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FURTHER LEAD CASTING ANNOUNCED

FOR

TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

TYRONE HUNTLEY RETURNS TO HIS

ACCLAIMED, OLIVIER AWARD-NOMINATED

ROLE OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

DESMONDA CATHABEL TO PLAY MARY MAGDALENE

DAVID THAXTON TO PLAY PONTIUS PILATE

PERFORMANCES BEGIN SATURDAY 20 JUNE | THE LONDON PALLADIUM

Tune In For The Exclusive First Look Of:

Sam Ryder performing Gethsemane

On BBC’s Big Night of Musicals on Saturday, 28 March

london.jesuschristsuperstar.com

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today thrilled to announce further casting for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium this summer.

Tyrone Huntley* will return to his critically acclaimed Olivier Award nominated role of Judas Iscariot, Desmonda Cathabel (Hadestown) will play Mary Magdalene and David Thaxton (Sunset Boulevard) will return to the role of Pontius Pilate.

They join the previously announced Sam Ryder as Jesus and six performers sharing the role of King Herod: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (20 Jun – 11 Jul); Simon Russell Beale (13 – 25 Jul); Richard Armitage (27 Jul – 1 Aug); Boy George (3 – 15 Aug, except 8 Aug); Layton Williams (17 – 29 Aug); and Julian Clary (31 Aug – 5 Sep 2026).

Jesus Christ Superstar will play from Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026. Tickets are on sale at london.jesuschristsuperstar.com.

You can catch a first glimpse of Sam Ryder performing Gethsemane when The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals airs on BBC One and iPlayer this Saturday 28 March at 7.45pm.

Tyrone Huntley is an award-winning actor, singer, and director. He returns to the role of Judas that brought him acclaim in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), earning him Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award nominations in 2017. His extensive West End credits include Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon, Hairspray, and The View Upstairs. His directorial debut: Ain’t Misbehavin’ earnt him a Stage Debut nomination. He recently made his US stage debut as Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl.

Desmonda Cathabel most recently starred as Eurydice in Hadestown (Lyric Theatre, West End). She was awarded the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022 and in 2023 she was a quarter-finalist on ITV’s talent competition Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. Her further stage credits include: Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin (UK & Ireland Tour); Alternate Kim in Miss Saigon (Sheffield Crucible); Lorene in From Here To Eternity (Charing Cross Theatre).

David Thaxton returns to the role of Pontius Pilate, having been part of the original Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre company. His extensive theatre credits include: Sunset Boulevard (West End & Broadway; Olivier Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical), Passion (Donmar Warehouse; Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical), Les Misérables (Sondheim/Queen’s) and The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s).

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt. Reuniting the creative team of the 2016 production 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production. The production which was originally created and produced at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, will play a limited 11-week season at The London Palladium.

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’.

Originally released as a concept album, Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The original London production ran for over eight years. By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time. 

Joining director Tim Sheader, choreographer Drew McOnie and designer Tom Scutt on the creative team aremusical supervisor Tom Deering (Standing at the Sky’s Edge – Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Contribution), lighting designer Lee Curran (A Streetcar Named Desire – Olivier Award Nomination for Best Lighting Design), sound designer Adam Fisher (Sunset Boulevard – Olivier Award for Best Sound Design), fight director Kate Waters (Othello) and casting directors Grindrod Burton Casting.

Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals’ recent productions include the smash hit Evita at The London Palladium last Summer, the seven-time Olivier-Award and three-time Tony-Award winning revival of SUNSET BLVD., and Starlight Express, which will embark on a World Tour in spring 2027 after concluding it’s London run. This year they bring CATS: The Jellicle Ball to Broadway, opening at the Broadhurst Theatre, and a brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation CATS to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre ahead of a major UK Tour.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals presents the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production by arrangement with LW Entertainment. 

Bridge Theatre
New cast members joining
INTO THE WOODS
at Bridge Theatre from 20 April announced

London Theatre Company have today announced new cast members joining the company of Into The Woods.From Monday 20 AprilMelanie La Barrie (Hadestown) will play the Witch, John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables) will play the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jack Quarton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)will play the Steward, Rachel Tucker (Wicked) will play the Baker’s Wife and Jodie Jacobs (Fiddler on the Roof) joins as Standby. Hughie O’Donnell (King Lear), currently playing the Steward, will play the role of the Baker.

