This Week in UK Theatre

Week of 9-15 June 2025

🌟 Major West End Openings

Evita Returns to the West End - Jamie Lloyd's highly anticipated production of Evita starring Rachel Zegler opened on 14 June at the Dominion Theatre, marking one of the biggest musical revivals of the year.

New Productions This Week:

• Diamonds and Dust - Opens 16 June

• This Bitter Earth - Opens 18 June

• Fawlty Towers: The Play continues its successful run

🏆 Awards Season Highlights

British Theatre Dominates 2025 Tony Awards - UK talent had an exceptional night at the Tony Awards on 8 June, with British productions and creatives taking home thirteen awards! The ceremony was hosted by British theatre star Cynthia Erivo, celebrating the strong transatlantic theatre connection.

🎭 Must-See June Productions

According to Time Out's roundup, the top new London openings this month include:

• Stereophonic (the Broadway hit finally arrives in London)

• 4.48 Psychosis

• London Road

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

📚 Looking Ahead

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced their exciting 2025-2026 season playing in Stratford-upon-Avon, promising a diverse range of productions that will inspire theatre lovers across the UK.

What This Means for Up-Stage: These major productions showcase the incredible diversity and talent in UK theatre right now. It's inspiring to see British creativity being celebrated both at home and internationally - just like the young performers we're nurturing here in Bedfordshire!