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Latest News

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.

Rehearsal images released for West End premiere of OH, MARY! News
Emmie Newitt Rehearsal images released for West End premiere of OH, MARY! by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 14:15
Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 10:53
World Premiere stage adaptation of Quentin Blake's MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS announced New Shows
Emmie Newitt World Premiere stage adaptation of Quentin Blake's MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS announced by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 10:11
New musical 'LIFELINE' to hit London Stage in March 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt New musical 'LIFELINE' to hit London Stage in March 2026 by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 09:06
StarKid announces West End run for 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt StarKid announces West End run for 2026 by Emmie Newitt 17 November 2025 at 10:26
Almeida Theatre's 1536 to transfer to the West End New Shows
Emmie Newitt Almeida Theatre's 1536 to transfer to the West End by Emmie Newitt 17 November 2025 at 09:46
GERRY AND SEWELL to transfer to the West End New Shows
Emmie Newitt GERRY AND SEWELL to transfer to the West End by Emmie Newitt 14 November 2025 at 10:02
Rehearsal images released for HMS PINAFORE starring Mel Giedroyc News
Emmie Newitt Rehearsal images released for HMS PINAFORE starring Mel Giedroyc by Emmie Newitt 14 November 2025 at 09:29

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: THE HUNGER GAMES ON STAGE at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: THE HUNGER GAMES ON STAGE at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 November 2025 at 11:51
Review: THE HUNGER GAMES ON STAGE at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE HUNGER GAMES ON STAGE at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre by Stuart King 13 November 2025 at 00:01
Review: HAMLET at the National Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: HAMLET at the National Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 November 2025 at 17:12
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Prince Edward Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Prince Edward Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 November 2025 at 10:16
Review: THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS at Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS at Park Theatre by Stuart King 12 November 2025 at 09:02
Review: FATHERLAND at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: FATHERLAND at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 7 November 2025 at 10:29
Review: FIGURES IN EXTINCTION at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: FIGURES IN EXTINCTION at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 6 November 2025 at 14:21
Review Round-Up: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 November 2025 at 18:06

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.

Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 10:53
London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced News
Emmie Newitt London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 10:32
JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 10:00
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 09:28
AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 November 2025 at 10:00
Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! News
Emmie Newitt Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:42
Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film News
Emmie Newitt Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:19
This Month in the West End (October 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (October 2025) by Emmie Newitt 31 October 2025 at 10:17

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.

Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 14:49
Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 November 2025 at 13:52
Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 November 2025 at 17:46
Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 November 2025 at 09:09
Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 October 2025 at 10:06
Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 10:08
The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 October 2025 at 09:01
The best shows coming to London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The best shows coming to London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 October 2025 at 16:53

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