They join original cast members Valda Aviks as Grandmother/Giant, Geoffrey Aymer as Cinderella’s Father, Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Chumisa Dornford-May as Cinderella, Jo Foster (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical) as Jack, Jennifer Hepburn as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Hana Ichijo as Lucinda, Julie Jupp as Jack’s Mother, Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson as Florinda, Gracie McGonigal asLittle Red Ridinghood, Oliver Savile (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical)asCinderella’s Prince/Wolf, Rhys Whitfield as Rapunzel’s Prince and Standbys Taite-Elliot Drew, Jacob Fowler, Sophie Linder-Lee and Chloe Saracco.

Playing their final performances on Saturday 18 April 2026 are Katie Brayben (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actress in a Musical) as the Baker’s Wife, Kate Fleetwood (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical) as the Witch, Michael Gould as the Narrator/Mysterious Man and Jamie Parker (Olivier Award nominated for Best Actor in a Musical) as the Baker.

Into The Woods, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, plays the Bridge Theatre until Saturday 30 May 2026. Tickets are on sale at bridgetheatre.co.uk.

Into The Woods has recently been nominated for 11 Olivier Awards – the joint highest tally of 2026 – including Best Musical Revival, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design, as well as across all four performer categories in which it is eligible.

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Why would you go into the woods?

To sell the cow
To visit mother
To see the king
To lift the spell

In Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s dazzling musical, the Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella and Rapunzel take us beyond happy ever after to discover what really matters.

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Sondheim and Lapine’s second collaboration after Sunday in the Park with George brilliantly weaves together four Grimms’ fairy-tales. On its Broadway debut in 1986, Into The Woods won Tony awards each for Sondheim (Best Original Score) and Lapine (Best Book). In London it has had productions by Richard Jones (Phoenix Theatre, 1990), John Crowley (Donmar, 1998) and Timothy Sheader (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, 2010). This is its first major London production since 2016.

The creative team headed up by director Jordan Fein and set and costume designer Tom Scutt, are musical supervisor and musical director Mark Aspinall, sound designer Adam Fisher,lighting designer Aideen Malone, video designer Roland Horvath, movement director Jenny Ogilvie, wigs, hair & make-up designer Sam Cox, puppetry designers Cheryl ‘Chuck’ Brown, Max Humphries and Tom Scutt, production manager Chris Hay, associate director Georgia Green, scenic associate David Allen, associate musical director Alex Beetschen, associate sound designer Ollie Durrant, associate lighting designer Lucy Adams, associate costume designer Lucy Martin, wigs, hair & make-up supervisor Charlie Watson, props supervisors Jonathan Hall and Chris Marcus for Marcus Hall Props, orchestral management is by Andy Barnwell and Rich Weeden for BW Musicians and casting director is Stuart Burt CDG CSA.

Into The Woods is produced by London Theatre Company and presented in association with Jamie Wilson Productions. 

KADIMAH YIDDISH THEATRE AND WILD YAK PRESENT

YENTL AND BENTL

A SPECIAL EVENT WELCOMING the lgbtq+ community

MARYLEBONE THEATRE, 1^ST APRIL

WITH A Q&A HOSTED BY RALPH BOGARD

MARYLEBONE THEATRE

1 APRIL 2026

[London, 25 March] After its London premiere and a series of triumphant, award-winning, sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House – producers announce a one-off performance of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s Yentl, a bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s short story.

On 1 April, audiences can attend a special one-off queer night of Yentl at the Marylebone Theatre, celebrating all things LGBTQ+ in theatre, with an exclusive queer-focused post-show Q&A with the cast and director/writer Gary Abrahams hosted by the fabulous Ralph Bogard. The Q&A discussion is entitled “Understanding Queer Shame and our relationship to spirituality and religious orthodoxy”, and will go further into depth on the show’s queer themes.

Ralph Bogard is as an accomplished actor and singer as well as a director and host. Notably hosting at legendary venues such as ‘The Prince Charles Cinema’ and ‘Camp John Waters’ where he has interviewed many creatives such as Stephen Dorff,  Debbie Harry, Johnny Knoxville and Ricki Lake. Recently Ralph was the alternate for ‘Tevye’ in the Olivier Award winning production of Fiddler On The Roof (Regents Park Open Air Theatre) and originated the role of ‘Hassan’ in the UK tour of ‘I Should Be So Lucky. He has directed award winning plays such as The Importance Of Being Anxious (Encore Award winner at Hollywood Fringe Festival) and recently ‘It Never Rains’.  Alongside this he is also a performance and cabaret artist whose work has been seen at the Tate Modern and with the National Trust and National Archives.

Furthermore, LGBTQ+ audience members can attend the performance of Yentl at a discount. The code YENTLANDBENTL grants 30% off tickets, and is applicable to only the 1 April performance.

Yentl is directed and co-written by Gary Abrahams with co-writers Galit Klas and Elise Hearst, with set and costume design by Dann Barber, lighting design by Rachel Burke, and original composition and sound design by Max Lyandvert. Yiddish translation is by Professor Rivke Margolis.

Gary Abrahams, Executive Director of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre said, “It’s been fascinating and deeply rewarding to see how queer and queer aligned audiences have responded to the show over its various seasons. Yentl – as a figure and a fable- has taken on a life of their own within queer culture and folklore. Giving the story this Yiddish treatment – in style, tone, and high theatricality- furthers this aspect. We’re thrilled to host a specific LBGTQI+ performance.”

Lew Forman, Associate Producer said, “Bringing Yentl over to the UK has been a journey that so many have supported – we have been overwhelmed by the positive response to the show so far, and in the last few weeks of our run, we are really keen to reach further audiences, especially the LGBTQIA+ audiences that I think Gary and the creative team have done such a fantastic job of representing in the show. I am so grateful that we can join forces with Ralph Bogard to bring this special evening to our audience, which of course is open to all with incredible value tickets including the post-show discussion.”

Under the leadership of award-winning directors Evelyn Krape (Artistic Director) and Gary Abrahams (Executive Director), Kadimah Yiddish Theatre (KYT) has re-emerged as one of Melbourne’s most courageous and thought-provoking theatre companies. As the only contemporary bilingual Yiddish-English theatre company in Australia and one of only a handful worldwide, KYT is known for telling urgent, universal stories through a distinctly Yiddish lens.

The Kadimah has championed Yiddish language, culture and theatre since its establishment in Melbourne in 1911 and staged its first in-house production in October 1925, making Kadimah Yiddish Theatre the oldest theatre company in Australia. The London international premiere of Yentl is a major highlight of its 100th anniversary year.

Yentl is presented and managed in the UK by award-winning international production company Wild Yak Productions (The Mongol Khan, London Coliseum; Slava’s SnowShow, West End & UK Tour; What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Marylebone Theatre) in association with Counterminers CIC, a younger production company focused on artistic development and industry outreach.

Yvonne Arnaud – until 28th March 2026

Reviewed by Heather Chalkley

4****

Writer and actor Katherine Senior perfectly captures the mood of the 2nd world war, with a good ol’ British stiff upper lip, the excitement of serving for your country and the absolute fear of what you are willingly walking into. Love and falling in love is heightened, living in the moment, not knowing how many of them you will have. Senior spotlights the crucial role played by the Air Transport Auxiliary and the Spitfire Girls in keeping war planes in the sky.

Of course, behind all that bravado is the human heart. Senior (Bett) delivers a skilled performance, as the older sister who is more like a mother, carrying the responsibility for her sister’s safety. Fast forward to New Year 1960, haunted by the past, she finds herself living alone in a crowd, reliving the joy and the pain.

Hannah Morrison (Dotty) is a believable younger sister daughter, determined to break free, to have an adventure, to do her bit for the war effort. Ignorant of the pain and worry she is causing, the excitement of Blue Skies and falling in love is all encompassing.

Jack Hulland gives a true performance of a dad trying to keep a grip, with no wife, 2 daughters and a farm to run. In keeping with the time, his emotions are expressed through anger and an attempt to maintain control. No doubt he reminds many audience members of their own fathers. Hulland (dad) delivers an impactful soliloquy that reveals what is really in his heart.

The ensemble brings the era to life with a bitter sweet love story, strong commanding officer and comrades that are more than friends from all around the UK.

The stage is cleverly set round a hexagonal platform, allowing entrance and exit from different directions. The lighting creates the tone and spotlights the poignant moments, if a little dark at times. The sound of 40’s music played from a reel to reel tape machine takes you right back to that time.

