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Full cast announced for Sting's THE LAST SHIP Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for Sting's THE LAST SHIP by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 August 2026 at 17:58
Lolly Adefope to make West End debut in OH, MARY Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Lolly Adefope to make West End debut in OH, MARY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 August 2026 at 17:00
Full cast announced for MARTIN GUERRE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for MARTIN GUERRE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 August 2026 at 16:17
Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland join the cast of CABARET Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland join the cast of CABARET by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 August 2026 at 15:04
Everything You Need to Know About THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 August 2026 at 13:30
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to transfer to the Arts at Marble Arch this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to transfer to the Arts at Marble Arch this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 August 2026 at 12:15
Full casting announced for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, with rehearsal images released Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full casting announced for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, with rehearsal images released by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 6 August 2026 at 13:50
First look at production photos for CATS Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First look at production photos for CATS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 6 August 2026 at 12:51

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: WAR HORSE at National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WAR HORSE at National Theatre by Stuart King 3 June 2026 at 03:02
Review: THE P WORD at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE P WORD at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 1 June 2026 at 23:59
Review: REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse by Stuart King 31 May 2026 at 14:22
Review Round-Up: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Prince Edward Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Prince Edward Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 May 2026 at 14:06
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Prince Edward Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: BEETLEJUICE at Prince Edward Theatre by Stuart King 29 May 2026 at 02:06
Review: DARK OF THE MOON at Charing Cross Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: DARK OF THE MOON at Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 28 May 2026 at 14:09
Review: THE NAME at White Bear Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE NAME at White Bear by Stuart King 27 May 2026 at 12:57
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 26 May 2026 at 17:00

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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.

This Month in the West End - June 2025 This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End - June 2025 by Emmie Newitt 27 June 2025 at 08:00
Outdoor Theatre in London this Summer Features
Emmie Newitt Outdoor Theatre in London this Summer by Emmie Newitt 17 June 2025 at 09:40
Everything you need to know about West End Live 2025 in London Features
Emmie Newitt Everything you need to know about West End Live 2025 in London by Emmie Newitt 11 June 2025 at 15:34
Pride Month - Best LGBTQ+ Theatre This Summer Features
Emmie Newitt Pride Month - Best LGBTQ+ Theatre This Summer by Emmie Newitt 4 June 2025 at 09:47
The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings In June 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings In June 2025 by Emmie Newitt 2 June 2025 at 15:17
London Theatre May 2025 Monthly Round Up This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt London Theatre May 2025 Monthly Round Up by Emmie Newitt 30 May 2025 at 12:41
The Must-See Shows This Father’s Day 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt The Must-See Shows This Father’s Day 2025 by Emmie Newitt 26 May 2025 at 10:53
From Screen to Stage: The Must-See Celebrity Performances in London 2025/26 Features
Emmie Newitt From Screen to Stage: The Must-See Celebrity Performances in London 2025/26 by Emmie Newitt 23 May 2025 at 14:47

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