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Review: Intimate Apparel at the Donmar Warehouse
Pulitzer prize winning writer Lynn Nottage reunites with director Lynette Linton to bring her acclaimed play Intimate Apparel to the Donmar Warehouse in London. Playing from 20 June to 9 August 2025, Intimate Apparel stars Emmy Award Winner Samira Wiley. Review: Donmar Warehouse, London | 10 July 2025 Samira Wiley in Intimate Apparel at the Donmar Warehouse. Photo: Helen Murray Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage review | Donmar Warehouse ★★★★★ New York City, 1905. Thirty-five y

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Jul 11, 20253 min read


National Theatre of Scotland production to receive global cinema release as part of NT Live
National Theatre Live (NT Live) has announced a blockbuster line-up of theatre in cinemas including the National Theatre of Scotland's The Fifth Step; marking the first time that an NTS production has been captured for NT Live. Theatre productions Mrs. Warren’s Profession, The Fifth Step, and Hamlet are all set for global cinematic release. NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 NT Live Theatre in Cinema programme 2025 / 2026 Today, National Theatre Live announces a

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Jul 3, 20253 min read


Mean Girls the Musical UK Tour announced with Scottish Premier set for Glasgow
After a successful year in London's West End, smash hit musical comedy Mean Girls - based on the film of the same name - has announced...

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Jul 3, 20253 min read


Operation Mincemeat announces 2026 world tour with Scottish dates including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen
Theatre news: 2025 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and 2024 Olivier Award Winner for Best New Musical Operation Mincemeat announces a...

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May 13, 20254 min read


KC and the Sunshine Band musical GET DOWN TONIGHT announces London premiere
KC and the Sunshine Band musical GET DOWN TONIGHT announces London premiere at Charing Cross Theatre Three-time GRAMMY® winner KC and...

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Apr 10, 20252 min read


The Kink's musical Sunny Afternoon UK tour returns to Glasgow
The multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon returns to Glasgow's King's Theatre in 2025. Telling the story of iconic...

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Mar 25, 20252 min read


London Theatre Week 2025: 10 recommended shows to see in London's West End this year.
London Theatre Week 2025: must-see shows and offers. Plus 10 recommended shows to see in London's West End this year.

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Feb 17, 20255 min read


Review: Chicago UK Tour 2025, Edinburgh - Roxie and Velma rule this smoking-hot Chicago
Chicago UK Tour review 2025, Edinburgh Playhouse. Starring Faye Brookes and Kevin Clifton.

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Feb 6, 20255 min read


Review: The Devil Wears Prada musical, London West End - original cast
The West End musical version of the hit film The Devil Wears Prada is now playing at the Dominion Theatre in London with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of fashion tyrant Miranda Priestly, made famous by Meryl Streep. Read my review below. The Devil Wears Prada musical Directed by Jerry Mitchell | Music by Elton John | Lyrics by Shaina Taub & Mark Sonnenblick Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada A New Musical. Credit: Matt Crockett The

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Jan 26, 20254 min read
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