West End Theatre News and Reviews

Production images released for THE CREAKERS at Southbank Centre

By Emmie Newitt Friday, November 8 2024, 14:07

The new magical adventure based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher's best-selling book heads to London for the Christmas season.

the creakers southbank centre The Creakers production image. Photo by Pamela Raith.

Juan Diego Flórez as Hoffmann in Damiano Michieletto's production of Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann, The Royal Opera ©2024 Camilla Greenwell

08 Nov

Reviews

Review: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (Les Contes d’Hoffmann) at Royal Opera House

By Stuart King Friday, November 8 2024, 09:02

Director Damiano Machieletto returns to the Royal Opera House with his new production of Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN which wowed audiences at Sydney Opera House in 2023. Here, he is once again joined by Antonello Manacorda who conducts — as he did with the director’s modern take on Carmen which premiered at Covent Garden back in April.

07 Nov

Casts

Cast announced for HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, November 7 2024, 18:02

Simon Armitage's adaptation of the Brothers Grimm Fairytale returns to the Shakespeare's Globe following last year's critically acclaimed run.

hansel and gretel globe theatre 2024 Ned Costello, Yasemin Özdemir and Jenni Maitland headshots.

london theatre shows to watch in november

07 Nov

Theatreland Tips

The 10 Shows Opening in London Theatres in November 2024

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, November 7 2024, 15:21

As the festive season approaches, London’s theatre scene is bursting with new shows to catch before the year ends. Here are 10 productions you won’t want to miss in November!

london theatre shows to watch in november