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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket Review

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Tearing up the rulebook – inside Classical Mixtape at the Southbank Centre

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket Review

This theatrical walk is long but worth every mile - just bring tissues and an open heart

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Ballad Lines at Southwark Playhouse Elephant Review

The new folk musical makes its London premiere with a multi-generational story - more on Matinee Mouse.

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Gecko: The Wedding at Sadler's Wells East Review

The physical theatre company's acclaimed piece returns

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Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker at Royal Albert Hall Review

Festive ballet returns to one of London's most iconic venues - read more on Matinee Mouse.

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English National Ballet's Nutcracker at London Coliseum Review

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Articles

The Devil Wears Prada to make German premiere in December

The fabulously devilish musical is strutting into Hamburg - that's all!

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Billy Elliot to return to the West End and on tour

The much-anticipated return of the beloved musical has finally been announced!

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Saturday Night Live UK announces full cast

The series will make its British premiere on Sky next month

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Thomas Hopkins Productions announce casting for 2026 productions

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Disney names new Chief Executive and President & Chief Creative Officer

Two senior leaders have been appointed for the entertainment giant - read more on Matinee Mouse.

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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announces 2026 season

Another summer of theatre under the stars! Find out more on Matinee Mouse.

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