Niki Evans, who came fourth in the TV series X Factor in 2007, to join cast of Blood Brothers, to play Mrs Johnstone at the Phoenix Theatre from 3 Nov 2008
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Full cast announced for Treasure Island, at Haymarket Theatre - joining Keith Allen are Michael Legge, Tony Bell, Paul Brennen, John Lightbody, Dermot Kerrigan.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Old Red Lion Theatre, in Angel, north London, Johnjo, by Tom O'Brien (14 Oct to 1 Nov 2008 at 7.15pm); Call Me If You Feel Happy , by Nicola Albon & Sophie Pelham (14 Oct to 1 Nov 2008 at 9pm)

At the New Players Theatre, in Charing Cross, central London, Burlesque-Esque, A burlesque blend of song, dance, comedy, live music, magic & fire-eating - with The Kitten Club & special guests (4 Nov to 20 Dec 2008)

At Footsbarn’s Big Top, in Victoria Park, east London, A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed in a circus tent (7 to 30 Nov 2008)

At the Tristan Bates Theatre, in Covent Garden, central London, Sweet Spot Productions presents, I Found My Horn, by Jasper Rees and Jonathan Guy Lewis (1 to 20 Dec 2008)

Fri 26 Sep 2008

Cast update for Twelfth Night, at Donmar at Wyndham's - Joining Derek Jacobi are Mark Bonnar, Norman Bowman, Ron Cook, Victoria Hamilton, Guy Henry, James Howard, Lloyd Hutchinson, Samantha Spiro, Zubin Varla, Indira Varma, Alex Waldmann
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What the popular press said about The Walworth Farce, at the Cottesloe, NT

Thu 25 Sep 2008

Dirty Dancing, new cast from 29 Sep 2009 at Aldwych includes Martin Harvey & Leanne Rowe
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Menier Chocolate Factory Theatre, in south London, A Little Night Music, by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Trevor Nunn (22 Nov 2008 to 8 Mar 2009)

At the Brockley Jack Theatre, in south London, Richard III, by theFaction (14 Oct to 8 Nov 2008)

Wed 24 Sep 2008

The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and Headlong Theatre production of King Lear, starring Pete Postlethwaite, to transfer to Young Vic Theatre from 29 Jan 2009.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Jermyn Street Theatre, in Piccadilly Theatre, central London, OPUS Theatre Company presents, Confessions of Honour, by Gerry Hinks (27 Oct to 1 Nov 2008)

Mon 22 Sep 2008

The Theatre Royal Bath Production of Enjoy, by Alan Bennett at the Giegud from 27 Jan 2009 starring Alison Steadman & David Troughton
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What the popular press said about Rain Man, starring Josh Hartnett & Adam Godley at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave.

Fringe & Other London News

At the Union Theatre, in south London, Not/Applicable & Heart Productions presents, Shooting Clouds, by Frank Bramwell (21 Oct to 8 Nov 2008)

Fri 19 Sep 2008

Donmar Warehouse, confirms its new season - includes Fugard's Dimetos with Jonathan Pryce and Ibson's A Doll's House with Gillian Anderson
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What the popular press said about Riflemind, starring John Hannah & Paul Hilton at the Trafalgar Studios 1

Thu 18 Sep 2008

Now or Later, extends 2 weeks at the Royal Court - tickets now on sale to 1 Nov 2008.
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What the popular press said about Ivanov, starring Kenneth Branagh at the Donmar at the Wyndham's Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Tricycle Theatre, in Kilburn, north London, Fishamble presents, Rank, by Robert Massey (3 to 22 Nov 2008)

Wed 17 Sep 2008

The National Theatre, announces plans for 2009, including Helen Mirren & Margaret Tyzack in "Phaedre"
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The Woman in Black, cast change at Fortune Theatre - Andrew Jarvis & Tim Watson.
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Full cast announced for La Cage Aux Folles , at the Playhouse Theatre - joining Douglas Hodge & Denis Lawson, are Tracie Bennett, Paula Wilcox...
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What the popular press said about Six Characters in Search of an Author, at the Gielgud Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Greenwich Playhouse , in south London, Flat Pack Productions presents, The Anniversary, by Bill MacIlwraith (14 Oct to 9 Nov 2008)

Tues 16 Sep 2008

Priscilla Queen of the Desert , at Palace Theatre from 10 March 2009 starring Jason Donovan, Tony Sheldon, Oliver Thornton, Clive Carter
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Mon 15 Sep 2008

What the popular press said about Christopher Shinn's Now or Later, at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs

Fringe & Other London News

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, by Frank Mcguinness (29 Sep to 18 Oct 2008)

At the Bridewell Theatre, in city of London, SEDOS presents, Stepping Out, By Richard Harris (30 Sep to 4 Oct 2008)

At the Courtyard Studio Theatre, in Hoxton, north London, The Infamists presents, Chav Scum Kills God, by Drew Davies (11 to 30 Nov 2008)

