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Matt Cardle is to play Charlie Price in the forthcoming production of Kinky Boots.

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Matt Cardle joins cast of Kinky Boots
Matt Cardle is to play Charlie Price in the forthcoming production of Kinky Boots.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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We’re turning the page ✨

Introducing The Stage’s new monthly magazine, redesigned for 2026.

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January 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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UK-based touring theatre company Quarantine has been forced to abandon a planned performance in New York after its petition for entry to the US was "paused" and 10 of its 13-strong team were unable to travel there.

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Touring company forced to cancel New York show after being unable to enter US
UK-based touring theatre company Quarantine has been forced to abandon a planned performance in New York after its petition for entry to the US was 'paused'
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January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre bosses have moved to address worries about noise stemming from the new development, following public objections to the proposals.

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Troubadour Greenwich officials allay noise concerns over new development
Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre bosses have moved to address worries about noise stemming from the new development, following public objections to the proposals
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January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Nothing beats a room full of people cheering each other on 🎉

Scenes from #TheStageAwards, celebrating the amazing work of theatremakers across the UK 👏
January 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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In this week's My Favourite Play, actor Hiran Abeysekera chooses a production of Asinamali! that he saw at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2007 👇
My favourite play: Hiran Abeysekera
Actor Hiran Abeysekera selects a production of Asinamali! that he saw at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2007 as his favourite play
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January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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'Are technical job titles finally reflecting the importance of backstage roles?', asks Rob Halliday 👇
Rob Halliday on the welcome recognition of technical directors
The use of different technical job titles means theatre is finally acknowledging the contribution of technical elements to a show's success, says Rob Halliday
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January 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Welsh National Theatre has received a special grant funded by royalties from the West End production of The Mousetrap, which will be used to support the first season of work from Michael Sheen’s new organisation.

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January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Hugh Dennis and Tracy-Ann Oberman are among the stars donating experiences to a fundraising auction at Hampstead Theatre, aimed at supporting the London venue’s development work with new playwrights and emerging artists.

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Tracy-Ann Oberman and Hugh Dennis support Hampstead Theatre fundraiser
Tracy-Ann Oberman, David Morrissey and Hugh Dennis and are among the stars donating experiences to a fundraising auction at Hampstead Theatre
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January 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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The 100th anniversary since the publication of the first collection of AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories will be marked with a large-scale puppet company performance, taking place in the woods that inspired the original tales.

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100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh marked with woodland puppet performance
The 100th anniversary since the first publication of Winnie-the-Pooh stories will be marked with a large-scale puppet performance in the woods that inspired the original tales
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January 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Tributes have been paid to theatre critic Blanche Marvin, who has died aged 100.

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Tributes paid to ‘doyenne of theatre critics’ Blanche Marvin
Tributes have been paid to theatre critic Blanche Marvin, who has died aged 100.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Ready for your next move in 2026? ✨

Find theatre roles across the industry on The Stage Jobs. Join for FREE and apply today.

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January 15, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Obituary: David Pinner — Actor and playwright who wrote the novel on which The Wicker Man was based 👇
Obituary: David Pinner, actor and playwright
Actor and playwright who wrote the novel on which The Wicker Man was based
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January 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are to perform in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George.

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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to star in Sondheim musical at Barbican
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are to perform in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George
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January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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A highlight from #TheStageAwards, awarding the Royal Opera House's Eugene Ju-Pierre the Unsung Hero Award in the venue's Linbury Theatre 🏆
January 14, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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The redevelopment of Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre has received an extra £2.5m from the Scottish government that “closes the funding gap for the main construction works".

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Edinburgh's King's Theatre lands extra £2.5 towards redevelopment
The redevelopment of Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre has received an extra £2.5m from the Scottish government that ‘closes the funding gap for the main construction works’
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January 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Actors Julie Hesmondhalgh and Audra McDonald have been announced as members of this year’s judging panel for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

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Julie Hesmondhalgh and Audra McDonald join Susan Smith Blackburn Prize panel
Actors Julie Hesmondhalgh and Audra McDonald have been announced as members of the 2026 judging panel for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
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January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Sheila Hancock has criticised the creative provision in state school syllabuses as "bleak", expressing relief that Labour is moving to remedy the problem.

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Sheila Hancock: Creative provision in state schools curriculums is bleak
Sheila Hancock has criticised the creative provision in state school syllabuses as 'bleak', expressing relief that Labour is moving to remedy the problem
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January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Political meddling in arts organisations across the globe is an issue for us all, writes Natasha Tripney 👇
Natasha Tripney on why the loss of freedom elsewhere affects us all
We cannot afford to ignore the loss of artistic freedom happening in other countries and should be calling for protections to be put in place in the UK before it's too late
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January 14, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Leading Scottish arts organisations have labelled the absence of a funding uplift for them in this week’s Scottish Budget as “inexplicable and disappointing”.

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Scottish Budget labelled ‘inexplicable and disappointing’ by arts organisations
Leading Scottish arts organisations have labelled the absence of a funding uplift for them in this week’s Budget as 'inexplicable and disappointing'
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January 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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The Olivier Awards will be broadcast in a prime time show on the BBC as part of a new partnership in the ceremony’s 50th year.

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January 14, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Director Deborah Warner has been appointed to lead the Park Avenue Armory in New York.

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Deborah Warner named artistic director of New York's Park Avenue Armory
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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January 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Theatre has a dual role to play in responding to the polycrisis: by responding to global events through new writing, and in providing space and sanctuary for audiences to convene, writes Amanda Parker 👇
Amanda Parker on theatre's role in traumatic times
While new writing can help audiences to process global events, theatre can also provide a comforting shelter from anxiety and overwhelm, says Amanda Parker
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January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Leading publisher Nick Hern has warned that new work is in jeopardy, and has called for the industry to provide active encouragement and training for early-career playwrights.

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Publisher Nick Hern: New writing is in danger
Leading publisher Nick Hern has warned that new work is in jeopardy, and has called for the industry to provide active encouragement and training for early-career playwrights
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January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Wessex Grove co-founder Benjamin Lowy has hailed an "exciting" increase in co-productions across the sector, claiming they can benefit organisations both financially and artistically.

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Wessex Grove boss: Co-productions are on the rise – and they are exciting
Wessex Grove co-founder Benjamin Lowy has hailed an ‘exciting’ increase in co-productions across the sector, claiming they can benefit organisations both financially and artistically
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January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM