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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong 2026 West End cast announced

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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong 2026 West End cast announced

It’s finally September, which means it’s basically Christmas. MISCHIEF have announced the 2026 We...

7 Sep, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Billy Elliot’s return to the West End - full casting announced

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Billy Elliot’s return to the West End - full casting announced

Billy Elliot the Musical has revealed their electric new cast reviving the much anticipated show’...

7 Sep, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

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