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Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Hit Off-Broadway play DANIEL’S HUSBAND

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Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Hit Off-Broadway play DANIEL’S HUSBAND * Fairy Powered Productions

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR HIT OFF-BROADWAY PLAY DANIEL’S HUSBAND MAKING ITS UK PREMIERE AT MARYLEBONE THEATRE FOR LIMITED SEASON FROM 4 DECEMBER 2025 – 10 JANUARY 2026 Plastered Productions is delighted...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 49m

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First Dates Announced for New Tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Opening at the Birmingham Rep September 2026

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First Dates Announced for New Tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Opening at the Birmingham Rep September 2026. * Fairy Powered Productions

Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep Present www.curiousonstage.co.uk Adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by Playwright Simon Stephens Directed by Ned Bennett Melting Pot and the Birmingh...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 58m

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Experience a brand-new musical in the making at Birmingham Hippodrome

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Experience a brand-new musical in the making at Birmingham Hippodrome * Fairy Powered Productions

Experience a brand-new musical in the making at Birmingham Hippodrome The team behind the Broadway and West End show Two Strangers(Carry a Cake Across New York) have reunited to bring the second ever ...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 1h

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Cast and creative team announced for the Barn Theatre's 2025 Christmas show, A Christmas Carol - Monday 1 December - Sunday 4 January

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Cast and creative team announced for the Barn Theatre's 2025 Christmas show, A Christmas Carol - Monday 1 December - Sunday 4 January * Fairy Powered Productions

A BARN THEATRE REVIVAL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR THE BARN THEATRE’s 2025 CHRISTMAS SHOW WRITTEN BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY ALAN POLLOCK DIRECTED BY JESSICA DANIELS MONDAY 1 DECEMBER – SU...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 18h

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#4* from Amarjeet Singh for Cyrano de Bergerac at RSC

"a production with fresh, emotional resonance that both honours the classic and breathes vibrant new life into it”

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Cyrano de Bergerac Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Swan Theatre RSC – until 25th October 2025 Reviewed by Amarjeet Singh 4**** Cyrano de Bergerac is Edmond Rostand’s 1897 romantic comedy play about the nobleman and soldier, Cyrano, who is gifted in ev...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 20h

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Layton Williams and George Blagden join cast of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

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Layton Williams and George Blagden join cast of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN * Fairy Powered Productions

LAYTON WILLIAMS AND GEORGE BLAGDEN JOIN CAST OF KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN A Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton co-production Directed by Paul Foster Opens at Curve, Leicester from 3 April...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 20h

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Hugh Bonneville to star in West End production of SHADOWLANDS

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Hugh Bonneville to star in West End production of SHADOWLANDS * Fairy Powered Productions

HUGH BONNEVILLE MAKES A RETURN TO THE WEST END IN SHADOWLANDS ALDWYCH THEATRE, LONDON5 FEBRUARY – 9 MAY 2026 BONNEVILLE WILL PLAY C.S. LEWIS IN THE MUCH-LOVED PLAY BY WILLIAM NICHOLSON, DIRECTED BY R...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 20h

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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL unveils partnership with Broadwick Soho

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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL unveils partnership with Broadwick Soho * Fairy Powered Productions

Broadwick Soho unveils exclusive partnership with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ Celebrations include bespoke room packages with coveted theatre tickets, inventive new cocktails, and indulgent dining, al...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 1d

This week our reviewing fairies will be at

Bread & Roses Wimbledon Sheffield Lyceum Liverpool Playhouse Jermyn Street Theatre Nottingham Theatre Royal Prince Edward Theatre Theatr Clywd Wiltons Sheffield Crucible Hull New Theatre Leeds Grand Malvern

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 1d

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#5* from Emma Millward for Motionhouse: Hidden at Birmingham Hippodrome

"an unsettling, but thought-provoking dance production”

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Motionhouse: Hidden Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Birmingham Hippodrome- until 11th October 2025 Reviewed by Emma Millward 5***** Motionhouse: Hidden returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for the second part of its UK tour. Bringing a visually rich and e...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 3d

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#5* from Claire Roderick for The Choir of Man at Arts Theatre, London

"Whoever is performing, the camaraderie and joy that fills the auditorium makes for an unforgettable show”

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The Choir of Man Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Arts Theatre – until 4 January 2026 Reviewed by Claire Roderick 5***** Choir of Man celebrates 4 years in the West End as an exciting new cast takes over the barstools, ensuring the fun continues into...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 3d

#REVIEW

#4* from Claire Roderick for Lifers at Southwark Playhouse

"dark, funny and heartbreaking”

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Lifers Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Southwark Playhouse – until 25 October 2025 Reviewed by Claire Roderick 4**** Evan Placey’s sharp examination of the prison system is dark, funny and heartbreaking. The predicament of the ageing priso...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 3d

