London theatre 2026 Archives - Matinee Musicals

First look at Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova in The Standard of Living rehearsals

07-09-26 Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of James Graham's new play The Standard of Living, ahead of its West End opening later this month. Olivier Award winner Rory Kinnear stars as economist John Maynard Keynes, with Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova making her West End debut as his wife, celebrated ballerina Lydia Lopokova. Written by three-time Olivier Award winner James Graham, whose work includes Dear England, […]

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Cast News: The Hunger Games: On Stage

07-09-26 A new group of tributes is heading into the arena as The Hunger Games: On Stage announces its second-year company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnqhByu5MUc Elizabeth Anderson will take over as Katniss Everdeen from 23 October 2026 at the purpose-built Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, alongside Vinnie Copeland as Peeta Mellark and Nathan Stokes as Gale Hawthorne. The new cast also brings two familiar faces from television to Panem, with EastEnders actor Neil McDermott […]

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Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada

07-09-26 Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher is swapping Wisteria Lane for Runway magazine as she joins the West End cast of The Devil Wears Prada. The Golden Globe-winning actress will take over as Miranda Priestly at the Dominion Theatre from 20 October 2026, following Vanessa Williams' departure from the musical on 19 September. Debbie Kurup will step into Miranda's designer heels for the interim period, playing the role from Williams' departure […]

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First Look: Jinkx Monsoon IS Judy Garland

13-02-26 First look images have been released of Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, ahead of the revival’s run at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May to 21 June 2026. Written by Peter Quilter, End of the Rainbow is a theatrical portrait of Garland during the final chapter of her life. Set against the backdrop of her London comeback concerts, the play pulls back the curtain […]

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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 […]

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