Aria Entertainment & KT Producing have announced the full cast for the London premiere of the major new folk musical Ballad Lines, which opens at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January – 21 March 2026. Press night is on Thursday, 29 January 2026. Co-created by award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Finn Anderson (Islander,Streets) and award-winning director Tania Azevedo (Mayflies, But I’m a Cheerleader), Ballad Lines is a heart-opening new musical, directed by […]
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THEATRE – Cast Announced for Ballad Lines at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January 2026
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LONDON THEATRE – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical enters 15 years in London
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New production photography has been released today as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10thlongest running musical in West End history. With tickets now on sale through January 2027, the multi-award-winning production has now been seen by over 12 million people across 100 cities worldwide. As […]
THEATRE – Kate-Lois Elliott – How To Belong Without Joining A Cult
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Kate-Lois Elliott’s show delves into her mum’s real-life experiences growing up in a cult and explores our innate desire to belong. Kate shares her own reluctance to conform to group mentalities, from social gatherings like hen parties to the influence of WhatsApp groups. The show cleverly sheds light on how elements of cult-like behaviour can […]
THETARE – Kurt Sterling’s ‘Corporate Chronicles’
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Comedian Kurt Sterling is making his Ed Fringe debut with his show “Corporate Chronicles.” He jokes that the small, dingy room he’s performing in is like something from the Saw movies. Sterling’s show shares his journey from a rural childhood to a high-flying corporate career that took a toll on him mentally and physically, before […]
THEATRE – Luke Chilton’s ‘Netflix and Chilton’
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Luke Chilton’s debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe is a comedy tour de force. His performance skillfully combines captivating storytelling with sharp, witty humour, taking the audience on a journey through personal struggles, mental health, self-discovery, and some incredibly wild gap year experiences. Chilton’s surreal one-liner jokes are twisted and clever, reflecting his quirky personality. […]
THEATRE – Ian Stone is Keeping It Together
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Ian Stone has performed at Fringe more times than I’ve had hot dinners, and he works with an audience like no one’s business. Last year, Ian won the ‘Spirit of Fringe’ award. This year he’s back with a new show poking fun at every generation with his sharp observational humour and ever-ready wit. To see […]
THEATRE – Ronnie Neville’s ‘All Irish Comedy’
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Ronnie Neville – All Irish Comedy Ronnie Neville has traversed the world as a salesman, honing his talent for comedy, accruing over 100 stories of his exploits. I’m not sure how many of those he shared this evening, as with the breakneck speed of his delivery and no apparent need for the microphone, he moves […]
THEATRE – Joe McTernan’s ‘Lost’
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Scottish comedian Joe McTernan, known for his viral character-based comedy, enjoyed a successful debut at the Fringe last year with his show “Life Advice That Won’t Change Your Life”. This year, Joe brings his high-energy performance to a bigger Underbelly venue with ‘Lost’, which tackles topics around him starting his life again after a relationship […]
THEATRE – Show – Lewis Fuller’s ‘Ungentlemenly Conduct’
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Lewis Fuller – ‘Ungentlemanly Conduct’ I went to see Lewis Fuller’s Ed Fringe debut, not knowing entirely what to expect, as I know him purely based on his magic skills. What Lewis delivers is a slick blend of Saturday Night Variety-style performance with a touch of Vegas pizzazz sprinkled throughout. It’s a show with a […]
LONDON EVENTS – LONDON CITY BALLET ANNOUNCES RETURN TO SADLER’S WELLS IN AUTUMN THIS YEAR
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The London City Ballet has today announced a return to Sadler’s Wells from 11-14 September. After a hiatus of almost 30 years, the international company of dancers will present a programme of acclaimed works including the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade, unseen in Europe for over 50 years, featuring internationally celebrated ballerina Alina Cojocaru as a guest artist […]
