The larger-than-life productions that we know as panto found their not-so-humble beginnings in all corners of the world (real or not) from Italian theatre, fairy tales, folk stories, Music Hall and spectacular, evolving technology. But ho...
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Whilst the penny-pincher may teach us all to be a little less miserly when the holidays are comin', did you know that A Christmas Carol goes far beyond messages of redemption and ghostly apparitions? In fact, Charles Dickens' beloved novell...
Millions also did indeed scream ay-oh with Freddie Mercury! If you didn't know, many of your favourite shows have a past life with real events so interesting that they made it to the stage, where their memory could live forever....
We're massive music fanatics! From pop superstars, legendary bands and new names on the block, there's always a new tour to discover and an artist just waiting to get you shoulder-to-shoulder with the crowd....
Already hearing sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too? Tapping your toes in anticipation of festive films, and wondering when it's socially acceptable to put up your tree? We have some news: it's never too early to start planning...
An iconic actor known for his work on stage and screen, the legend Tim Curry has passed away at age 80 at his home in California. Known to millions for his chameleon-like performances, he commanded every project with charisma and that......
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Country queen and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80 - and if her legacy tells us anything, it's that she never forgot the Tennessee mountain home she came from. Few people leave the world in a better place than th...
Few plays have a history quite as mysterious or as long as The Mousetrap. Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery has been keeping audiences on the edge of their seats for more than seven decades, with 30,000 performances and counting. S...
Once you learn the lingo, you'll never panic-buy a restricted view seat again! When the box office is asking where you want to sit, maybe you find yourself scanning the seats thinking, "uhh...the middle." Too lazy to Google what a dress c...
UK theatres are preparing for the most gloriously bonkers time of year (our personal favourite): panto season! Whether you're heading to the ball with Cinderella, climbing the beanstalk with Jack, following Peter Pan to Neverland, or waking...
The poor little orphans of Hudson Street may have Miss Hannigan breathing down their necks, and it is certainly no five-star hotel, but they sure know how to put on a show! With Claire Sweeney now star...
Ready to have the time of your life? With 35 songs, a live band and all the romance, dancing and drama of the beloved film, Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage gives fans plenty of reasons to revisit Kellerman's....
Globally, the theatre industry generates approximately $10 billion annually. The epicenters of this art form are New York's Broadway, which generates approximately $2 billion annually, and London's West End, which generates around $1 billio...
Let's explore the fascinating evolution of cirque, an art form that has captivated audiences for centuries. From its ancient origins in Rome and China to the modern performances we know today, the journey of cirque is a testament to the end...
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is currently making a huge impact in cinema's around the world, however, its not the only tale of mythology taking the world by storm. Across the globe, theatre audiences are falling under the spell of Hade...
Broadway favourites, backstage gossip and surprise moments in the spotlight. Plenty is happening in the theater world right now, but which are the shows on everyone's lips? Here's what we've been watching, chatting about and adding to our m...
Romantic hero? Charming conman? Sondheim anti-hero? Tick, tick, tick! Whether he's singing pop mashups in Moulin Rouge! or navigating the emotional rollercoaster of Next to Normal, there's no place like home on the Broadway stage for Aaron...
From New York to London and across the US, the past month has seen a bunch of exciting new productions and theatre hits take to the stage. But what did the critics make of them? We've rounded up some of the latest reviews from thea...
