NEWS: Starter for Ten musical starring Mel Giedroyc to return to Bristol Old Vic followed by Birmingham Rep
This bright and big-hearted new musical will welcome back acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc to reprise the role of Brian’s mum, ‘Irene Jackson’ and Bamber Gascoigne’s irresistible sidekick ‘Julia Bland’.
PHOTO FLASH: Production Images for The Lightning Thief released
Based on the much-loved best-selling book series by Rick Riordan (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both films and a major hit TV series for Disney+. The musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 to rave reviews and went on to have two US tours, an off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019.
NEWS: WEIRD to make world premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Weird, an electrifying pop-powered musical reimagining Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth, will make its World Premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal next year.
The show, a brand new British musical, will have a limited run from Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 January 2026.
NEWS: New cast for Starlight Express is announced as the show extends through to March 2026
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is delighted to confirm that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has extended booking for a fifth time, with tickets now on sale through to Sunday 1 March 2026.
NEWS: MTFest is Back For 2025 At The Other Palace
The Other Palace is pleased to announce that MTFestUK returns in 2025 to showcase four new musicals over two weeks, from 4 – 17 April, at The Other Palace Studio.
NEWS: Lee Hall Adapts Mother Courage for new theatre company in the North East
Ensemble ‘84, a pioneering theatre company based in Horden, County Durham, has announced the dates for its debut production, Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht and adapted by award-winning writer Lee Hall.
NEWS: The Lightning Thief set to tour the UK this Autumn
Get ready, demigods! The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is set to embark on an electrifying UK tour this autumn, bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to audiences across the country.
NEWS: THE BODYGUARD UK and Europe Tour announces further dates
Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce further dates for the 2025/2026 UK and Europe tour of the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Saturday 20 September 2025.
PHOTO FLASH: Production Images for GLORIOUS! at Hope Mill Theatre starring Wendi Peters & Charlie Hiscock released
Nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2006 Olivier Awards, GLORIOUS! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice.
NEWS: ‘SING-ALONG CINEMA’ PRESENTS ‘WICKED’ SING-ALONG TOURING THEATRES AND CONCERT HALLS FROM 20 APRIL 2025
Simon Gordon and Daniel Wood of Kinda Dusty Ltd are delighted to present their newest venture ‘SING-ALONG CINEMA’ offering audiences the chance and permission to sing along to their favourite movie musicals in a fun environment.
