Shehrazade Zafar-Arif is a British-Pakistani writer and journalist based in London. She has written reviews for the Croydonist, the Japan Society Review, Shakespeare Bulletin, Crayon Magazine, and Penumbra. She is on Twitter as @shehrazadezafar.
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif
30 Jul
Theatreland Tips 
The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Wednesday, July 30 2025, 11:48
Forget dinner and drinks, why not try catching a West End show on your next romantic evening? If you're stumped about which shows make for a good date night here are our recommendations!
29 Jul
Casts
A ROLE TO DIE FOR - Production images released
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Tuesday, July 29 2025, 20:55
The first images have been released for the London transfer of Barn Theatre's A Role to Die For, opening at the Marylebone Theatre on July 26th.
Tanya Franks, Harry Goodson-Bevan, and Philip Bretherton in A ROLE TO DIE FOR. Photo by Steve Gregson.
29 Jul
Casts
Mia Carragher cast as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Tuesday, July 29 2025, 11:55
Mia Carragher is set to star as the iconic heroine of The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, in the world premiere of the first ever live stage adaptation of the best-selling book series.
Mia Carragher. Photo by Seamus Ryan
18 Jul
Theatreland Tips
Stars on Stage: Who's Making Their West End Debut This Year?
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Friday, July 18 2025, 14:18
There’s no bigger thrill than seeing your favourite film or television stars live onstage - especially if they’re doing it for the first time. Luckily this year in London, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to witnessing popular actors making their West End debuts.
Joe Locke, Rachel Zegler and Olly Alexander.
14 Jul
Theatreland Tips
A Beginner's Guide to Going to the Theatre
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Monday, July 14 2025, 09:31
Is it your first time at the theatre and you're wondering how to make the most of it? Our beginner's guide is here to help you enjoy every moment from our West End theatre experts.
The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre. Photo by Jackson Sears on Unsplash.
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