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★★★ Review: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – Great cast and spectacular design salvage this overly condensed immersive sci-fi vehicle 👇
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy review at Riverside Studios, London
Read our review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at Riverside Studios, London: Great cast and spectacular design salvage this overly condensed immersive sci-fi vehicle
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November 29, 2025 at 1:59 AM
★★★ Review: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – Great cast and spectacular design salvage this overly condensed immersive sci-fi vehicle 👇
★★★★★ Review: Aladdin – Deftly updated Aladdin hits all the right notes 👇
Aladdin review at Newcastle Theatre Royal: Sparkling
Read our review of Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal. Deftly updated story, directed by Michael Harrison, hits all the right notes
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November 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
★★★★★ Review: Aladdin – Deftly updated Aladdin hits all the right notes 👇
★★★★ Review: Cinderella – Phylip Harries’ brilliant dame leads an infectiously fun cast in a thoroughly feelgood panto 👇
Cinderella at Theatr Clwyd, Mold: determined to have a ball
Read our review of Cinderella at Theatr Clwyd, Mold: Phylip Harries' brilliant dame leads an infectiously fun cast in a thoroughly feelgood panto
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November 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
★★★★ Review: Cinderella – Phylip Harries’ brilliant dame leads an infectiously fun cast in a thoroughly feelgood panto 👇
★★★★ Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream – Unsettlingly dark and twisted take on the summer comedy.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream review at Shakespeare's Globe: Lingers in the memory
Read our review of A Midsummer Night's Dream review at Shakespeare's Globe, London. Unsettlingly dark and twisted take on the summer comedy
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November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
★★★★ Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream – Unsettlingly dark and twisted take on the summer comedy.
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★★★ Review: A Child’s Christmas in Wales – Emma Rice’s adaptation of Dylan Thomas is a sweet, sometimes cloying nostalgia trip 👇
A Child’s Christmas in Wales at the Lucky Chance, Frome: snow-veiled memories
Read our review of A Child’s Christmas in Wales at the Lucky Chance: Emma Rice’s adaptation of Dylan Thomas is a sweet, sometimes cloying nostalgia trip
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November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
★★★ Review: A Child’s Christmas in Wales – Emma Rice’s adaptation of Dylan Thomas is a sweet, sometimes cloying nostalgia trip 👇
'I was a bit of an oddball, a bit of a misfit, but I just felt at home in theatres'
Sophie Thompson speaks to The Stage about following in her family’s footsteps, memorable theatrical moments and returning to London’s Donmar Warehouse for When We Are Married 👇
Sophie Thompson speaks to The Stage about following in her family’s footsteps, memorable theatrical moments and returning to London’s Donmar Warehouse for When We Are Married 👇
Sophie Thompson on her acting family and When We Are Married
Sophie Thompson tells Fergus Morgan about following in her family’s footsteps and returning to London's Donmar Warehouse for When We Are Married
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November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
'I was a bit of an oddball, a bit of a misfit, but I just felt at home in theatres'
Sophie Thompson speaks to The Stage about following in her family’s footsteps, memorable theatrical moments and returning to London’s Donmar Warehouse for When We Are Married 👇
Sophie Thompson speaks to The Stage about following in her family’s footsteps, memorable theatrical moments and returning to London’s Donmar Warehouse for When We Are Married 👇
This week’s issue of The Stage is now live! 🎉
In this issue, The Stage reveals plans to transform into a beautifully designed monthly magazine, plus reviews, opinions and more.
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In this issue, The Stage reveals plans to transform into a beautifully designed monthly magazine, plus reviews, opinions and more.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This week’s issue of The Stage is now live! 🎉
In this issue, The Stage reveals plans to transform into a beautifully designed monthly magazine, plus reviews, opinions and more.
Get your copy today 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/products...
In this issue, The Stage reveals plans to transform into a beautifully designed monthly magazine, plus reviews, opinions and more.
Get your copy today 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/products...
