Tag: musical theatre
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Rose O’Reilly Swinging into Action for ‘Paddington The Musical’
How Rose O’Reilly learned and performed ‘Millicent Clyde’ with four hours’ notice.
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What’s On Stage This Summer
From West End transfers to UK and Ireland tours, explore our curated guide to summer theatre
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Spotlight Prize 2026 Winners Revealed
Following a spectacular evening of performances, our expert juries have selected the Spotlight Prize 2026 winners.
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Inside the National Theatre Casting Room with Alastair Coomer
Get an insider’s look into how casting works at the industry’s biggest theatre institution
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My Casting Story: Rob Madge in ‘My Son’s a Queer’
Performer Rob Madge talks to Spotlight about creating their hit show, social media and panto.
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‘Paddington the Musical’ Wins Big at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026
‘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…
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Olivier Awards 2026 Nominations Announced
‘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…
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Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield: A Wicked Team
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…
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2026 Artios Awards Nominations
The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence’, ‘Dept Q’, ‘Hament’ and ‘Sinners’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the casting teams behind Adolescence,…
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What’s on the West End Christmas 2025?
Ready for some festive viewing? Enjoy some of the West End’s biggest shows like ‘Elf the Musical’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Snowman’. The festive season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the theatre! London’s glittering West End has a huge amount of shows on offer…