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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.

Christine Baranski to make West End debut in HAY FEVER alongside Richard E Grant New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Christine Baranski to make West End debut in HAY FEVER alongside Richard E Grant by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 April 2026 at 13:55
Maria Friedman to star in UK premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Maria Friedman to star in UK premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 April 2026 at 13:13
Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 13:00
Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 12:34
On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts Theatreland Tips
Stuart King On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 16:56
Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 13:39
All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 10:29
CATS announces one week extension News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif CATS announces one week extension by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 April 2026 at 11:35

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 Round-Up: AVENUE Q at Shaftesbury Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: AVENUE Q at Shaftesbury Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 April 2026 at 13:44
Review: AVENUE Q at Shaftesbury Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: AVENUE Q at Shaftesbury Theatre by Stuart King 17 April 2026 at 09:31
Review Round-Up: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at the Old Vic Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at the Old Vic by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 13:56
Review: THE AUTHENTICATOR at the National Theatre (Dorfman) Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE AUTHENTICATOR at the National Theatre (Dorfman) by Stuart King 16 April 2026 at 12:21
Review: HEART WALL at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HEART WALL at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 11:17
Review: INTER ALIA at Wyndhams Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: INTER ALIA at Wyndhams Theatre by Stuart King 14 April 2026 at 16:31
Review: IPHIGENIA at the Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: IPHIGENIA at the Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 14 April 2026 at 11:18
Review: FLYBY at Southwark Playhouse Borough Reviews
Stuart King Review: FLYBY at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stuart King 13 April 2026 at 12:48

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.

Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of winners announced Theatre Awards
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of winners announced by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 April 2026 at 22:00
Jenna Russell cast in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Jenna Russell cast in SINATRA THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 April 2026 at 14:26
Kristin Scott Thomas to star in THE CHERRY ORCHARD this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Kristin Scott Thomas to star in THE CHERRY ORCHARD this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 April 2026 at 14:46
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
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

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.

Everything You Need to Know about Les Miserables Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know about Les Miserables by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 April 2026 at 15:12
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

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.

On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts Theatreland Tips
Stuart King On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 16:56
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

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