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

Created and curated by Emma Newitt (Emmie) in 2014, Theatre and Tonic offers a refreshing blend of reviews, interviews and features from a collective of theatregoers.

Theatre News & Features

Theatre News
Inside the Rehearsal Room with Pitchfork Disney at King’s Head Theatre
Inside the Rehearsal Room with Pitchfork Disney at King’s Head Theatre
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (11-17 August 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (11-17 August 2025)
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (4-10 August 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (4-10 August 2025)
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John Leader to lead as The BFG at The RSC
John Leader to lead as The BFG at The RSC
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (14-20 July 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (14-20 July 2025)
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Free Jaffa Cakes at the Edinburgh Fringe courtesy of A Jaffa Cake Musical!
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (7-13 July 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (7-13 July 2025)
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Stages of Pride: LGBTQIA+ Theatre Venues to Explore in London
Stages of Pride: LGBTQIA+ Theatre Venues to Explore in London
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (23-29 June 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (23-29 June 2025)
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (16-22 June 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (16-22 June 2025)
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (9-15 June 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (9-15 June 2025)
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (2-8 June 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (2-8 June 2025)
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (26 May - 01 June 2025)
What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (26 May - 01 June 2025)
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The Black Print Concert at the Phoenix Arts Club announced
The Black Print Concert at the Phoenix Arts Club announced
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The Hottest Theatre News This Week (19-25 May 2025)
The Hottest Theatre News This Week (19-25 May 2025)
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Full Cast Announced for A Jaffa Cake Musical
Full Cast Announced for A Jaffa Cake Musical
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Theatre Reviews

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The Enormous Crocodile at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Review
The Enormous Crocodile at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Review
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Fat Ham at the RSC’s Swan Theatre Review
Fat Ham at the RSC’s Swan Theatre Review
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Fiddler on the Roof, UK Tour Review (2025)
Fiddler on the Roof, UK Tour Review (2025)
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Liv: Sappic Shakespeare (Camden Fringe) Review
Liv: Sappic Shakespeare (Camden Fringe) Review
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Merry Wives of Windsor, Illyria Theatre Review
Merry Wives of Windsor, Illyria Theatre Review
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Pride and Prejudice, Illyria Theatre Review
Pride and Prejudice, Illyria Theatre Review
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West Side Story (Stage Experience) at Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Review
West Side Story (Stage Experience) at Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Review
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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet at Leicester Square Theatre Review
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet at Leicester Square Theatre Review
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Hedda at Theatre Royal Bath Review
Hedda at Theatre Royal Bath Review
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Anthropocene, Baron’s Court Theatre Review
Anthropocene, Baron’s Court Theatre Review
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A Much Shorter Comedy of Errors at Old Red Lion Theatre Review
A Much Shorter Comedy of Errors at Old Red Lion Theatre Review
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The Great Gatsby, OVO Theatre Review
The Great Gatsby, OVO Theatre Review
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Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Review
Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Review
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Be More Chill at Old Joint Stock Birmingham Review
Be More Chill at Old Joint Stock Birmingham Review
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Choir at Chichester Festival Theatre (Minerva) Review
Choir at Chichester Festival Theatre (Minerva) Review
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Fame (National Youth Music Theatre) at Birmingham Hippodrome Review
Fame (National Youth Music Theatre) at Birmingham Hippodrome Review
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Interviews

