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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
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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Arcola Theatre announces Spring/Summer 2025 Season
Arcola Theatre announces Spring/Summer 2025 Season
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Reviews

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Oedipus, Old Vic Theatre Review
Oedipus, Old Vic Theatre Review
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Pig Heart Boy, Unicorn Theatre Review
Pig Heart Boy, Unicorn Theatre Review
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Death and the King’s Horseman, Crucible Theatre Review
Death and the King’s Horseman, Crucible Theatre Review
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Vanya is Alive, Omnibus Theatre Review
Vanya is Alive, Omnibus Theatre Review
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Antigone [on strike], Park Theatre Review
Antigone [on strike], Park Theatre Review
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Community, Birmingham Rep Review
Community, Birmingham Rep Review
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…blackbird hour by babirye bukilwa, Bush Theatre Review
…blackbird hour by babirye bukilwa, Bush Theatre Review
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Escape Room 2: 300th Show, Teatre Condal Barcelona Review
Escape Room 2: 300th Show, Teatre Condal Barcelona Review
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Second Best, Riverside Studios Review
Second Best, Riverside Studios Review
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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, UK Tour (2024) Review
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, UK Tour (2024) Review
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Talking Heads, The Old Rep Birmingham Review
Talking Heads, The Old Rep Birmingham Review
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Put Out His Eyes, Lion and Unicorn Theatre Review
Put Out His Eyes, Lion and Unicorn Theatre Review
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SEND IN THE CLOWNS: C*ck of Ages Review
SEND IN THE CLOWNS: C*ck of Ages Review
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Emocions: Música i literatura, Teatre Romea Barcelona
Emocions: Música i literatura, Teatre Romea Barcelona
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El dia de la Marmota, Teatre Coliseum Barcelona Review
El dia de la Marmota, Teatre Coliseum Barcelona Review
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As Long As We Are Breathing, Arcola Theatre Review
As Long As We Are Breathing, Arcola Theatre Review
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Interviews & Features

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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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Interview: Kirsty Findlay, The Sound Of Music at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Interview: Kirsty Findlay, The Sound Of Music at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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Interview: Amy Engelhardt, Impact
Interview: Amy Engelhardt, Impact
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Raising a Glass to Six Years of Six The Musical!
Raising a Glass to Six Years of Six The Musical!
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