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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

A timely arrival at the Arcola is Ukraine Unbroken, a reminder that the war which began four year...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

First Look – Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of Kinky Boots in Rehearsals

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First Look – Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of Kinky Boots in Rehearsals

Rehearsal images are released today of Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the company of Kinky Boot...

2 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

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Interview: Lyn Gardner Talks to Director Kirsty Patrick Ward as Manic Street Creature Comes to Kiln Theatre

When a friend of director Kirsty Patrick Ward went to see a preview of her production of Maimuna ...

26 Feb, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Death Note: The Musical to have world premiere at the Barbican

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Death Note: The Musical to have world premiere at the Barbican

30th July is a date you need to write down - just make sure it's the right book - because Death N...

26 Feb, 2026 | By Sian McBride

Spotlight on Sadie Sink

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Spotlight on Sadie Sink

With Sadie Sink beginning performances alongside Noah Jupe in Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pint...

24 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Catherine Tate to Star in Oh, Mary! from April 2026

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Catherine Tate to Star in Oh, Mary! from April 2026

Catherine Tate will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! in London’s West End from ...

24 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Fan-Favourite Stars to Share King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium

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Fan-Favourite Stars to Share King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium

UPDATE: Richard Armitage will now be playing the role of Herod instead of Boy George between 3 & ...

23 Feb, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon