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Lewis Capaldi announces September UK and Ireland Arena Tour

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts with his huge new single Survive, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury Festival and, this September, back on tour in arenas across the UK.

On Friday afternoon, a headliner-sized Pyramid Stage crowd embraced the emotion of Lewis’s emergence into the sunshine for a powerful, hit-laden half-hour. “Second time’s a charm on this one,” said Lewis. “I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time.” That he emphatically did, with his soaring vocals leading the crowd through classics Before You Go, Grace, Hold Me While You Wait, Bruises, Forget Me, a first live showing of ‘Survive’, and a unifying performance of  Someone You Loved. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

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30th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Much loved TV presenter Jeff Brazier and JLS band member Aston Merrygold join Britain’s Got Talent’s Sydnie Christmas in stage adaptation of 101 Dalmatian’s the Musical!

Following its hugely successful UK Tour, Runaway Entertainment today announces full casting for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. The musical will play for a limited six week run from Friday 18 July – Saturday 30 August 2025.

Joining the previously announced winner of Britain’s Got Talent Sydnie Christmas (Cruella De Vil), are Jeff Brazier making his stage debut (Casper), JLS’ Aston Merrygold (Jasper), Laura Baldwin (Danielle), Dylan Collymore (Ensemble), Victoria Compson-Bradford (Swing), Benedict Hastings (Ensemble), Linford Johnson (Pongo), Lottie Johnson (Ensemble), Rachel Lea-Gray (Ensemble), Kenan Lewis Smith (Ensemble),Callum Martin (Ensemble), Ronan O’Hara (Swing), Joe Sleight (Ensemble), Samuel Thomas (Tom),Emma Thornett (Perdi), Chioma Uma (Ensemble), and Jhanaica Van Mook  (Ensemble).

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23rd June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Cameron Mackintosh announces new casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at his Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 28th July 2025

Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 28 July 2025.The Phantom of the Opera is currently booking until Saturday 28 March 2026.

Joining the company on Monday 28 July will be Adam Rhys-Charles as Raoul and Bradyn Debysingh as Ubaldo Piangi. Continuing in the production are Dean Chisnall as The Phantom, Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé, Joanna Ampil as Carlotta Giudicelli, Adam Linstead as Monsieur André, Martin Ball as Monsieur Firmin, Helen Hobson as Madame Giry and Millie Lyon as Meg Giry. At certain performances the role of Christine Daaé will be played by Colleen Rose Curran.

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23rd June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Dua Lipa concludes two triumphant Sold-Out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium

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Across Friday and Saturday night, global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa performed to over 150,000 fans at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium resulting in two triumphant shows to kick off the UK leg of her highly anticipated 75+ date Radical Optimism World Tour.

The two sold-out shows saw Dua bring out a special guests each night, including Jamiroquai on Friday night to perform Virtual Insanity together, and Charli xcx on Saturday nightto perform 360 together as part of the show where Dua performs bespoke covers unique to the city she’s in. Throughout the tour, Dua has performed these covers often in the local language to honor each city, and thus far, has done so in seven different languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and German.
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23rd June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Duran Duran announce exclusive UK Halloween show at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on 31st October 2025

British music icons Duran Duran are summoning all Halloween enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on Friday, October 31 2025.

Fans can expect a one-night-only exclusive Halloween set filled with the essential hits, alongside rarely-played songs from the Duran Duran crypt. Now a highly anticipated annual tradition, The Danse Macabre Halloween Party was originally conceptualised at a fabled October 31st gig for the ages in 2022 at the Wynn Theatre, Las Vegas. Now that special night is immortalised across 13 songs on the band’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre – a spectacular record threading together new music, themed covers, and darkly reimagined versions of Duran Duran’s classic songs.

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23rd June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Performance space ‘Terminal 1’ returns to Glastonbury Festival from 25th to 29th June

The immersive situationist artwork and performance space Terminal 1 returns to Glastonbury Festival 25-29 June with a dynamic programme of art, performance, music and talks. Celebrating migration as a vital and transformative force, Terminal 1 presents a bold and deeply moving vision brought to life by an international cohort of artists responding to one unifying message: NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL.

Originally launched in 2024, Terminal 1 was met with critical acclaim and emotional resonance, with festival-goers describing the experience as urgent, powerful, and profoundly affecting.  Built using salvaged materials from the demolished Heathrow Terminal 1, this site-specific installation reimagines the remnants of a transit hub as a place of solidarity, resistance, and celebration.

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20th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Official London Theatre announces reopening of world-famous Ticket Booth in Leicester Square, and strengthens partnership with Westminster City Council

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Official London Theatre will raise the curtain on their newly refurbished Ticket Booth in Leicester Square at a launch event tomorrow (Wednesday 18 June). Costumed stars from 25 West End shows will gather for a photocall and ribbon cutting, attended by prominent figures from London’s theatre, culture and tourism industries.

