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Hadestown set for first ever UK and Ireland tour in 2027

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​ Photo Credit: Marc Brenner Hadestown, which is currently playing its third year in London’s West End, has announced the first ever UK and Ireland tour, opening in  Leicester February 2027.  Blending American songwriting traditions, from indie folk, to pop, blues, and New Orleans-inspired jazz, the musical features music, lyrics, and book by acclaimed Tony and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winner Anaïs Mitchell who originated Hadestown as an indie theatre project and acclaimed album, before transforming the show into a genre-defying new musical alongside artistic collaborator and Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin. Hadestown (winner of 8 Tony Awards), takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, retelling the mythic love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone. Mara Isaacs (Producer), said: “We are thrilled to bring Hadestown to audiences across the UK and Ireland. This is a show that has moved and c...
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REVIEW: War Horse - National Theatre

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​ War Horse, which first premiered at the National Theatre in 2007, and has since been seen in over 100 cities in 15 countries, has now made its way back home to the Olivier stage.  Adapted by Nick Stafford, based on the much loved novel by Michael Morpurgo, it will come as no surprise that all these years later, the production remains a theatrical masterpiece.  At the outbreak of the First World War, the show follows the story of young Albert’s beloved horse Joey, who is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Too young to enlist, Albert refuses to forget him, embarking on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of wartime France – determined to bring Joey home.  Directed by Tom Morris, with revival director Katie Henry, the production, which is well known for its extensive use of puppetry, has an array of puppets, including vultures, horses, swifts and oh, an outspoken goose. The biggest mention though of course is Joey, the iconic War...
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Six announces new queens for UK and China 2026 tour

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​ Cast photo credit: Josh Bird Six, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, has announced a new cast for its 2026 UK and China tour.  The new company will take over performances from Wednesday 15 July at Churchill Theatre in Bromley, before touring the UK until September 2026. The production will then visit China, which will embark on a 12-week tour until 20 December.  The new company set to take over are Madison Swan as Catherine of Aragon, Izi Maxwell as Anne Boleyn, Laura Dawkes as Jane Seymour, Hannah Victoria as Anna of Cleves, Lizzie Emery as Katherine Howard and Eloise Lord as Catherine Parr. Lorren Santo-Quinn, Rosie Singha and Erin Summerhayes will join the company as alternates, alongside Selen Berry and Darcy Stewart who will serve as super swings.  The new company will appear at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, Wycombe Swan, The Lowry in Salford Quays, the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells, the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield and the Festival Theatre in Edin...
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Full cast announced for Games of Thrones: The Mad King at the RSC

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​ Photo Credit: Courtesy of production  The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new theatre show based on the novels by George R R Martin, adapted for the stage by Duncan Macmillan.  The cast includes Michael Abubakar as Eddard Stark, Elizabeth Ayodele as Princess Elia Martell, Maxim Ays as Ser Jaime Lannister, Miles Barrow as Benjen Stark,  Islam Bouakkaz as Howland Reed, Luke Brady as Brandon Stark, Marty Breen as Catelyn Stark, Sebastian Charles as Owen Merryweather and Ensemble, Adrain Christopher as Prince Lewyn Martell/Ensemble, Ronan Cullen (Ensemble/Swing), Fred Davis as Qarlton Chelsted/Ensemble,  Edem-Ita Duke as Oberyn Martell,  Simi Egbejumi-David (Ensemble),  Daisy Franks as Cersei Lannister/Ensemble,  Mariah Gale as Queen Rhaella Targaryen/Lady Shella Whent, Richard Hansell as Grand Maester Pycelle, Daniel Hawksford as Ser Barristan Selmy, Lewis Howard (Ensemble),...
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Divina De Campo to star as The Amazing Karnak in Ride The Cyclone

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​ Photo Credit: Provided by production  It has been announced Divina De Campo will star as The Amazing Karnak in the return of Ride The Cyclone The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this summer.  Written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, the show follows six teenagers who are killed in a rollercoaster accident. Suspended in limbo, they are offered one final chance to return to life and one by one, they step into the spotlight to prove why they deserve that second chance.  We’re back for round two. Ready to ride again?  Divina De Campo joins the previously announced Josh Butler as Noel, Grace Galloway as Jane Doe, Robyn Gilbertson as Constance, Bartek Kraszewski as Mischa, Jack Maverick as Ricky and Kayna Montecillo as Ocean. The company is completed by Nathaniel Purnell and Rebecca D’Lacey, who return as swings.  On joining the production, De Campo said: “I am so excited to be joining this amazing vibrant cast for what is a hilarious and tongue-in-chee...
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REVIEW: Double Double - Barn Theatre

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​ Double Double written by Roger Rees and Rick Elice, is currently being revived at Barn Theatre and is the psychological thriller which will get everyone talking. Directed by Ryan McBryde, the show stars Faye Brookes and Daniel Brocklebank, and follows the story of Phillipa James, who’s husband Richard dies prior to the birthday that the terms of his inheritance required him to be alive and married. As Phillipa struggles with her grief, she hatches a plan: find someone who can falsely take on Richard’s identity and split the money between them. Question is, can she convince Duncan (Richard’s doppelgänger) to go along with the lie?  The show’s opening scene which takes place in Phillipa’s stylish, modern apartment, sets the scene perfectly for this powerful two-hander. As Duncan (Daniel Brocklebank) comes on the scene, it’s here when the anticipated drama begins.  Watching the production play out, it has an intensity that keeps the audience hooked, this is largely due to the ...
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Further cast announced for Les Misérables 2026 concert arena tour

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​ Cameron Mackintosh has announced full casting for Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular.  Joining the previously announced cast are original company member Peter Polycarpou and Philip Quast, who will share the role of the Bishop of Digne in the UK/Ireland and New York. Also returning to the show is Rob Madge in the role of Bamatabois, having previously played Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert. They join Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly or Gerónimo Rauch as Jean Valjean; Bradley Jaden or Jeremy Secomb as Javert; Samantha Barks or Katie Hall as Fantine; Matt Lucas and Marina Prior or Helen Walsh as the Thénardiers; Jac Yarrow as Marius;  Beatrice Penny-Touré as Cosette; Shan Ako as Éponine; and Christian Mark Gibbs as Enjolras. The company is completed by West End performers Kelly Agbowu, Amelia Broadway, Mary Jean Caldwell, Harry Chandler, Rosy Church, Gabrielle Cummins, Beth Curnock, Jade Davies, Jordan Lee Davies, Jonathan David Dudley, Bryony Duncan, Harry Dunnet...
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