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News 7 Aug 2026

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Our five-star 'joyous hit' musical My Fair Lady continues to dazzle audiences in the Festival Theatre and Atlantis marks the halfway point of a season of unmissable new plays in the Minerva. And with the next two shows going into rehearsals, there's so much to fill you in on! Scroll down for the inside scoop...

My Fair Lady trailer

Watch the production trailer for a snippet of the ‘flawless performances’ (Daily Mail) that’ve got audiences and critics alike raving about My Fair Lady. Don’t miss your chance to see this five-star ‘joyous hit’ (WhatsOnStage) for yourself; the strictly limited run must end 5 September.

In case you missed it, read our review round-up, scroll through the production photos and watch the audience reaction video here.

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Cast announcement: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

We’ve just announced the full company who will be joining comedian Munya Chawawa as Bottom in this vibrant, enchanting season finale. Eve Ponsonby, who appeared in last year’s production of Hamlet in the Minerva Theatre, returns as Titania and David Sturzaker (Gareth Southgate in Dear England UK tour) is Oberon.

Meet the full company on the show page and book your tickets

Atlantis must end 15 August

It’s your last chance to see this ‘stunning piece of theatre’ (Reviews Hub) in the Minerva; Atlantis must end Saturday 15 August. Audiences and critics have been praising this powerful new play with ‘real heart and genuine impact’ (★★★★★ The Latest). 

A company of actors of all ages stand in a line, holding hands. They look forward defiantly. A living-dining space is in front of them with a table and chairs and an armchair on the left hand side. A green wash is across the whole stage.
A man hugs a woman from behind. The woman looks up at him with a wide smile as he smiles down at her. A dining room scene is behind them, unlit.
A man, a woman and a young girl sit huddled together on the floor. They are dressed in hats, scarves and coats. They all look off to the side. They are in a spotlight.
One man and two women dance erratically. Heads thrown back, arms out to the side, two of them jumping off the floor. They are in a cosy home, with wood flooring, a radiator, table and chairs, an armchair, a rug, a washing machine and lamps. A bright white background illuminates them softly.
A woman and a young girl sit on a raised wooden stage, with their feet in the sand. The woman has buckets and spades in front of her. Her sleeves and trousers are rolled up, her hair tied back. She looks at the young girl with a worried expression. The young girl, in a yellow dress looks back at the woman.

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a small and quiet light in rehearsals

We’re continuing our season of compelling, moving new writing in the Minerva. Next up is the premiere of Stephanie Street’s new play a small and quiet light, opening 21 August. We visited the company in rehearsals for a first-look behind the scenes as they prepare to bring the extraordinary true story of WW2 agent Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan to life. 

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra section of seats, with the production now being staged in the round. So if you missed out, this is your chance to snap up your tickets.

A woman with short dark hair is lying down on a bench. She has a book in her hands and is looking behind her. She is smiling. Behind her is a rehearsal studio, out of focus. Another member of the company is sat on a chair.
A woman with dark hair in a low bun and chunky hoop earrings has her back to the camera. Her head is turned to the side and has a serious expression on her face.
Two women sit on a bench seat. The woman on the left has her feet up on it and is wearing a blanket around her shoulders. She has short dark hair, a grey t-shirt and light wash jeans. She is looking to the side in wonder. The woman next to her is sat with her back to her but her head is turned completely to look at her with a worried expression. She is wearing a black t-shirt and navy trousers. They are in a rehearsal studio.
Two women embrace in a hug. The woman facing the camera has her hair in a bun and is wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a blue wristwatch. The other woman has her head on her shoulder. Behind them is a rehearsal studio and a piano.
A woman with long dark hair, a grey vest-top and black leggings sits in front of a piano. Her body is turned away from the piano and holds an open book in her left and and a pen in her right.
A performer with a black cap that reads 'New York' on, glasses and a black graphic t-shirt sits looking at another performer who has their back to the camera, out of focus. The perfomer has a notebook on their lap and a pen in their hand.

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Just in: Antigone Exits cast announced

And just like that, we’re announcing the full company for the final Minerva show of the season. Meet the cast of Antigone Exits, Nina Segal’s striking new adaptation, which highlights the tragedy's searing contemporary relevance.

Visit the show page for the full cast list

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