Fri 12 Sep 2008

Disney's The Lion King, has a new booking period - tickets now on sale to 19 July 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre
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What the popular press said about Sam Shepard's Kicking A dead Horse, at the Almeida Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Brockley Jack Theatre, in south London, Yellow Leaf Theatre presents, Scribbler & Spouse, by James Robson (30 Sep to 4 Oct 2008)

At the Theatro Technis Theatre, in Mornington Crescent, norths London, Tower Theatre Company presents, Hay Fever, by Noel Coward (8 to 18 Oct 2008)

At the New Wimbledon Theatre, in south London, Cinderella, starring Gareth Gates, Joanna Page, Alistair McGowan (5 Dec 2008to 18 Jan 2009)

Thu 11 Sep 2008

Tessa Churchard to join cast of The 39 Steps on 13 Oct - show extends 7 months to 6 Sep 2009 at the Criterion Theatre.
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What the popular press said about Eurobeat, at the Novello Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Jermyn Street Theatre, in Piccadilly Circus, central London, Informed Consent, by Richard Brockman (6 to 25 Oct 2008)

Wed 10 Sep 2008

Faces in the Crowd, cast update at Royal Court Amanda Drew, Con O’Neill.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Camden People's Theatre, near Warren Street, central London, Paperweight, by Top of the World (7 to 25 Oct 2008)

(Updated 22 Sep) At the Old Abattoir in Clerkenwell, Dirty Market Theatre presents, Bacchaefull, a contemporary adaptation of Euripides' The Bacchae (3 to 18 Oct 2008

Tues 9 Sep 2008

John Webster's Jacobean tragedy The White Devil, at the Menier Chocolate Factory 3 Oct to 15 Nov 2008, starring Claire Price , Darrell D’Silva & Aidan McArdle .
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Finborough Theatre, in Earl's Court, south west London, Cradle Me, by Simon Vinnicombe (1 to 25 Oct 2008)

At the New Wimbledon Theatre, in south London, Flashdance - The Musical, starring Bernie Nolan, Bruno Langley , Noel Sullivan, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. (6 to 11 Oct 2008)

At the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, in Kentish Town, north London, Flat Earth Theatre presents Best Man Speech, by Glyn Maxwell (14 Oct to 2 Nov 2008)

Fri 5 Sep 2008

Blowing Whistles, by Matthew Todd, at the Leicester Square Theatre from 23 Oct to 29 Nov 2008, starring Paul Keating & Stuart Laing.
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What our reviewer Peter Brown, said about Joan Rivers, at the Leicester Square Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Actors Church - St Paul's, in Covent Garden, Our Ellen, by Richard Osborne (14 to 19 Oct 2008)

Thu 4 Sep 2008

Michael Ball has extended his run playing the role of ‘Edna Turnblad’ Hairspray, to 25 April 2009 at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
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Treasure Island, at Haymarket Theatre from 7 Nov 2008, with Keith Allen making his West End stage debut starring as ‘Long John Silver’
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Grease, extends to 31 Oct 2009 at Piccadilly Theatre - Jimmy Osmond joins cast as 'Teen Angel' 19 Jan - 14 Mar 2009
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What our reviewer Peter Brown, said about Liberty, at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Artsdepot, in North Finchley, Night Before Christmas, a festive tale for families and children aged 3 -7. (13 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009)

Wed 3 Sep 2008

Kelly Brook will make her West End stage debut starring as ‘Jeannie’ in Fat Pig, at the Comedy Theatre from 13 Oct 2008
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August - Osage County, to open at National Theatre with most the original Broadway cast!
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Riverside Studios, in Hammersmith, west London, 1800 Acres, by David Myers (16 Sep to 12 Oct 2008); Lola: The Life of Lola Montez, Dramaturg Esther Richardson, live music from flamenco guitarist Ricardo Garcia (21 Oct to 2 Nov 2008)

At the New End Theatre, in Hampstead, north London, Out of Bounds and Bare Boards presents, Laughing in the Dark, with Graeme Messer (14 Oct to 2 Nov 2008 at 9.30pm)

At the Blue Elephant Theatre, in Camberwell, south London, First Class, with Amy Nostbakken & Nir Paldi (7 to 25 Oct 2008); Toy Boy / Living With... a double bill by Sebastian Rex (11 to 29 Nov 2008)

At the King Head's Theatre, in Angel, north London, Live Wire Productions presents, That Moment, by Dougie Blaxland (lunchtimes 23 Sep to 12 Oct 2008)

Mon 1 Sep 2008

Wicked, now booking to the 26 Sep 2009 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
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English writer, actor, director and comedian Ken Campbell, has died suddenly at the age of 66. He was known for his work in experimental theatre.
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Fringe & Other London News

At Upstairs at the Gatehouse , in Highgate, north London, Paul Nicholas in association with Ovation presents, A Tale of Two Cities, a musical adaptation written by Steven David Horwich and David Soames with music by David Pomeranz. (27 Sep to 2 Nov 2008)