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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical to Open at London Coliseum with Michael Ball as Willy Wonka

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical to Open at London Coliseum with Michael Ball as Willy Wonka

For one sensational summer only, the gates to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory will open at the Lo...

2 Sep, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Meet the cast of Pride at the Bridge Theatre transfer

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Meet the cast of Pride at the Bridge Theatre transfer

After a sell-out critically acclaimed run at the National Theatre, Pride is transferring to the B...

2 Sep, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

MAMMA MIA! Announces New West End Cast and Extends Booking

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MAMMA MIA! Announces New West End Cast and Extends Booking

The West End production of MAMMA MIA! has announced that it will be extending to 2 October 2027, ...

1 Sep, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

Mark Rylance is one of the great actors of his generation, and this week there is a chance to see...

1 Sep, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Fancy another round? The Choir of Man returns to London

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Fancy another round? The Choir of Man returns to London

From the Arts Theatre to the Arts at Marble Arch, The Choir of Man returns to the capital. Fa...

28 Aug, 2026 | By Sian McBride

“If something scares you, then you probably need to do it”: John Dagleish on Into the Woods

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“If something scares you, then you probably need to do it”: John Dagleish on Into the Woods

“I wanted to do Into The Woods because it scares the hell out of me, and I always think that’s a ...

27 Aug, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

RENT the Musical: A Character Guide

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RENT the Musical: A Character Guide

30 years since Jonathan Larson's landmark production crashed loudly onto the Broadway stage, tran...

27 Aug, 2026 | By Tess Thompson

Nanny McPhee Musical Set for London World Premiere in 2027

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Nanny McPhee Musical Set for London World Premiere in 2027

A new musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee will receive its world premiere in London in summer 2027...

27 Aug, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Rupert Grint to Play Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Rupert Grint to Play Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Rupert Grint is set to play Ron Weasley on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, steppin...

26 Aug, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon