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British Theatre Guide Newsletter no. 1245: Our reviewers review 2025 in theatre; Broadway & West End box office receipts; New Year honours share.sender.net/campaigns/eg...
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Our reviewers review 2025 in theatre; Broadway & West End box office receipts; New Year honours
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January 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Theatre feature: Our reviewers' picks of 2025
Some of BTG's regular reviewers pick out their favourite theatre productions and moments of the year.
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Some of BTG's regular reviewers pick out their favourite theatre productions and moments of the year.
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Theatre feature: Our reviewers' picks of 2025
Some of BTG's regular reviewers pick out their favourite theatre productions and moments of the year.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Theatre feature: Our reviewers' picks of 2025
Some of BTG's regular reviewers pick out their favourite theatre productions and moments of the year.
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Some of BTG's regular reviewers pick out their favourite theatre productions and moments of the year.
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Theatre feature: North West theatre in 2025
David Chadderton looks back on some of the goings-on in the North West theatre scene over the year.
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David Chadderton looks back on some of the goings-on in the North West theatre scene over the year.
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Theatre feature: North West theatre in 2025
David Chadderton looks back on some of the goings-on in the North West theatre scene over the year.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Theatre feature: North West theatre in 2025
David Chadderton looks back on some of the goings-on in the North West theatre scene over the year.
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David Chadderton looks back on some of the goings-on in the North West theatre scene over the year.
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Theatre review: The Rivals from Orange Tree Theatre at Orange Tree Theatre
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Theatre review: The Rivals from Orange Tree Theatre at Orange Tree Theatre
Theatre review of The Rivals (Richard Brinsley Sheridan) from Orange Tree Theatre at Orange Tree Theatre - reviewer: Howard Loxton
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January 4, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Theatre review: The Rivals from Orange Tree Theatre at Orange Tree Theatre
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Theatre review: The New Year’s Day Concert from Ballet Nights at Cadogan Hall
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Theatre review: The New Year’s Day Concert from Ballet Nights at Cadogan Hall
Theatre review of The New Year’s Day Concert from Ballet Nights at Cadogan Hall - reviewer: Vera Liber
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January 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Theatre review: The New Year’s Day Concert from Ballet Nights at Cadogan Hall
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Theatre feature: Record Breakers
This is the time of year when theatres need to draw in crowds.
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This is the time of year when theatres need to draw in crowds.
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Theatre feature: Record Breakers
This is the time of year when theatres need to draw in crowds.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Theatre feature: Record Breakers
This is the time of year when theatres need to draw in crowds.
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This is the time of year when theatres need to draw in crowds.
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Theatre news: Ballet Nights launches Music Award
The Ballet Nights Music Award, awarded to a musician under the age of 30, has been launched and its first winner announced.
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The Ballet Nights Music Award, awarded to a musician under the age of 30, has been launched and its first winner announced.
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Theatre news: Ballet Nights launches Music Award
The Ballet Nights Music Award, awarded to a musician under the age of 30, has been launched and its first winner announced.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Theatre news: Ballet Nights launches Music Award
The Ballet Nights Music Award, awarded to a musician under the age of 30, has been launched and its first winner announced.
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The Ballet Nights Music Award, awarded to a musician under the age of 30, has been launched and its first winner announced.
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Theatre news: ENB’s BalletActive returns with Sofa 2 Studio
BalletActive, English National Ballet’s online studio for dance-based workouts, returns in the new year with the Sofa 2 Studio Challenge.
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BalletActive, English National Ballet’s online studio for dance-based workouts, returns in the new year with the Sofa 2 Studio Challenge.
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Theatre news: ENB’s BalletActive returns with Sofa 2 Studio
BalletActive, English National Ballet’s online studio for dance-based workouts, returns in the new year with the Sofa 2 Studio Challenge.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Theatre news: ENB’s BalletActive returns with Sofa 2 Studio
BalletActive, English National Ballet’s online studio for dance-based workouts, returns in the new year with the Sofa 2 Studio Challenge.
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BalletActive, English National Ballet’s online studio for dance-based workouts, returns in the new year with the Sofa 2 Studio Challenge.
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Theatre review: Dick Whittington from Crossroads Pantomimes at The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth
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Theatre review: Dick Whittington from Crossroads Pantomimes at The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth
Theatre review of Dick Whittington (Alan McHugh with additional material by Shane Ritchie, Samuel Holmes and Matt Black) from Crossroads Pantomimes at The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth - reviewer: Kar...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Theatre review: Dick Whittington from Crossroads Pantomimes at The Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth
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Theatre feature: Scottish Theatre 2025: Wha’s Like us?
