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.
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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.
London premiere for Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae’s Fourteen Again
Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae’s critically acclaimed Fourteen Again will receive its London premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory this winter.
Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestly in West End’s The Devil Wears Prada
Multi-award-winning actress Teri Hatcher will take charge of London’s most high fashion musical The Devil Wears Prada when she steps into the role of the ultimate boss from hell Miranda Priestly at the Dominion Theatre from 20 October.
Million Dollar Quartet London season cast confirmed
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming London transfer of the Barn Theatre’s hit production of the Tony Award-winning rock ‘n’ roll musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Michael Ball to star as Willy Wonka in the West End
Musical theatre royalty Michael Ball will step into another iconic role when he stars as Willy Wonka in a strictly limited London season of a major new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
Final bow for West End’s Beetlejuice in January 2027
The West End premiere run of Beetlejuice: The Musical will end three months earlier than planned with the final performance at the Prince Edward Theatre now set for 2 January 2027.
Book Review: Gillian Lynne’s Book of Particular Cats: A Memoir
Michael Darvell follows the life of Dame Gillian Lynne through her fame as actress, dancer, choreographer and director, with special reference to her work on the musical Cats.
You & It – King’s Head Theatre
You & It continues at the King’s Head Theatre, London until 26 September 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ A very human and touching tale about the lengths people will go to keep the memories of their loved ones alive.
Jonathan Bailey withdraws from Sunday in the Park With George following Ariana Grande’s departure
Following the news in early August that Ariana Grande had withdrawn from next year’s eagerly awaited new production of Sunday in the Park With George at London’s Barbican Theatre, it has now been announced that Jonathan Bailey will also no longer appear in the production.
Burke ‘n’ Hare: Let the Bodies Hit the Floor – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Burke ‘n’ Hare: Let the Bodies Hit the Floor was reviewed at LAB at PBH’s Free Fringe @ CC Blooms. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Fun, foul and factually accurate, this is surefire entertainment.
Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize 2026 finalists
Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) and Stiles and Drewe have announced the finalists in the running for 2026’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize.
Casting for The Old Vic’s Martin Guerre
Casting has been confirmed for The Old Vic’s highly anticipated new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Martin Guerre.
Full cast for West End run of Jonathan Larson’s rock musical RENT
Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming West End run of Jonathan Larson’s rock musical RENT.
Bridge Theatre transfer for hit musical Pride
Following sold-out seasons in Cardiff and London, the National Theatre’s world premiere production of the new musical based on the award-winning film Pride will transfer to London’s Bridge Theatre from November.
Remembering Tim Curry
Luke Evans and Richard O’Brien were among the many friends and fans paying tribute to Tim Curry as the news broke of the charismatic stage and screen star’s death at the age of 80.
Mothman: A Romance Musical – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Mothman: A Romance Musical was reviewed at Belly Button at Underbelly, Cowgate. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Probably the funniest show I’ve seen for a long time.
British Youth Music Theatre – Sea Change
Sea Change, performed by the British Youth Music Theatre, was reviewed at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Both large in scale and intricate in its storytelling.
British Youth Music Theatre – Frankenstein
Frankenstein, performed by the British Youth Music Theatre, was reviewed at the Greenwich Theatre, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a fast-paced, sparklingly slick production featuring a company of 36.
Dirty Dancing – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Dirty Dancing was reviewed at the Milton Keynes Theatre. The tour continues until 5 June 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An entertaining production that proves, once again, that nobody puts Baby in a corner.
The Real Kyle McCarren wins Musical Theatre Review Best Musical Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
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.
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody! – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Heated Rivalry: The Musical Parody! continues at the Other Yin at Gilded Balloon Patter House until 30 August 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fast-paced hour of punchy, raunchy, unpredictable comedy.
