Thea Sharrock directs a stage version of the classic Western 'High Noon' in London. Featuring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough, it's an entertaining show that feels more like a screenplay on stage. ★★★☆☆
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Billy Crudup and Denise Gough star in a tense West End adaptation of the classic western, its McCarthy-era allegory finding powerful new relevance. At the Harold Pinter theatre until 6 March.
Jamie Armitage's binaural horror play 'A Ghost in Your Ear' terrifies audiences at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs. A meta tribute to MR James, it stars George Blagden. Runs until 31 Jan 2026.
Carrie Coon delivers a powerhouse performance in the London revival of Tracy Letts' 'Bug'. Read our full review of this intense, paranoid thriller.
Cole Escola's Tony-winning play 'Oh, Mary!' receives a lukewarm two-star review in London. The historical comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln's life struggles to connect with UK audiences. See it at Trafalgar Studios until 25 April.
A groundbreaking new play, 'The Fourth Trimester', tackles the taboo of disabled sexuality and intimacy. Discover how theatre is pushing for greater inclusion and representation.
Barbara Bergin's 'Dublin Gothic' at the Abbey Theatre traces four families through 100 years of the city's history, from slums to the Aids crisis. A teeming, ambitious production.
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Biffy Clyro bring their Futique tour to London's O2 Arena on January 14, 2026. Get the essential stage times, door openings, and details for one of their biggest capital shows. Plan your night now!
Forrest Gump writer Eric Roth makes his theatre debut with a stage adaptation of the classic western High Noon, featuring Bruce Springsteen songs. World premiere at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
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Cynthia Erivo headlines a major new Dracula stage adaptation in 2026. Discover the full lineup of must-see theatre, dance, and comedy shows coming to the UK next year.
Celebrated theatre designer Elizabeth Kay, known for her revolutionary minimalist sets and work with the RSC, has died aged 86. Explore her influential career.
British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla brings his acclaimed one-man play 'Nowhere' to Sydney Festival. The multimedia show blends personal history with commentary on Gaza, colonialism, and protest.
A look back at a remarkable 2025 for Australian sport, featuring global triumphs for Oscar Piastri, Molly Picklum, and sprint sensation Gout Gout. Discover the stories behind the success.
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BBC Radio 4's The Archers is hitting the road for its 75th anniversary. A live theatrical experience, hosted by Angela Barnes, will tour 29 UK venues from June to November 2026.
QPR's incredible Championship resurgence under Julien Stephan has them dreaming of the play-offs. Discover how the team transformed after a 7-1 defeat to Coventry City.
UK theatregoers share their 2025 highlights, from a groundbreaking 'Inside No. 9' stage show to a transcendent 'King Lear' and a thrilling 'Evita'. Discover the must-see productions.
Explore Tristram Kenton's stunning photographic review of 2025's top theatre and dance productions. See the powerful images that defined the year on stage.
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The RSC's lavish production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' at the Barbican Centre is visually stunning but overly busy. Our review of this three-hour comedy running until January 2026.
A powerful nativity play in Kharkiv, using poetry by Serhiy Zhadan, reflects Ukraine's grim reality in its fourth war winter. Explore how art mirrors the nation's exhaustion and resilience.
A forgotten radio play by Tennessee Williams has been unearthed in a US archive. The 1953 work, 'The Eye That Saw Death,' will receive its world premiere broadcast by the BBC in 2026. Discover the story behind this remarkable literary find.
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