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Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova to star in James Graham’s The Standard of Living in the West End

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Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova to star in James Graham’s The Standard of Living in the West End

What is The Standard of Living about?

The Standard of Living is a new play by James Graham set...

15 Jun, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Jinkx Monsoon to join the West End Cast of Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln

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Jinkx Monsoon to join the West End Cast of Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln

Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in th...

11 Jun, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Cast Announced for the Return of The Comedy About Spies

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Cast Announced for the Return of The Comedy About Spies

The mission is back on. Mischief Theatre’s hit spy spoof The Comedy About Spies returns to the We...

28 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

First Look - Sam Ryder in rehearsal for Jesus Christ Superstar

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First Look - Sam Ryder in rehearsal for Jesus Christ Superstar

Christ, we are excited for Jesus Christ Superstar, just from looking at these incredible shots fr...

27 May, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Cole Escola to Make West End Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ for Limited Four-Week Run

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Cole Escola to Make West End Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ for Limited Four-Week Run

The West End production of Oh, Mary! will welcome its creator, Cole Escola, to London this summer...

26 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Abigail’s Party West End Transfer Announced With Tamzin Outhwaite

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Abigail’s Party West End Transfer Announced With Tamzin Outhwaite

EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite will lead the West End transfer of Abigail's Party at the Harold...

26 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Simon Russell Beale Reschedules Jesus Christ Superstar Dates as Richard Armitage Extends Run as Herod

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Simon Russell Beale Reschedules Jesus Christ Superstar Dates as Richard Armitage Extends Run as Herod

Further casting details have been confirmed for Jesus Christ Superstar ahead of its upcoming Lond...

22 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon