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.
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.
A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) – Young Vic Theatre
A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) was performed at the Young Vic Theatre, London as part of the venue’s Shedinburgh season. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Bright, silly, sad and surprisingly affecting, the shows earns its optimism rather than forcing it.
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.
