Theatre News and Reviews

THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES announces West End extension

By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, February 19 2025, 12:20

The latest show from the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery begins performances in April.

the comedy about spies west end cast The Comedy About Spies artwork.

19 Feb

Casts

Cast announced for Nikita Kuzmin's MIDNIGHT DANCER

By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, February 19 2025, 12:08

International champion and Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin will embark on his first ever UK & Ireland tour which begins performances next month.

nikita kuzmin midnight dancer cast Artwork for Nikita Kuzmin's Midnight Dancer.

19 Feb

Interviews

Interview with Janette Manrara, CHICAGO UK AND IRELAND TOUR

By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, February 19 2025, 11:42

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and co-host of BBC2’s It Takes Two, Janette Manrara, makes her musical theatre debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, coming to New Wimbledon Theatre from 9th Jun – 14th Jun 2025. We caught up with Janette to chat about her preparation for the role, the transition from the dancefloor to the stage, and all that jazz.

janette manrara chicago Janette Manrara. Photo by Matt Crockett

Jack Holden in KENREX. Photo by Manuel Harlan

19 Feb

Reviews

Review: KENREX at Southwark Playhouse

By Stuart King Wednesday, February 19 2025, 09:48

Until the 15th March (although a West End transfer must surely be on the cards after this evening’s rapturous opening), London theatregoers get a chance to witness for themselves the hard hitting and mesmerising true crime drama KENREX, in which the townsfolk of a small backwater, rise up and take back control after suffering a decade of tyranny at the hands of one man.

Jack Holden in KENREX. Photo by Manuel Harlan.