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KohanaPHP Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/quiz-photos-james-graham-carvel-lovibond_46269.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x153.45000000000002y12.4w323.95h324width130/stephanie-street-james-graham-gavin-spokes-and-keir-124598.jpg' /></p>The show opened last night in the West End Wednesday, April 11, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/tricycle-kiln-sharon-d-clarke-indhu-white-teeth_46266.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x38.75y10.85w333.25h333width130/indhu-rubasingham-sharon-d-clarke-and-clive-rowe-124564.jpg' /></p>Sharon D Clarke, Clive Rowe and a new play by Florian Zeller will feature in the inaugural Kiln Theatre season Wednesday, April 11, 2018 9 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/broken-wings-musical-haymarket-naaman_46265.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x294.5y40.300000000000004w272.8h273width130/andquotspirit-of-the-earthandquot-in-rehearsals-124563.jpg' /></p>Have a first listen to the show from Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan here Wednesday, April 11, 2018 9 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/reviews/quiz-noel-coward-james-graham_46268.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x182.9y46.5w238.70000000000002h239width130/the-west-end-production-of-quiz-124565.jpg' /></p>James Graham&#39;s play transfers into West End after premiering in Chichester last year Tuesday, April 10, 2018 5 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/olivier-awards-peter-hall-best-director_46267.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x151.9y27.900000000000002w337.90000000000003h338width130/peter-hall-117998.jpg' /></p>The founder of the RSC and National Theatre director passed away in September last year Tuesday, April 10, 2018 3 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/rosalie-craig-pigeonholed-musical-actress-company_46264.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x292.95y13.950000000000001w179.8h180width130/rosalie-craig-in-the-ferryman-124562.jpg' /></p>The actress was talking at the West End launch of <em>Company</em> Tuesday, April 10, 2018 3 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/rent-cast-secret-screening-shanay-layton-lucie_46263.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x34.1y6.2w347.2h347width130/lucie-jones-shanay-holmes-and-layton-williams-124560.jpg' /></p>The cast will reunite for the event this summer Tuesday, April 10, 2018 2 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/circus-250-chinese-pole-sarah-cosset_46229.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x127.10000000000001y34.1w378.2h378width130/the-beckrell-effect-124376.jpg' /></p>As she prepares to open in a CircusFest show Sarah Cosset explains the history of the Chinese pole Tuesday, April 10, 2018 1 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/rosalie-craig-being-alive-company-patti-lupone_46259.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x282.1y9.3w328.6h329width130/patti-lupone-and-rosalie-craig-will-play-joanne-and-bobbi-124554.jpg' /></p>Marianne Elliott&#39;s production opens at the Gielgud Theatre in September Tuesday, April 10, 2018 1 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/pericles-prince-of-tyr-barbican-cheek-jowl_46262.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x207.70000000000002y62w269.7h270width130/cecile-leterme-christophe-gregoire-and-camille-124553.jpg' /></p>Cheek By Jowl adapts Shakespeare&#39;s play Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/ben-chaplin-mood-music-old-vic-photos-_46260.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x172.05y24.8w292.95h293width130/ben-chaplin-in-rehearsals-for-mood-music-124543.jpg' /></p>Joe Penhall&#39;s play runs as part of the Old Vic&#39;s bicentennial season Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/kinky-boots-uk-tour-new-dates-venues_46258.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x179.8y21.7w306.90000000000003h307width130/the-west-end-cast-of-kinky-boots-124541.jpg' /></p>The tour kicks off in September Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/once-musical-queens-theatre-hornchurch-2018_46257.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x204.6y9.3w226.3h226width130/once-regional-premiere-124540.jpg' /></p>The venue has announced its lineup for the autumn months Monday, April 09, 2018 10 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/mean-girls-musical-west-end-sonia-friedman_46242.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x201.5y150.35w209.25h209width130/the-cast-of-mean-girls-on-broadway-124530.jpg' /></p>Producer Sonia Friedman hinted at a trip across the pond for the &#39;fetch&#39; musical Monday, April 09, 2018 9 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/plastic-old-red-lion-_46240.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x292.95y32.550000000000004w230.95000000000002h231width130/mark-weinman-as-kev-in-plastic-124528.jpg' /></p>Josh Roche directs this play, which runs in Colchester after London Monday, April 09, 2018 9 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/newbury-theatre/news/sweet-charity-ian-hislop-watermill-trial-laughter_46244.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x24.8y6.2w358.05h358width130/ian-hislop-gemma-sutton-and-nick-newman-124532.jpg' /></p>Gemma Sutton will lead the cast as Charity in the new revival Monday, April 09, 2018 5 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/olivier-awards-red-carpet-press-room-video_46243.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x131.75y9.3w328.6h329width130/hamilton-stars-rachelle-ann-go-and-christine-124531.jpg' /></p>We chat with nominees, winners and guests at this year&#39;s Olivier Awards Monday, April 09, 2018 2 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/birmingham-theatre/news/ian-rankin-rebus-birmingham-rep-hugh-dennis_46241.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x32.550000000000004y13.950000000000001w337.90000000000003h338width130/hugh-dennis-lesley-garrett-and-john-marquez-124529.jpg' /></p>The season will also feature Hugh Dennis in a new production of <em>The Messiah</em>, which runs at Birmingham Rep before the West End Monday, April 09, 2018 1 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/mel-giedroyc-interview-bake-off-much-ado-company_46232.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x134.85y7.75w305.35h305width130/mel-giedroyc-124379.jpg' /></p>TV presenter and actress Mel Giedroyc explains why she's thrilled 2018 is, for her, the &#39;year of the boards&#39; Monday, April 09, 2018 12 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/park-theatre-season-2018-les-dennis-blake-harrison_46239.