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ICYMI: Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker are set to star in a new concert production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the London Palladium in 2027.

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ICYMI: An abandoned tunnel under Brighton railway station is to be used for an immersive production of Charles Dickens’ ghost story The Signalman, marking the first time the site has been used for a theatrical performance.

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ICYMI: Legally Blonde the Musical has landed a three-month West End transfer at the London Coliseum, with Amber Davies set to reprise the role of Elle Woods.

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ICYMI: ★★★★ Review: Golden Boy – Josh O’Connor heads a prestigious cast in this rare revival of Clifford Odets’ symbolism-heavy sports drama

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ICYMI: A planned revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George will no longer go ahead as planned next year, following the departure of its two leads.

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ICYMI: ★★★★ Review: Thelma & Louise – Musical take on the blockbuster film is a familiar joyride with its own free spirit. (@youngvictheatre)

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Spotlight on: Best Designer!

Congratulations to this year’s astonishing Best Designer nominees, sponsored by @preevueltd at The Stage Debut Awards 2026, in association with @Netflix

✨Lev Govorovski and Ted Walliker for RON at @RiversideLondon
✨Alex Mullins for Teeth 'n' Smiles at @dukeofyorksLDN
✨Natalie Roar for Les Liaisons Dangereuses at @NationalTheatre

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ICYMI: A new St Albans theatre set to be home to a repertory company has announced its first three shows, which will be staged later this year while the venue is still a "work-in-progress".

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A survey looking at the cultural activities of more than 30,000 young people – billed as one of the largest surveys of its kind – has revealed the “barriers” facing them, with more than a third stating cost prevents access. (@ace_national)

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Actor Stephanie Cole has died aged 84 👇 https://t.co/LncXJWvIGG

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★★★★ Review: Tristan & Yseult – Soul-stirring revival of the Kneehigh favourite. (@TheatreRBath) 👇 https://t.co/VsGKOrf5Mb

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★★★ Review: Letter to Brezhnev – Strong performances elevate syrupy adaptation of the 1985 film👇 https://t.co/TqGpyZd9Ix

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Obituary: Bonnie Greer — Famous for her regular contributions to the BBC’s arts commentary show Newsnight Review, Greer was also the playwright behind shows such as Marilyn and Ella, Dancing on Blackwater and Jitterbug👇 https://t.co/CAN6mnj3uN

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★★★ Review: An Anatomy of Melancholy – Netia Jones’ literary-based work draws on text, music and visuals to powerful effect

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Edinburgh festivals and cultural organisations are to receive a one-off 25% increase to their council funding, funded in part by money from the city’s tourist tax.

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Stand and Be Counted Theatre, the UK’s first theatre company of sanctuary, is launching a creative hub in Sheffield.

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Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik has died aged 56.

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A gala performance of @@PhantomOpera next month will fund a new scholarship programme for performing arts training, run by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.

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Theatre marketing agency AKA has appointed Elizabeth Furze as its global chief executive.

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Theatre and film director Anthony Page has died aged 90 👇 https://t.co/1nrhLBVrep