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STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to close in West End and Broadway after final extension News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to close in West End and Broadway after final extension by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 13:38
Full cast and creative team announced for LOVE NEVER DIES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast and creative team announced for LOVE NEVER DIES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 12:59
Production photos released for SINATRA THE MUSICAL News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for SINATRA THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 12:54
Additional casting revealed for West End transfer of Into the Woods Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Additional casting revealed for West End transfer of Into the Woods by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 June 2026 at 13:28
LES MISERABLES announces new West End cast Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif LES MISERABLES announces new West End cast by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 June 2026 at 11:16
All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 12:35
Three actors to share the role of Ali Rose in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Three actors to share the role of Ali Rose in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 10:53
SIX extends West End run until November 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif SIX extends West End run until November 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 10:12

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.

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Miriam Gibson DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Arcola Theatre by Miriam Gibson 10 April 2026 at 14:13
Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre by Stuart King 9 April 2026 at 11:49
Review: COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 8 April 2026 at 10:32
Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at Royal Court Reviews
Stuart King Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at Royal Court by Stuart King 4 April 2026 at 23:44
Review: EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE at Riverside Studios Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE at Riverside Studios by Miriam Gibson 3 April 2026 at 15:44
Review Round-Up: KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 April 2026 at 14:12
Review: LIFELINE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant Reviews
Stuart King Review: LIFELINE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Stuart King 3 April 2026 at 13:21
Review: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum by Stuart King 3 April 2026 at 09:39

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Plays to look out for in London in 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt Plays to look out for in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 30 December 2024 at 10:33
5 Theatre Shows taking their final bow this December in London (2024) Features
Emmie Newitt 5 Theatre Shows taking their final bow this December in London (2024) by Emmie Newitt 4 December 2024 at 16:01
8 Theatre Shows Opening in London During December 2024 Features
Emmie Newitt 8 Theatre Shows Opening in London During December 2024 by Emmie Newitt 2 December 2024 at 15:38
10 of the Best Christmas Shows in London 2024 Features
Emmie Newitt 10 of the Best Christmas Shows in London 2024 by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2024 at 10:17
The 10 Shows Opening in London Theatres in November 2024 Features
Emmie Newitt The 10 Shows Opening in London Theatres in November 2024 by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2024 at 15:21
London Theatre October 2024 Monthly Round Up This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt London Theatre October 2024 Monthly Round Up by Emmie Newitt 29 October 2024 at 14:00
New shows debuting in London before the end of 2024 Features
Emmie Newitt New shows debuting in London before the end of 2024 by Emmie Newitt 25 October 2024 at 13:43
London Theatre September 2024 Monthly Roundup This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt London Theatre September 2024 Monthly Roundup by Emmie Newitt 28 September 2024 at 16:24

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