musical theatre

Discover the latest shows across the UK and Ireland this autumn.

See the full list of nominees for the Casting Society’s 42nd Artios Awards.

How Rose O’Reilly learned and performed ‘Millicent Clyde’ with four hours’ notice.

From West End transfers to UK and Ireland tours, explore our curated guide to summer theatre

Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.

Get an insider’s look into how casting works at the industry’s biggest theatre institution

Performer Rob Madge talks to Spotlight about creating their hit show, social media and panto.

‘Paddington the Musical’ leads with nine awards, while ‘Evita’ wins six at the 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards.  The winners of the 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards have been crowned at a ceremony at the London Palladium, celebrating the very best of British theatre as voted for by audiences. As the only major theatre awards decided entirely by the […]

‘Paddington the Musical’ and ‘Into the Woods’ lead the 2026 Olivier Awards nominees list with 11 nominations each. The nominations for the 2026 Olivier Awards have been announced at a ceremony at the London Palladium, ahead of the star-studded 50th-anniversary event at the Royal Albert Hall. The frontrunners for this year’s awards are the Savoy […]

Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield on casting ‘Wicked’ and being shortlisted for the first casting Oscar. The lead-up to the Academy Awards is always a time of great excitement and anticipation, but this year feels more momentous than usual. For the first time, the vital work of casting directors will be recognised […]