theatre news Archives - Matinee Musicals

National Theatre unveils 2027 season including West Side Story and Joan Armatrading musical

09-09-26 The National Theatre has unveiled its 2027 programme A World of Stories, with two musicals among the biggest announcements as West Side Story returns in a major new production and the songs of Joan Armatrading provide the soundtrack to a brand-new British musical. In total, 18 productions have been announced across the National Theatre's stages and beyond, including eight world premieres, major revivals, a new Punchdrunk immersive experience and […]

September 9, 2026 28

Cast News

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 […]

September 7, 2026 29

Show Announcements

Jesse Tyler Ferguson brings acclaimed Truman Capote play Tru to the Menier Chocolate Factory

10-07-26 Fresh from a critically acclaimed New York run, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to make his Menier Chocolate Factory debut this autumn as celebrated author Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen's award-winning play Tru. The Modern Family star will reprise his acclaimed performance when the production opens at the London venue on 27 September, with previews from 19 September, running until 14 November 2026. Directed by Tony Award winner […]

July 10, 2026 19

General

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) […]

November 1, 2025 65

General

Jeremy Jordan and Sara Kays Headline “Deathless”

Jeremy Jordan and Sara Kays Headline “Deathless” 05-10-25 Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording, the emotional new indie-folk musical by Zack Zadek, arriving on Friday 7 November. The first two singles, “On We Go” and “A Life,” drop Friday 10 October, and are now available to pre-save. Blending the intimacy of folk and the storytelling sweep of musical theatre, Deathless features an extraordinary cast […]

October 5, 2025 90