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.
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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.
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck to star in Little Dancer in the West End
Emmy Award-winning and Olivier nominated New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will star in the West End premiere of the first full scale production of new musical Little Dancer at the Theatre Royal Haymarket early next year.
Lotte Wakeham to direct a new actor-musician production of Sunset Boulevard
Bolton Octagon’s artistic director Lotte Wakeham will direct a new actor-musician production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard next spring.
West End star trio to share role of Grizabella on Cats UK and Ireland tour
Acclaimed West End performers Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the UK and Ireland tour of the record-breaking Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.
Rachel Zegler to play series of London concerts
American actress and singer Rachel Zegler will return to London early next year for a concert residency at @sohoplace.
Paddington The Musical – new cast announced
A new cast will take to the Savoy Theatre stage in late October as the multi Olivier Award-winning and record-breaking Paddington The Musical celebrates its first birthday in the West End.
Pip and Posy Live on Stage – Little Angel Theatre
Pip and Posy Live on Stage continues at the Little Angel Theatre, London until 22 November 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Life lessons are learned in a way that certainly holds the attentions of the preschoolers in the audience.
Hadestown – Lyric Theatre
Hadestown continues at the Lyric Theatre, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The mythic retelling which is the heartbeat of Hadestown pulses, beats and is ready to revolve again.
Jordan Luke Gage, Julianne Pundan and James Spence among the winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2026
Among the musical theatre winners at The Stage Debut Awards 2026 were actor and writer Jordan Luke Gage who won the award for Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer for Redcliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Broadway transfer of Jamie Lloyd’s Evita – further cast confirmed
Further casting has been confirmed for the highly anticipated Broadway debut of the hit Jamie Lloyd-directed production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita.
Waitress – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Waitress was reviewed at the Milton Keynes Theatre where it continues until 26 September 2026. The tour continues until 31 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A much-needed reminder that, in our lives, there is very little more important than love and kindness.
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.
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.
The Elixir of Love – Wilton’s Music Hall
The Elixir of Love continues at Wilton’s Music Hall, London until 19 September 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Perfect if you want a fun night with great tunes and a comic story engagingly told.
Frances Mayli McCann and Shona McCarty join cast of Don Black’s From the Heart
Olivier Award nominee Frances Mayli McCann and EastEnder Shona McGarty are the latest additions to the cast of Don Black’s From the Heart next month.
Cast and band confirmed for London debut of Hamlet Hail to the Thief
The full cast and band for the London premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief have been confirmed ahead of the hit musical’s debut at the Barbican Theatre later this year.
No 2027 date for Sunday in the Park With George
The team behind the high-profile new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George have announced the production will no longer be staged in 2027.
Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker to star in new concert production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Broadway and West End stars Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker will take to the stage at the London Palladium early next year for a new concert production of the classic musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Amber Davies to return to London Coliseum in Legally Blonde The Musical
Amber Davies will reprise her performance as Elle Woods when the hit Made at Curve UK and Ireland touring production of Legally Blonde The Musical plays a transfer season at the London Coliseum next year.
Under the Influence – King’s Head Theatre
Under the Influence continues at the King’s Head Theatre, London until 26 September 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The show is short and sweet, but lingers long after the curtain falls, leaving a sense of nostalgia, reflection and love.
Hadestown new cast announced
As the West End production of American folk singer Anaïs Mitchell’s record-breaking Hadestown celebrates its 1,000th performance at the Lyric Theatre, the producers have announced a number of new cast members.
New West End Mamma Mia! cast
The West End production of feel-good musical Mamma Mia! will welcome new cast members to the stage of the Novello Theatre from 12 October 2026.
Huntley to follow Ryder into the Drury Lane season of Jesus Christ Superstar
Following on from a record-breaking, sold-out London Palladium run, Tyrone Huntley will continue to reprise his Olivier Award-nominated performance as Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar when the production moves into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Verity Power cast as Pitlochry’s Fair Lady
Scottish actress Verity Power will take on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming’s Henry Higgins in Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s new chamber production of My Fair Lady this Christmas season.
Anton Du Beke to feature in NT’s Ballet Shoes UK tour
Strictly favourite Anton Du Beke will make his National Theatre debut in the NT’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes when the family favourite embarks on a major UK tour next summer.
National Theatre’s 2027 season includes new musical Glorious Madness and West Side Story revival
The world premiere of a new British musical featuring the music of Joan Armatrading and a major revival of West Side Story will be part of the National Theatre’s 2027 season
Barbican encore for critically acclaimed Death Note: The Musical
Following a sold-out, record-breaking season in the summer, manga musical Death Note: The Musical will return to London’s Barbican Theatre for a limited season from 23 March to 15 May 2027.
Kimberly Akimbo – Hampstead Theatre
Kimberly Akimbo continues at the Hampstead Theatre, London until 7 November 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An exceptionally entertaining evening out with exactly as much to give as you are emotionally able to take.
Jane Eyre A Musical – Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Jane Eyre A Musical continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London until 24 October 2026. Star rating: two stars ★ ★ This musical version is imaginatively staged with an ensemble of nine from which most of the roles emerge.
Nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026
Jordan Luke Gage’s Redcliffe and Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale’s Paddington the Musical are the leading musical theatre nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026 in association with Netflix.
Avenue Q original London cast members to join current West End production for a special performance
The original London cast of the award-winning puppet show with bite – Avenue Q – will join the current West End cast for a special finale performance later this month.
Billy Elliot the Musical – full cast and further tour dates
Annette McLaughlin will reprise her performance in the pivotal role of Mrs Wilkinson in the new UK and Ireland tour of the original award-winning production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
