Theatre-News

1 week ago | theatre-news.com | Franco Milazzo

As a spectacular homage to the Thin White Duke, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Alien - The Bowie Show will take some beating. Originally seen this year at the Golders Green Hippodrome, it culminates its tour with a triumphant show in the West End’s Adelphi Theatre. The Adelphi’s resident show Back To The Future would have been a handy title for this extravaganza directed by Simon Gwilliam with its blend of old songs and modern imagery.

2 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

Cloudburst Productions, in association with Southwark Playhouse, has unveiled the full cast for the highly anticipated world premiere of Radiant Boy, a new play by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb (SIX, Passing Strange) and Stuart Thompson (Three Sisters, Spring Awakening) are acclaimed performers Wendy Nottingham (Vera Drake, Peaky Blinders) and Ben Allen (Black Superhero, The Cherry Orchard).

2 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

Theatre enthusiasts worldwide can now immerse themselves in the rich score of ‘Jo - The Little Women Musical’, as its highly anticipated studio cast recording has been released globally today by Little Women Enterprises LLC and Center Stage Records. This new musical adaptation breathes fresh life into Louisa May Alcott’s timeless coming-of-age novel, promising a vibrant and emotionally resonant experience for a new generation.

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

A bold new theatrical initiative comes to life on Tuesday 17th June 2025, as Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot hosts Plays for the People – a one-day event that fuses performance, activism, and community empowerment. Led by award-winning theatre-makers Andy Smith and Lynsey O’Sullivan, the event invites up to 150 attendees from across the education, arts, and community sectors to explore theatre not just as an art form, but as a vehicle for social change.

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

The cast has been revealed for Who is Claude Cahun?, a powerful new play exploring the true story of the groundbreaking queer artist who resisted Nazi occupation through subversive art. The production runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough’s The Little from 18 June to 12 July 2025, with a press night on 20 June. Written by D.R. Hill and directed by David Furlong, Who is Claude Cahun?