Saturday, 11 October 2025
Be More Chill Reunion Concert Returns to London with Original West End Cast
London audiences are in for a treat as Be More Chill returns for a one-night-only reunion concert at the Arts Theatre on 10 November 2025.
The cult-favourite musical, featuring a Tony-nominated score by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, follows a socially awkward teen who takes a mysterious pill that promises instant popularity with chaotic results.
The concert marks the debut production from Teal Moon Productions and features much of the original West End cast, including Scott Folan, Miracle Chance, Blake Patrick Anderson, and Grace Mouat. They’ll be joined by Brandon Lee Sears, Eve Norris, Gabrielle Hinchcliffe, Jessica Lim, Christopher Fry, and Miles Paloma.
Musical direction comes from Louisa Green, with Christopher D. Clegg directing. The event is co-produced by Jeff Neuman (JJN Solutions) and Chance, with all profits donated to Young Minds, supporting youth mental health.
This special concert promises a night of infectious energy, hilarious storytelling, and the heartfelt message that made Be More Chill a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic.
Helen Flanagan to Make Stage Debut in Mrs Dalloway
Two landmark British stage productions are set to light up spring 2026, bringing classic and contemporary stories to northern stages, featuring Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan in her stage debut.
At Storyhouse Chester, Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway will be reimagined in a bold new adaptation by Kit Green and director Jen Heyes, running from 29 May to 6 June 2026 before a UK tour. Produced in collaboration with Harlow Playhouse and CutToTheChase Productions, this version blends Woolf’s poetic brilliance with striking visual design and modern resonance.
Meanwhile, Liverpool Everyman and Octagon Theatre Bolton unite for a 30th anniversary revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s The Memory of Water, a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of sisterhood and memory. Directed by Lotte Wakeham, the production runs in Bolton (29 Jan–21 Feb 2026) before transferring to Liverpool (25 Feb–14 Mar).
The cast includes Vicky Binns, Victoria Brazier, Helen Flanagan, and Polly Lister, with more names to come. Set against the nostalgic backdrop of the 1990s, the play fuses laughter, tension, and emotion.
Friday, 10 October 2025
Cynthia Erivo Leads Animated Musical Bad Fairies with Songs by Six the Musical Creators
Academy Award nominee and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo is lending her voice to Bad Fairies, a brand-new animated musical film set for release on 21 May 2027.
Directed by Megan Nicole Dong (Centaurworld) and co-directed by Olivier Staphylas (Puss in Boots), the film features original songs by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the award-winning creators of Six The Musical.
The story follows a rebellious fairy, Jayne Staplegun (voiced by Erivo), who sparks chaos in her magical world. The film blends sharp humour, fantasy, and contemporary pop-inspired music.
The creative team includes Isabella “Machine” Summers of Florence + The Machine (score), Deborah Frances-White (screenplay), and producers Carolyn Soper and DNEG Animation.
Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good later this year and the upcoming 2026 production of Dracula, continues her rise as one of today’s most dynamic performers.
ROYO Group Expands into Asia with Peaky Blinders and Rambert 100-Year Celebration
Global theatre producer ROYO Group has announced major new investment plans in Asia, led by its regional subsidiary RTS Entertainment.
The company will bring Rambert’s acclaimed production of Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby to China in spring 2026, celebrating Rambert’s 100th anniversary. Created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight and choreographed by Benoit Swan Pouffer, the show follows the Shelby family from the battlefields of WWI to post-war Birmingham, set to a live band performing music by Nick Cave, Radiohead, and Anna Calvi.
The partnership marks ROYO’s fifth major Chinese presentation in 18 months, following productions like Life of Pi and Murder on the Orient Express.
ROYO CEO Tom De Keyser confirmed the expansion of RTS’s Shanghai office, saying the group is committed to helping British producers reach global audiences.
Aqua The Musical: Barbie Girl Hitmakers Bring Their Story to the Stage in 2028
The iconic Danish pop group Aqua who are known worldwide for infectious hits like "Barbie Girl" and "Doctor Jones" are heading to the stage in spectacular fashion. A brand-new jukebox musical, Aqua The Musical, will make its world premiere at Copenhagen’s Royal Opera House in 2028, bringing the band’s colourful story and unforgettable pop anthems to life.
Produced by AHA Creations, the show has been officially approved by the band, who are actively involved in shaping its creative journey. The production company holds global rights to the musical for at least 25 years and aims to transfer it to international stages, including London’s West End, Broadway, and major cities like Hamburg and Toronto.
Martin Palme Skriver, Executive Director of AHA Creations says:
“Aqua is one of Denmark’s greatest musical success stories... Their vibrant sound and larger-than-life universe are made for the stage, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to launch a Danish musical on the global map.”
Band members shared their excitement, saying, “We’ve had a wild ride filled with unforgettable experiences. Reliving it all through a musical is both surreal and emotional— a celebration of everything Aqua has been and still is.”
The production is being developed with Fredericia Musicalteater and will be directed by Thomas Agerholm, with a creative team including Claus Reenberg, Mads Æbeløe, and Nikolaj Tarp, and set design by Benjamin La Cour.
Fans can expect an energetic celebration of Aqua’s chart-topping legacy in a musical spectacle filled with nostalgia, fun, and heart.
Photo credit: Gudmund Thai
Thursday, 9 October 2025
RSC Announces Full Cast for The BFG Stage Adaptation Ahead of 2025 Premiere
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has revealed the full cast for its new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, created in collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company.
John Leader stars as the Big Friendly Giant, alongside Helena Lymbery as The Queen. The role of Sophie will be shared between Elsie Laslett, Ellemie Shivers, and Martha Bailey Vine, while Maisy Lee, Charlotte Jones, and Uma Patel will alternate as Sophie’s friend Kimberley.
The production also features Richard Riddell, Sargon Yelda, Philip Labey, Luke Sumner, and an ensemble of talented performers.
Adapted by Tom Wells, the magical new version of The BFG opens at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 25 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, before transferring to Chichester Festival Theatre and then to Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre from 22 April 2026.
The creative team includes Toby Olié (puppetry director), Vicki Mortimer (set design), Kinnetia Isidore (costumes), Zoe Spurr (lighting), and Oleta Haffner (composer).
Tickets start at £16 and are on sale now.
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