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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.

Further cast announced for UK and Ireland tour of Waitress The Musical Casts
Emmie Newitt Further cast announced for UK and Ireland tour of Waitress The Musical by Emmie Newitt 22 January 2026 at 11:08
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella to play festive season at Sadler's Wells New Shows
Emmie Newitt Matthew Bourne's Cinderella to play festive season at Sadler's Wells by Emmie Newitt 22 January 2026 at 10:33
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND - Rehearsal images released News
Emmie Newitt THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND - Rehearsal images released by Emmie Newitt 22 January 2026 at 10:14
Legally Blonde the Musical - Rehearsal images released News
Emmie Newitt Legally Blonde the Musical - Rehearsal images released by Emmie Newitt 21 January 2026 at 14:51
Cast announced for West End transfer of Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for West End transfer of Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike by Emmie Newitt 21 January 2026 at 13:59
Cast announced for One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest at The Old Vic Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest at The Old Vic by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 14:29
Beautiful Little Fool at Southwark Playhouse Borough - Production images released News
Emmie Newitt Beautiful Little Fool at Southwark Playhouse Borough - Production images released by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 14:20
New musical 'FLYBY' to premiere at Southwark Playhouse New Shows
Emmie Newitt New musical 'FLYBY' to premiere at Southwark Playhouse by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 11:00

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.

Beautiful Little Fool at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) Review Reviews
Stuart King Beautiful Little Fool at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) Review by Stuart King 23 January 2026 at 10:37
Safe Haven at Arcola Theatre Review Reviews
Stuart King Safe Haven at Arcola Theatre Review by Stuart King 21 January 2026 at 10:47
Akram Khan's Giselle at London Coliseum review Reviews
Stuart King Akram Khan's Giselle at London Coliseum review by Stuart King 18 January 2026 at 20:39
ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre Review Reviews
Stuart King ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre Review by Stuart King 16 January 2026 at 10:25
Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre by Stuart King 12 January 2026 at 09:10
Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 January 2026 at 21:43
Review: A GHOST IN YOUR EAR at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A GHOST IN YOUR EAR at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 9 January 2026 at 10:02
Review: ORPHANS at Jermyn Street Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ORPHANS at Jermyn Street Theatre by Stuart King 8 January 2026 at 13:58

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.

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
New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London New Shows
Emmie Newitt New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London by Emmie Newitt 14 January 2026 at 17:07
Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park News
Emmie Newitt Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park by Emmie Newitt 9 January 2026 at 19:48
Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life Casts
Emmie Newitt Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life by Emmie Newitt 7 January 2026 at 11:26
The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere News
Emmie Newitt The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere by Emmie Newitt 19 December 2025 at 10:31
World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced New Shows
Emmie Newitt World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced by Emmie Newitt 10 December 2025 at 15:26
Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 News
Emmie Newitt Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 by Emmie Newitt 8 December 2025 at 10:20
High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced News
Emmie Newitt High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced by Emmie Newitt 5 December 2025 at 10:01

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.

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
New plays to watch in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New plays to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 09:24
New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 by Emmie Newitt 17 December 2025 at 10:31
Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 December 2025 at 14:26

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