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Review: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, Woking Theatre - Tour

39+ min ago  (695+ words) West End Best Friend Review: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, Woking Theatre - Tour Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister were hugely successful satirical sitcoms from 1980 to 1986, written by Jonathan Lynn alongside Anthony Jay, who had written speech for members of the…...

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Casting announced for return of hit West End scare-fest PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

59+ min ago  (228+ words) Following the recent announcement that Paranormal Activity is set to return to its West End home, the Ambassadors Theatre, this summer, casting has been announced for its fourth extension. From 11 August, the masterclass in supernatural suspense will star Ty Fanning…...

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Review: UNDER THE SHADOW, Almeida Theatre

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (249+ words) Having already endured cramped sleeping arrangements and endless household duties on a previous visit, Shideh refuses. She is determined to remain rooted in her home for as long as possible. As much as she resents the life she has been…...

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Review: THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL, New Theatre Oxford - Tour

16+ hour, 49+ min ago  (169+ words) Derived from the timeless classic 80s movie of the same name, this nostalgic new musical, directed by Amon Miyamoto, follows in its iconic roots with much resonance. The audience are welcomed into the auditorium to the stage set with traditional thematic…...

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New British musical BANG! seeks development partners

18+ hour, 49+ min ago  (228+ words) Writer and composer Toby Aspin is seeking producers, investors and development partners for BANG! , an original British musical that reimagines the events surrounding the Gunpowder Plot through romance, comedy, political intrigue and a fully recorded concept album. Set in London…...

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Full cast and creative team announced for LOVE NEVER DIES at London Palladium

1+ day, 58+ min ago  (293+ words) Full casting has been announced for the Whats On Stage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, which plays at the London Palladium from 16-18 October. Joining the previously announced Jamie Muscato as Phantom, Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine,…...

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westendbestfriend. co. uk > news > edinburgh-festival-fringe-top-picks-2026-plays

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Top Picks 2026: PLAYS

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (884+ words) The days are getting longer and we're starting to see the sun a little more frequently which can mean just one thing - festival season is just around the corner, and for theatre and comedy fans, most notably that means the…...

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Sandra Oh in THE MISANTHROPE to be released in cinemas in September 2026

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (166+ words) National Theatre Live has announced the release of The Misanthrope to cinemas from 22 September 2026. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, this razor-sharp new version of Moli're's classic satire, adapted by Martin Crimp, will be captured live from the National Theatre's Lyttelton stage…...

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Review: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT - Lucian Msamati, Duchess Theatre

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (190+ words) One thing you can never fault London for is its abundance of theatre. This is especially when the most is made of all available theatre space, such as one of the West End's smallest venues, the Duchess Theatre, on its…...

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Review: ALLEGRA, Richmond Theatre - Tour

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (195+ words) Allegra, a new comedy play by Peter Quilter, is warm, witty and charming, and balances humorous moments with thoughtful reflections on ageing, individuality and society's norms and expectations. Led by the marvellous Maureen Lipman in the title role, this is…...