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The show opens in May Bella Aubin (Jill Mason), David Rubin (Harry Dalton), Amanda Abbington (Hesther Salomon), and Noah Valentine (Alan Strang), © Manuel Harlan Take a look inside the rehearsals for Equus by Peter Shaffer, directed by Lindsay Posner, which will run at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production is a co-production with Theatre Royal Bath and runs in London from 8 May to 4 July, before transferring to Theatre Royal Bath from 13 to 25 July. Toby Stephens will

We reflect on key takeaways from the UK Musical Theatre Conference Alistair Nwachukwu and Yana Penrose in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, © Tyler Fayose This year’s UK Musical Theatre Conference, held at Soho Theatre Walthamstow last Wednesday, was an urgent pulse check for the musical community. Presented by Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments, the event showcased an industry grappling with its role as a vehicle for global exchange, social change, and te

The show marks Sheen’s return to the West End for the first time in 20 years Callum Scott Howells and Michael Sheen, photos by Felicity McCabe A new production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus will be staged in 2027, directed by Jeremy Herrin and starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells. The production will open at the New Theatre Cardiff, running from 9 to 27 March, before transferring to the Noël Coward Theatre for a 16-week season from 17 April to 7 August. Produced by Se

Oh, Catherine! Catherine Tate in rehearsals for Oh, Mary, © Manuel Harlan Photos have been released from inside the Oh, Mary! rehearsal room. Catherine Tate will take on the lead role in Tony Award-winning Cole Escola’s smash hit Broadway comedy. She follows WhatsOnStage Award nominee Mason Alexander Park, who currently leads the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln. They will play their final performance on 25 April. A historically dubious wartime comedy, the piece revolves around bore

Pure Imagination ! Artwork for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical Curve, Leicester has announced its 2026 Christmas production will be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Made at Curve production will be directed by Nikolai Foster, with set design by Leslie Travers. It is based on the book by Roald Dahl and features a stage adaptation by David Greig, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The score also includes songs from the 1971 f

The National Theatre’s mane attraction this summer! Joey – Michael Larcombe, Rafe Young, Rianna Ash and Topthorn – Wade Lewin, Niko Wirachman, Sam Goodchild, © Brinkhoff Moegenburg Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, which returns to the Olivier stage this summer from 16 May to 30 July 2026. Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford and originally directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, the produc

The show opens next month for an initial tour The show opens next month for an initial tour Exclusive: Peek inside the rehearsal room for the world premiere of Thespians: Greece The Musical (but not that one), a new comedy musical from the award-winning company Mischief. The show is written by Jonathan Sayer, with music and lyrics by Ed Zanders, and is presented by HOME Manchester, JPT Productions and Mercury Theatre Colchester by arrangement with Mischief Worldwide Ltd. Set

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