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Check out all the breaking news, reviews, cast announcements, tips on finding the right show, and industry insights from our experienced team of theatre experts and critics - everything you need to know about West End and fringe theatre, to help you plan your next night out.

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Is WEST SIDE STORY coming to the UK? New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Is WEST SIDE STORY coming to the UK? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 July 2026 at 08:45
Cast, dates, and first look artwork revealed for TARTUFFE [REMIXED] News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast, dates, and first look artwork revealed for TARTUFFE [REMIXED] by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 14:29
Full cast announced for THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 14:28
Rehearsal photos released for Leslie Odom Jr in HAMILTON Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal photos released for Leslie Odom Jr in HAMILTON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 14:28
Shakespeare's Globe announces Winter Season 2026-27 New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare's Globe announces Winter Season 2026-27 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 11:46
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announces special anniversary cast Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announces special anniversary cast by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 16:59
This Month in the West End (June 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (June 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 15:32
WILD ABOUT YOU to open at Charing Cross Theatre New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif WILD ABOUT YOU to open at Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 15:15

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: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum by Stuart King 3 April 2026 at 09:39
Review: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES at the National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES at the National Theatre by Stuart King 2 April 2026 at 11:25
Review: CHOIR BOY at Stratford East Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: CHOIR BOY at Stratford East by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 April 2026 at 17:50
Review Round-Up: ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 April 2026 at 12:36
Review: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 31 March 2026 at 10:10
Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 13:17
Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 12:35
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 00:25

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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.

7 Reasons You Need To See The Global Smash Hit Mamma Mia! The Musical Features
Emmie Newitt 7 Reasons You Need To See The Global Smash Hit Mamma Mia! The Musical by Emmie Newitt 2 August 2023 at 10:00
5 reasons to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Features
Emmie Newitt 5 reasons to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 21 July 2023 at 10:00
This Week in the West End - Cast Announcements, Reviews And West End Live! This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Week in the West End - Cast Announcements, Reviews And West End Live! by Emmie Newitt 16 June 2023 at 15:25
This Week in the West End – News, Our Summer Sale and a Competition! This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Week in the West End – News, Our Summer Sale and a Competition! by Emmie Newitt 9 June 2023 at 13:02
This Week in the West End – Closing shows, opening nights and cast news This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End – Closing shows, opening nights and cast news by Eleni Cashell 26 May 2023 at 17:55
This Week in the West End – Exciting on-sales, new musicals and closing productions This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End – Exciting on-sales, new musicals and closing productions by Eleni Cashell 12 May 2023 at 17:29
This Week in the West End – New casts, exciting revivals and West End transfers This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End – New casts, exciting revivals and West End transfers by Eleni Cashell 5 May 2023 at 14:51
This Week in the West End – Cast announcements, revivals and exciting onsales! This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End – Cast announcements, revivals and exciting onsales! by Eleni Cashell 28 April 2023 at 23:45

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