Theatre2 days agoJoe McElderry 'thrilled' with national panto awardThe South Shields singer wins for his role as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin in Newcastle.2 days ago2 days agoPlaying Jenny Lind is an honour, says actorPenny Ashmore is playing the Swedish Nightingale in a new major production of Barnum.2 days ago3 days ago'Very special' - Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells lead West End showMichael Sheen is composer Antonio Salieri, and Callum Scott Howells is Mozart at the New Theatre.3 days ago3 days agoRussell Kane 'buzzing' for theatre debut as RomeoThe comedian says he always "fantasised" about being involved in a Shakespearean play.3 days ago3 days agoShakespeare play becomes queer Brummie love storyA Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep gets a modern Birmingham twist.3 days ago4 days agoDwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musicalFighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.4 days ago5 days agoFestival opens young minds to live performanceThe Suffolk festival returns for a fourth edition of its specialist youth event.5 days ago5 days agoTheatre says national award is 'greatest honour'Wolverhampton Grand Theatre wins national award for best large‑scale pantomime.5 days ago6 days ago'Hugs and tears' as theatre celebrates cash boostThe Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield will receive a £600,000 grant from the government.6 days ago...