London theatre news

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RSC returning to Barbican

23 June 2021

The Comedy of Errors from the RSC will transfer to the Barbican for 6 weeks from 16 November following its summer season in Stratford-upon-Avon and a national tour.

Sister Act The Musical postponed

16 February 2021

Producers of Sister Act The Musical, have postponed performances at the Eventim Apollo until 2022, with Whoopi Goldberg no longer be able to appear.

A Christmas Carol postponed

6 August 2020

Mark Gatiss's adaptation of A Christmas Carol, originally due this festive season at London's Alexandra Palace, has been rescheduled to 2021.

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