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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
30 Years On: Songs for a New World Celebrates Anniversary with One-Night London Concert 26-07-25 “It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back.” That’s how Songs for a New World begins. This September, the beloved song cycle returns to the London stage for a landmark concert event marking 30 years since its premiere. […]
Collabro Announce New Tour 07-06-25 *updated 20-06-25* Britain’s Got Talent winners - and Matinee Radio favourites - Collabro have officially reunited, surprising fans at their 11th-anniversary concert at Sheffield City Hall in June 2025. After parting ways in 2022, the quartet — Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J. Redgrave — are back for an intimate cathedral tour in 2026. The group announced, “We’ve missed you so much […]
Anne Boleyn the Musical - World Premiere Announced 19-06-25 A new musical exploring the life and legacy of one of history’s most compelling women will make its world premiere next summer in an open-air production at Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Producers Eliane Astor-De Merode and Simon de Merode of Historalia Productions have announced that Anne Boleyn the Musical will run from 2 to 30 August 2025 […]
Shake It Up Baby! – New Beatles Musical Premieres This Autumn at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre 13-06-25 A brand-new musical exploring The Beatles’ pivotal early years in Hamburg will receive its world premiere this September at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre. Shake It Up Baby! is written by Liverpool playwright Ian Salmon, whose previous hit Girls Don’t Play Guitars won acclaim for its bold storytelling and authentic local voice. The production will run […]
Irish Affair Returns This Summer 22-02-25 Irish Affair, the brand new musical by west end composer Stuart Brayson (From Here To Eternity) is set to return this summer. This incredibly moving and melodic true Irish story set in 1957 will take place on the main stage at the National Opera House in Wexford on June 27. 2025. Last year in 2024 Irish Affair received its workshop premiere at the National […]
