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news, reviews & interviews about the theatre since 2014. ✉️: [email protected]
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"Brimming with talent, as joyful as theatre can get!" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Annie reviews Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/much-ad...

"A knockout story of love, loss, and the fight for identity in a changing world" ★ ★ ★ ★ Stacy reviews Champion at @livetheatre.bsky.social : theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/champio...

"A moving, unique, thought provoking and visceral piece of theatre that hits on many levels" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarah reviews @TheYearsPlay at Harold Pinter Theatre: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/the-yea...

40 Theatre Shows To Book in 2025: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/40-thea...

Interview with Georgina Castle, Mean Girls: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/intervi...

Interview with Ellis Rae and Harry Acklowe from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/intervi...

Our Favourite Theatre Shows Of 2024: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/the-bes...

Peter Pan, Birmingham Hippodrome Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/peter-p...

Slava's Snowshow "was honestly one of the theatre highlights of my entire year" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (tinyurl.com/5n72refz)

Ballet Shoes at @NationalTheatre is "actually about so much more than ballet – it’s about family, female empowerment and the absolute joy of following your dreams, whatever they may be." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (tinyurl.com/229vdwk5)

NEWS: Full cast announced for DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath (tinyurl.com/2dwk9wzn)

UK! #MatildaMovie will be on the telly BOXING DAY at 5:40pm! You can watch on BBC One or on BBC iPlayer.      📚#MatildaTheMusical🦎

Pirates love Underpants at Curve, Leicester is "barrels of fun, laughter and underpants!" (tinyurl.com/4zs5t5uh)

"All the fun of a Christmas panto, with a sprinkling of ‘horrible’ history" ★ ★ ★ ★ Jenna reviews Horrible Christmas at Alexandra Palace: tinyurl.com/y2x4p7xz

"Stellar production!" ★★★★★ Annie reviews The Producers at Menier Chocolate Factory: tinyurl.com/mw8p8yne

"Packs a punch this Christmas!" ★★★★★ Stacy reviews Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome: tinyurl.com/mr7rr8yr

"A solid festive hit!" ★★★ Penny reviews Sleeping Beauty at Broadway Theatre, Catford: tinyurl.com/38apjbj9

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"With a knock-out performance by Shields and a narrative that will pull you in every direction" ★★★★★ Stacy reviews Present at Live Theatre: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/present...

Probably one of the most highly anticipated productions of 2024 has opened in the West End. What did we think about The Devil Wears Prada? Read our review: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/the-dev...

"A brilliantly crafted, uproarious musical" ★★★★ Read our review of The Book of Mormon UK tour which is playing in Birmingham over the festive season. 🔗: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/the-boo...

I *think* I may have discovered my favourite pantomime of the year. @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social's Jack and the Beanstalk is "a truly giant success!" Read my ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/jack-an...

"A phenomenal adult panto" ★★★★★ Cathie reviews The Liar, The Bitch and The Wardrobe at Turbine Theatre: tinyurl.com/m746x86r

"Greenwich Theatre has another festive fit on its hands" ★★★★ Penny reviews Dick Whittington and his Cat: tinyurl.com/mr3nxb2c

The festive season is here! 🎄 I've already watched a few Christmas films today & we've organised to get our tree next weekend.

If you loved the #WickedMovie, here's some other movie musicals well worth watching: tinyurl.com/4uc2dksx

If you loved the #WickedMovie, here's some other movie musicals well worth watching: tinyurl.com/4uc2dksx

only gone and finally booked my wedding! 👰🏻‍♀️

"Not just a seasonal treat but one to look forward to every year, all year" ★★★★★ Franco reviews @oldvictheatre 's production of A Christmas Carol: tinyurl.com/3zupt8xj

It's basically Christmas Eve for theatre kids and I ain't mad about it..

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Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical is the semi-autobiographical tale of Hans Berlin - in which he transports audiences into the wild world of the gay adult entertainment industry. Read our ⭐⭐ review : theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/shootin...

I'm currently listening to the Sentimental Men Pod episode with Cynthia Erivo 🎙️. You should give it a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4BaG...

waking up to snow is lovely, until you realise you have to leave the house 😬...

Morning question: what's 3 productions you'd like to see open in the West End?

"New perspective on Anderson’s tale is striking and enchanting" ★★★★ Emmie reviews The Red Shoes at The RSC: tinyurl.com/3yccdv77

It's Wicked week! 💚🩷

Are you wondering what festive shows are taking place in the East Midlands in 2024? Here's a guide to 8 of our favourites: theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/8-festi...

10 Theatre shows to get to know me: 1) RENT 🌈 2) West Side Story 💃🏼 3) Benjamin Button ⌛ 4) Amelie 🍓 5) Come From Away ✈️ 6) Little Shop of Horrors 🪴 7) Wicked 💚 8) The Sound Of Music ⛰️ 9) Moulin Rouge 💃🏼 10) Billy Elliot 🥊