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Catherine Tate to Star in Oh, Mary! from April 2026

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Catherine Tate to Star in Oh, Mary! from April 2026

Catherine Tate will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! in London’s West End from ...

24 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Fan-Favourite Stars to Share King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium

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Fan-Favourite Stars to Share King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium

UPDATE: Richard Armitage will now be playing the role of Herod instead of Boy George between 3 & ...

23 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Kinky Boots the Musical announces full West End cast

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Kinky Boots the Musical announces full West End cast

Everybody say yeah! The full cast for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Aw...

16 Feb, 2026 | By Sian McBride

Spotlight on: Hugh Bonneville

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Spotlight on: Hugh Bonneville

Spotlight on Hugh Bonneville Who is Hugh Bonneville? Hugh Bonneville is one of Britain’s mo...

11 Feb, 2026 | By London Theatre Direct

Richard Kind Returns to the West End in The Producers

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Richard Kind Returns to the West End in The Producers

Richard Kind will take on the role of Max Bialystock in the West End production of The Producers ...

11 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Ben Platt to star in UK premiere of Midnight at the Never Get

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Ben Platt to star in UK premiere of Midnight at the Never Get

Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect, The Politician) will star in the UK premiere of Midnight at the Never G...

9 Feb, 2026 | By Sian McBride

Beatrice Penny-Touré to Star as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera

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Beatrice Penny-Touré to Star as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera

Producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced that Beatrice Penny-Touré will star as Christine Daaé i...

6 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon