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The cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN! Photo Credit: Pamela Raith

Packed with sharp comedy, inventive choreography, and unforgettable songs, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a fast paced musical that delivers pure theatrical fun.

On paper a musical about William Shakespeare might not sound that appealing. In reality, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a barnstorming romp through the 1590s, with not a note out of place, not a cultural reference missed, and not an ounce of excess fat on this lean singing and dancing machine.

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The cast of DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan

Despite its strong design and engaging second act, DOUBLE INDEMNITY is a stylish but uneven adaptation that struggles with pacing, clarity, and character depth.

Ask anyone what Film Noir is, and they will mention a hard-boiled femme fatale, a gullible man, and dark, stylish cinematography. They will also point to the subject matter. The underbelly of life. The thoughts people have but never say. And at the centre, murder.

This touring pr...

The cast of Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

With strong performances and an engaging plot, INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS is a fast-paced and layered adaptation, despite some parts of the story being unevenly signposted.

INSPECTOR MORSE was a television staple of detective drama for eight series from 1987 to 2000...

Driven by strong performances, sharp direction, and clever use of social media, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE is a tense, modern psychological thriller.

Updating a well-known psychological thriller, whilst still keeping the bones of the work is a path fraught with danger...

Vibrant, authentic, and emotionally charged, SUNNY AFTERNOON captures The Kinks’ rise to fame in 1960s Britain.

Great Britain in the 1960s was a time of social change, optimism, the breaking down of the old guard and above all the original British invasion...

With strong performances and a standout set and costume design, Ken Ludwig’s DEATH ON THE NILE is a stylish and inventive adaptation of Agatha Christie’s well-known novel.

Any adaptation of a well-known work by a much-loved author is a tight walk between pastiche and underrepresentation...

The cast of DEAR ENGLAND UK Tour. Photo Credit: Marc Brenner

Clever, emotionally resonant and brilliantly staged, DEAR ENGLAND uses the story of an England football manager to explore themes of belief, teamwork, and legacy, appealing to fans and non-fans alike.

A play about football, more specifically, about the tenure of an England manager, might sound like something that would make you roll your eyes and sigh...

The cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Photo Credit: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Powerful and emotionally raw, DEATH OF A SALESMAN is a haunting portrayal of one man’s unravelling under the weight of the failed American dream.

It’s been 75 years since Arthur Miller wrote his searing indictment of the American dream, and this current touring production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN has lost none of its sting.

We meet Willy Loman, a failing salesman clinging to past glories...

This powerful and faithful revival of BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF captures the raw despair of post-industrial Britain with a superb cast and striking staging.

The early 1980s in Britain was a time of change. Industrialisation was on its way out, and with it went thousands of men trained in trades that were suddenly no longer needed. The youth culture reflected the worries of the working class, and whether through confrontation or escapism, the sense of movement was undeniable.

In 1982, these conc...

Stefanie Jones in MARY POPPINS. Photo Credit: Danny Kaan.

Combining flawless performances, breath-taking staging, and old-school showbiz glamour, MARY POPPINS is a masterclass in theatrical magic.

It is easy to see why MARY POPPINS the musical has won so many awards from Oliviers to Tonys and entranced audiences from Broadway and the West End to productions across the globe; it is simply perfect in every way...