Theatre has the power to connect people through time and place, says Richard Jordan, as a chance charity shop find also found him a new friend 👇
Richard Jordan on theatre's enduring power to connect us
Theatre has the power to connect people through time and place, says Richard Jordan, as a chance charity shop find also found him a new friend
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November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Theatre has the power to connect people through time and place, says Richard Jordan, as a chance charity shop find also found him a new friend 👇
Summerhall Arts has announced three awards for next year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including the return of the Mary Dick Award for d/Deaf and disabled artists.
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Summerhall Arts launches three awards for 2026 EdFringe
The awards offer funding and in-kind support worth a combined £25,000, plus performance slots at the venue, and are open for applications until January 23
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November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Summerhall Arts has announced three awards for next year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including the return of the Mary Dick Award for d/Deaf and disabled artists.
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Rachel Zegler, Jonathan Bailey, Tom Hiddleston and Brendan Gleeson are among the household names up for the Standard Theatre Awards 2025, the UK’s oldest prizes for drama.
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Standard Theatre Awards 2025: nominees in full
Rachel Zegler, Jonathan Bailey and Tom Hiddleston are among the household names up for the Standard Theatre Awards 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Rachel Zegler, Jonathan Bailey, Tom Hiddleston and Brendan Gleeson are among the household names up for the Standard Theatre Awards 2025, the UK’s oldest prizes for drama.
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Staffordshire’s Prince of Wales Theatre is set to be knocked down despite a fierce campaign to save the venue.
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Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre to be demolished under latest council plans
The 427-seat venue in Staffordshire is to be demolished as part of plans to regenerate Cannock town centre, the local council revealed earlier this week
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November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Staffordshire’s Prince of Wales Theatre is set to be knocked down despite a fierce campaign to save the venue.
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ATG Entertainment has backtracked on plans to ask front-of-house workers to volunteer to help decorate the West End’s Apollo Victoria for Christmas, following complaints the move would be “exploitative”.
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Wicked theatre staff asked to ‘volunteer’ to decorate venue for Christmas
Stay up to date with breaking UK theatre exclusives, casting updates, plus West End and regional UK show announcements from The Stage, the industry's trusted source.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
ATG Entertainment has backtracked on plans to ask front-of-house workers to volunteer to help decorate the West End’s Apollo Victoria for Christmas, following complaints the move would be “exploitative”.
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★★★ Review: Cinderella – Slick, traditional pantomime that thrives on familiarity, fun and a strong connection with its audience 👇
Cinderella review at Theatre Royal Windsor: Traditional
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November 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
★★★ Review: Cinderella – Slick, traditional pantomime that thrives on familiarity, fun and a strong connection with its audience 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
⭐TODAY IS BLACK FRIDAY! ⭐
Step into the spotlight with 25% off all new digital subscriptions to The Stage.
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★★★ Review: The Sound of Music – Nikolai Foster’s production of the classic musical is rushed, but inventive and heartfelt 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
★★★ Review: The Sound of Music – Nikolai Foster’s production of the classic musical is rushed, but inventive and heartfelt 👇
'Audio work has changed my life. I love it. I absolutely love it.'
As The Stage and The Bookseller reveal the winners of the inaugural British Audio Awards, leaders in the world of voice acting discuss an explosion in opportunities 👇
As The Stage and The Bookseller reveal the winners of the inaugural British Audio Awards, leaders in the world of voice acting discuss an explosion in opportunities 👇
Sounds good: how an audio drama explosion has elevated voice acting
Leaders in the world of voice acting chat to Fergus Morgan about an explosion in opportunities, working across different media and the threat posed by artificial intelligence
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November 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
'Audio work has changed my life. I love it. I absolutely love it.'
