Cast update for Peter Gill's, Small Change, which is at the Donmar Warehouse from 10 April 2008: Lindsey Coulson, Luke Evans, Sue Johnston, Matt Ryan...
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At the Bridewell Theatre, in city of London, Tower Theatre Company presents, Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett (25 to 29 Mar 2008)

Thu 28 Feb 2008

Theatrecares cabaret, Love Me Tender, Hate Me Please, at the Trafalgar Studios on Monday 17th March 2008 at 11.30pm : Performers include David Bedella, Kerry Ellis, Leanne Jones...
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What our reviewer, Peter Brown, and the popular press, said about The Vortex, at the Apollo Theatre

Wed 27 Feb 2008

Agatha Christie's long running thriller The Mousetrap, new 6 month booking period covering performances from 5 May 2008 to 1 Nov 2008 at the St Martin's Theatre
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Derren Brown Mind Reader: An Evening of Wonders, a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion, at Garrick Theatre from 2 May to 7 June 2008
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At the Riverside Studios, in Hammersmith, west London, AutoAuto!, the only concert performance where the principle instrument is a Vauxhall Astra Mk2! (8 April to 4 May 2008)

At the Jermyn Street Theatre, in Piccadilly, central London, Romeo & Juliet, by Antic Disposition (21 April to 17 May 2008)

At the Tara Studio, in Earlsfield, south west London, The Girl, the Oil Pipe and the Murder in the Forum, by Paul Bilic (11 - 16 March 2008)

Mon 25 Feb 2008

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, has extended booking at the Duchess Theatre for a further 7 months - tickets now on sale to 28 March 2009
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The King's Head Theatre, in Angel, north London, announces its 2008 Season: Black & White Ball, music & Lyrics by Cole Porter (25 Mar - 4 May); Betwixt, music and lyrics by Ian McFarlane (6 May - 22 June); Grand Slam, by Lloyd Evans (24 June - 27 July); The Shadow Master, adapted by Stephanie Sinclaire (29 July - 7 Sep); Cherry Docs, by David Gow (9 Sep - 19 Oct); Street Magic, music & lyrics by Brett Kahr (21 Oct - 7 Dec); Godiva, lyrics by Guy Bolton, music by Vivian Ellis (9 Dec 2008- 25 Jan 2009)

At the New Wimbledon Studio, in south London, ReStock Theatre presents Blue/Orange, by Joe Penhall (4 to 22 Mar 2008)

At the Barons Court Theatre , in west London, Outside Edge Theatre presents My Name's Bill, by Phil Fox (4 to 22 Mar 2008)

At the Chickenshed, in Cockfosters, north London, Sea Change, (2 to 19 July 2008)

At the Little Angel Theatre, in north London, Hanging By a Thread, by Ding Foundation (26 Feb to 16 Mar2008)

Fri 22 Feb 2008

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At the Tricycle Theatre, in Kilburn, north London, Testing the Echo, by David Edgar ( 1 April to 3 May 2008); Under Milk Wood,, by Dylan Thomas ( 12 to 24 May 2008); Topless Mum, by Ron Hutchinson (28 May to 28 June 2008).

At the Warehouse Theatre, in Croydon, south London, Stan Laurel, Please Stand Up!, with Bob Kingdom (12 to 30 Mar 2008).

Thu 21 Feb 2008

What our reviewer Peter Brown, and the popular press, said about Ring Round the Moon, at the Playhouse Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Orange Tree Theatre, in Richmond, south London, Chains of Dew, By Susan Glaspell (12 Mar to 5 April and 21 to 26 April 2008); A triple bill of Susan Glaspell's short plays (7 to 19 April 2008)

Wed 20 Feb 2008

Cast changes in Chicago, cast changes at Cambridge Theatre from 25 Feb 2008: Rachel McDowall (Velma Kelly), Birgitte Hjort Sorensen (Roxie Hart), Zee Asha (Mama Morton)
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Grease, extends 7 months at Piccadilly Theatre - tickets now on sale to 10 Jan 2009.
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At the Old Red Lion Theatre, in Angel, north London, Yaller Skunk Theatre presents In My Name, by Steven Hevey, starring James Alexandrou, Ray Panthaki, Kevin Watt, Adeel Akhtar. (25 Mar to 12 April 2008)

