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Including a stop in London Christian Lunn in Grindr The Opera, © Nick Brittain Grindr: The Opera will return to London in a new production prior to a UK tour. Directed and choreographed by William Spencer, the musical describes itself as “putting the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera.” The musical styles range from baroque to pop, with music and lyrics by Erik Ransom. He said: “Class and crass were the elements I sought to blend in the creatio

Another trip down the rabbit hole! Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre, © Steve Gregson Alice in Wonderland will play in London this Easter. The kaleidoscopic classic, involving a young girl who falls into a rabbit hole of surreality and intrigue, is directed and designed by Nate Bertone. Penny Farrow’s adaptation of the Lewis Caroll favourite was seen last summer at the Marylebone Theatre. It is suitable for audiences aged five and over and has a running time of one ho

It’s astounding! Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Dratch and Andrew Durand, © Tricia Baron Full casting has been announced for Sam Pinkleton’s revival of The Rocky Horror Show, by Richard O’Brien. Joining the previously announced Luke Evans (Dr. Frank-N-Furter) are Rachel Dratch as the Narrator, Andrew Durand as Brad, Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Amber Gray as Riff Raff, Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr Scott, Juliette Lewis as Magenta, Josh Rivera as Rocky, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

The one-night-only event will take place in May Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers, headshots supplied by the production A one-night gala event celebrating the work of Jim Steinman is heading to the London Coliseum this May. Produced by Tony Award nominee Tyce Green, who previously recorded with Steinman, alongside executive producers Darren Bell and Sam Quested, the show is entitled Total Eclipse and will feature a plethora of guest vocalists performing with the English Nat

See what’s joining the previously revealed Cats Regents Park Open Theatre Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, the second for artistic director Drew McOnie. The season opens with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood, running from 2 May to 6 June. The production is directed by Sean Holmes and stars Joshua James as Sherlock Holmes. The creative team includes Sean Holmes as director, Jherek Bischoff as composer, Grace Smart

The internet is for cast announcements! The Avenue Q company, © Danny Kaan Exclusive: Avenue Q has revealed its 2026 revival company. The show will return to the West End to mark its 20th anniversary, with a new production set to open at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March to 29 August 2026. Produced by Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions, it will feature the original Broadway puppets and reunite members of the creative team behind the musical’s debut. Book Avenue

See what’s in store at the National Theatre and on tour! Nina Hoss, Sandra Oh, Cate Blanchett, Francesca Mills and Letita Wright, © Pascal Bünning, National Theatre, Renato Campora, Phil Sharp and National Theatre The National Theatre has announced its full programme for 2026 – with new shows detailed below. The smaller Dorfman Theatre will host several productions across the year. Francesca Mills will star in a new production of Jim Cartwright’s The Rise and Fall of Little V

Now that’s set a cat amongst the pigeons! Artwork for The Traitors TV show, supplied by the production A stage adaptation of smash-hit series The Traitors is in development for a London run in 2027, said to be a “twist” on the TV format. Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions are collaborating on the project, which is being written by John Finnemore and directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre. The production is based on the television s

From Monday 2 February 2026, acclaimed performers Harry Hepple and Lizzie Bea will take on the roles of the infamous innkeepers Storm the barricades for a Les Mis London ticket. New cast members are set to join the West End company of Les Misérables , Cameron Mackintosh’s celebrated production of Boublil and Schönberg’s iconic musical, currently playing at the Sondheim Theatre. From Monday 2 February 2026, acclaimed performers Harry Hepple and Lizzie Bea will take on the role

Omigod you guys! Hannah Lowther, George Crawford, Annabelle Terry, Jamie Chatterton and Karen Mavundukure for Legally Blonde, © Matt Crockett Exclusive: Legally Blonde has confirmed its full cast. The much-loved musical, which follows a misjudged young woman who overcomes social expectations and becomes a successful Harvard Law School graduate, is heading out on a new tour this year. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach, the

Don’t burst this bubble! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked: For Good, © Giles Keyte, Universal Studios Film adaptations of stage favourites have triumphed at the Golden Globes, as nominations have been revealed. Wicked: For Good, the second part of Jon M Chu’s screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, was released in November. You can read our review here. Based on the hit novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory M

The thriller hits UK stages next year! Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner, © Seamus Ryan The full cast has been confirmed for the world premiere stage production of Single White Female, which begins rehearsals this week ahead of a UK and Ireland tour from January 2026. The production is adapted from the 1992 Columbia Pictures film and the novel by John Lutz. Kym Marsh (Abigail’s Party) and Lisa Faulkner (Missing You) will lead the tour as Hedy and Allie. Faulkner returns to the stag

Great Scott! The West End company of Back to the Future the Musical, © Matt Crockett Back to the Future The Musical will close in the West End ahead of its first ever UK tour, opening in Bristol in October 2026. The production is based on the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film Back to the Future, which starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr Emmett Brown. Written by Bob Gale, the stage adaptation features new music and lyrics by Emmy a

We’ve gone through to spot a load of them! Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande, © Universal Wicked: For Good is based on a much shorter second act of the Wicked stage musical, and as a result that means there has to be a heck of a lot more stuff added in to make sure that it functions on its own terms. With that in mind, we’ve run down some of the biggest changes that have taken place between Wicked on stage and Wicked on screen. This article has spoilers, so please, don’t scro

Live events attendees won’t see soaring prices on the secondary market An empty auditorium, photo by Ann H / Pexels The government is expected to move ahead with plans to ban the resale of tickets to live events for profit, in a move aimed at tackling touts and resale platforms that offer tickets at significantly above face value. According to widespread reports this morning, ministers are understood to be preparing an announcement that would set a legal limit on resale price

Robert Icke directs Shakespeare’s tragedy Noah Jupe and Sadie Sink, © Helen Murray Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe will lead a new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the West End. Sink will make her West End debut, saying today that she had always dreamed of working in London and described the production as an “exciting challenge”. Jupe, who makes his stage debut, said theatre had always intrigued him and that the project was “an opportunity you simply cannot turn down”

The production continues to spook audiences across the nation Gary Lucy, Shvorne Marks, Natalie Casey and James Bye, headshots supplied by the production The full company for the 2026 UK tour of 2:22 – A Ghost Story has been revealed. James Bye will play Sam, with Natalie Casey as Lauren, Gary Lucy as Ben and Shvorne Marks as Jenny. Marks, who is currently appearing as Lauren on the ongoing tour, takes on a new role when the production returns next year. The tour, directed by

The hit play returns to the London stage Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff Maggie Siff will join Hugh Bonneville in the West End production of Shadowlands, William Nicholson’s play about the relationship between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. Based on real events, Shadowlands was originally written as a television drama by Nicholson, who later adapted it for the stage. The play won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play before transferring to Broadway, where it received a Tony

Mirren and McKellen were amongst those launching the Shakespeare Curriculum today Helen Mirren speaking at the event, This morning, the RSC and the Foyle Foundation launched the RSC Shakespeare Curriculum. A new and innovative endeavour allows teachers and students to access an online portal and see Shakespeare through an actor in a rehearsal room lens. It has been years in the making and is supported by key actors including Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, and Adjoa Andoh. At tod

The hit show is back! The cast of Hercules, © Disney, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have added a final further stop to the ongoing UK tour of Inside No 9. The stage version of their award-winning television comedy played a successful season in London’s West End earlier this year, being described as “great, all-encompassing fun.“ Pemberton and Shearsmith will star in the show’s tour, which blends original material with familiar characters from the series. Similar to the