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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.

Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones cast as leads in DARK OF THE MOON Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones cast as leads in DARK OF THE MOON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 March 2026 at 15:40
Cast announced for MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Shakespeare's Globe Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Shakespeare's Globe by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 March 2026 at 13:41
Casting announced for NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Casting announced for NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 March 2026 at 10:39
First look photos released of ROMEO & JULIET starring Sadie Sink & Noah Jupe News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First look photos released of ROMEO & JULIET starring Sadie Sink & Noah Jupe by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 13:19
LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT adds two additional performances News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT adds two additional performances by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 March 2026 at 15:09
This Month in the West End (March 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (March 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 March 2026 at 08:53
And the winners are… CRITICS’ CIRCLE AWARDS 2026 Theatre Awards
Stuart King And the winners are… CRITICS’ CIRCLE AWARDS 2026 by Stuart King 26 March 2026 at 17:31
Full cast announced for CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 March 2026 at 12:00

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: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 31 March 2026 at 10:10
Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 13:17
Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 12:35
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 00:25
Review: THE OLD LADIES at Finborough Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE OLD LADIES at Finborough Theatre by Stuart King 27 March 2026 at 12:25
Review: TEETH ‘N’ SMILES at Duke of York’s Reviews
Stuart King Review: TEETH ‘N’ SMILES at Duke of York’s by Stuart King 26 March 2026 at 09:52
Review: A MIRRORED MONET at Charing Cross Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A MIRRORED MONET at Charing Cross Theatre by Stuart King 25 March 2026 at 11:28
First Look: A MIRRORED MONET at the Charing Cross Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First Look: A MIRRORED MONET at the Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 23 March 2026 at 10:30

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.

David Fynn cast as Beetlejuice in BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif David Fynn cast as Beetlejuice in BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 March 2026 at 09:55
NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE to premiere at the London Coliseum this summer New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE to premiere at the London Coliseum this summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 March 2026 at 14:59
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup to star in West End production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup to star in West End production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 March 2026 at 13:54
Leslie Odom Jr to Reprise His Role as Aaron Burr in the West End Production of HAMILTON Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Leslie Odom Jr to Reprise His Role as Aaron Burr in the West End Production of HAMILTON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 6 March 2026 at 12:14
Florian Zeller’s Olivier Award-nominated comedy 'The Truth' to head to the West End this summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt Florian Zeller’s Olivier Award-nominated comedy 'The Truth' to head to the West End this summer by Emmie Newitt 27 February 2026 at 11:06
IVANOV starring Chris Pine at the Bridge Theatre is postponed News
Emmie Newitt IVANOV starring Chris Pine at the Bridge Theatre is postponed by Emmie Newitt 23 February 2026 at 16:22
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to return to the West End for a limited season News
Emmie Newitt TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to return to the West End for a limited season by Emmie Newitt 19 February 2026 at 11:23
Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? News
Emmie Newitt Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? by Emmie Newitt 11 February 2026 at 15:40

Features

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.

Best Family Shows to Watch in London This Easter Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Best Family Shows to Watch in London This Easter by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 March 2026 at 00:06
The 8 Best New London Theatre Openings in April 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 8 Best New London Theatre Openings in April 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 March 2026 at 17:06
Shows to Watch in London This Mother's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shows to Watch in London This Mother's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 March 2026 at 07:47
Theatre Shows to Watch for International Women's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows to Watch for International Women's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 March 2026 at 09:27
The 2026 Olivier Award-nominated shows to see in London this year Features
Emmie Newitt The 2026 Olivier Award-nominated shows to see in London this year by Emmie Newitt 5 March 2026 at 17:49
Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 February 2026 at 23:13
The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:03
TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London Features
Emmie Newitt TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London by Emmie Newitt 20 February 2026 at 17:39

Theatreland Tips

Discover what makes London’s theatre scene so unique, from its rich history and creative diversity to the practical choices that shape your experience—like picking between a matinee or evening performance, or understanding how the West End compares to Broadway.

10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 September 2025 at 09:17
West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 August 2025 at 10:51
Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 August 2025 at 17:28
Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 August 2025 at 15:00
The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette by Emmie Newitt 26 July 2025 at 13:36
What London Theatre Shows Do A Sunday Performance? Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt What London Theatre Shows Do A Sunday Performance? by Emmie Newitt 18 July 2025 at 11:35
A Beginner's Guide to Going to the Theatre Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A Beginner's Guide to Going to the Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 July 2025 at 09:31
What Are the Best Seats in a Theatre? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif What Are the Best Seats in a Theatre? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2025 at 11:10

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