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Original West End cast members return to Avenue Q for a special one-off performance

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Original West End cast members return to Avenue Q for a special one-off performance

Avenue Q is having an epic birthday bash to celebrate 20 fuzz-filled years! Original tenants;...

3 Sep, 2026 | By Sian McBride

Giles Terera to play Scrooge in The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol

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Giles Terera to play Scrooge in The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol

Giles Terera will play Ebenezer Scrooge in the Old Vic’s 10th anniversary production of A Christm...

3 Sep, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

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

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

Further Casting Announced For Hay Fever

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Further Casting Announced For Hay Fever

As previously announced, Christine Baranski will make her West End debut as Judith Bliss alongsid...

21 Aug, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon