Shehrazade Zafar-Arif
03 Jul
Theatreland Tips 
Book to Stage Adaptations to Watch in London This Year
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Thursday, July 3 2025, 09:42
For book lovers, there’s nothing more thrilling than seeing their favourite books adapted into a new medium. A theatre adaptation offers a fresh and exciting way to retell a story, using techniques such as clever staging, special effects, dazzling set design, and even music and songs to retell a familiar and beloved story.
24 Jun
Theatreland Tips
What Are the Best Seats in a Theatre?
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Tuesday, June 24 2025, 11:10
Choosing the right seat for a night out at the theatre can be stressful. Just like on an airplane, there are good seats and bad seats, and the difference can make or break your night - especially when you have to consider budget, comfort, visibility, and proximity to the stage. But don’t worry, our handy seating guide can help you with this decision.
Photo by Paolo Chiabrando.
13 Jun
Theatreland Tips
A complete guide to different types of musicals
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Friday, June 13 2025, 09:11
Are you keen to explore the wide variety of musicals London has to offer, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out our guide to the different categories and types of musicals to help you decide which one’s best for you, along with some options for the most popular musicals currently running in the city.
Sondheim Theatre. Photo by Martino Battista.
21 May
Interviews
Interview with OUR COSMIC DUST's Michinari Ozawa
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Wednesday, May 21 2025, 13:06
Making its English language debut at the Park Theatre, Our Cosmic Dust is a poignant story about loss and hope, blending storytelling with puppetry and LED technology to create a truly unique theatrical experience. London Box Office sits down with its creator Michinari Ozawa, Tokyo writer and director, to talk about what inspired the play, the process of translating it from Japanese to English, and the role of imagination in bringing this show to life.
Artwork for Our Cosmic Dust at Park Theatre.
21 May
Theatreland Tips
Everything you need to know about Matilda the Musical
By Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Wednesday, May 21 2025, 13:00
Created by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin in 2009, Matilda: The Musical has won hearts all around the world for its spirited, heart-warming take on this beloved story about a very special little girl. The musical is now in its 14th year on the West End and still as popular as ever. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning on going to see the show.
Current West End cast of Matilda the Musical. Photo by Manuel Harlan
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