It's time for another monthly roundup, where we bring you the biggest news from the world of theatre in August and highlight the must-see shows for the coming month!
West End Theatre News and Reviews
30 Aug
Casts 
Full cast announced for the Lyric Hammersmith's 2024/25 pantomime, ALADDIN
By Emmie Newitt Friday, August 30 2024, 14:10
Award-winning writer Sonia Jalaly and director Nicholai La Barrie will again join forces to bring a brand-new take on the magical fairy tale this festive season following the critically acclaimed Jack and the Beanstalk in 2022.
Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith artwork.
30 Aug
Reviews 
Review: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare’s Globe
By Stuart King Friday, August 30 2024, 11:06
Sean Holmes and Naeem Hayat co-direct the Bard’s shortest and possibly most riotous offering THE COMEDY OF ERRORS — currently being staged at Shakespeare’s Globe. And what an ebullient burst of madcap mayhem, the misadventures prove to be.
Daniel Adeosun as Antipholus of Syracuse and Phoebe Naughton as Courtesan in The Comedy of Errors at Shakespeare's Globe (© Marc Brenner)
29 Aug
Casts
Full cast announced for the world premiere of THE FEAR OF 13
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, August 29 2024, 14:42
Lindsey Ferrentino's play is the inaugural production in Tim Sheader's first season as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse.
Adrien Brody, Nana Mensah, Michael Fox and Posi Morakinyo headshots.
29 Aug
Reviews
Review: DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME @SohoPlace
By Stuart King Thursday, August 29 2024, 13:14
Following on from the two previous instalments (MICHAEL and DELROY), the final part in the DEATH OF ENGLAND trilogy CLOSING TIME opened @SohoPlace on Wednesday evening, providing a fitting conclusion to the most energised and visceral State of the Nation commentary on current English society for a decade.
Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Denise) in Death of England: CLOSING TIME. Credit - Helen Murray.
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