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James Hameed and Arti Shah, the Olivier-winning Paddington duo from the West End, ahead of the Broadway production of Paddington The Musical. Photo by Emilio Madrid
Cast Changes and Announcements

Arti Shah and James Hameed take Paddington to Broadway, with Jessie Mueller and Tony Hale

Arti Shah and James Hameed, who share an Olivier Award for bringing the bear to life at the Savoy Theatre, are taking Paddington The Musical to Broadway next spring, in a company that also includes Jessie Mueller and…

The company of Hamlet Hail to the Thief at the Barbican Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan
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Samuel Blenkin's Hamlet seen in performance at the Barbican in new production photos

Manuel Harlan has photographed Hamlet Hail to the Thief in performance at the Barbican Theatre, with Samuel Blenkin back as the Prince and the Radiohead score played live around him.

Side by Side by Sondheim cast: Adam Christian David, Oliver Sidney, Emily Ooi and Katherine Strohmaier
Cast Changes and Announcements

Oliver Sidney and Katherine Strohmaier reunite for Side by Side by Sondheim at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Oliver Sidney and Katherine Strohmaier reunite at Upstairs at the Gatehouse for Side by Side by Sondheim, joined by Emily Ooi and Adam Christian David in the four-hander revue that plays Highgate from 10 December 2026…

Artwork for Birdcatcher, Let the Whale Die and The Gentleman of Wimbledon at Park Theatre
Upcoming and New Shows

Birdcatcher, Let the Whale Die and The Gentleman of Wimbledon head to Park Theatre in 2027

Birdcatcher, Let the Whale Die and The Gentleman of Wimbledon are coming to Park Theatre's studio space, Park90, between March and July 2027. One is a London premiere and two are world premieres.

Louisa Lytton and James Alexandrou in rehearsal for Casserole at Playhouse East. Photo by Simon Lex
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First rehearsal photos of Louisa Lytton and James Alexandrou in Casserole at Playhouse East

The first rehearsal photographs of Louisa Lytton and James Alexandrou in Casserole are out, ahead of the play opening at Playhouse East in Haggerston on 24 November.

Wood for the Graves key art: the title on a red and white flag hanging from the barrel of a revolver
Upcoming and New Shows

Lucy Cohu and Alisha Bailey in Wood for the Graves, a new take on Lorca's unfinished play

Wood for the Graves, James Corley's darkly comic new play drawn from Federico García Lorca's unfinished Comedia sin título, comes to the Calder Bookshop & Theatre for three performances on 4 and 5 December 2026.

Key art for Operation Mincemeat
Upcoming and New Shows

Operation Mincemeat adds Plymouth and extra weeks in Salford and Birmingham to its 2027 tour

Operation Mincemeat has stretched its 2027 UK and Ireland tour again, adding a third week at the Lowry in Salford, a second at The Alexandra in Birmingham and, according to WhatsOnStage, a return to Theatre Royal…

Ellen Robertson, Charlotte Ritchie, Sam Troughton, Stuart Thompson, Eloka Ivo and Rebecca Humphries in Cloud 9 at the National Theatre. Photo by Johan Persson
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Charlotte Ritchie and Sam Troughton in first photos from Cloud 9 at the National Theatre

Charlotte Ritchie, Sam Troughton and Tom Mothersdale are among the company in the first production photographs from Cloud 9, Dominic Cooke's revival of Caryl Churchill's 1979 play, released a day before its press night…

Jason Manford, Ben Nickless, Landi Oshinowo, Adam Strong and Sarah Vaughan in costume for Dick Whittington at the Opera House Manchester
Cast Changes and Announcements

Jason Manford and Ben Nickless reunite for Dick Whittington at Manchester's Opera House

Jason Manford and Ben Nickless are back at the Opera House Manchester this Christmas, heading the cast of Dick Whittington from 5 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.