Spitfire Girls celebrates one of the important parts women played in the war effort and highlights how undervalued they were at the time. Today we can pay them tribute.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – until Saturday 28th March 2026

Reviewed by Rachel Clark

5*****

Oh Wow!, The West End has come to Aylesbury! The set was brilliant it was like you were in a theatre in the 1800’s, it was like it was a permanent feature, It was exceptional. The start of the show was initiated by the Ringmaster Eamonn Cox a great clear booming voice, it captivated you, you were transported back in time. Then the curtains opened to acrobatics and hoop work so much going on. The two performers that caught my eye were Emily Odunsi – a gymnastic that has represented Great Britain and Niki Tsonopoulou an aerialist.

There was humour, amazing talent and over 150 musical instruments played. Not only did the cast perform acts of gymnastics, aerial work, tight rope walking but they played an array of instruments and they sang, extremely multi-talented. Lee Mead was brilliant it wasn’t like you were watching a performance as much it was like you were there watching the event live, he was word, song perfect, incredible and along with this Barnum’s wife Charity played superbly by Monique Young. Then there was the singing nightingale – Jenny Lind played by Penny Ashmore that sang beautifully but also danced on her toe blocks and played the harp!, and Dominique Planter played Joice Heth and had a superb voice.

All of the cast should be mentioned, they were amazing and looked as they were enjoying the show as much as the audience, the costumes were very good, striking what was there not to like? The show got a standing ovation at the end and very well deserved to all on stage and the ones we don’t see that worked in the background. We mustn’t forgot Jumbo that was brilliant elephant performed by puppetry.

This story is about P T Barnum and American showman and politician who was good at hoaxes – a load of humbug! He purchased a museum where people could visit and see curiosities and some of his hoaxes but it burnt down, he then got an opportunity to promote a singer Jenny Lind, the story told by P T Barnum is performed to perfection and if you get a chance to see it – do, its not to be missed.

Birmingham Rep – until Saturday 28th March 2026

Reviewed by Nadia Dodd

5*****

Last night’s performance of Noughts and Crosses at Birmingham Rep offered a striking and emotionally charged adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel, brought vividly to life by Sabrina Mahfouz’s dynamic script. From the moment the lights dimmed, it was clear this production was not only a retelling of a beloved story, but a reimagining that speaks directly to a contemporary audience—particularly the impressive number of teenagers and young adults in the theatre, whose engagement throughout was both encouraging and energising.

At its core, Noughts and Crosses remains a deeply affecting exploration of systemic inequality, prejudice, and forbidden love. The central relationship between Sephy and Callum was portrayed with nuance and sincerity by Brianna Douglas and Lewis Tidy. Douglas captured Sephy’s internal conflict—her privilege clashing with her compassion—with a compelling blend of vulnerability and determination. Opposite her, Tidy’s Callum was equally powerful, embodying both quiet resilience and simmering frustration. Their chemistry grounded the production, ensuring the emotional stakes remained high throughout.

What set this production apart was its ensemble-driven approach. Rather than relegating supporting characters to the background, the rest of the cast seamlessly transitioned between individual roles and collective storytelling. This fluidity added depth and texture to the narrative, reinforcing the sense that this is not just a story about two individuals, but an entire society grappling with division and unrest.

The staging and design were particularly noteworthy. The set was ingeniously multi-functional, transforming swiftly between locations with minimal disruption. Platforms, levels, and movable pieces created a sense of constant motion, mirroring the instability of the world being depicted. This adaptability allowed scenes to flow into one another with cinematic precision, maintaining momentum and keeping the audience fully immersed.

Equally impressive was the integration of media and interactive elements. Projections and digital visuals were used not as mere embellishments, but as integral storytelling tools—enhancing the emotional tone and providing context without overwhelming the live performance. These elements felt especially effective in connecting with the younger audience members, bridging the gap between traditional theatre and the digital landscapes they are so familiar with.

Perhaps the most heartening aspect of the evening was the audience itself. Seeing so many young people and visibly engaged with the performance was a reminder of theatre’s enduring relevance. Their reactions—laughter, gasps, and attentive silence—underscored the power of stories like Noughts and Crosses to resonate across generations.

Overall, this production was a bold and thoughtful interpretation that honoured the spirit of the original novel while embracing innovative theatrical techniques. With strong performances, inventive staging, and a palpable connection to its audience, it stands as a testament to the vitality of modern theatre and its ability to provoke, inspire, and unite.

FULL CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

KATHY KIERA CLARKE STARS

WITH ADEN GILLETT, VIKASH BHAI AND MEGAN MARSZAL IN

HEARTSINK

A NEW MEDICAL COMEDy written by a former gp,

WITH DIRECTION by sean turner

Premiering at RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

TUESDAY 21 APRIL – SUNDAY 10 may

Tickets available HERE.

