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29/04/2026

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre - Tickets from £30.00
First-look images have been released of Catherine Tate
https://www.londontheatre1.com/shows/oh-mary-at-trafalgar-theatre/

27/04/2026

Now in its eleventh London edition, Ballet Nights 011: Convergence, brings together tradition and innovation, presented through a signature blend of intimacy, excellence and ambition.

Ballet Nights 011 unites artists and companies across Europe, Asia, and North America with voices shaping the future of dance in the UK. Classical, contemporary, underground, and international perspectives meet on one stage, reflecting Ballet Nights’ belief in dialogue across generations, geographies, and styles.

Witness Former Royal Ballet Principal Alina Cojucaru OBE alongside World star Denys Cherevychko appearing in iconic repertoire, alongside new voices including Paris-based artist Germain Zambi and English National Ballet choreographer Rentaro Nakaaki.

International perspectives are celebrated with the Ballet Nights debut of Taiwan’s B.DANCE and the first UK appearance by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, while lineage is honoured through Peter Darrell CBE’s Cheri Pas de Deux, performed by dancers of Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Live music remains central, with house concert pianist Viktor Erik Emanuel joined by Quartet Concrete performing Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9.

Cadogan Hall, London
29th April 2026 7:30PM
2 Hours (20 Minute Interval)

https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/ballet-nights-011-convergence/book/1271234/

12/04/2026

Winners announced at Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard

This year’s biggest winner is Paddington The Musical, with seven awards including Cunard Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Paddington pair James Hameed & Arti Shah, and Best Actor and Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Tom Edden and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, respectively
Two musicals receive two wins each – Evita and Into The Woods – including Best Actress in a Musical for Rachel Zegler for Evita, and Best Musical Revival for Into The Woods
Three plays receive two wins each - All My Sons, Kenrex, and Punch – including Best Revival for All My Sons and Best New Play for Punch
Jack Holden wins Best Actor for Kenrex, and Rosamund Pike wins Best Actress for Inter Alia
Best Actor and Best Actress in a Supporting Role are awarded to Paapa Essiedu for All My Sons, and Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch, respectively
Ceremony highlights aired from 7pm on BBC Two, and are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer

Olivier Awards Archive | Official London Theatre

02/04/2026

New set-up production shots released for LEGALLY BLONDE UK & Ireland Tour
https://touringshowdates.co.uk/show/legally-blonde/

25/03/2026

FIRST LOOK Images Released for AVENUE Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Photo credit Matt Crockett
The production stars Emily Benjamin as Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut, Noah Harrison as Princeton and Rod, Meg Hateley as Mrs T and Bad Idea Bear, Oliver Jacobson as Brian, Charlie McCullagh as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and Bad Idea Bear, Amelia Kinu Muus as Christmas Eve and Dionne Ward-Anderson as Gary. The company is completed by Jasmine Beel, Jonathan Carlton, Angelis Hunt, Lesley Lemon, Jessica Niles Kadi and Joshua Williams-Ward.

23/03/2026

PRODUCTION IMAGES RELEASED FOR 2026-27
QUEENS OF SIX THE MUSICAL
Photo credit Pamela Raith

29/01/2026

Claire Sweeney to play Miss Hannigan in Tour of ANNIE
Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE. Claire will perform from Tuesday 7 July 2026 at the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff before playing Milton Keynes, Blackpool, Newcastle, Dublin, Bristol, Nottingham, Hull, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Truro, Cheltenham, Stoke, Crawley, Belfast, Aberdeen, Woking, Bradford, Oxford, Sunderland, Southampton, Norwich, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, Glasgow and Leicester.
Claire will star alongside the previously announced Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, and the newly announced Tanisha-Mae Brown as Grace Farrell, Christian Cooper as Rooster, and Amber Kennedy as Lily St. Regis.

Also joining the company are Jack Buchanan, Harrison Burley, Zoë Canham, Sophie Elmes, Belle Kizzy Green, Issy Khogali, Yujin Park, Elliot David Parkes, Carl Sanderson, Michaela Stern, Matthew Sweet and Jessica Wright.

La Voix will play Miss Hannigan in Wimbledon, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth and Canterbury.

Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland tour of the musical ANNIE. Claire

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/12/2025

The West End production of The Lightning Thief broke records at The Other Palace earlier this year. Now, fans can finally bring that bolt of stage magic home.
Center Stage Records releases The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in digital formats on November 7, with a CD edition following on December 12. But this isn’t simply a new recording of familiar material – it’s the most complete version of Rob Rokicki’s score ever captured.

The album features 15 minutes of musical material never before recorded, including updated orchestrations first introduced on Broadway, cut material restored specifically for the London run, expanded vocal moments, and a larger ensemble bringing fresh harmonies to fan favorites like “Lost!,” “D.O.A.,” and “The Day I Got Expelled.”

Max Harwood, fresh from Stranger Things: The First Shadow and the film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, leads the cast as Percy Jackson. He’s joined by Scott Folan as Grover, Jessica Lee as Annabeth, and a company that includes West End veterans from Six, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Book of Mormon.

The timing couldn’t be better. Percy Jackson mania is reaching new heights with the Disney+ series returning this December and Rick Riordan’s original novel celebrating its 20th anniversary. Meanwhile, the stage musical has become one of the top licensed shows in the Concord Theatricals catalog, with the UK production currently on tour.

When The Lightning Thief opened in the West End, The Times called it “a bolt of stage magic, a show that whisks you to another dimension.” This recording captures exactly that energy – the definitive document of a production that proved demigods belong on the British stage.

The West End production of The Lightning Thief broke records at The Other Palace earlier this year. Now, fans can finally bring that bolt of stage magic home.

06/12/2025

Paddington The Musical – Savoy Theatre | Review
"Suspension of disbelief, then, is remarkably easy in a thoroughly engaging and heartwarming production. More joyous than sentimental, it’s a show well worth seeing."

At a time of polarising political rhetoric about those who come to Britain from elsewhere, the arrival of Paddington the Musical in the West End could not have

26/11/2025

“Much needed support”: The Royal Ballet and Opera responds to the Budget 2025

Visitor Levy could unlock millions in funding for the performing arts across London and the wider UK.
Nearly 20 million visitors come to London and are drawn by its unbeatable cultural offering.
Alex Beard: “The Visitor Levy has the potential to provide much needed support to cultural infrastructure.”
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) welcomes the Chancellor’s plan to grant Mayors the power to introduce a Visitor Levy in towns and cities across the UK. This has the potential to deliver investment in cultural infrastructure, drive growth, and increase access to the performing arts.

Nearly 20 million people visit London each year and experience its world-class cultural attractions, from major institutions to grassroots organisations. The Royal Ballet and Opera looks forward to working with the Mayor of London to unlock the potential of the performing arts and ensure more people benefit from the creative economy.

Sir Alex Beard, Chief Executive of the Royal Ballet and Opera, said: “Cultural institutions are the backbone of the country’s visitor economy. The Visitor Levy has the potential to provide much needed support to cultural infrastructure in London and right across the UK.”