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Full cast announced for Noel Coward's HAY FEVER Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for Noel Coward's HAY FEVER by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 August 2026 at 13:40
New production photos released of Jinkx Monsoon in OH, MARY! Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New production photos released of Jinkx Monsoon in OH, MARY! by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 August 2026 at 15:27
Further casting announced for AFFLUENZA at Riverside Studios Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Further casting announced for AFFLUENZA at Riverside Studios by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 August 2026 at 12:29
THE MOUSETRAP extends booking until July 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif THE MOUSETRAP extends booking until July 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 August 2026 at 12:28
Full cast announced for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 August 2026 at 11:23
Rehearsal images released for August Wilson's FENCES News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal images released for August Wilson's FENCES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 August 2026 at 17:18
Production images released for ANANSI THE SPIDER at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production images released for ANANSI THE SPIDER at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 August 2026 at 16:40
New Book to Stage Adaptations to See in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New Book to Stage Adaptations to See in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 August 2026 at 12:53

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 MISANTHROPE at the National Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: THE MISANTHROPE at the National Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2026 at 12:29
Review: THE MISANTHROPE at National Theatre, Lyttelton Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE MISANTHROPE at National Theatre, Lyttelton by Stuart King 24 June 2026 at 12:03
Review: WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND at the Garrick Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND at the Garrick Theatre by Stuart King 22 June 2026 at 11:22
Review: REEL LIFE at the Etcetera Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: REEL LIFE at the Etcetera Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 22 June 2026 at 09:47
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare’s Globe Reviews
Stuart King Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare’s Globe by Stuart King 20 June 2026 at 11:35
Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at The Old Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at The Old Vic by Stuart King 18 June 2026 at 08:31
Review: I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE at the Cockpit Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE at the Cockpit Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 16 June 2026 at 09:47
Review: A FINE IDEA at Arcola Reviews
Stuart King Review: A FINE IDEA at Arcola by Stuart King 15 June 2026 at 23:21

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.

Sheridan Smith to star in Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND New Shows
Emmie Newitt Sheridan Smith to star in Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND by Emmie Newitt 18 September 2025 at 08:45
TEETH 'N' SMILES to be revived in 2026 starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor New Shows
Emmie Newitt TEETH 'N' SMILES to be revived in 2026 starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor by Emmie Newitt 12 September 2025 at 13:56

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.

New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 September 2025 at 11:10
Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 September 2025 at 10:55
The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn Features
Emmie Newitt The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn by Emmie Newitt 8 September 2025 at 16:15
Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 September 2025 at 09:30
The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 September 2025 at 10:34
This Month in the West End (August 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (August 2025) by Emmie Newitt 30 August 2025 at 10:19
10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt 10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 by Emmie Newitt 22 August 2025 at 13:13
The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 August 2025 at 13:39

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