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient…?

Producers today announce the full casting of the brand-new play Heartsink at Riverside Studios from Tuesday 21 April until Sunday 10 May, with a national press night on Friday 24 April.

Written by former GP Farine Clarke (London Zoo) Heartsink is a new bittersweet medical comedy directed by Sean Turner (Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England, The Play That Goes Wrong).

Aden Gillet (The House of Elliott, BBC; The Doctor’s Dilemma, National Theatre, A Christmas Carol, RSC) will play ‘Dr Jeffrey Longford’. He is joined by Vikash Bhai (Limbo, by Ben Sharrock – BAFTA Scotland nomination; Girl Taken, Paramount+) as ‘Dr Roofi’, and Megan Marszal (Helloween, Amazon Prime; I Love You Michael, From Nadine, Riverside Studios) as ‘Suzie’.

They join the previously announced Kathy Kiera Clarke (Derry Girls, Hat Trick Productions; Portia Coughlan, Almeida Theatre) as ‘Cara’.

“After years in practice seeing through a doctors’ eyes, I find myself on a crash-course as the patient, The view isn’t quite so attractive from this side, you’d be surprised to know.”

For GP Jeffrey Longford, serious illness turns his faith in the medical fraternity inside out. Crossing the divide from confident clinician to frightened patient, challenges his professional certainties at every turn — from the way individuals are labelled by their conditions, to the ethical faultlines surrounding assisted dying.

Farine Clarke said, “We’re so fortunate to have this hugely talented cast with their ability to portray ostensibly unfunny, serious issues with that rare combination of humour and sensitivity. With direction by the brilliant Sean Turner, I know they’ll delight and surprise when they bring Heartsink’s multifaceted characters and their stories to life.”

Sean Turner said, “It’s a cracking team for a cracking play and I can’t wait to get started. Farine has written something genuinely rare with a truly authentic voice. I’m certain this cast will bring it to life brilliantly.”

Heartsink is written by Farine Clarke with direction by Sean Turner. The creative team includes designer Matteo Mastrandrea, lighting designer Chuma Emembolu for Chuma Lighting Design, sound designer Hattie North, casting director Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG, production manager Thomas Quine, stage manager Em Cox, graphic designer Tom Mann for Ghostlight Studios, videographer Ben Hewis, and photographer Lidia Crisafulli. Marketing is by Paul Hicks, and social media by Tez Frost for Workmonks.

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SIX THE MUSICAL 

(UK STUDIO CAST RECORDING)

GOES PLATINUM

PLATINUM DISC PRESENTED TO WRITERS TOBY MARLOW AND LUCY MOSS AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATRE

The producers of SIX are pleased to announce that the SIX the Musical (Studio Cast Recording) has been certified Platinum, with a limited-edition platinum vinyl pressing scheduled for release in Autumn 2026. Pre-order is available here:  www.sixthemusical.com/london/music.

The certification was marked on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at a gala performance at the Vaudeville Theatre, celebrating the arrival of the new West End Queens.

Following the performance, the show’s writers, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, were presented with Platinum discs on stage by Matt Hemley, Editor of The Stage, joined by members of the current company. The presentation also recognised the contribution of the album’s creative team, including producer Sam Featherstone, orchestrator Tom Curran and musical supervisor Joe Beighton.

First recorded in 2018, the SIX Studio Cast Album features Renée Lamb (Catherine of Aragon), Christina Modestou (Anne Boleyn), Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Genesis Lynea (Anna of Cleves), Aimie Atkinson (Catherine Howard), and Izuka Hoyle (Catherine Parr).

The recording has formed a central part of the show’s international success, with songs from the SIX Studio Cast Recording and the Grammy Award®-nominated Broadway album SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT, which topped the Billboard Cast Album Chart at Number 1, having collectively been streamed in excess of 5 billion times worldwide.

SIX continues to play at the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End, where it is currently booking until January 2027. The musical can also be seen on stages worldwide, including on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre, on tour across the UK, the United States and internationally, with recent and upcoming productions in Europe, Asia and Australia.

Winner of over 35 international awards, including two Tony Awards®, SIX has established a significant global following, with audiences across multiple territories and over 1.5 million followers across its international social media platforms.

The album is available across all major streaming platforms, as well as on CD and vinyl.