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Interview with Jacob Fowler, The Addams Family UK Tour
Interview with Jacob Fowler, The Addams Family UK Tour
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Interview with Max Harrison, The Pitchfork Disney
Interview with Max Harrison, The Pitchfork Disney
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Interview with Chrissy Brooke, Brigadoon
Interview with Chrissy Brooke, Brigadoon
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Interview with Parisa Shahmir, Jesus Christ Superstar
Interview with Parisa Shahmir, Jesus Christ Superstar
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Behind the Scenes With New Musical ‘Saving Mozart’
Behind the Scenes With New Musical ‘Saving Mozart’
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Interview with Lydia White, Girl From The North Country
Interview with Lydia White, Girl From The North Country
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Interview with Jessica Layde, Noughts and Crosses at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Interview with Jessica Layde, Noughts and Crosses at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
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Feathers and Fabulousness with the Diamonds and Dust Company
Feathers and Fabulousness with the Diamonds and Dust Company
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Interview with Ying Ue Li, Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Interview with Ying Ue Li, Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
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Interview with Sophie Cartman, War Horse UK Tour
Interview with Sophie Cartman, War Horse UK Tour
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Interview with Theatr Clwyd’s Artistic Director, Kate Wasserberg
Interview with Theatr Clwyd’s Artistic Director, Kate Wasserberg
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A seriously silly chat with Gigglemug’s Sam Cochrane
A seriously silly chat with Gigglemug’s Sam Cochrane
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Interview with Dylan MarcAurele, Pop Off Michelangelo!
Interview with Dylan MarcAurele, Pop Off Michelangelo!
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Interview with Sherry Baines, The Da Vinci Code
Interview with Sherry Baines, The Da Vinci Code
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Interview with Jade Kennedy, Little Women UK Tour
Interview with Jade Kennedy, Little Women UK Tour
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Interview with Justina Kehinde, How To Fight Loneliness
Interview with Justina Kehinde, How To Fight Loneliness
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Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Edinburgh Fringe
Derby Day, Without Compromise Theatre Review
Derby Day, Without Compromise Theatre Review
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Trainspotting Live, Cromdale Tunnel at Pleasance at EICC Review
Trainspotting Live, Cromdale Tunnel at Pleasance at EICC Review
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Guys Sing Dolls, BBD Productions Review
Guys Sing Dolls, BBD Productions Review
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This Play Sucks!, theSpace @ Venue 45
This Play Sucks!, theSpace @ Venue 45
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Come From Away, Captivate Theatre Review
Come From Away, Captivate Theatre Review
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Shantify, Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens Review
Shantify, Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens Review
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Club NVRLND, Assembly Checkpoint Review
Club NVRLND, Assembly Checkpoint Review
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The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, Main Hall at Summerhall Review
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, Main Hall at Summerhall Review
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Baby in the Mirror, Red Lecture Theatre at Summerhall Review
Baby in the Mirror, Red Lecture Theatre at Summerhall Review
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Mr Jones, Greenside @ George Street Review
Mr Jones, Greenside @ George Street Review
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Wanted by Eleanor Higgins Review
Wanted by Eleanor Higgins Review
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How To Drive Yourself Crazy at Studio at theSpaceTriplex Review
How To Drive Yourself Crazy at Studio at theSpaceTriplex Review
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Nearlyweds, theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall Review
Nearlyweds, theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall Review
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Hold On To Your Butts, Pleasance Courtyard Forth Review
Hold On To Your Butts, Pleasance Courtyard Forth Review
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Elf Lyon’s: The Bird Trilogy (Chiffchaff), Pleasance Dome Review
Elf Lyon’s: The Bird Trilogy (Chiffchaff), Pleasance Dome Review
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God is Dead and I Killed Him, Pleasance Courtyard Review
God is Dead and I Killed Him, Pleasance Courtyard Review
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In August, Philip Ridley's 'The Pitchfork Disney' returns to London for the first time since 1991. Playing at the @kingsheadtheatre for a limited time, we spoke with the director @maxrharrison to find out more. The full interview is on our website.
Another week wrapped up and so many brilliant announcements this week! 🗞️ This week's roundup includes an exciting concert revealed by @lambertjacksonproductions & casts for some new additions to the theatre world that you've got to keep an eye
Will you be adding @burlesquethemusicaluk to your shows to see this summer? ✨🩷 Adapted from the Steve Antin movie, which starred Christina Aguilera and Cher, the musical is now in the West End following sold out runs in Manchester and Glasgow last
With Edinburgh Fringe on the horizon, this week we're going to be sharing some of our quick chats to give you an idea of what's to come in August! Today, we're chatting with Kath Gotts who wrote the music and lyrics for @fwmusical There are over 1