At the Courtyard Theatre, in Shoreditch, north London, Unspoken Productions presents, The Pink Bedroom, alongside three other one act plays by Tennessee Williams (1 to 27 April 2008)

At the Hen & Chickens Theatre, in north London, Spoilt Productions presents, Breathing Corpses, by Laura Wade (6 to 24 May 2008)

At the Jerwood Vanburgh Theatre, near Tottenham Court Rd, in central London, The Wrestling School presents, I Saw Myself, by Howard Barker (9 to 19 April 2008)

Tues 19 Feb 2008

Harriet Thorpe to star as ‘Madame Morrible’ in Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre from 14 April 2008
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Royal Court Theatre confirms the three plays in its Upstairs Downstairs season this summer - The Ugly One, Free Outgoing and Gone Too Far!
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The Blue Elephant Theatre Spring/Summer Season includes: Hippolytus adapted by Aaron Paterson (8 to 26 April); Hide & Seek by Tal Jakubowiczova (29 April to 17 May); Out of Chaos by Temple Theatre (20 to 24 May); Pluto by Jonathan Bonfiglio (28 May to 15 June 2008)

Mon 18 Feb 2008

That Face by Polly Stenham, at the Duke of York's Theatre from 1 May 2008 starring Lindsay Duncan & Matt Smith
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What our reviewer Chloe Preece, and the popular press, said about Kneehigh Theatre's Brief Encounter, at the Cinema Haymarket

Fri 15 Feb 2008

I'd Like To Teach The World to Sing - one night only 24 Feb 2008 at Her Majesty's - A star cast perform the songs that made them famous - Andrew and Julian Lloyd Webber, Elaine Page, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Pryce and many others
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What our reviewer Chloe Preece, and the popular press, said about The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other, at the Lyttelton, NT

Fringe & Other London News

At the Bridewell Theatre, in city of London, Shot Actress - Full Story! / The Great Opportunity, two tales by H E Bates, starring Graham Padden (16 to 20 Mar 2008)

At the Theatro Technis, in Mornington Crescent, north London, Tower Theatre presents, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller (11 to 15 Mar 2008)

At the Greenwich Playhouse , in south London, Lansbury Productions presents Lucky Sod, by John Godber (1 to 6 April 2008)

Thu 14 Feb 2008

What our reviewer Peter Brown, and the popular press said about Speed-The-Plow , with Kevin Spacey, Jeff Goldblum & Laura Michelle Kelly at the Old Vic Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Cochrane Theatre, in Holborn, central London, Youth Music Theatre UK presents, Frankenstein , adapted by Nick Stimson, from the novel by Mary Shelley, music by Jimmy Jewel (26 to 29 Mar 2008)

Wed 13 Feb 2008

The 39 Steps extends 4 months at the Criterion Theatre - Tickets now on sale to 11 Oct 2008
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At the Etcetera Theatre, in Camden, north London, SU presents a double bill under the title, SUM: Shut Up! / Sinir, by Myung il / by Ozlem (11 to 16 Mar 2008)

At the Camden People's Theatre, near Warren Street, central London, Briefing, devised by physical theatre company Mercurial, Based on Doris Lessing’s Briefing for a Descent into Hell (8 to 26 Apr 2008)

At the Oval House Theatre, in south London, Pursued By A Bear Productions presents a double bill under the title, Footprints in the Sand: For One Night Only / Letting Go, by Oladipo Agboluaje / by Rukhsana Ahmad (15 Apr to 3 May 2008); Theatre Resource in partnership with Frantic Assembly presents, The Conquest of the South Pole, By Manfred Karge (20 to 24 May 2008); Oval House Theatre presents, Rock, by Tim Fountain, starring Bette Bourne (27 May to 21 Jun 2008);

