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The Misanthrope with Sandra Oh at the National Theatre " review
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (287+ words) Martin Crimp's adaptation of Moli're's dark comedy, directed by Indhu Rubasingham, runs until 1 August Martin Crimp clearly loves Moli're's The Misanthrope. In the published text of this, his third contemporary update of the 17th-century'French dramatist's satire, he argues that "reinvention,…...
Heathers the Musical announces 2026 complete casting
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (276+ words) Meet this year's Veronica! Heathers The Musical has announced full casting for its London run and UK and Ireland tour. Based on the 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the show, penned by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe, first…...
The Misanthrope with Sandra Oh " first look photos
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (121+ words) Moli're's classic is rejigged in this new version Golden Globe winner Oh makes her National Theatre debut in the production, appearing alongside Paul Chahidi and Abigail Cruttenden. Find out more here. The creative team includes set and costume designer Robert…...
One Day musical to run in the West End " with initial cast announced
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (292+ words) The show, likes its protagonists, moves from Edinburgh to London One Day'will open in the West End this autumn. The new stage adaptation is based on David Nicholls" 2009 novel about the long-term and fractious relationship between Emma and Dexter, with…...
Arcola Theatre announces 2026 autumn/winter season
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (387+ words) Reinterpreted classics and world premieres in the east London venue's season! Arcola Theatre has announced its autumn/winter 2026 season, running from 9 September 2026 to 20 February 2027. The season opens with Fire Fire by John Webber, presented by Webber and Co with Metal…...
Herod casting for Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane revealed
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) The show will move venues after its London Palladium season, and this time there will be eight Herods in tow The eight stars playing Herod for the autumn run of Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane have been…...
West End Live 2026 " everything you need to know
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) The weekend is upon us! It's that time of year again, when fans from all over gather for a weekend celebrating musicals in the heart of London, for what is described as the Glastonbury of theatre. The event returns to…...
Bliss, the biggest new musical of the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, announces casting
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (330+ words) The show will have a cast of 17 Bliss will run at the Pleasance Courtyard this summer as part of the Edinburgh Fringe " and casting has been announced. Billed as the biggest new musical staged at the Festival, the musical is…...
Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant in West End Hay Fever " first look
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (148+ words) Baranski makes her West End debut in the new revival The production, directed by Emily Burns (Measure for Measure), marks Baranski's West End debut and Grant's return to the West End stage after 20 years. Baranski will play Judith Bliss, with…...
New musical Private Jones set for European premiere " creator Marshall Pailet explains the show's genesis
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (646+ words) It is based on the true story of a deaf Welsh soldier Exclusive: Southwark Playhouse Elephant is set to host the European premiere of new musical Private Jones later this year. Running this Christmas, the production explores the First World…...