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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.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY extends for a fourth time in West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif PARANORMAL ACTIVITY extends for a fourth time in West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 May 2026 at 13:55
Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop to star in West End transfer of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop to star in West End transfer of ABIGAIL'S PARTY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 May 2026 at 13:47
OH, MARY! extends at Trafalgar Theatre, with Cole Escola reprising their role News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif OH, MARY! extends at Trafalgar Theatre, with Cole Escola reprising their role by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 May 2026 at 13:16
The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 May 2026 at 11:22
A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 May 2026 at 15:36
Maureen Lipman to star in West End transfer of ALLEGRA Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Maureen Lipman to star in West End transfer of ALLEGRA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 May 2026 at 12:04
AVENUE Q extends run until January 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif AVENUE Q extends run until January 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 May 2026 at 11:52
Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION coming to London in 2027 New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION coming to London in 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 May 2026 at 15:01

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: DADA MASILO’S HAMLET at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: DADA MASILO’S HAMLET at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 26 May 2026 at 05:49
Review: THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East by Stuart King 25 May 2026 at 10:40
Review: THE DASSLERS at The Bridewell Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE DASSLERS at The Bridewell by Stuart King 22 May 2026 at 11:36
Review: CARE at the Young Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: CARE at the Young Vic by Stuart King 21 May 2026 at 12:56
Review: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 20 May 2026 at 10:39
Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 19 May 2026 at 10:53
Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre by Stuart King 18 May 2026 at 11:39
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 17 May 2026 at 22:39

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.

Gaten Matarazzo to star in RENT revival, with West End venue and dates announced Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Gaten Matarazzo to star in RENT revival, with West End venue and dates announced by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 May 2026 at 14:01
National Theatre announces new shows with Cate Blanchett to star in ELECTRA/PERSONA New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif National Theatre announces new shows with Cate Blanchett to star in ELECTRA/PERSONA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 May 2026 at 13:49
RENT to return to the West End this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif RENT to return to the West End this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 April 2026 at 15:28
Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, and Stephen Dillane to star in THE LIVES OF OTHERS stage adaptation New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, and Stephen Dillane to star in THE LIVES OF OTHERS stage adaptation by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 April 2026 at 10:07
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells return to the West End in AMADEUS New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells return to the West End in AMADEUS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 23 April 2026 at 13:12
ARCADIA to transfer to West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif ARCADIA to transfer to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 April 2026 at 13:41
Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 April 2026 at 12:46
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 April 2026 at 14:52

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.

The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 May 2026 at 11:22
A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 May 2026 at 15:36
Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 May 2026 at 15:47
West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 10:56
Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 May 2026 at 16:34
The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings in May 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings in May 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 April 2026 at 13:12
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

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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