Mon 11 Feb 2008

Cast changes in Mamma Mia! from 3 March 2008, including Richard Laing (Sam), Paul Ryan (Harry), Andrew Hall (Bill), Katie Brayben (Sophie), Oliver Hembrough (Sky)
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Cast update for The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, which is at the Almeida Theatre from 28 March 2008: Includes Douglas Henshall, Gawn Grainger, Susan Lynch, Joseph Mawle
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At the Hackney Empire Theatre, in east London, Royal Shakespeare Company presents , Noughts & Crosses, by Malorie Blackman, adapted by Dominic Cooke (1 to 5 Apr 2008)

At the Old Red Lion Theatre, in Angel, north London, The Baby Box, by Chris Leicester (26 Feb to 22 Mar 2008)

Fri 8 Feb 2008

Into the Hoods, ZooNation's street dance/theatre version of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, at the Novello Theatre from 14 March 2008
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What the popular press said about The Homecoming, at the Almeida Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Union Theatre, in south London, Elixir Theatre Company presents , Three Hours After Marriage, by John Gay (11 Mar to 5 Apr 2008)

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, Act First Glance presents , The Crimson Conquest, By Ally Jame (26 Feb to 8 Mar 2008)

At the Putney Arts Theatre, in south west London, CP Theatre Productions presents , The Life of Timon, by William Shakespeare (10 to 15 Mar 2008)

Thu 7 Feb 2008

The nominations for the 2008 Laurence Olivier Awards has been announced.
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What our reviewer Chloe Preece, and the popular press, said about A Prayer For My Daughter, at the Young Vic Theatre

Wed 6 Feb 2008

Peter Pan El Musical, a family musical, sung and spoken in Spanish, with English sur-titles, is at the Garrick Theatre for a limited run from 28 Mar to 27 Apr 2008, starring Miguel Angel Gamero
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At Upstairs at the Gatehouse, in Highgate, north London, Ovation presents, Talent, by Victoria Wood (8 Mar to 6 Apr 2008)

Tues 5 Feb 2008

Fringe & Other London News

Maria Friedman: Re-arranged, at the Fringe Venue, Menier Chocolate Factory, 19 Mar - 4 May 2008
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At the Bush Theatre, in west London, Artefacts, by Mike Bartlett (20 Feb - 22 Mar 2008); Tinderbox, by Lucy Kirkwood (23 April – 24 May 2008); 2,000 Feet Away, by Anthony Weigh (11 June – 12 July 2008);

At the Arthur Cotterell Theatre, at Kingston College in south London, Cygnet Players presents , Into the Woods, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine (9 to 12 April 2008)

Mon 4 Feb 2008

Summer Strallen officially confirmed as the next 'Maria' in The Sound of Music, at the London Palladium from 26 Feb 2008
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Disney's The Lion King, now booking to 28 Sep 2008 at the Lyceum Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the King's Head Pub Theatre, in Angel, north London, Fat Christ, by Gavin Davis, starring Abi Titmuss (26 Feb to 23 Mar 2008); Inheritance, by Clive Steele (Lunchtimes 27 Feb to 2 Mar 2008)

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, First Draft Theatre Company presents a double bill, Paper Thin / Olympia, by Anna Jordon / by Katy Darby (19 to 24 Feb 2008)

At the Union Theatre, in south London, Senti-mental, by Dean Stalham (12 Feb to 1 Mar 2008)

Sat 2 Feb 2008

Nina Söderquist cast as 'Lady in Lake' in Spamalot at the Palace Theatre from 11 Feb 2008 having won Sweden's TV3’s West End Star.
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Fri 1 Feb 2008

Darius Danesh cast as Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind which is at the New London Theatre from 4 April 2008
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The Viewing Room by Daniel Joshua Rubin, starring by Leonard Roberts at the Arts Theatre 4 to 29 March 2008
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What our reviewer Peter Brown, and the popular press, said about The Importance of Being Earnest, starring Penelope Keith at the Vaudeville Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

The Hampstead Theatre, in Swiss Cotage, north London, announces its spring and summer season: War and Peace, By Shared Experience (10 April – 11 May 2008); Stockholm, By by Bryony Lavery (13 – 24 May 2008); Fast Labour, by Steve Waters (30 May – 21 June 2008); On the Rocks, By Amy Rosenthal (26 June – 26 July 2008)