Donald C Stewart reflects on the last year of theatre in Scotland.
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Donald C Stewart reflects on the last year of theatre in Scotland.
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Theatre feature: Scottish Theatre 2025: Wha’s Like us?
Donald C Stewart reflects on the last year of theatre in Scotland.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Theatre feature: Scottish Theatre 2025: Wha’s Like us?
Donald C Stewart reflects on the last year of theatre in Scotland.
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Donald C Stewart reflects on the last year of theatre in Scotland.
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Theatre feature: Theatre and Social Change in 2025
Keith Mckenna looks back on the theatre he saw in 2025 with a political purpose.
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Keith Mckenna looks back on the theatre he saw in 2025 with a political purpose.
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Theatre feature: Theatre and Social Change in 2025
Keith Mckenna looks back on the theatre he saw in 2025 with a political purpose.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Theatre feature: Theatre and Social Change in 2025
Keith Mckenna looks back on the theatre he saw in 2025 with a political purpose.
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Keith Mckenna looks back on the theatre he saw in 2025 with a political purpose.
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Theatre review: Treasure Island from Eastern Angles at Eastern Angles Centre
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Theatre review: Treasure Island from Eastern Angles at Eastern Angles Centre
Theatre review of Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Jake Smith) from Eastern Angles at Eastern Angles Centre - reviewer: Suzanne Hawkes
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December 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Theatre review: Treasure Island from Eastern Angles at Eastern Angles Centre
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Theatre news: Hippodrome boss appointed MBE
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has been appointed an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to British theatre.
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Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has been appointed an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to British theatre.
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Theatre news: Hippodrome boss appointed MBE
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has been appointed an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to British theatre.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Theatre news: Hippodrome boss appointed MBE
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has been appointed an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to British theatre.
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Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has been appointed an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to British theatre.
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British Theatre Guide Newsletter no. 1244
Review of the theatre year in Northern Ireland; new podcast episode: Allan Stewart on 50 years in panto; last newsletter of 2025 share.sender.net/campaigns/ec...
Review of the theatre year in Northern Ireland; new podcast episode: Allan Stewart on 50 years in panto; last newsletter of 2025 share.sender.net/campaigns/ec...
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Review of the theatre year in Northern Ireland; new podcast episode: Allan Stewart on 50 years in panto; last newsletter of 2025
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December 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
British Theatre Guide Newsletter no. 1244
Review of the theatre year in Northern Ireland; new podcast episode: Allan Stewart on 50 years in panto; last newsletter of 2025 share.sender.net/campaigns/ec...
Review of the theatre year in Northern Ireland; new podcast episode: Allan Stewart on 50 years in panto; last newsletter of 2025 share.sender.net/campaigns/ec...
Theatre news: Work starts January on £20m theatre expansion
The redevelopment of Malvern Theatres will include a third auditorium—a 240-seat studio theatre—workshop spaces and a small amphitheatre.
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The redevelopment of Malvern Theatres will include a third auditorium—a 240-seat studio theatre—workshop spaces and a small amphitheatre.
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Theatre news: Work starts January on £20m theatre expansion
The redevelopment of Malvern Theatres will include a third auditorium—a 240-seat studio theatre—workshop spaces and a small amphitheatre.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Theatre news: Work starts January on £20m theatre expansion
The redevelopment of Malvern Theatres will include a third auditorium—a 240-seat studio theatre—workshop spaces and a small amphitheatre.
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The redevelopment of Malvern Theatres will include a third auditorium—a 240-seat studio theatre—workshop spaces and a small amphitheatre.
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Theatre review: Robin Hood from Crossroads Pantomimes at Birmingham Hippodrome
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Theatre review: Robin Hood from Crossroads Pantomimes at Birmingham Hippodrome
Theatre review of Robin Hood (Harry Michaels and Matt Slack) from Crossroads Pantomimes at Birmingham Hippodrome - reviewer: Andrew Cowie
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December 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Theatre review: Robin Hood from Crossroads Pantomimes at Birmingham Hippodrome
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Theatre feature: Northern Ireland theatre highlights in 2025
Michael Quinn looks back at the highs and lows in Northern Irish theatre in 2025.
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Michael Quinn looks back at the highs and lows in Northern Irish theatre in 2025.
