The Real Kyle McCarren, playing at Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, has won Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
Remembering Adam Lenson
Adam Lenson’s impact was far-reaching. Through his artistry and advocacy he helped shape the landscape of modern British musical theatre.
Line-up announced for fifth Musical Con
The producers of the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention Musical Con have unveiled the full programme for the popular event’s upcoming fifth anniversary celebration. Due to open its doors to musical theatre lovers once again at ExCel London on 17 and 18 October, Musical Con 2026 will include a special Beetlejuice Spotlight featuring the […]
London transfer of One Day – the full cast announced
The full cast has been confirmed for the upcoming West End transfer of the hit world premiere production of new musical One Day.
London premiere run for Joey Contreras’ new musical In Pieces
The London world premiere of the first fully-staged production of Joey Contreras’ new musical In Pieces has been extended after tickets for the production’s first week at The Other Palace sold out in just two hours.
Glenn Close to play Herod for the final Drury Lane performances of Jesus Christ Superstar
Multi-award-winning stage and screen star Glenn Close will step into the role of Herod when Jesus Christ Superstar plays its final week at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane early next year.
Extra performances for Falsettos 10th anniversary concert performances in London and NYC
The producers of the London and New York City 10th anniversary reunion concert performances of the double Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos have added extra performances in response to high public demand.
London production of The Phantom of the Opera to be captured on film for the first time
The London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will be filmed for the first time at its original London home His Majesty’s Theatre.
Rent – Tom Stoppard Theatre
Rent continues at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, London until 29 May 2027. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Larson’s great work encourages a new generation not only to learn more about the era in which it was written, but to question what is going wrong now.
How Soon is Now – Storyhouse, Chester and Touring
How Soon is Now was reviewed at Storyhouse, Chester. The tour continues until 7 November 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ The music is already memorable in its own right, but this show is memorable chiefly for four central performances.
Little Shop of Horrors – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Little Shop of Horrors was reviewed at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester where it continues until 28 November 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ This production isn’t all homage; there’s enough fresh energy to show why audiences still love this show.
Into the Woods – Noël Coward Theatre
Into the Woods continues at the Noël Coward Theatre, London until 9 January 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ As the stage went black and applause filled the Noël Coward Theatre, a gentleman sitting behind me in row H of the stalls confessed to his friend that he assumed Into the Woods was […]
Burlesque – The Alexandra, Birmingham and Touring
Burlesque was reviewed at The Alexandra, Birmingham where it continues until 17 October 2026. The tour continues until 15 May 2027. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ When the ensemble break out the moves, it’s an enjoyable experience.
