Kiran Kaanan will play the role of Timmy, 1st cover Prem and 1st cover Shona in the new UK Tour of Frankie Goes to Bollywood. Casting by Debbie O'Brien Casting. Agent: Russell Smith.

Jack Buchanan will play Onstage Swing in the new UK & Ireland Tour of Annie. Casting by Beth Eden. Agent: Robyn Tempest.

Grace Kanyamibwa will understudy both leading ladies, Marie Knight and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, in Marie and Rosetta @sohoplacelondon from 28 February to 11 April. Casting by Jacob Sparrow. Agent: Russell Smith.

Charlie Donnelly will play Katie Nanna (Maternity Cover) in the UK & Ireland Tour of Mary Poppins from 23 January 2026. Casting by Paul Wooller and Felicity French at Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. Agent: Russell Smith.

Danny Knott and Francesca Benton-Stace return to the UK Tour of Blood Brothers. Danny will play Perkins and 1st cover Eddie, with Francesca playing Donna Marie/Miss Jones and 1st cover Mrs Lyons and Brenda, appearing as Mrs Lyons at certain performances. Casting by Bill Kenwright Ltd. Agent: Russell Smith.

Imogen Rose Hart joins the new West End cast of SIX The Musical as a Super Swing. Playing at the Vaudeville Theatre from 24 February 2026. Casting by Pearson Casting. Agent: Russell Smith.

Blair Robertson and Jacob Whawell join the London cast of Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, playing at The Other Palace from 6 February to 5 April 2026. Blair will continue in the role of King Triton, with Jacob joining the company as Ensemble, with cover King Triton and Prince Eric. Casting by Will Burton for Grindrod Burton Casting. Blair is represented by Russell Smith. Jacob is represented by Robyn Tempest.

Ewan Murphy will play Ensemble and 1st cover Dex in the World Premiere of One Day: The Musical at the Lyceum in Edinburgh. Casting by Stuart Burt Casting. Agent: Robyn Tempest.

Trisha Kumar will play Ensemble and 2nd cover Janis Sarkisian in the UK & Ireland Tour of Mean Girls. Casting by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting. Agent: Robyn Tempest.

Millie Mayhew will play Sabrina/Ensemble and 1st cover Evelyn Williams in American Psycho at the Almeida Theatre from 22 January to 14 March 2026. Casting by Natalie Gallacher for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting. Agent: Russell Smith.

Maryla Abraham will star as Sandra Stevens in the world premiere of I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, playing at the Peacock Theatre in London from 5–28 March 2026. Casting by Debbie O’Brien Agent: Russell Smith

Congratulations to Georgia Gillam on her nomination for Best Supporting Female Actor in a Musical at the Black British Theatre Awards for her role as Alline Bullock in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical! Casting by Richard Johnston for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting. Agent: Robyn Tempest.

Ashleigh Jones and Aled Davies join the new UK Tour of MAMMA MIA! Ashleigh will play Alternate Donna Sheridan and 2nd cover Rosie, and Aled will be 1st cover Bill Austin, 2nd cover Sam Carmichael, and 2nd cover Father Alexander. Casting by Grindrod and Burton. Agents: Russell Smith (Ashleigh Jones) and Robyn Tempest (Aled Davies).

Chloe Gentles and Ria Turner will join the new West End cast of MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre. Chloe will play Ali and 4th cover Tanya, while Ria will play Ensemble, 1st cover Tanya, 2nd cover Rosie, and 3rd cover Donna. Casting by Grindrod and Burton. Agent: Russell Smith.

Jamie Shields will continue with the West End cast of Moulin Rouge! for his third contract, moving from Ensemble to Swing and retaining his 2nd cover Baby Doll. Casting by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher, with Richard Johnston and Grace McInerny as Associate Casting Directors. Agent: Russell Smith.

Jake Tuesley and Max Hunter continue with the new West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, playing at the Palace Theatre. For his third year, Jake will play Karl, 2nd cover Albus Potter, 1st cover James Potter/Cedric Diggory/James Potter Snr, and 3rd cover Craig. For his second year, Max will play Yann, 1st cover Scorpius Malfoy, and 2nd cover James Potter/Cedric Diggory/James Potter Snr. Casting by Julia Horan CDG and Lotte Hines CDG. Agents: Russell Smith (Jake Tuesley) and Robyn Tempest (Max Hunter).

Blair Robertson will play King Triton in Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Lowry in Manchester. Casting by Will Burton for Grindrod Burton Casting. Agent: Russell Smith.

Marina Tavolieri will continue into her second year in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now as 1st cover Sally Bowles. Catch her starring as Sally in the West End from 22 October to 5 November. Casting by Stuart Burt and Peter Noden. Agent: Russell Smith.

Rosy Church will join the cast of Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular World Tour as Ensemble and 1st cover Factory Girl. Casting by Paul Wooller and Felicity French, with Lily Caisley (Associate), for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. Agent: Russell Smith.