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Vanessa Williams’ Desperate Housewives co-star to play Miranda Priestly

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The Independent UK

Tilda Swinton’s blast from the past, Kevin Bridges at large and a deepfake ballet: theatre, comedy and dance to see this autumn

Swinton takes a dead man’s identity, Glasgow’s heir to Billy Connolly heads on tour and Gillian Anderson, Keira Knightley and Natalia Osipova all hit the stage

The Guardian - UK

Hit musical Pride moving to West End after sell-out run

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The Independent UK

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‘In 1984, I worked 363 days’: how Russ Abbot soared to success – then walked away

The comedian dominated Saturday night TV in the 1980s, with his sketch shows attracting 18 million viewers. Next came the West End musicals and sitcoms. But in 2016 he quietly disappeared from the limelight. What happened?

The Guardian - UK

Trainspotting the Musical UK tour cancelled over poor ticket sales

The production, adapted by author Irvine Welsh, will come to an end months earlier than planned after West End run

The Independent UK

'Endless Scrutiny': Ariana Grande Quits London Stage Role to Step Back From Public-Facing Work

Ariana Grande has abruptly cancelled her 2027 London stage debut in Sunday in the Park with George, choosing to completely step back from public life following years of intense media scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Burlesque The Musical postpones West End shows to 2027 and delays UK tour

The stage production of the hit 2010 movie was due to kick off its UK tour this weekend in Woking.

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Catherine Tate suddenly pulls out of West End’s Oh, Mary! due to ‘personal reasons’

Actor had been due to appear in the award-winning show until 18 July

The Independent UK

Dame Penelope Keith obituary

The Guardian - UK

James Norton to star in Hamlet

James Norton is to star in Hamlet on London's West End next year.

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Titanic Refuses To Sink: Why London's New 'Titanique' Proves the World Still Can't Let Go of the Movie

Titanique, a musical parody of Titanic, debuts in London, showcasing the film's enduring cultural impact and transforming its tragic story into a comedic celebration.

International Business Times UK

UK:Judi Dench lands 'overwhelming' West End honour

Veteran actor Judi Dench is to be immortalised in London's West End with a theatre being renamed in her honour.

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Judi Dench lands 'overwhelming' West End honour

Veteran actor Judi Dench is to be immortalised in London's West End with a theatre being renamed in her honour.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York

The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling more than 1.5m tickets

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Anthony Head obituary

Stage and screen actor best known for playing Rupert Giles in the US television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Independent UK

Mighty Hoopla 2026 review: Lily Allen shines as our West End Girl at a festival packed with surprises

5/5 The UK’s biggest pop celebration returns, bigger and better than ever

The Guardian - UK

Loss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting

Musician says ‘we’ve lost that direction for our energy’ as his musical The Last Ship returns to West End

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Nicole Roberts in ‘heaven on earth’ after having first baby

The Girls Aloud singer revealed she gave birth several weeks ago following a difficult pregnancy that required surgery and forced her to step back from West End performances.

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Evening Standard

Dame Maureen Lipman to return to West End stage as star of Allegra

Tony Award-winner Peter Quilter’s play, which is currently embarking on its UK tour, is set to take the stage in London this July.

The Guardian - UK

Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes

London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says union

The Guardian - US

Rachel Zegler’s award-winning Evita to hit Broadway in 2027

After an acclaimed, Olivier-winning run on the West End, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical revival will transfer to New York

International Business Times UK

Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts Reveals 22-Week Pregnancy Surgery to 'Help Keep Baby In'

Nicola Roberts, expecting her first child, underwent emergency surgery at 22 weeks pregnant. The procedure was crucial to ensure her baby's safety, marking a significant milestone in her pregnancy.

Evening Standard

Musical theatre star Samantha Barks to return to Les Miserables

She played the role of Eponine in the Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2012, and will now play Fantine for eight performances.

The Independent UK

David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed to star in daring unrehearsed West End play

‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit‘ sees a different performer take to the stage each night to be presented with a sealed envelope, inside is a script they have never seen before, which they will perform only once - with no rehearsal and no director

Evening Standard

Christine Baranski says West End debut 'a dream come true' alongside Richard E Grant

The pair will star in a revival of the classic comedy of Bad Manners at Wyndham’s Theatre in London for a limited 12-week run from 22 September

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