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.
Trio of new cast members to join West End’s Phantom of the Opera
The London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will follow its landmark 40th anniversary celebrations by welcoming three new principal cast members to the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre later this month.
Layton Williams to play UK concert dates
Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Layton Williams will embark on a new nationwide concert tour early next year.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep Theatre’s A History of Paper to transfer to New York
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep Theatre’s critically acclaimed sold-out production of the MTR Award-winning musical A History of Paper will receive its US premiere in New York early next year.
Cast for new British musical Stag Night
Casting has been confirmed for new British musical Stag Night ahead of its debut with a trio of special performances at the Canal Café Theatre in London’s Little Venice next month.
Major revival of West Side Story to debut at the National Theatre in 2027
Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell will reunite to direct a major revival of the classic musical West Side Story at the National Theatre late next year.
Nero – Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Nero continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London until 5 December 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Andrew Barth Feldman’s camp diva, dragooned into ruling, is a delight in his ascendancy.
Five Questions With: Roshani Abbey
Roshani Abbey will perform in RepresentAsian: An Evening of Asian Talent, a concert celebrating Asian talent across the musical theatre industry, taking place on 9 November 2026 at 7.30pm at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End.
Ceilidh: A New Musical – Shoreditch Town Hall and Touring
Ceilidh: A New Musical was reviewed at the Shoreditch Town Hall, London where it continues until 13 November 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ceilidh is more than a musical. It is an experience. One of culture, love, laughter and warmth.
Film of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express to be released in cinemas
Trafalgar Releasing has confirmed Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express will steam into cinemas across the world for a limited time from 26 November.
Lyric Hammersmith to present new production of The Book Thief
Tom Jackson Greaves will direct a new production of the stage musical adaptation of Markus Zusak’s much-loved novel The Book Thief at the Lyric Hammersmith next summer.
Matt Henry to host The Actors House Christmas Songbook fundraiser
Olivier Award winner Matt Henry will host The Actors House Christmas Songbook, an evening of musical theatre and festive favourites in London this December.
West End transfer for Jordan Luke Gage’s Redcliffe
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will take Jordan Luke Gage’s acclaimed musical Redcliffe into the West End for a 12-week season early next year.