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Theatre feature: Northern Ireland theatre highlights in 2025
Michael Quinn looks back at the highs and lows in Northern Irish theatre in 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Theatre feature: Northern Ireland theatre highlights in 2025
Michael Quinn looks back at the highs and lows in Northern Irish theatre in 2025.
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Michael Quinn looks back at the highs and lows in Northern Irish theatre in 2025.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Allan Stewart: Fifty Years in Pantomime
Allan is currently playing dame in Jack and the Beanstalk at Edinburgh Festival Theatre
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Allan is currently playing dame in Jack and the Beanstalk at Edinburgh Festival Theatre
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December 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Allan Stewart: Fifty Years in Pantomime
Allan is currently playing dame in Jack and the Beanstalk at Edinburgh Festival Theatre
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Allan is currently playing dame in Jack and the Beanstalk at Edinburgh Festival Theatre
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Theatre review: Crimes Against Christmas from New Old Friends at Merlin Theatre
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Theatre review: Crimes Against Christmas from New Old Friends at Merlin Theatre
Theatre review of Crimes Against Christmas (Feargus Dunlop Woods) from New Old Friends at Merlin Theatre - reviewer: Jacob Newbury
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December 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Theatre review: Crimes Against Christmas from New Old Friends at Merlin Theatre
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Theatre review: The Railway Children from Take Note Theatre at Theatre at the Tabard
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Theatre review: The Railway Children from Take Note Theatre at Theatre at the Tabard
Theatre review of The Railway Children (E Nesbit, adapted by Louise Haddington) from Take Note Theatre at Theatre at the Tabard - reviewer: Shiroma Silva
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December 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Theatre review: The Railway Children from Take Note Theatre at Theatre at the Tabard
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Theatre review: Beauty and the Beast from Bridge House Theatre at Bridge House Theatre
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Theatre review: Beauty and the Beast from Bridge House Theatre at Bridge House Theatre
Theatre review of Beauty and the Beast (Luke Adamson) from Bridge House Theatre at Bridge House Theatre - reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti
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December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Theatre review: Beauty and the Beast from Bridge House Theatre at Bridge House Theatre
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British Theatre Guide Newsletter no. 1243
It's not all panto; new podcast episode: The Big Tiny and pantos; Arts Council review by Dame Margaret Hodge; post-Christmas book sales; Merry Christmas! share.sender.net/campaigns/e7...
It's not all panto; new podcast episode: The Big Tiny and pantos; Arts Council review by Dame Margaret Hodge; post-Christmas book sales; Merry Christmas! share.sender.net/campaigns/e7...
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It's not all panto; new podcast episode: The Big Tiny and pantos; Arts Council review by Dame Margaret Hodge; post-Christmas book sales; Merry Christmas!
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December 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
British Theatre Guide Newsletter no. 1243
It's not all panto; new podcast episode: The Big Tiny and pantos; Arts Council review by Dame Margaret Hodge; post-Christmas book sales; Merry Christmas! share.sender.net/campaigns/e7...
It's not all panto; new podcast episode: The Big Tiny and pantos; Arts Council review by Dame Margaret Hodge; post-Christmas book sales; Merry Christmas! share.sender.net/campaigns/e7...
Theatre news: Kelly and Costigan wait for Godot in Glasgow, Liverpool and Bolton
Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill will direct Beckett's Waiting For Godot starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan.
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Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill will direct Beckett's Waiting For Godot starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan.
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Theatre news: Kelly and Costigan wait for Godot in Glasgow, Liverpool and Bolton
Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill will direct Beckett's Waiting For Godot starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Theatre news: Kelly and Costigan wait for Godot in Glasgow, Liverpool and Bolton
Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill will direct Beckett's Waiting For Godot starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan.
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Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill will direct Beckett's Waiting For Godot starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan.
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Theatre review: The Mystery of Irma Vep: a Penny Dreadful from Jack Studio Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre
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Theatre review: The Mystery of Irma Vep: a Penny Dreadful from Jack Studio Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre
Theatre review of The Mystery of Irma Vep: a Penny Dreadful (Charles Ludlam) from Jack Studio Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre - reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti
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December 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Theatre review: The Mystery of Irma Vep: a Penny Dreadful from Jack Studio Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre
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Theatre review: When We Are Married from Donmar Warehouse at Donmar Warehouse
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Theatre review: When We Are Married from Donmar Warehouse at Donmar Warehouse
Theatre review of When We Are Married (J B Priestley) from Donmar Warehouse at Donmar Warehouse - reviewer: Howard Loxton
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December 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Theatre review: When We Are Married from Donmar Warehouse at Donmar Warehouse
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