The new West End Queens are Adrianne Langley (Titanique – Criterion Theatre; Twist and Shout – UK Tour) as ‘Catherine of Aragon’, Marisha Morgan (Tina – West End; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – UK Tour; Anyone Can Whistle – Southwark Playhouse) as ‘Anne Boleyn’, Jessica Aubrey (Wicked – West End; Titanique – Lido Paris; But I’m A Cheerleader – Turbine Theatre) as ‘Jane Seymour’, with Freya Karlettis (Play On! – UK Tour; Hairspray; The Lion King) as ‘Anna of Cleves’, Leesa Tulley (Why Am I So Single – Garrick Theatre; SIX – UK Tour) as ‘Katherine Howard’, and Nia Stephen (&Juliet – UK Tour; The Enormous Crocodile – Regent’s Park) will make her West End debut as ‘Catherine Parr’.

They are joined by Tegan Bannister (Oliver! – Gielgud Theatre & Chichester; I Should Be So Lucky – UK Tour; Les Misérables – West End & UK Tour) as Alternate ‘Aragon/Cleves’, Mary Elliott as Alternate ‘Boleyn/Howard’, and Ashlyn Weekes (Dear Evan Hansen – Asia Tour; Starlight Express – Wembley Park; The Royal Variety Performance 2024) as Alternate ‘Seymour/Parr’. The company is completed by Super Swings Laura Baxter, who is continuing from the 2025 cast in which she made her professional and West End debut, Gabriella Boumford (SIX – Australasian Tour; Grease – Dubai Opera) and Imogen Rose Hart (Hamilton – UK Tour; A Chorus Line – Leicester Curve & Sadler’s Wells; Your Lie in April – Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

The band features Ladies in Waiting Beth Jerem as Musical Director/Keys, Alice Angliss on Drums, Emma Jemima on Guitar, Kelly Morris on Bass, and Annabelle Lee Revak as Assistant Musical Director.

Think you know the six Wives of Henry VIII? Think again…

Prepare to lose your head and experience the Tudor Wives’ lives as they turn back the clock and take to the stage to reclaim their crowns and retell their stories of love, loss and the infamous ex they all have in common.

Join Aragon, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard and Parr, backed by their fierce on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting, and Get Down to a royal retelling of the sassiest story in British Her-story.

SIX is written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, with direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage. Choreography is by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, with set design by Emma Bailey, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Tim Deiling, sound design by Paul Gatehouse, musical orchestration by Tom Curran, and musical supervision by Joe Beighton, and casting by Pearson Casting.

SIX is produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles.

Tickets to all international productions of SIX are available via sixthemusical.com

FANE PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES THE UK TOUR OF

KEITH BRYMER JONES AND MARJ HOGARTH:
US, POTS, AND A WELSH CHAPEL

Beloved The Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new show. Join Keith alongside his partner in life and crime, actor and designer Marj Hogarth, as they share stories of clay, craft, and their most ambitious project yet… bringing a building back to life.

The 18-date UK wide tour visits starts on 13 May at Aberystwyth Arts Centre before travelling on to Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh; Grand Opera House, York; Buxton Opera House; Nottingham Playhouse; Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle; Lowry, Lyric, Salford; The Forum, Bath; Lighthouse Theatre, Poole; The Great Hall, Exeter; Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry; Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent; Storyhouse, Chester; Theatre Severn, Shropshire; New Theatre, Cardiff; Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells; The  Marlowe, Canterbury and finishes on 25 June at Charter Hall, Colchester.
 

Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4’s Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith and Marj invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership based on the restoration of Capel Salem, a Grade II listed 19th-century chapel in North Wales.

Together, they’ll reveal the highs, lows, and surprises they’ve uncovered whilst breathing new life into historic stone—from navigating Welsh planning regulations to discovering what resilience really means when the roof leaks and the budget doesn’t stretch. But this isn’t just about saving a building. It’s about restoring a community hub, creating a space where local potters can train as apprentices, and weaving Capel Salem back into the fabric of village life.

Watch Keith work his magic at the pottery wheel with live demonstrations. Hear Marj share her passion for making something beautiful from nothing, and why she’s spent decades quietly championing sustainable craft long before it became fashionable.

This is an evening about more than restoration. It’s about what we make, why we make it, and who we become in the making. Expect laughter, pottery, partnership, and the kind of warmth that only comes from two people who’ve learned to create a life together, one handmade piece at a time.