As The Stage and The Bookseller reveal the winners of the inaugural British Audio Awards, leaders in the world of voice acting discuss an explosion in opportunities 👇
As The Stage and The Bookseller reveal the winners of the inaugural British Audio Awards, leaders in the world of voice acting discuss an explosion in opportunities 👇
★★★★ Review: Dick Whittington – Toby Hulse delivers a Britpop pantomime that’s big on sounds and rich with comedy 👇
Dick Whittington at the Oxford Playhouse: sounds of the 1990s
Read our review of Dick Whittington at the Oxford Playhouse: Toby Hulse delivers a Britpop pantomime that’s big on sounds and rich with comedy
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November 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
★★★★ Review: Dick Whittington – Toby Hulse delivers a Britpop pantomime that’s big on sounds and rich with comedy 👇
Freelancers working away from home could face “an additional financial burden” under plans for a new levy on overnight visitors across England.
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Freelancers face ‘additional financial burden’ under visitor levy plans
Freelancers working away from home could face 'an additional financial burden' under plans for a new levy on overnight visitors across England.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Freelancers working away from home could face “an additional financial burden” under plans for a new levy on overnight visitors across England.
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Kris Bryce will step down as chief executive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year after a decade with the venue.
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Pitlochry chief executive to step down after 10 years
Kris Bryce will step down as chief executive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year after a decade with the venue
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November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kris Bryce will step down as chief executive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre next year after a decade with the venue.
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It’s officially one week until the shortlist for #TheStageAwards 2026 is revealed! ✨
As the UK’s biggest celebration of theatre, these awards spotlight the creativity, talent and dedication that define British theatre.
Big things are coming… stay tuned! ⭐️
As the UK’s biggest celebration of theatre, these awards spotlight the creativity, talent and dedication that define British theatre.
Big things are coming… stay tuned! ⭐️
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s officially one week until the shortlist for #TheStageAwards 2026 is revealed! ✨
As the UK’s biggest celebration of theatre, these awards spotlight the creativity, talent and dedication that define British theatre.
Big things are coming… stay tuned! ⭐️
As the UK’s biggest celebration of theatre, these awards spotlight the creativity, talent and dedication that define British theatre.
Big things are coming… stay tuned! ⭐️
'Does Britain need its own international festival for emerging theatre directors?', asks Natasha Tripney 👇
Natasha Tripney on festivals value to early-career artists
Festivals are a chance to witness an artist beginning their creative journey, and awards can have a huge impact on their professional trajectory, says Natasha Tripney
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November 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
'Does Britain need its own international festival for emerging theatre directors?', asks Natasha Tripney 👇
Musical theatre performers will star alongside professional wrestlers in a new show by Seiriol Davies.
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Performers to appear alongside professional wrestlers in new musical
Musical theatre performers will star alongside professional wrestlers in a new show by Seiriol Davies.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Musical theatre performers will star alongside professional wrestlers in a new show by Seiriol Davies.
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Playwright Roy Williams has called on the BBC to reinstate audio drama on Radio 3 almost a year after it suffered a 100% cut.
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Roy Williams: BBC Radio 3 should bring back audio drama
Playwright Roy Williams has called on the BBC to reinstate audio drama on Radio 3 almost a year after it suffered a 100% cut
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November 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Playwright Roy Williams has called on the BBC to reinstate audio drama on Radio 3 almost a year after it suffered a 100% cut.
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Naming rights partnerships “can deliver transformative value and enduring visibility” for arts organisations, but remain an “untapped” area of growth, a new report concludes.
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Naming rights an ‘untapped opportunity’ for the arts – report
The European Sponsorship Association says that naming rights are prevalent in areas such as sports, but other sectors have ‘plenty of room to grow’
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November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Naming rights partnerships “can deliver transformative value and enduring visibility” for arts organisations, but remain an “untapped” area of growth, a new report concludes.
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Drag queen and Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star La Voix is lined up to play Miss Hannigan in the upcoming tour of Annie next year.
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La Voix to play Miss Hannigan in Annie UK and Ireland tour
Drag queen and Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star La Voix is lined up to play Miss Hannigan in the upcoming tour of Annie next year
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November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Drag queen and Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star La Voix is lined up to play Miss Hannigan in the upcoming tour of Annie next year.
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