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Check out all the breaking news, reviews, cast announcements, tips on finding the right show, and industry insights from our experienced team of theatre experts and critics - everything you need to know about West End and fringe theatre, to help you plan your next night out.

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Stay up to date with all the breaking news about new shows, cast announcements, and exclusive behind the scenes photos from the West End and beyond.

DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End News
Emmie Newitt DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 18:53
London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 February 2026 at 15:57
Celebrity line-up confirmed for Park Theatre’s WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Casts
Emmie Newitt Celebrity line-up confirmed for Park Theatre’s WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 14:32
Cast announced for CARE at Young Vic Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for CARE at Young Vic by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 14:07
Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 09:15
First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA News
Emmie Newitt First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 08:56
Beatrice Penny-Touré to join West End production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Casts
Emmie Newitt Beatrice Penny-Touré to join West End production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Emmie Newitt 6 February 2026 at 13:59
Initial cast and creative team for ROSIE A NEW MUSICAL West End premiere concert Casts
Emmie Newitt Initial cast and creative team for ROSIE A NEW MUSICAL West End premiere concert by Emmie Newitt 6 February 2026 at 10:02

Reviews

Our team of experienced theatre critics share their thoughts, insights, and critiques about all the top shows in London's West End and Fringe.

Review: MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 6 February 2026 at 09:01
Review: ARCADIA at Old Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARCADIA at Old Vic by Stuart King 5 February 2026 at 11:33
Review: LOST ATOMS at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: LOST ATOMS at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 4 February 2026 at 12:08
Review: MAGGOTS at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MAGGOTS at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 3 February 2026 at 09:40
Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Almeida Reviews
Stuart King Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Almeida by Stuart King 1 February 2026 at 23:59
Review: BALLAD LINES at Southwark Playhouse (Elephant) Reviews
Stuart King Review: BALLAD LINES at Southwark Playhouse (Elephant) by Stuart King 30 January 2026 at 10:52
Review: FISH BOWL at Peacock Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: FISH BOWL at Peacock Theatre by Stuart King 29 January 2026 at 13:58
Review: CABLE STREET at Marylebone Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CABLE STREET at Marylebone Theatre by Stuart King 27 January 2026 at 13:24

This Month's Hottest Theatre News

Never miss out on what's happening in the world of London theatre, from new shows to casting announcements, with our hottest news updates.

DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End News
Emmie Newitt DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 18:53
Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 09:15
First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA News
Emmie Newitt First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 08:56
MISS SAIGON to return to the West End in 2027 News
Emmie Newitt MISS SAIGON to return to the West End in 2027 by Emmie Newitt 2 February 2026 at 10:42
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE 10th Anniversary Tour announced News
Emmie Newitt EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE 10th Anniversary Tour announced by Emmie Newitt 2 February 2026 at 10:13
Sandra Oh to star in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre New Shows
Emmie Newitt Sandra Oh to star in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre by Emmie Newitt 27 January 2026 at 10:13
‘The Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 New Shows
Emmie Newitt ‘The Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 by Emmie Newitt 26 January 2026 at 08:10
West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 10:05

Theatreland Tips

Confused about which show to watch next or what the best seats in the house are? Our theatre experts have the answers to all your questions.

London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 February 2026 at 15:57
London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) by Emmie Newitt 3 February 2026 at 11:01
Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 February 2026 at 09:35
New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 by Emmie Newitt 19 January 2026 at 16:09
London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 January 2026 at 09:10
The must-see theatre revivals in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The must-see theatre revivals in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 12 January 2026 at 17:01
Everything You Need to Know About AVENUE Q Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About AVENUE Q by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 January 2026 at 18:36
New musicals to watch in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New musicals to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 11:24

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