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Fawlty Towers - The Play: UK Tour 2026
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (1521+ words) John Cleese's Comedy Classic Live on Stage | 26 UK & Ireland Venues January-August 2026 The greatest British sitcom of all time is back " this time on stage! Fawlty Towers, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, tours 26 venues…...
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous at Theatre Royal Brighton
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was " just about " kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard " and take the audience…...
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was " just about " kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard " and take the audience…...
David Copperfield - Jermyn Street Theatre | Review
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) Review by Chris Omaweng Pronounced unlucky at birth, tossed into a world of eccentric aunts, terrible step-fathers and dismal boarding schools, David Copperfield's life gets off to a rocky start. In this coming-of-age adventure, our eponymous hero scrambles and scribbles…...
Cameron Mackintosh Announces Extensions for West End Shows
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that LES MIS'RABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until October 2026. Cameron Mackintosh said: "These four great classic musicals have all enjoyed a record-breaking year at the box-office so…...
Swag Age in Concert - Gillian Lynne Theatre | Review
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) It was therefore interesting to encounter a piece of musical theatre from Korea, given one "concert" performance at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The show in question is Swag Age by Chan-Min Park and Jeon-Yeon Lee. The show was advertised as…...
World's Greatest Lover - Pleasance Courtyard | Review
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (211+ words) There's an admission at the show's relative vacuity, but while it may not be deep, it is a lot of fun. Quite who the "world's greatest lover' turns out to be would be giving too much away, and it would…...
The Essence of Audrey - Pleasance Courtyard | Review
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (161+ words) This, of course, takes a bit more suspension of disbelief than usual " though thankfully, there aren't any ridiculous references to mobile telephony or more contemporary identifiers to add to the smidge of absurdity. Once you get over the apparent divine…...
The Uncrackable Case - Pleasance Courtyard | Review
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (158+ words) Review by Chris Omaweng Cast: Alice Barber (to 11 August), Riana Duce, Claire O'Connor (12-25 August), Purvi Parmar, Emly Spowage Jamie Walsh " Writer Olivia Race " Director Claire O'Connor " Co-Musical Director and Co-Composer Bay Bryan " Co-Musical Director, Co-Composer and Sound Designer Celia Perkins…...
Brigadoon - Regent's Park Open Air Theatre | Review
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (227+ words) The performances are all first-rate with some amazing vocals from the leads, and whilst I've already said there was too much dancing, full credit to the cast for the enthusiasm and beauty of the dances themselves. Special mention goes to…...