The Menier Chocolate Factory production of La Cage Aux Folles , transfers to Playhouse Theatre from 20 Oct 2008, with Douglas Hodge
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The Donmar Warehouse production of Pam Gems' Piaf, will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre from 16 Oct 2008, starring Elena Roger
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Putney Arts Theatre, in south London, Mammals, by Amelia Bullmore (16 to 20 Sep 2008)

At the Old Red Theatre, in Angel, north London, Yaller Skunk presents, Back of the Throat, by Yussef El Guindi (23 Sep to 11 Oct 2008)

The Oval House Theatre announces its autumn season: In Theatre Downstairs - Yours Abundantly, from Zimbabwe by Gillian Plowman (30 Sep to 18 Oct 2008); Catalysta by Allister Bain (21 Oct to 8 Nov 2008); Muhammad Ali and Me by Mojisola Adebayo and the Ali Collective (11 to 29 Nov 2008). In Theatre Upstairs - Yard Gal by Rebecca Prichard (28 Oct to 15 Nov 2008); Vakomana Vaviri ve Zimbabwe (Two Gentlemen of Verona) by Two Gents Productions (18 Nov to 13 Dec 2008).

Thu 28 Aug 2008

The stage adaptation of the cartoon strip character Alex, returns to London at the Leicester Square Theatre from 25 Nov 2008 starring Robert Bathurst
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Arcola Theatre, in east London, Small Craft Warnings, By Tennessee Williams (10 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At Theatre503, in Battersea, south London, Mimi and the Stalker , by Glyn Maxwell (16 Sep to 11 Oct 2008)

Wed 27 Aug 2008

Brief Encounter - Live On Stage extends its season for the final time, now closing on Sunday 16 Nov 2008
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Agatha Christie's long running thriller The Mousetrap, new 6 month booking period covering performances from 3 Nov 2008 to 16 May 2009 at the St Martin's Theatre
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La Clique, at the Hippodrome from 2 Oct 2008
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Camden People's Theatre, near Warren Street, central London, First Penguin Productions presents, Henna Night, by Amy Rosenthal (16 to 21 Sep 2008)

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, First Draft presents a double bill, For the Public Good / Celebritney, by Alice Josephs (23 to 28 Sep 2008)

At the Pacific Playhouse , in southwark, south London, Saint Trinian's, the Musical, by Yellowbrick Productions (28 Oct to 1 Nov 2008)

Tues 26 Aug 2008

Imagine This - Warsaw Ghetto musical at New London Theatre from 4 Nov 2008. Cast includes Peter Polycarpou, Leila Benn-Harris, Simon Gleeson...
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre , in Hampstead, north London, Bare Boards…And A Passion presents, Augusta by Alan Franks (8 Oct to 2 Nov 2008)

At the Jacksons Lane Theatre, in Highgate, north London, The Hot Dots by So & So Circus (8 to 12 Oct 2008); A Christmas Carol by Adrian Berry (11 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009)

At the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, in Kentish Town, north London, Antigone by Giant Olive (11 to 21 Sep & 9 to 19 Oct 2008 at 4pm)

Fri 22 Aug 2008

Showtime Challenge 3, a one-night-only charity performance of the musical Me and My Girl, entirely rehearsed in 48 hours, in aid of Anthony Nolan Trust, at the London Palladium Sunday 26 Oct 2008
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Hen & Chickens Theatre , in Islington, north London, Modus Operandi Theatre presents, The London Revue by James Michalos (30 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At the Bridewell Theatre , in city of London, Tower Theatre Company presents, Madame Melville By Richard Nelson (16 to 20 Sep 2008)

Thu 21 Aug 2008

Girl With A Pearl Earring, a new play by David Joss Buckley, at the Haymarket from 24 Sep 2008 - cast includes Adrian Dunbar & Kimberley Nixon.
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Marguerite, posts early closes notices at the Haymarket for 13 Sep 2008
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Wed 20 Aug 2008

Major cast changes in The Phantom of the Opera, from 8 Sep 2008 at Her Majesty's: Gina Beck (Christine), Simon Bailey (Raoul), Barry James (Monsieur Firmin), Gareth Snook (Monsieur Andre), Kate Radmilovic (Carlotta), Rohan Tickell (Piangi), Tori Johns (Meg Giry)
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Rosamund Pike to join Judi Dench in Madame De Sade, which is at the Wyndham's from 13 March 2009
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Brockley Jack Theatre , in south London, In Company & Southside Arts presents, Shoot 2 Win by Tracey Daley, Jo Martin, Josephine Melville (9 to 27 Sep 2008)

At the Union Theatre , in south London, fandango theatre company presents, Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter (30 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At the Tabard Theatre , in Chiswick, west London, Bolt Productions presents, Lusting After Pipino's Wife by Sam Henry Kass (30 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

Tues 19 Aug 2008

The Woman in Black, new booking period - tickets now on sale to 25 July 2009 at the Fortune Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, in Kentish Town, north London, Giant Olive presents, Adult Orgasm by Dario Fo and Franka Rame (21 Aug to 7 Sep 2008 at 5pm)

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, White Lies / Black Comedy (Double Bill) By Giuliano Crispini (2 to 7 Sep 2008) Joy Division / The Bridge (Double Bill) by Harry Denford (9 to 14 Sep 2008).

