Harry Enfield to Star in Once in a Lifetime at London's Young Vic by Mark Shenton

A new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and a play by and starring sex workers have also been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:41am on September 22, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Does theatre need to 'grow some balls' when it comes to audience misbehaviour? by Mark Shenton

“You wish to have the curse reversed?/ I’ll need a certain potion first,” sings the Witch to the Baker and his wife

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 22, 2016☆⚑

Million Dollar Quartet to Return to London by Mark Shenton

Martin Kemp, original member of British pop group Spandau Ballet, will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:27am on September 21, 2016☆⚑

Sheridan Smith to Reprise Funny Girl on Tour in 2017 by Mark Shenton

The star will appear at selected venues in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:15am on September 20, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Theatres must be more transparent about ticket prices by Mark Shenton

The press release announcing the February 2017 opening of new West End musical The Girls, a stage version of Calendar Girls, had

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 20, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's week: Should critics be invited to observe rehearsals? by Mark Shenton

Critics, at least in this country, usually stay out of the rehearsal room. It isn’t regarded as our place to see actors

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 19, 2016☆⚑

What's Hot in London: September 10-16 by Mark Shenton

U.K. Theatre Awards to honor Ian McKellen, Ronald Harwood forbids females from lead role in The Dresser and latest casting news for London bows of Lazarus and An American in Paris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 17, 2016☆⚑

The Girls, Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, to Premiere in West End by Mark Shenton

The musical is based on the 2003 film Calendar Girls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:42am on September 16, 2016☆⚑

Full Casting for London Premiere of David Bowie's Lazarus Announced by Mark Shenton

Michael C. Hall, Michael Esper and Sophia Anne Caruso to reprise New York roles alongside British newcomers to the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 6:10am on September 16, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's top venues: Salisbury Playhouse by Mark Shenton

Visitors arriving at the train station for the small cathedral city of Salisbury in Wiltshire are immediately directed to where they can

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 16, 2016☆⚑

Three-Actor Version of Joe DiPietro's F***ing Men to Be Staged in London by Mark Shenton

Performances begin in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40am on September 15, 2016☆⚑

Sir Ian McKellen Will Be Honored at U.K. Theatre Awards by Mark Shenton

Awards will be presented October 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35am on September 15, 2016☆⚑

Nick Salmon: 'General management allows us to produce only when we want to' by Mark Shenton

Nick Salmon " part of the highly successful Playful Productions, a triumvirate that also comprises Matthew Byam Shaw and Nia Janis "

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on September 15, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's theatre picks: September 15 by Mark Shenton

It’s a busy week for interesting openings and returning shows, including the London premiere of a rarely seen Tennessee Williams play, a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 15, 2016☆⚑

Casting Complete for London Revival of Shopping and F***ing by Mark Shenton

Sean Holmes will direct the 20th anniversary production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:25am on September 14, 2016☆⚑

Full Casting Announced for London Side Show by Mark Shenton

Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford will star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:22am on September 14, 2016☆⚑

Sarah Frankcom: 'I'm surprised we don't fail more often. We should do' by Mark Shenton

Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre began 2016 by being named regional theatre of the year at The Stage Awards. As the citation put

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:00am on September 14, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Why does the stigma of the understudy persist? by Mark Shenton

An understudy has one of the most marginalised jobs in theatre " and the one with the worst karma. Their good fortune

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 14, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton: Does booking a smaller theatre lead to inflated prices? by Mark Shenton

Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly knows how to grab the headlines. As a member of the House of Lords and an instantly recognisable

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 13, 2016☆⚑

Mark Shenton's week: When is a musical ready for public consumption? by Mark Shenton

Musicals are here, there and everywhere in the West End " and loads more are being commissioned, written and developed every day. Hardly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on September 12, 2016☆⚑

Disenchanted! to Receive U.K. Premiere by Mark Shenton

The musical will run September 23-October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22am on September 11, 2016☆⚑

Shoshana Bean Launches London Residency by Mark Shenton

Guests include Louise Dearman, Eva Noblezada and Jason Robert Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17am on September 11, 2016☆⚑

Scott Alan to Present One-Man Show at London's Crazy Coqs by Mark Shenton

Season will also include special New Year's Eve concert with guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on September 11, 2016☆⚑

What's Hot in London: September 3-9 by Mark Shenton

Andrew Lloyd Webber speaks up for musical training, Nick Hytner will publish a memoir, Jack Thorne pens a musical and Dead Funny set its return.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on September 10, 2016☆⚑

Nicholas Hytner to Pen Memoir About His Years at Helm of National Theatre by Mark Shenton

The book is set to be published in May 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12am on September 9, 2016☆⚑