Owned by the Society of London Theatre, a not-for-profit organisation which has been championing theatre since 1908, the Official London Theatre Ticket Booth has undergone major refurbishment to improve customer service and accessibility, supported by Westminster City Council, and the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) who run tkts New York.

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17th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Beyoncé Breaks Her Own Record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with 6 Unforgettable ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ Shows

Last night, Beyoncé concluded her epic six-night run at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour. The groundbreaking series of concerts welcomed over 275,000 fans and grossed over £45,000,000 (over $61,500,000 USD), making it the most tickets and highest gross for any artist in the stadium’s history.
Beyoncé now holds the all-time records at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for:

  • Most concerts performed by any artist (6 shows).
    • Her COWBOY CARTER TOUR shows—held June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, and 16—surpassed the benchmark she previously set with five sold-out nights during her Renaissance World Tour in 2023, breaking her own all-time record for most performances by any artist at the venue.
  • Most ticket sales for any artist (over 275,000 tickets sold)
  • Highest grossing concerts for any artist (over £45,000,000 [over $61,500,000 USD])
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The London shows follow celebrated multi-night runs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, continuing a tour widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and artistically daring of Beyoncé’s career. Each nearly three-hour performance features bold reinterpretations of her GRAMMY-winning Cowboy Carter album, complete with immersive visuals, genre-crossing arrangements, and intricate stagecraft.

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17th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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David Byrne announces new album and world tour

David Byrne is proud to announce Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia, which will be released September 5th by Matador Records. The album was produced by the Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Click here to pre-order the album, including a limited Cantaloupe Orange / Strawberry Pink split vinyl featuring a lenticular cover.

Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new live show in support of Who Is the Sky?. The touring band will comprise 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band, all of whom will be mobile throughout the set. The North American tour begins in September, with Australia & New Zealand dates kicking off in January 2026 and European & United Kingdom dates starting the following month. Full touring router can be found HERE

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16th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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West End LIVE 20th anniversary plans announced

Celebrating its 20th year, West End LIVE returns on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June, with a packed line-up of top London shows. Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival and showcases outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

Tens of thousands of theatre fans are expected to flock to the capital for this unique event, presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. West End LIVE attracts people of all ages into central London to experience the best of the West End – from the city’s unparalleled theatre and culture scene to food, drink, fashion, nightlife, retail and more, providing a major boost to Westminster’s local economy and supporting the creative industries.

An impressive line-up of over 50 top West End shows are set to perform at the event, as previously announced on social media, including Back To The Future, Cabaret, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Disney’s Hercules, Disney’s The Lion King, Fiddler On The Roof, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical and Wicked.

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13th June 2025by Theatrefullstop
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Mindfulness/Gong Bath Meditation/DJ Set - next Min Mindfulness/Gong Bath Meditation/DJ Set - next Mindfulness day to be confirmed but it’ll be early next year so stay tuned for more info! #arts #mindfulness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #confidence #selfesteem #gong #gongbath #gongbathmeditation #dj #music #rhythm #sound
A continuation of our Wellbeing strand of Theatre A continuation of our Wellbeing strand of Theatre Full Stop, we’ll be hosting a Wellness Weekend consisting of a Mindfulness Workshop (@meganmattravers) and Gong Bath meditations (@mindful.moments.sound.healing) on Sat 7th and Sun 8th Dec. To take part, just tune in on the day to our Instagram story. #arts #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #gongbath #singingbowls
As we establish how we’ll be navigating the new As we establish how we’ll be navigating the new world, we’re proud of the journey Theatre Full Stop has gone on so far. Initially created as a platform to document the latest theatrical productions nationally, we’re lucky that we get the opportunity to visit some of the world’s greatest arts venues and interview some of the world’s leading arts practitioners. We’re known for also organising events, and have recently added a ‘mindfulness’ strand to what we now do, offering free workshops via Instagram Live concerned with the aim of prioritising wellbeing. Visit our website to read our theatre reviews and interviews, sign up to our newsletter to find out more about the mindfulness work we’ve been doing so far and tune into our page to find out more about our ‘Mindfulness Weekend’ this December. #arts #theatre #mentalhealth #wellbeing #wellness
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation (@sagaftra) is releasing The SAG-AFTRA Foundation (@sagaftra) is releasing its Legacy Collection, a series of never-before-seen, long-form interviews recorded between 1979 and 2012 with legendary performing artists and industry luminaries. The collection was captured on a variety of physical media formats and digitized during the pandemic. It contains unique interviews with influential actors and pioneering performers, including David Carradine, Cyd Charisse, Henry Fonda, Kathleen Freeman, Tippi Hedren, Dennis Hopper, Jane Russell, and dozens more. In addition, the Legacy Collection includes contemporary trailblazers who continue to perform and influence culture today.

“We are elated to share the Foundation’s remarkable Legacy Collection with our community, our industry, and the greater public. These extraordinary interviews with some of the all-time greatest actors will undoubtedly illuminate the history and craft of acting, and inspire working actors and creatives for decades to come,” says Courtney B. Vance, President and Chairman of the Board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. “And for everyone out there who purely loves film and television, and admires the work of these icons, order your popcorn in bulk, and get ready for many hours of thoughtful discussion and charming anecdotes from these giants of entertainment and masters of performance.” To find out more, visit our website and follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation page. #arts #theatre #film #tv #hollywood #losangeles #celebrity #sagaftra
We’ve started to look back at our first year of We’ve started to look back at our first year of including mindfulness within what we do, and we’ve learned a lot so far. You can read what we’ve taken away from the workshops on our website, look up the article titled ‘Mindfulness Workshops - A year on.’ We’ll be back on Sat 7th & 8th Dec with a mixed programme of mindfulness/Pilates/Sound Bath workshops, on Instagram Live with times yet to be confirmed so stay tuned for that. #arts #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #mindfulness #pilates #soundbath #gongbath
@sadlers_wells and @breakinconvention present the Hip Hop Games on Stratford Waterfront in @queenelizabetholympicpark this summer ahead of Breaking’s inaugural appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (@olympics) and the opening of Sadler’s Wells East. On Saturday 3 August from 12-7pm, eight east London dancers will compete across two teams in a hip hop dance improvisation game with a series of different creative challenges in a free event for all the family.

The Hip Hop Games is a concept born in France in 2011 from dancer, choreographer and artistic director Romuald Brizolier and is the first concept that offers a hip hop dance improvisation game staged through various creative challenges. The Hip Hop Games has since toured internationally, bringing together dancers from across the world and gaining widespread recognition.  

To continue marking Breaking’s debut in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Sadler’s Wells and Breakin’ Convention are inviting visitors to watch the Breaking Olympic finals at free live watching parties on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 August. The Breaking Olympic Watch Parties will take place at Riverside East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with DJs from BBC 1Xtra and will include panel talks with breakers involved in the Olympic qualifiers. #arts #dance #hiphop #breaking #streetdance #krump #olympics #olympics2024 
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To celebrate our birthday this year on Sunday 14th To celebrate our birthday this year on Sunday 14th July, we’ll be returning with another Mindfulness workshop led by practitioner @meganmattravers to take place on Instagram Live at 1pm, this will be a 30 minute workshop focused on keeping us in the present moment. This will then be followed by a 45 minute Pilates workshop at 3:15, also on Instagram Live led by @sib_meienberg. The session is suitable for beginners, and we ask if possible, to make sure you have a yoga/exercise mat with you, and a bottle of water. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me - Lucy Basaba @lucy_basaba or the other practitioners leading the workshops. We look forward to seeing you then! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #yoga #pilates #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth
Well done to all of this year’s @thesocietyofaut Well done to all of this year’s @thesocietyofauthors Awards nominees and winners. Each year, the literary body acknowledges the great contributions made by some the world’s brightest literary talents - with a total of 31 winners announced tonight at Southwark Cathedral, this including the late Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrator Nila Aye for their picture book ‘People Need People’ which has been described by judge Cerrie Burnell as ‘moving, humorous and lovely all at once’. To find out more about the ceremony and winners, visit the link in our bio. #literature #literary #author #authors #book #poetry #fiction #nonfiction
Well done to all finalists of this year’s @gbpan Well done to all finalists of this year’s @gbpantoawards! Hosted by TV and Theatre stars Angellica Bell, Myra DuBois and Ore Oduba with Rob Madge making a special guest appearance - 22 categories were acknowledged within Pantomime yesterday at G Live in Guildford. To find out more about the ceremony and winners, visit our site! #arts #theatre #panto #pantomime
We’ll be returning on Sunday 14th July to mark o We’ll be returning on Sunday 14th July to mark our birthday with a Mindfulness workshop led by @meganmattravers at 1pm for 30 mins and a Pilates workshop led by @sib_meienberg at 3:15 for 45mins both on Instagram Live, remember to bring a mat, towel and bottle of water if participating in the Pilates session , the class is suitable for beginners. See you then hopefully! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #mentalhealth #calm #pilates
So thank you to everyone that joined our mindfulne So thank you to everyone that joined our mindfulness live today. We’re in the mindset of spring now and new beginnings, so we’re looking forward to seeing how that all manifests. We’ll be back on Sunday 14th July with @meganmattravers leading a mindfulness workshop at 1pm and a practitioner to be confirmed to lead a meditative session at 1:30pm but we’ll confirm nearer the time! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #wellness
Hosted by @meganmattravers, we return with our min Hosted by @meganmattravers, we return with our mindfulness workshops on Sunday 14th April at 1pm & 1:30pm with the hopes of creating a safe space to process ‘the now’ and take a step back from the chaos. Just tune into our stories on the day at either 1pm or 1:30pm where we’ll be live to lead the sessions and answer any questions. See you hopefully then! #arts #theatre #mindfulness #mentalhealth
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