, arrives at The Kings Arms this October for a limited run from 21 to 25 October 2025 at 7:30 pm each night. Set in 1995, the show follows The Lifeguard, a sunny Californian who suddenly finds herself far from Santa Monica’s golden […]

October 10, 2025 16

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OH, MARY! Announces West End Premiere at Trafalgar Theatre

OH, MARY! Announces West End Premiere at Trafalgar Theatre 03-10-25 The Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Oh, Mary! will make its long-awaited West End premiere at the Trafalgar Theatre, opening on 3 December 2025 and booking until 25 April 2026. Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton – both Tony Award winners for their work on the show – Oh, Mary! is a surreal, dark comedy that reimagines the […]

October 3, 2025 27

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Japanese Queens of SIX head for the West End

Japanese Queens of SIX head for the West End 24-09-25 Otanoshimini! This November, SIX the Musical makes herstory once again as the original Japanese cast steps onto the Vaudeville Theatre stage for one week only. From Tuesday 4 – Sunday 9 November 2025, audiences will see the global phenomenon performed entirely in Japanese (with English captions) for the very first time in the UK. Following sold-out seasons in Tokyo, Osaka […]

September 24, 2025 38

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First look: Martha Kirby and Guy Woolf in revival of The Last Five Years

First look: Martha Kirby and Guy Woolf in revival of The Last Five Years 24-09-25 Fresh production images have been released for the brand-new revival of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, co-produced by the Barn Theatre, Reading Rep Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. The intimate two-hander, directed by Hal Chambers, opens at Reading Rep Theatre from 19 September – 11 October 2025, before transferring to the Barn Theatre, […]

September 24, 2025 37

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Rob Madge and Pippa Cleary bring Bank of Dave to the stage in 2026

Rob Madge and Pippa Cleary bring Bank of Dave to the stage in 2026 22-09-25 The banks may not always say yes, but the theatre certainly has. The world premiere of Bank of Dave the Musical will open in May 2026, playing Salford’s Lowry (2–16 May) before heading to Leicester’s Curve (20–30 May). Based on the Sunday Times best-selling book, the BAFTA Award-winning documentary, and the hit Netflix film, the […]

September 22, 2025 29

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RuPaul’s Drag Race star revealed for Oscar at the Crown as booking extends

RuPaul’s Drag Race star revealed for Oscar at the Crown as booking extends 18-09-25 One of the most flamboyant Drag Race queens is stepping into Oscar Wilde’s shoes. Producers have announced that RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jan Sport will make her UK musical theatre debut in Oscar at the Crown, with booking now extended at The Crown on Tottenham Court Road to 30 October 2025. The underground sensation has become […]

September 18, 2025 23

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Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Waitress UK & Ireland tour

Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Waitress UK & Ireland tour 18-09-25 Carrie Hope Fletcher is a true Matinee favourite and musical star — so it’s sweet news that she’ll be behind the counter! Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live have confirmed today that Waitress will return to tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, with Carrie Hope Fletcher leading as Jenna for a limited […]

September 18, 2025 42

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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 5