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Helen George and Felicity Kendal to star in 'High Society' at the Barbican

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With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Arthur Kopit, the musical includes classic songs such as "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire", "I Love Paris", "Well Did You Evah?", "Just One Of Those Things", "Let’s Misbehave", "You’re Sensational", and "True Love".

Get to know the magical cast of 'Into the Woods'

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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairytale musical is getting an all-star revival at the Bridge Theatre.

Learn about the real historical figures behind 'Oh, Mary!' in the West End

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Cole Escola's comedy provides an irreverently anachronistic take on Mary Todd Lincoln and her presidential husband. 

A guide to all the songs in 'Paddington The Musical'

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Learn all about Tom Fletcher's paw-fect songs in this glorious new British musical about a very special bear.

Learn all about Ivo Van Hove ahead of 'All My Sons'

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The acclaimed director has previously impressed with productions of *Network, The Crucible, All About Eve*, and *A View from the Bridge*.

Olivier Awards 2026 ceremony date and venue announced

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The annual event, which celebrates excellence in London and West End theatre, as well as opera, dance, and family shows, is named in honour of actor Laurence Olivier.

'Billy Elliot the Musical' to return with casting search underway

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The Tony and Olivier Award-winning production is set in a northern mining town during the 1984/85 miners’ strike and follows young boy Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet

'Sugar Daddy', co-produced with Billy Porter and Alan Cumming, to play in London

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*Sugar Daddy* follows the true story of Sam, who lost his partner and then received a life-changing diabetes diagnosis.

'Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch' to open at The Other Palace

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Taking inspiration from Disney's *The Little Mermaid, Unfortunate* focuses on the story of Ursula the Sea Witch.

Full cast revealed for 'American Psycho' at the Almeida Theatre

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*American Psycho* follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker who leads a sinister double life.

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Paddington, one of Britain’s most famous and most loved characters, is brought to life on stage in the world premiere of *Paddington the Musical*. Based on Michael Bond’s beloved books and the award-winning films by Studiocanal, this musical promises to bring Paddington’s story to life like never before. 


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