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The show recently celebrated 11 Olivier Awards nominations Rachel Tucker, Melanie La Barrie and John Owen Jones, headshos supplied by the Bridge Theatre Into the Woods has announced new cast members will be taking over key roles from next month! The production, directed by Jordan Fein and with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, plays until 30 May, with new casting from 20 April. Hughie O’Donnell will move from the Steward into the role of the Baker, while joining the produ

They’re taking up residence at the Shaftesbury Theatre! The West End cast of Avenue Q, © Matt Crockett First look photos of the new production of Avenue Q have been released. The show has returned to the West End to mark its 20th anniversary, with a revival playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 29 August 2026. Written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q follows Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves into a rundown New York apartment

Shakespeare’s tragedy is directed by Robert Icke Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe in rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, © Manuel Harlan The Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe-led revival of Romeo and Juliet begins performances in the West End tonight, 16 March. Director Robert Icke returns to Shakespeare following his landmark stagings of Player Kings with Ian McKellen and Hamlet with Andrew Scott. This new revival plays at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Appearing alongside the duo as the starcross

Get in loser, they’ve hit the road! Faye Castelow, Henry Goodman, Elliot Cowan and John Hopkins, headshots supplied by the production First look photos for the Mean Girls tour have been released. The show opened at the Manchester Opera House and continue on tour to the end of January 2027. Based on the 2004 Paramount Pictures film, the musical follows Cady Heron as she attempts to navigate the social politics of North Shore High and disrupt the rule of the so-called “Plastics

Henry Goodman returns to the London stage as Gregory Solomon Faye Castelow, Henry Goodman, Elliot Cowan and John Hopkins, headshots supplied by the production Full cast for Jonathan Munby’s revival of Arthur Miller’s The Price at the Marylebone Theatre has been revealed. The drama follows two estranged brothers in New York, who meet to discuss the sale of their late father’s possessions. It premiered on Broadway in 1968 and was nominated for two Tony Awards. Two-time Olivier

Marianne Elliott directs the revival at the National Theatre with performances starting this month Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lucia Chocarro (Émilie) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) and Darragh Hand (Chevalier Danceny) in rehearsal for Les Liaisons Dangereuses at National, © Sarah Lee A first look inside rehearsals of a major revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses has been released. Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ novel will

The original Aaron Burr comes to London! © Matt Murphy Leslie Odom Jr will make his West End debut this summer as he reprises the role of Aaron Burr in the London production of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom will return to the part he originated on Broadway for a nine-week engagement running from 3 July to 5 September 2026. Producer Cameron Mackintosh “When Jeffrey Seller first invited me to see Hamilton during its New York try-out at the Public Theater over t

The show recently celebrated 11 Olivier Awards nominations Bella Brown, photo by Craig Sugden Into the Woods has released backstage photos as it celebrates 100 performances – and 11 Olivier Awards nominations! The production, directed by Jordan Fein and with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, plays until May. Appearing in the show are Valda Aviks as Grandmother/Giant, Geoffrey Aymer as Cinderella’s Father, Katie Brayben as the Baker’s Wife, Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Chumisa

The Awards take place this Sunday! The London Palladium, © Rebecca Le Brun, Instagram at @becky_lee_brun Guess who’s back, back again!? For the third consecutive year, What's on Stage are making a grand return to the iconic London Palladium. On Sunday, 8 March at 6.30pm they’ll welcome an almost sold-out auditorium of 2,200 theatre-lovers – and boy, do they have a lot planned! There are a host of shows looking to pick up a coveted award including: Titanique Inter Alia Moulin

The Hollyoaks star makes his stage debut Owen Warner, photo by Sam Barker Owen Warner will make his stage debut in the 15th cast of Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall. The actor will take on the role of Leonard Vole in Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama, with the new cast beginning performances from 17 March. Warner is best known for his role as Romeo Nightingale in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks and for reaching the final of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2022.

Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu reprise their roles as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, respectively, at London’s @sohoplace Beverley Knight, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu in Marie and Rosetta, © Johan Persson At @sohoplace, Marie and Rosetta arrives in the West End powered by gospel, guitar riffs and the formidable presence of Beverley Knight. The production tells the story of the pioneering musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe, often credited as one of the foundational influe

Three plays follow closely behind! All My Sons, Paddington, Evita and Into the Woods, © Jan Versweyveld, Johan Persson, Marc Brenner The Olivier Awards, with Cunard, have revealed the 2026 nominees! Now in their 50th year, the annual awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 12 April 2026 with Nick Mohammed making his debut as the evening’s host. Musicals led the way this year, with a largely two-way race between Paddington The Musical and Into The Woods ,

Robert Icke directs Shakespeare’s tragedy Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe in rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, © Manuel Harlan The Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe-led revival of Romeo and Juliet will extend its West End run. Alongside the duo as the starcrossed lovers, Robert Icke’s new production also features Jamie Ankrah as Peter, Dylan Corbett-Bader as Benvolio, Eden Epstein as Lady Capulet, Alex Felton as Abraham, Clark Gregg as Capulet, Ada Grey in the ensemble, Kasper Hilton-Hille as

The show is non-stop! Jonathan Andrew Hume (George Washington) and company, © Danny Kaan The West End production of Hamilton has announced a new extension as it reveals plans for a relaxed performance. With a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the piece is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton. It is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. Today, Go Live Theatre re

Something about those boys! The four Lorraine Baines performers, © Johan Persson, Mark Senior, Sean Ebsworth Barnes and Matt Crockett The West End production of Back to the Future The Musical will host a special one-off performance at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 9 March, as former stars return to share the role of Lorraine Baines. For the performance, original West End Lorraine Rosanna Hyland will appear alongside fellow former cast members Amber Davies and Sarah Goggin.

Oh, Catherine! Catherine Tate for Oh, Mary!, photography by Oliver Rosser for FEAST Tony Award winner Cole Escola’s smash hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! has extended its run in the West End and revealed further casting. WhatsOnStage Award nominee Mason Alexander Park currently leads the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln in Escola’s riotous crowd-pleaser, hailed as “80 minutes of perfectly judged silliness” by WhatsOnStage’s Sarah Crompton in her glowing review. They will play their f

Westeros heads to the RSC this summer! George R R Martin, © The RSC The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new stage play based on the novels by George R R Martin. The Mad King is set more than a decade before the events of the television series Game of Thrones and the A Song of Ice and Fire novels. The story will begin at the ruins of Harrenhal – at a very fateful tournament – that leads to political tension, rivalr

The world premiere production continues at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre Mia Carragher and Euan Garrett in The Hunger Games on Stage, provided by the production The first official trailer has been released for the world premiere stage adaptation of The Hunger Games. Adapted by award-winning playwright Conor McPherson and directed by Matthew Dunster, the production is based on Suzanne Collins’ first novel in her series, and the Lionsgate film. It plays at the newly construct

George Orwell’s classic gets a new adaptation Citizens Theatre, photo by Mark Liddell A new stage adaptation of 1984 by George Orwell will headline the autumn season at the Citizens Theatre ahead of a Scottish tour. Chris Hannan’s adaptation is a co-production between the Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, and will be directed by the Citizens Theatre’s artistic director Dominic Hill. The production will preview in Glasgow from 29 Augu

It’s the 21st day of the month after all… Supplied by Derby Theatre and Northern Stage Derby Theatre and Northern Stage have announced additional casting for a new production of Little Shop of Horrors. The production will be opening at Northern Stage from 8 to 23 May 2026 before transferring to Derby Theatre from 30 May to 20 June 2026. As already confirmed, set to star as Seymour will be Kristian Cunningham, while Audrey will be played by Amena El-Kindy. Joining them and rev