Dora Gee leads The Mad Ones at The Other Palace
mchlpckrd As Dora Gee prepares to reprise the leading role in The Mad Ones at The Other Palace, she speaks to The Theatre Playbook about “the easiest decision” she’s ever made,…
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Soho Theatre Walthamstow opens with Natalie Palamides show Weer
Take a look inside the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new London venue that opens its doors today with Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit Natalie Palamides: Weer. This 960-seat venue…
Sadler’s Wells sets the stage for Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet
Rehearsals are underway for new dance production Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, which will have its official opening at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre as part of a UK tour beginning this…
Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman take in rehearsals for The Fifth Step
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman are now in rehearsals for The Fifth Step, David Ireland’s new play transferring to the West End’s Soho Place in May. After many years in…
Paddington books stay at the Savoy Theatre
Paddington The Musical will have its world premiere this autumn at London’s Savoy Theatre, with music and lyrics by McFly’s Tom Fletcher. Adapted from the books written by Michael Bond…
King’s Head Theatre captures Invasive Species
Maia Novi’s semi-autobiographical play Invasive Species will have its UK premiere at King’s Head Theatre, with Novi returning to the lead role after its hit Off-Broadway run. Maia will stop…
Park Theatre sets The Rat Trap
Noël Coward’s first play, The Rat Trap, is heading to Park Theatre in 2026 with a new reimagining from Bill Rosenfield to mark the play’s centenary. Set in 1920s Belgravia,…
Giant rehearsals ahead of West End transfer
Here’s John Lithgow, Elliot Levey, Aya Cash, Rachael Stirling, Tessa Bonham Jones and Richard Hope in rehearsals for Giant, the Royal Court Theatre’s award-winning play now transferring to the West…
Alix Dunmore ready for Blood Wedding
Ahead of the London premiere of Barney Norris’ Blood Wedding at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre, star Alix Dunmore talks to The Theatre Playbook about this adaptation of Spanish playwright Frederico Garcia…
Edinburgh Fringe hit Dear Annie, I Hate You comes to London’s Riverside Studios
Sam Ipema’s Dear Annie, I Hate You will make its London debut at the Riverside Studios following its acclaimed, sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Opening on Wednesday,…