From Covers to Curtains
Where books, films and television stories step into the spotlight.
This is Clarissa’s Corner for adaptations: the original story, the screen version, the stage production and everything that changes along the way.
Expect crime novels becoming touring thrillers, beloved books reimagined for theatre, classic stories returning in new forms and honest thoughts from a reader, film fan and theatre lover.
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Latest From Covers to Curtains
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Dark Matters at Circle & Star Theatre: Frankenstein, Dracula & Gothic Theatre in Hampstead
Dark Matters brings Frankenstein — Unchained and Mitch Benn’s Gilbert & Sullivan’s Dracula to Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead, in October 2026. See dates, tickets and access notes.
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Death Note: The Musical Returns to London in 2027 – Barbican Dates & Tickets
Death Note: The Musical returns to London’s Barbican from 23 March to 15 May 2027. See dates, tickets, access performances, age guidance and what is confirmed so far.
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What Is Peter James Doing Now? Roy Grace, ITV and From Page to Stage
A 2026 update on Peter James, from the latest Roy Grace novel and ITV’s continuing Grace drama to stage adaptations and his OBE.
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Books, Stage Shows & Art Trails
From Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s much-loved picture book to puppetry, animation and colourful sculpture trails, explore We’re Going on a Bear Hunt across books, stage and family days out.
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Club NVRLND at The Vaults London 2026 – Immersive Peter Pan Nightclub Musical
CLUBNVRLND turns The Vaults into a Peter Pan-inspired 2000s nightclub musical. Here’s the practical guide to tickets, access, sensory warnings, participation and what actually happens before you book.
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NINA at Battersea Arts Centre 2026: Cast, Dates & Tickets
NINA, Caroline Williams’ new play inspired by Chekhov’s The Seagull, runs at Battersea Arts Centre from 6–24 October 2026. See cast, tickets, access and what to expect.
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Into The Woods at Noël Coward Theatre: Cast and Tickets
Into The Woods transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre from 22 September 2026. See the West End cast, dates and ticket information.
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Disney’s High School Musical at Wembley: Dates, Cast & Tickets
Disney’s High School Musical comes to Wembley Park from 12 October 2026. Meet the cast, see new rehearsal photos and book tickets today.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift Review
This Midsomer Murders review looks at The Killings at Badger’s Drift at the Churchill Theatre. As a fan of true crime, cosy mysteries and classic whodunnits, this was one of the shows on my 2026 theatre wishlist, and I’m pleased to say it did not disappoint. If you’re a fan of the long-running Midsomer Murders…
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The Talented Mr Ripley – UK Tour 2025 Archive
Archive preview of The Talented Mr Ripley UK tour in 2025, adapted by Mark Leipacher from Patricia Highsmith’s novel and launching at Everyman Theatre Cheltenham.
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe UK Tour 2025–26 – Archive
Archive guide to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe UK tour across 2025–26, with venues, production details and Narnia soundtrack links.
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Death on the Nile UK Tour 2025–26 – Archive
Archive guide to Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile UK & Ireland tour, adapted by Ken Ludwig and directed by Lucy Bailey, which concluded in May 2026.
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More Than “Was the Book Better?”
The most interesting adaptations are not always the most faithful. These features look at what changed, what was gained, what was lost and how performance, design, music, puppetry and casting create a new version of a familiar story.
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