At the Arcola Theatre, in east London, Karagiozes Exposed by Open Arts (23 Sep to 4 Oct 2008)

At the Greenwich Playhouse, in south London, Monster / Mr Kolpert (Double Bill) by Daniel MacIvor & Daniel Brooks / by David Gielselmann (1 to 12 Oct 2008); Lotty's War By Giuliano Crispini (11 Nov to 7 Dec 2008)

Sat 16 Aug 2008

The National Theatre, announces its Nov to Feb Season: Gethsemane by David Hare with Tamsin Greig; Steppenwolf’s production of August: Osage County; Every Good Boy Deserves Favour by Tom Stoppard and Andre Previn; Mrs Affleck by Samuel Adamson
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Fringe & Other London News

At the White Bear Theatre, in Kennington, south London, Edible Theatre presents A Great Undertaking in Little America By Dominic Rowe (2 to 6 Sep 2008)

At the Bridewell Theatre, in city of London, Tower Theatre presents Barefoot in the Park By Neil Simon (9 to 13 Sep 2008)

Fri 15 Aug 2008

Trafalgar Studios 2,announce future productions: Well By Lisa Kron with Sarah Miles & Natalie Casey (4 to 27 Sep 2008); SH*T-M*X by Leo Richardson (30 Sep to 25 Oct 2008); Potted Potter by Dan Clarkson and Jeff Turner (1 Dec 2008 to 3 Jan 2009)
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What our reviewer Peter Brown, and the popular press said about Gigi, at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

What the popular press said about Piaf, at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Lyric Studio Hammersmith, in west London, Fight Face by Sophie Woolley (16 Sep to 4 Oct 2008)

At the Landor Theatre, in Clapham, south London, Alvaro's Balcony Book by Sebastian Michael, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Kaldor (17 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At the Hackney Empire, in east London, Wheel of Life by Shaolin Monks (4 to 22 Nov 2008)

Wed 13 Aug 2008

Zorro The Musical, extends to 12 Sep 2009
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Rain Man, changes director and announces full cast
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Rosemary Branch Theatre, in north London, Actability Theatre Company presents, I Am Not An I by Stephen M. Hunt(9 to 28 Sep 2008)

At the Greenwich Playhouse, in south London, CandyKing Theatre presents, Look Back in Anger by John Osbourne (2 to 7 Sep 2008)

At the Tara Studio, in south London, The Rape Of Lucrece adapted from Shakespeare's epic poem by Todor Dimitrov (2 to 7 Sep 2008); Sonata by Mahesh Elkuncwar (21 to 26 Oct 2008)

Mon 11 Aug 2008

Fat Pig, by Neil LaBute transfers from Trafalgar Studios to Comedy Theatre 11 Sep 2008 with cast change - Kevin Bishop & Nicholas Burns
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New Wimbledon Theatre, in south London,The Witches of Eastwick with Marti Pellow, Ria Jones , Rebecca Thornhill, Poppy Tierney (30 Sep to 4 Oct 2008)

At the Etcetera Theatre, in Camden, north London,Please Don't Feed the Models solo show with Sara Standring (9 to 14 Sep 2008)

Fri 8 Aug 2008

Riflemind, written by Andrew Upton and directed by Philip Seymour, at Trafalgar Studios from 15 Sep 2008, starring John Hannah & Paul Hilton
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What our reviewer, Peter Brown, and the popular press said about Timon of Athens, at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre

Thu 7 Aug 2008

Cast update for Wig Out!, at Royal Court includes Katie Gillespie, Leon Lopez, Danny Sapani, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kevin Harvey, Alex Lanipekun, Holly Quin-Ankrah, Craig Stein, Jessika Williams
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English playwright Simon Gray, has died of cancer aged 71.
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It is reported that the remains of the theatre where Shakespeare's plays, were first performed are thought to have been recovered following an archaeological dig at a site in Shoreditch, east London,
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Wed 6 Aug 2008

Calendar Girls, expected to get a West End run at the end of the year following a UK tour.
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At the Arcola Theatre, in east London, iceandfire presents, Welcome to Ramallah by Sonja Linden and Adah Kay (23 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At the Jacksons Lane Theatre, in Highgate, north London, Reminiscence by Theatre DaCapo (9 to 20 Sep 2008)

Tues 5 Aug 2008

Fringe & Other London News

At Theatre503, in Clapham, south London, Operating Theatre Company presents, I’m A Minger! by Alex Jones (25 to 30 Aug 2008)

At the Old Red Lion, in Angel, north London, Stretch Theatre Company presents, Painting by Numbers by Simon Mawdsley (2 to 22 Sep 2008)

At the Pleasance Theatre, in Islington, north London, Memory by Jonathan Lichtenstein (30 Sep to 2 Nov 2008)

Sun 3 Aug 2008

What our reviewer, Peter Brown, and the popular press said about Her Naked Skin, at the Olivier, NT

Sat 2 Aug 2008

Six Characters in Search of an Author, by Luigi Pirandello, in a new version by Rupert Goold and Ben Power at the Gielgud Theatre from 10 Sep 2008 with Ian McDiarmid
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Fri 1 Aug 2008

Never Forget - Take That Musical, transfers from the Savoy Theatre to the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 20 Nov 2008
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What the popular press said about ...Some Trace of Her, by Katie Mitchell at the Cottesloe, NT

Fringe & Other London News

At the Arcola Studio 2, in east London, The Collector by Mark Healy adapted from the novel by John Fowles (26 Aug to 20 Sep 2008)