Theatre News and Reviews

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to premiere in the UK in 2026

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, March 20 2025, 14:50

The award-winning musical will return to the stage following the acclaimed, sold-out concert performances of the show which took place last summer.

something rotten uk premiere 2026

20 Mar

News

New production images released by BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, March 20 2025, 10:21

The production, based on the 1985 movie by Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, continues performances at the Adelphi Theatre until early 2026.

back to the future musical 2025 cast Caden Brauch (Marty McFly) and Company. Photo by Matt Crockett

20 Mar

Casts

DISNEY'S THE LION KING announces new West End cast

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, March 20 2025, 10:11

Having celebrated its 25th anniversary last October, the new cast join the beloved stage production later this Spring.

stephenson ardern-sodje the lion king Stephenson Ardern-Sodje. Photo provided by production.

Stanley Townsend (Mr Parks) and Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney Poitier) in Retrograde at the Apollo Theatre. Credit - Marc Brenner

20 Mar

Reviews

Review: RETROGRADE at the Apollo Theatre

By Stuart King Thursday, March 20 2025, 09:09

After playing the first besuited, black, on-screen doctor in No Way Out, the young Sidney Poitier is a hot property and on the verge of stardom. But this is 1955 and the studios have to place the concerns and considerations of their sponsors, front and centre.

Stanley Townsend (Mr Parks) and Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney Poitier) in Retrograde at the Apollo Theatre. Credit - Marc Brenner Stanley Townsend (Mr Parks) & Ivanno Jeremiah (Sidney Poitier) in Retrograde at the Apollo Theatre. Credit - Marc Brenner.