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New production photos released of Cole Escola in OH, MARY! Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New production photos released of Cole Escola in OH, MARY! by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 13:35
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL postpones its London run News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL postpones its London run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 12:10
New musical FRANZ & MARIE to premiere at Charing Cross Theatre New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New musical FRANZ & MARIE to premiere at Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 11:09
Andrew Barth Feldman to star in new musical NERO New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Andrew Barth Feldman to star in new musical NERO by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 16:13
Further casting announced for FENCES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Further casting announced for FENCES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 14:37
Summer Strallen to join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL for a strictly limited run Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Summer Strallen to join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL for a strictly limited run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 14:08
CIRQUE BERSERK! to return to the West End this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif CIRQUE BERSERK! to return to the West End this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 13:34
5 Reasons to Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 Reasons to Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 July 2026 at 17:17

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: 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
Review: SABRAGE at Lafayette, King’s Cross Reviews
Stuart King Review: SABRAGE at Lafayette, King’s Cross by Stuart King 7 May 2026 at 09:51
Review: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 6 May 2026 at 09:15
Review: MASS at Donmar Warehouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: MASS at Donmar Warehouse by Stuart King 2 May 2026 at 16:34
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at the Globe Theatre Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at the Globe Theatre by Miriam Gibson 1 May 2026 at 16:00
Review Round-Up: GRACE PREVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: GRACE PREVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 May 2026 at 14:05
Review: GRACE PERVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Stuart King Review: GRACE PERVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Stuart King 1 May 2026 at 12:10
Review: TENDER at Soho Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: TENDER at Soho Theatre by Stuart King 30 April 2026 at 23:00

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Features

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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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