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.
Titanique to embark on first UK tour in autumn 2027
The producers of the Olivier Award-winning West End run of the hit New York musical comedy Titanique have confirmed the production will embark on its first UK tour, launching at Newcastle Theatre Royal on 17 September 2027.
UK Theatre Awards 2026 nominees
Calendar Girls The Musical, The High Life, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will battle it our for the title of Best Musical Production at this year’s UK Theatre Awards.
Farewell Bob Mackie (24 March 1939 to 14 September 2026)
Cher and Elton John have led the tributes to the legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie who has died in the US at the age of 87.
London venue change for Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
The venue for the London run of the new production of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage has been changed due to continued delays to the opening of the new Capital Theatre in Westfield.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie 10th anniversary tour cast
The full cast has been confirmed for the eagerly awaited 10th anniversary tour of the critically acclaimed and crowd-pleasing British musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
Three Men in a Boat – Rose Theatre, Kingston
Three Men in a Boat continues at the Rose Theatre, Kingston until 10 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Al Smith’s lighthearted adaptation is a riot of music hall styling, strong physical comedy and broad satire.
The Last Ship – Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Last Ship continues at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London until 3 October 2026. Star rating: two stars ★ ★ When a piece of virtual set is the best thing about a show, you know there’s something wrong.
Le Guide du Parfait Gentleman Assassin – Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris
Le Guide du Parfait Gentleman Assassin continues at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris until 20 December 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Probably one of the most purely enjoyable and closest to perfect Broadway evenings Paris has seen in years.
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik dies aged 56
Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik, best known for co-creating the musical Spring Awakening, has died aged 56.
Taking the Leap: A peek at The Little Frog Who Couldn’t Jump Too Good
A one-night-only semi-staged reading of the musical The Little Frog Who Couldn’t Jump Too Good was recently held at London’s The Other Palace, offering a sold-out audience a glimpse of the show as it continues to develop.
Million Dollar Quartet – The Arts at Marble Arch
Million Dollar Quartet continues at The Arts at Marble Arch, London until 6 December 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ There is a whole lot of shaking going on in the auditorium and audiences are sent home on an invigorated high.
Thelma & Louise – Young Vic Theatre
Thelma & Louise continues at the Young Vic Theatre until 24 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Thelma & Louise’s road trip keeps going for ever – but now it’s destined to continue as a terrific musical.