Listings Information

Keith Brymer Jones And Marj Hogarth: Us, Pots, And A Welsh Chapel

UK Tour

Tickets: https://www.fane.co.uk/keith-marj
Performances start at 7.30pm unless specified below

Wed 13 May – Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Fri 15 May – Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Sat 16 May – Grand Opera House, York
Mon 18 May – Buxton Opera House
Thu 21 May Nottingham Playhouse
Wed 27 May – Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
Thu 28 May – Lowry, Lyric, Salford
Thu 4 June – The Forum, Bath
Fri 5 June, 7.45pm  – Lighthouse Theatre, Poole
Sat 6 June – The Great Hall, Exeter
Fri 12 June, 8pm – Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Sat 13 June – Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent
Sun 14 June – Storyhouse, Chester
Mon 15 June – Theatre Severn, Shropshire
Thu 18 June – New Theatre, Cardiff
Tue 23 June – Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Wed 24 June – The Marlowe, Canterbury
Thu 25 June – Charter Hall, Colchester

GLOBAL NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE STAGE SHOW ARRIVES IN THE UK

FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT RUNS IN SYDNEY AND SINGAPORE

PREMIERING AT LONDON COLISEUM

FOR 5 WEEKS ONLY FROM 31 JULY

Lionsgate, in collaboration with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter (The Illusionists) and Runaway Entertainment (The Hunger Games: On Stage, Newsies), today announced that the international stage illusion spectacular NOW YOU SEE ME LIVEwill open at the London Coliseum for 5 weeks only from Friday 31 July to Sunday 6 September 2026. The cutting-edge production, which has already wowed audiences in Australia and Singapore,is inspired by Lionsgate’s worldwide blockbuster franchise, Now You See Me.

Tickets go on general sale on 1 April 2026. To receive priority booking sign up here.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE will bring the magic to life with a mix of high-tech illusions, solo stunts, and jaw-dropping spectacles.

A world-class magic ensemble inspired by the film’s characters, the “Four Horsemen” – to be announced soon – will stun audiences in a showcase of unmatched synergy. Assembling from around the globe, they will bring an unbelievable arsenal of solo skills, shocking twists and grand feats of illusion to London this summer.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE has been dazzling audiences across Australia and Singapore, playing to packed houses – including a completely sold-out run at the Sydney Opera House. Critics at The Sydney Morning Herald called it “a mind-blowing spectacle of illusion and storytelling,” while Broadway World said, “your jaw will hit the floor…a high-energy blend of wonder, humour and jaw-dropping illusions,” cementing its status as a must-see event.

Simon Painter, Creative Producer said: “Now You See Me Live pushes the boundaries of stage magic to the absolute edge, making the impossible possible in front of your very eyes. Together we’ve created a show with truly mind-blowing artistry at epic scale, and we can’t wait for London audiences to experience the magic – live!”

Tim Lawson, Executive Producer said: “It is thrilling to be presenting the UK premiere of Now You See Me Live at the magnificent London Coliseum, originally built as one of London’s largest and most luxurious family variety theatres. We’re looking forward to continuing this tradition and dazzling audiences of all ages over summer.”

Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate’s President of Global Products & Experiences said: “Now You See Me Live is captivating audiences with its sleek, contemporary illusions and sharp wit, all inspired by the film franchise’s Horsemen. This exhilarating production offers mind-bending magic on a cinematic scale, and I am thrilled for its London debut this summer.”

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE is brought to the stage by Simon Painter (Co-Creator, Executive Producer), Adam Trent (Co-Creator), Tim Lawson (Executive Producer), Ash Jacks McCready (Creative Director, Staging Director), Kirsty White (Creative Director), and Enzo Wenye (Illusion Director), and is co-produced by Runaway Entertainment, BOS Productions and Timothy Laczynski.

The Now You See Me film franchise was produced by Lionsgate and earned $929 million at the global box office. The franchise is based on characters created by Boaz Yakin & Edward Ricourt and includes two hit films and a third instalment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, which premiered in theatres last November. The film was directed by Ruben Fleischer, with a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick, and Rhett Reese, and based on a story by Eric Warren Singer.

Website: nowyouseemelive.com

Instagram: @NowYouSeeMeLive

Facebook: @NowYouSeeMeLive

LISTINGS

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE

Strictly Limited Season from 31 July 2026

London Coliseum

St Martin’s Lane

London

WC2N 4ES

Box Office: 020 7845 9300