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x34.1y7.75w342.55h343width130/les-dennis-blake-harrison-and-claire-van-kampen-124527.jpg' /></p>The north London venue has also announced its Christmas show Monday, April 09, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/olivier-award-2018-winners-photos_46235.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x257.3y15.5w316.2h316width130/124463.jpg' /></p>Bryan Cranston, Laura Donnelly and Sheila Atim were among those who won awards Monday, April 09, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/olivier-awards-tv-broadcast-review-peter-hall_46238.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x155y9.3w328.6h329width130/shirley-henderson-and-sheila-atim-124522.jpg' /></p>Sarah Crompton considers whether the age-old format shows theatre off in its best light Monday, April 09, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/rsc-auction-costumes-ebay-ian-mckellen_46237.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x218.55y21.7w296.05h296width130/ian-mckellen-in-the-rscand39s-king-lear-124521.jpg' /></p>You don&#39;t even have to go to Stratford to pick up a piece of history Monday, April 09, 2018 9 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/west-end-theatre/news/photos-james-graham-quiz-noel-coward_46236.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x173.6y97.65w299.15000000000003h299width130/gavin-spokes-charles-ingram-keir-charles-chris-124510.jpg' /></p>The production transfers following a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre Sunday, April 08, 2018 9 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/olivier-awards-2018-winners-hamilton_46233.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x141.05y17.05w220.1h220width130/olivier-award-winners-sheila-atim-laura-donnelly-giles-124380.jpg' /></p>The awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall Sunday, April 08, 2018 8 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/olivier-award-arrivals-red-carpet-2018-photos_46234.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x209.25y3.1w201.5h202width130/michael-jibson-jason-pennycooke-marianne-elliott-patti-124423.jpg' /></p>The stars were out at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards Sunday, April 08, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/test-knowledge-olivier-awards_46230.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x246.925y29.749999999999996w297.5h297width130/olivier-award-trophies-103524.jpg' /></p>The awards will run in London this Sunday Saturday, April 07, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/manchester-theatre/news/my-top-five-showtunes-ashley-gilmour_46227.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x134.85y10.85w345.65000000000003h346width130/ashley-gilmour-124364.jpg' /></p>The actor tells us the musical numbers he can&#39;t live without Friday, April 06, 2018 5 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/relentless-unstoppable-human-machine-roundhouse_46228.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x24.8y23.25w361.15000000000003h361width130/relentless-unstoppable-human-machine-124366.jpg' /></p>Pirates of the Carabina opens this year&#39;s CircusFest with slightly disappointing results Friday, April 06, 2018 5 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/chita-rivera-jamie-parker-pics-week_46226.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x175.15y181.35w254.20000000000002h254width130/chita-rivera-with-the-cast-of-ruthless-124357.jpg' /></p><em>42nd Street</em> also celebrates its birthday Friday, April 06, 2018 3 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/way-world-donmar-warehouse-opening-night-video_46225.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x300.7y63.54999999999999w261.95h262width130/haydn-gwynne-124361.jpg' /></p>James Macdonald&#39;s production has opened at the Donmar Warehouse Friday, April 06, 2018 2 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/relentless-unstoppable-week-life-circus-circusfest_46224.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x213.9y113.15w220.1h220width130/124355.jpg' /></p>The circus piece opens CircusFest at the Roundhouse in London Friday, April 06, 2018 12 PM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/circusfest-2018-unmissable-shows-_46056.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x122.45y21.7w227.85h228width130/the-bekkrell-effect-123651.jpg' /></p>This year marks 250 years since modern circus was first performed Friday, April 06, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/haydn-gwynne-cast-way-world-opening-night-photos_46223.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x37.2y17.05w395.25h395width130/haydn-gwynne-lady-wishfort-sarah-hadland-foible-geoffrey-124336.jpg' /></p>The Restoration comedy opened at the Donmar Warehouse last night Friday, April 06, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/leeds-theatre/news/jill-halfpenny-girl-on-the-train-cast-yorkshire_46222.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x136.4y12.4w336.35h336width130/jill-halfpenny-124325.jpg' /></p>The piece has its world premiere in May Friday, April 06, 2018 11 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/oliver-awards-david-lan-special-award-2018_46221.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x51.15y10.849999999999998w375.1h375width130/david-lan-124324.jpg' /></p>The ex-artistic director of the venue will be given the Special Award at the ceremony this Sunday Friday, April 06, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/devil-with-the-blue-dress-bunker-monica-lewinsky_46217.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x203.05y32.550000000000004w361.15000000000003h361width130/flora-montgomery-in-devil-with-the-blue-dress-124302.jpg' /></p>Kevin Armento's play focuses on the sex scandal which rocked the White House while Bill Clinton was president Friday, April 06, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/chicago-cuba-gooding-jr-ruthie-henshall-photos_46220.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x165.85y75.94999999999999w283.65000000000003h284width130/the-company-of-chicago-124315.jpg' /></p>The hit musical returns to the West End this month Friday, April 06, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/mamma-mia-west-end-extension-new-cast_46218.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x203.05y43.4w232.5h233width130/the-current-cast-of-mamma-mia-celebrating-the-showand39s-124307.jpg' /></p>The show is also celebrating its 19th birthday Friday, April 06, 2018 10 AM http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/shows-that-shaped-me-madani-younis_46219.html?cid=rssfeed <p style='text-align: center'><img src='http://tm.tm-cdn.com/photos/whatsonstage/v1finw130x151.9y35.65w305.35h305width130/madani-younis-124306.jpg' /></p>In this week&#39;s episode, we chat to the artistic director of the Bush Theatre