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Show of the Week: Save Up To 48% on HELLO, DOLLY! at the London Palladium

Save up to 48% on tickets for Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium. Tickets are now available from £25.
Cast Set For Giffords Circus 2024 Tour, AVALON

International circus stars have been assembled for the Giffords Circus 2024 tour, Avalon.
World Premiere of WILD ROSE Will Open in Edinburgh in 2025

The world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch) begins its life in Scotland where the piece is set, opening The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025 as part of the company’s new season.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
THE MOUSETRAP Announces Welcomes New Cast Members

Discover the latest updates on Broadway with news about upcoming shows, cast announcements, and behind-the-scenes insights. Stay informed on all things theater with our comprehensive coverage.
Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer

The National Theatre will soon present a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath. In this video, watch a trailer for the new production.
The American Theatre Wing to Relaunch National Theatre Company Grants Program

The American Theatre Wing will relaunch of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Learn more about the program and see how to apply.
BPM Comes to the National Theatre in Prague

bpm comes to the National Theatre in Prague this week. Performances run 29-30 May 2024.
Stephanie Mills Will Return to Broadway as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN

Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills will join the cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown as ‘Hermes.’
The Unicorn Theatre Reveals Rachel Bagshaw's Plans For Autumn and Beyond

Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw has announced further plans for autumn and beyond at the Unicorn Theatre, the UK's leading theatre for young audiences. 
SURRENDER Will Have London Run Ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe

HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Surrender by Sophie Swithinbank in creative partnership with Phoebe Ladenburg will be on at the Arcola Theatre between 19 June and 13 July.
MEPHISTO Continues at the National Theatre in Prague Through March 2025

A stage adaptation of the famous “career novel”, fascinating for its precise psychological study of a relentless pursuit of fame and the fate of the unscrupulous main character, who voluntarily sells his soul to the regime and the opportunistic society in return for his success as an actor. A story about love for art, obsession with theatre and the lure of golden portals. Above all, it is a cautionary tale about an actor who took acting as the role of his life.
Riverside's National Theatre Of Parramatta Announces 2024 'Staging The World' Program Participants

National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) has announced the 2024 Staging the World Mentorship Program participants. 
Young People's Theatre Announces New Executive Director

Jenine Krause and Richard Boyce, Co-Chairs of the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Board of Directors, announced the appointment of Camilla Holland as the next Executive Director of YPT.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Milton Keynes in July

In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands. 
Barbican Theatre Plymouth Reveals Autumn Season Programme of Theatre, Comedy, and Music

The Barbican Theatre Plymouth has announced its Autumn programme of theatre, comedy, music and the world premiere of the theatre's Christmas show The Plymuff Players Present: Ciderella with local comedians Suzy Bennett, Edward Trip and actor Sam Crawley. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!
Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced

The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season. 
Tickets on Sale Now For DEATH OF ENGLAND: THE PLAYS at @sohoplace

Tickets are on sale now for Death of England: The Plays at @sohoplace! Performances run 15 July 2024 - 28 September 2024.

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