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.
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.
Leslie Odom, Jr. – Live at the London Palladium
Leslie Odom, Jr. – Live at the London Palladium. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ The opportunity to see the performer outside the roles he is known for felt like a rare and special occasion.
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.
