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PHOTO FLASH: Production Images Release for The London Premiere of Jane Eyre A Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Jane Eyre will be co-directed by RSC and National Theatre director John Caird, who previously adapted and co-directed the original production of Les Misérables in the West End, on Broadway and across the world. Most recently he directed the hugely successful and critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Spirited Away at the London Coliseum. Broadway’s Megan McGinnis, star of Beauty and the Beast, Little Women and Beetlejuice, will co-direct alongside John Caird. 

NEWS: HARRY JUDD TO STAR AS COACH BOLTON IN FINAL TWO PERFORMANCES AT LOWRY, SALFORD

Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions in association with Lowry are delighted to announce that McFly's Harry Judd will star in the final two shows of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on Saturday 19 September 2026 before transferring to London’sTroubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026 – 3 January 2027.

NEWS: MICHAEL BALL TO STAR AS WILLY WONKA IN “CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY” AT THE LONDON COLISEUM

Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime when he finds a golden ticket and discovers a world of wonder behind closed doors. Step through the factory gates into a spectacular world where chocolate rivers flow, Oompa-Loompas sing, inventions defy imagination and every room holds a delicious surprise. Alongside Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee, Charlie discovers that nothing is quite as it seems inside Wonka's extraordinary factory.

PHOTO FLASH: FIRST LOOK at setup pictures for THE MOUSETRAP 75th ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR

The 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will begin in Birmingham on 3 September 2026, running through to 2027 and visiting over 25 cities across the UK.  

NEWS: 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL to release Original 2025 UK Cast Recording

ROYO, Revolution Studios, Wendy Federman, Phil Kenny and Executive Producer, Jennifer Garner are delighted to announce the release of the Original Cast Recording of the WhatsOnStage Award-winning smash-hit musical 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL. The album, which is published by Decca Records, is available to stream on all major streaming platforms from tomorrow – Friday 4 September 2026.

NEWS: New West End cast announced for MAMMA MIA! as booking extends

From Monday 12 October 2026, the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, welcomes a new cast with Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing returning as Donna & Sam respectively. The musical will also extend booking through to 2 October 2027 with tickets on sale today.

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