Welcome to Theatre and Tonic, one of the hottest websites for theatregoers in the UK.

Created and curated by Emmie Newitt back in 2014, Theatre and Tonic provides a stimulating dose of theatrical inspiration and conversation. We offer a refreshing blend of insightful commentary, reviews, and reflections on the dynamic world of theatre.

Latest News

Theatre News
The Hottest Theatre News This Week (10-16 February 2025)
The Hottest Theatre News This Week (10-16 February 2025)
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Full cast announced for UK premiere of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical
Full cast announced for UK premiere of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical
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Winners announced for the inaugural Stalls to Stage Awards
Winners announced for the inaugural Stalls to Stage Awards
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Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree announces 20th Anniversary run at Young Vic
Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree announces 20th Anniversary run at Young Vic
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Ted Lasso’s Charlie Hiscock to make stage debut in GLORIOUS!
Ted Lasso’s Charlie Hiscock to make stage debut in GLORIOUS!
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Full cast announced for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical UK and Ireland tour 2025/26
Full cast announced for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical UK and Ireland tour 2025/26
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Full cast announced for Alterations at National Theatre
Full cast announced for Alterations at National Theatre
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Cast announced for Community at Birmingham Rep
Cast announced for Community at Birmingham Rep
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UK premiere of Laurent Baffie’s DocDoc announced
UK premiere of Laurent Baffie’s DocDoc announced
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Mia Khan and Kyle Ndukuba to lead innovative new version of Romeo and Juliet
Mia Khan and Kyle Ndukuba to lead innovative new version of Romeo and Juliet
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Full cast announced for DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath
Full cast announced for DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath
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Disney’s Freaky Friday - The Musical announces UK Premiere
Disney’s Freaky Friday - The Musical announces UK Premiere
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Further Casting Announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s Concert Version of Nine the Musical
Further Casting Announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s Concert Version of Nine the Musical
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Cast announced for Oedipus at Old Vic Theatre in 2025
Cast announced for Oedipus at Old Vic Theatre in 2025
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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play announces UK & Ireland tour
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play announces UK & Ireland tour
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14 Festive Shows to See in South West England
14 Festive Shows to See in South West England
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Reviews

The Latest
Richard II, Bridge Theatre Review
Richard II, Bridge Theatre Review
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The 39 Steps, Sailsbury Playhouse Review
The 39 Steps, Sailsbury Playhouse Review
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More Life, Royal Court Theatre Review
More Life, Royal Court Theatre Review
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Kenrex, Southwark Playhouse Borough Review
Kenrex, Southwark Playhouse Borough Review
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake: The Next Generation, UK Tour Review (2025)
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake: The Next Generation, UK Tour Review (2025)
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East is South, Hampstead Theatre Review
East is South, Hampstead Theatre Review
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& Juliet, UK Tour Review (2025)
& Juliet, UK Tour Review (2025)
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Stalled: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre Review
Stalled: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre Review
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Mary, Queen of Scots - English National Opera
Mary, Queen of Scots - English National Opera
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Count Dykula, Soho Theatre Review
Count Dykula, Soho Theatre Review
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The Passenger, Finborough Theatre Review
The Passenger, Finborough Theatre Review
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Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend, Brockley Jack Studio Review
Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend, Brockley Jack Studio Review
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Unicorn, Garrick Theatre Review
Unicorn, Garrick Theatre Review
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HUMANHOOD’s ∞ {Infinite}, Sadler’s Wells East Review
HUMANHOOD’s ∞ {Infinite}, Sadler’s Wells East Review
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Boys From The Blackstuff, UK Tour Review (2025)
Boys From The Blackstuff, UK Tour Review (2025)
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Miss Brexit, Omnibus Theatre Review
Miss Brexit, Omnibus Theatre Review
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Interviews & Features

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Interview with Dianne Pilkington, Dracula A Comedy of Terrors
Interview with Dianne Pilkington, Dracula A Comedy of Terrors
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Interview with Oonagh Cox and Elliot Mackenzie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Interview with Oonagh Cox and Elliot Mackenzie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Interview with Ros Watt, Macbeth
Interview with Ros Watt, Macbeth
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A First Look at The Last Laugh at Noel Coward Theatre
A First Look at The Last Laugh at Noel Coward Theatre
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Interview with Mika Onyx Johnson, Much Ado About Nothing
Interview with Mika Onyx Johnson, Much Ado About Nothing
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Interview with Lauren Drew, Titanique
Interview with Lauren Drew, Titanique
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Interview with Sean Gandini, Heka
Interview with Sean Gandini, Heka
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Interview with Jordan Kai Burnett, Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented
Interview with Jordan Kai Burnett, Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented
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If/Then - Finding out why this staged concert is a great choice!
If/Then - Finding out why this staged concert is a great choice!
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Interview with Olivia Barrowclough from Kyoto at @sohoplace
Interview with Olivia Barrowclough from Kyoto at @sohoplace
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Interview with Ellis Rae and Harry Acklowe from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Interview with Ellis Rae and Harry Acklowe from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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40 Theatre Shows To Book in 2025
40 Theatre Shows To Book in 2025
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Interview with Georgina Castle, Mean Girls
Interview with Georgina Castle, Mean Girls
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Interview: Steve Furst, My Fair Lady (Curve Leicester)
Interview: Steve Furst, My Fair Lady (Curve Leicester)
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Interview: Jack Baldwin, Hold On To Your Butts
Interview: Jack Baldwin, Hold On To Your Butts
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Interview: Mara Huf, The Tempest
Interview: Mara Huf, The Tempest
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