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.
Franz & Marie – Charing Cross Theatre
Franz & Marie continues at the Charing Cross Theatre, London until 14 November 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Although it needs some tightening, this folk musical is a disturbing yet toe-stomping night at the theatre.
Regional news round-up – The Grinch, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Scrooge, Singin’ in the Rain, A Little Night Music and more
Angela Thomas rounds up all the latest news in regional and touring theatre in the UK and Ireland. The Grinch, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Scrooge, Singin’ in the Rain, A Little Night Music and more.
Amanda – The Night Before Me – The Bridge House Theatre
Amanda – The Night Before Me continues at The Bridge House Theatre, London until 10 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ It serves as a powerful reminder of the humanity behind the issues we so often reduce to headlines and labels.
The Musical Medea – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
The Musical Medea continues at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London until 4 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ What is already there is an emotive, intimate and hugely talented fusion of music, storytelling and performance.
Wallace – King’s Theatre, Edinburgh and Touring
Wallace was reviewed at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ The resonance with the current political state in Scotland is clear and this makes Wallace a very timely production indeed.
Sylvia – Curve Leicester and Touring
Sylvia was reviewed at Curve Leicester. The tour continues until 15 November 2026, including a run at the Royal Albert Hall, London from 13-15 November 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The musical Sylvia has returned to our stages on a UK tour, showing the same amount of fierce drive and determination as […]
Singin’ in the Rain – Théâtre du Lido, Paris
Robert Carsen’s production of Singin’ in the Rain is simply the best production yet of the Théâtre du Lido’s new life as a musical theatre venue.
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck to star in Little Dancer in the West End
Emmy Award-winning and Olivier nominated New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will star in the West End premiere of the first full scale production of new musical Little Dancer at the Theatre Royal Haymarket early next year.
Lotte Wakeham to direct a new actor-musician production of Sunset Boulevard
Bolton Octagon’s artistic director Lotte Wakeham will direct a new actor-musician production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard next spring.
West End star trio to share role of Grizabella on Cats UK and Ireland tour
Acclaimed West End performers Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the UK and Ireland tour of the record-breaking Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.
Rachel Zegler to play series of London concerts
American actress and singer Rachel Zegler will return to London early next year for a concert residency at @sohoplace.
Paddington The Musical – new cast announced
A new cast will take to the Savoy Theatre stage in late October as the multi Olivier Award-winning and record-breaking Paddington The Musical celebrates its first birthday in the West End.
