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James Norton to Star in Hamlet in the West End, Autumn 2027 New Shows
London Box Office James Norton to Star in Hamlet in the West End, Autumn 2027 by London Box Office 29 June 2026 at 00:01
First look at production photos for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First look at production photos for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 June 2026 at 16:40
The 11 Best New London Theatre Openings in July 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 11 Best New London Theatre Openings in July 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 June 2026 at 15:42
Cast announced for HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES at Old Vic Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES at Old Vic by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 June 2026 at 13:25
Four boys to play the title role in BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Four boys to play the title role in BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2026 at 16:40
Production photos released for JERSEY BOYS News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for JERSEY BOYS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2026 at 15:14
Cast and creative team revealed for new musical PRIVATE JONES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast and creative team revealed for new musical PRIVATE JONES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2026 at 14:24
Full cast and creative team announced for ANANSI THE SPIDER Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast and creative team announced for ANANSI THE SPIDER by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 23 June 2026 at 17:28

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: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Globe Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Globe Theatre by Stuart King 17 May 2026 at 10:48
Review: STAGE KISS at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: STAGE KISS at Hampstead Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 14:27
Review: I’M NOT BEING FUNNY at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: I’M NOT BEING FUNNY at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 15 May 2026 at 09:38
Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 May 2026 at 16:15
Review: 1536 at Ambassador’s Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: 1536 at Ambassador’s Theatre by Stuart King 13 May 2026 at 23:41
Review: STILL POINTLESS: BALLETBOYZ at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: STILL POINTLESS: BALLETBOYZ at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 13 May 2026 at 09:02
Review: FLUSH at Arcola Reviews
Stuart King Review: FLUSH at Arcola by Stuart King 12 May 2026 at 09:01
Review: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 May 2026 at 11:10

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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 To Still See in 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows To Still See in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 11 August 2025 at 14:39
This Month in the West End (July 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (July 2025) by Emmie Newitt 31 July 2025 at 08:45
The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 July 2025 at 11:48
10 New London Theatre Shows in August 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt 10 New London Theatre Shows in August 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 July 2025 at 11:30
Stars on Stage: Who's Making Their West End Debut This Year? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Stars on Stage: Who's Making Their West End Debut This Year? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 July 2025 at 14:18
Book to Stage Adaptations to Watch in London This Year Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Book to Stage Adaptations to Watch in London This Year by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 July 2025 at 09:42
Family Shows in London this Summer 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt Family Shows in London this Summer 2025 by Emmie Newitt 2 July 2025 at 18:44
The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings In July 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings In July 2025 by Emmie Newitt 30 June 2025 at 10:59

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