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 Hugh Wooldridge – 1952-2026
Sarah Brightman was among the many figures paying tribute to director and lighting designer Hugh Wooldridge recently. Posting on Facebook, the singer and actress wrote: “I was very saddened to hear that my dear friend Hugh Wooldridge passed away a few days ago. “Hugh directed me in Nightingale at the Buxton Festival many years ago, […]
Wild About You – Dean John-Wilson and Daniel George-Wright complete the cast
Dean John-Wilson and Daniel George-Wright are the final additions to the cast for the first fully staged production of new musical Wild About You at Charing Cross Theatre early next year.
Dates for The Greatest Showman’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane debut
The hit new stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman will follow its recent sold-out run at the Bristol Hippodrome by making its West End debut at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane with preview performances due to begin on 14 April 2027.
London debut for new musical Stag Night
New British musical Stag Night will make its debut with a trio of special performances at the Canal Café Theatre in London’s Little Venice in December.
James Lark wins the 2026’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize
Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) and Stiles + Drewe, in partnership with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, have announced ‘Father’ from Confessional by James Lark as the winner of the 2026’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize
Nanny McPhee musical world premiere tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale for the eagerly awaited world premiere of a major stage musical based on the hit movie Nanny McPhee in London late next year.
Matilda The Musical – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Matilda The Musical was reviewed at Milton Keynes Theatre where it continues until 14 November 2026. The production continues touring until 17 January 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A charming fairytale of a story, powerful and fun.
West End star Alison Jiear launches fundraiser for urgent surgery
Olivier Award nominee Alison Jiear has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to help pay for surgery after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Space Hamlet – The Cockpit
Space Hamlet continues at The Cockpit, London until 31 October 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ When the cast is firing on all cylinders, and the stars are aligning on the production, the farce is strong with this one.
Operation Mincemeat – Victoria Theatre, Halifax and Touring
Operation Mincemeat was reviewed at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax where it continues until 31 October 2026. The production continues touring until 20 November 2027. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ An intelligent production that will leave audiences thinking as well as in stitches.
Film Review: Moment by Moment – A Song Cycle Film
Moment by Moment, the movie adaptation of a song cycle by Alexander Sage Oyen. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ While its video form is enjoyable in its own right, it feels as if the stage would be the best place to experience the tales.
Stars to celebrate Stephen Sondheim with special candlelit concert
A group of leading Sondheim interpreters will appear alongside a company of 14 young, emerging Sondheim performers chosen from over 260 video submissions for the candlelit concert Colour & Light at St James’s Church Piccadilly on 21 November 2026.
