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Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 09:15
First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA News
Emmie Newitt First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 08:56
Beatrice Penny-Touré to join West End production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Casts
Emmie Newitt Beatrice Penny-Touré to join West End production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Emmie Newitt 6 February 2026 at 13:59
Initial cast and creative team for ROSIE A NEW MUSICAL West End premiere concert Casts
Emmie Newitt Initial cast and creative team for ROSIE A NEW MUSICAL West End premiere concert by Emmie Newitt 6 February 2026 at 10:02
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East - First look images released News
Emmie Newitt HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East - First look images released by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 15:35
UK premiere of STAGE KISS heading to London New Shows
Emmie Newitt UK premiere of STAGE KISS heading to London by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 15:16
Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff star in Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN New Shows
Emmie Newitt Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff star in Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 10:45
KINKY BOOTS to hold special gala night in support of WaterAid News
Emmie Newitt KINKY BOOTS to hold special gala night in support of WaterAid by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 10:09

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: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 November 2025 at 18:06
Review: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Stuart King Review: OTHELLO at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Stuart King 5 November 2025 at 11:25
Review: DEAD MAN WALKING at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: DEAD MAN WALKING at London Coliseum by Stuart King 4 November 2025 at 09:31
Review: THE LINE OF BEAUTY at Almeida Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE LINE OF BEAUTY at Almeida by Stuart King 30 October 2025 at 11:07
Review: WENDY AND PETER PAN at Barbican Reviews
Stuart King Review: WENDY AND PETER PAN at Barbican by Stuart King 29 October 2025 at 14:03
Review Round-Up: WENDY AND PETER PAN at Barbican Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: WENDY AND PETER PAN at Barbican by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 October 2025 at 08:12
Review: BLOODY MARY AND THE NINE DAY QUEEN at Union Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: BLOODY MARY AND THE NINE DAY QUEEN at Union Theatre by Stuart King 25 October 2025 at 17:09
Review: THE WANDERERS at Marylebone Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE WANDERERS at Marylebone Theatre by Stuart King 24 October 2025 at 19:39

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Theatreland Tips

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.

5 reasons to see Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical in the West End Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt 5 reasons to see Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical in the West End by Emmie Newitt 24 October 2023 at 15:21
The Best Family Show in London: 5 Reasons to See Frozen the Musical in the West End Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Best Family Show in London: 5 Reasons to See Frozen the Musical in the West End by Emmie Newitt 19 October 2023 at 14:00
The 9 Shows Opening in London Theatres in November 2023 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The 9 Shows Opening in London Theatres in November 2023 by Emmie Newitt 17 October 2023 at 10:37
Simply The Best: 5 Reasons Why You Can't Miss TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Simply The Best: 5 Reasons Why You Can't Miss TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 12 October 2023 at 11:42
Best London plays to see in Autumn 2023 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Best London plays to see in Autumn 2023 by Emmie Newitt 10 October 2023 at 12:34
Get Ready to Time Travel: 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL in London Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Get Ready to Time Travel: 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL in London by Emmie Newitt 6 October 2023 at 09:11
London Theatre Shows To Watch This October Half Term Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt London Theatre Shows To Watch This October Half Term by Emmie Newitt 4 October 2023 at 11:54
The 7 Shows Opening in London Theatres in October 2023 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The 7 Shows Opening in London Theatres in October 2023 by Emmie Newitt 25 September 2023 at 15:21

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