#REVIEW

#4* from Amarjeet Singh for Matilda the Musical at Leicester Curve

"an utter delight from start to finish”

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Matilda the Musical Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Curve Theatre Leicester – until 25th October 2025 Reviewed by Amarjeet Singh 4**** Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s classic, Matilda the Musical is a joyous, energetic fun filled production...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 3d

#REVIEW

#5* from Nadia Dodd for The Return of the Legends at Birmingham Symphony Hall

"more than just a dance show”

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#thereturnofthelegends#brendancole #jamesjordan #pashakovalev #vincentsimone #ianwaite #birmingham #fairypoweredproductions

The Return of the Legends Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Birmingham Symphony Hall – touring the UK until 17th October 2025 Reviewed by Nadia Dodd 5***** The grandeur of Birmingham Symphony Hall was matched only by the charisma and talent of five of Strictly...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 3d

#REVIEW

#5* from Carly Burlinge for Death on the Nile at Richmond Theatre

"a thrilling and outstanding performance”

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Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Richmond Theatre – until Saturday October 11th 2025 Reviewed Carly Burlinge 5***** Richmond Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile; a classic “whodunnit” murder mystery, full of intrig...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

#REVIEW

#5* from Marcia Spiers for Charley’s Aunt at Newbury Watermill

"expertly revived by Rob Madge,”

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Charley’s Aunt Review * Fairy Powered Productions

The Watermill Theatre, Newbury – until 15 November 2025 Reviewed by Marcia Spiers 5***** Brilliantly adapted, modern and funny – a great evening! This Victorian farce has been expertly revived by Rob ...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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#4* from Lucy Hitchcock for The Buddy Holly Story at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

"I was truly in awe with the meticulous performance”

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The Buddy Holly Story Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Kings Theatre Portsmouth – until 11 October 2025 Reviewed by Lucy Hitchcock 4**** Having grown up knowing very little of Buddy Holly, it was a delight to be thrust into his music and determination for...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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#4* from Amerjeet Singh for Noël and Gertie at Leicester Curve

"thought-provoking, superbly acted, and impossible to walk away from without questioning your own assumptions”

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Blue/Orange Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Greenwich Theatre – until 25th October 2025 Review by Elizabeth J Smith 5***** Blue/Orange is a gripping psychological drama laced with sharp, dark humour. Written by Joe Penhall and revived here in ...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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#4* from Amerjeet Singh for Noël and Gertie at Leicester Curve

"A triumph of physical theatre”

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Noël and Gertie Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Curve Theatre Leicester – until 11th October 2025 Reviewed by Amarjeet Singh 4**** Noël and Gertie invites us into the beautiful and complex world of Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. Two of Britain’...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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#4* from Michelle Richardson for Lost Atoms at York Theatre Royal

"A triumph of physical theatre”

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Lost Atoms Review * Fairy Powered Productions

York Theatre Royal – until Saturday 11 October 2025 Reviewed by Michelle Richardson 4**** Frantic Assembly have returned to York Theatre Royal with their latest production. Lost Atoms is Frantic Assem...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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New Rehearsal Pictures for Mischief's Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Released

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#New #RehearsalPictures #Mischief #ChristmasCarol #GoesWrong #Released #fairypoweredproductions

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 4d

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HOLLYWOOD STAR MISCHA BARTON TO MAKE HER UK STAGE DEBUT

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HOLLYWOOD STAR MISCHA BARTON TO MAKE HER UK STAGE DEBUT * Fairy Powered Productions

Trafalgar Theatre Productions presents MISCHA BARTON TO MAKE UK STAGE DEBUT IN DOUBLE INDEMNITY MAJOR UK TOUR OF GRIPPING NEW ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC FILM NOIR THRILLER TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM XXX Ho...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 5d

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Full creative team for Michael Harrison’s brand new musical Weird announced

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Full creative team for Michael Harrison’s brand new musical Weird announced * Fairy Powered Productions

Full creative team for Michael Harrison’s brand new musical Weird announced Weird makes its worldwide premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal The creative team has been announced for Michael Harrison’s br...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 5d

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#5* from Sharon Farley for Emma at Sheffield Lyceum

"Breathes life into 19th Century English high society with 21st Century comic timing”

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Emma Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Lyceum, Sheffield – until October 11th 2025 Reviewed by Sharon Farley 5***** “Breathes life into 19th Century English high society with 21st Century comic timing.” This adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emm...

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Fairy Powered @fairypoweredpro.bsky.social · 5d

#REVIEW

#4* from Rachel Clark for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Aylesbury Waterside

"A Magical Performance”

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Review * Fairy Powered Productions

Aylesbury Waterside Wednesday – until Saturday 11th October 2025 Reviewed by Rachel Clark 5***** A Magical Performance The London West End – in Aylesbury!. A fantastic production with live music, pupp...

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