The eight shortlisted Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 shows contending for Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award have been announced.
Acid’s Reign continues at Forth at Pleasance Courtyard until 31 August 2026 (except 12). Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a fabulous and musically sophisticated show that is compellingly ‘now’.
Le Guide du Parfait Gentleman Assassin – Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris
Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik dies aged 56
Taking the Leap: A peek at The Little Frog Who Couldn’t Jump Too Good
Million Dollar Quartet – The Arts at Marble Arch
Thelma & Louise – Young Vic Theatre
Le Guide du Parfait Gentleman Assassin – Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris
9–5 The Musical
Merrily We Roll Along transfers
The Color Purple
X-Factor Musical Revealed
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