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Stay up to date with all the breaking news about new shows, cast announcements, and exclusive behind the scenes photos from the West End and beyond.

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO announces final extension in the West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO announces final extension in the West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 12:54
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to return to London as part of UK and Ireland tour New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to return to London as part of UK and Ireland tour by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 11:11
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to London this summer New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to London this summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 11:11
Cassidy Janson to star in West End production of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cassidy Janson to star in West End production of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 09:02
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to extend at Theatre Royal Drury Lane News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to extend at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 May 2026 at 12:29
WICKED releases production photos of 20th anniversary company Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif WICKED releases production photos of 20th anniversary company by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 16:47
Cast announced for 20th anniversary tour of JERSEY BOYS Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for 20th anniversary tour of JERSEY BOYS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 15:55
Two week extension announced for THE PRICE News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Two week extension announced for THE PRICE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 15:33

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: THE SOUND OF ABSENCE at Omnibus Theatre Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: THE SOUND OF ABSENCE at Omnibus Theatre by Miriam Gibson 25 February 2026 at 15:59
Review: THE OPERA LOCOS at Sadler's Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE OPERA LOCOS at Sadler's Wells by Stuart King 25 February 2026 at 07:12
Review: BIRD GROVE at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: BIRD GROVE at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 24 February 2026 at 08:57
Review: TO MAURY, WITH LOVE at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Reviews
Stuart King Review: TO MAURY, WITH LOVE at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Stuart King 23 February 2026 at 10:18
Review: GRINDR MOM at Waterloo East Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: GRINDR MOM at Waterloo East Theatre by Stuart King 21 February 2026 at 11:24
Review: AFTER MISS JULIE at Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: AFTER MISS JULIE at Park Theatre by Stuart King 18 February 2026 at 11:32
Review Round-Up: DRACULA at the Noel Coward Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: DRACULA at the Noel Coward Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 February 2026 at 09:37
Review: SWEETMEATS at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SWEETMEATS at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 17 February 2026 at 12:30

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Features

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This Week in the West End - New shows, last chance to sees and exciting cast announcements This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End - New shows, last chance to sees and exciting cast announcements by Eleni Cashell 15 April 2023 at 01:36
This Week in the West End - Pre-sales, closing musicals and superhero casting This Month in the West End
London Box Office This Week in the West End - Pre-sales, closing musicals and superhero casting by London Box Office 10 March 2023 at 11:26
This Week in the West End - London Theatre Week, closing shows and West End newcomers This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End - London Theatre Week, closing shows and West End newcomers by Eleni Cashell 24 February 2023 at 14:46
This Week in the West End - New arrivals, show extensions and cast announcements This Month in the West End
London Box Office This Week in the West End - New arrivals, show extensions and cast announcements by London Box Office 10 February 2023 at 16:04
This Week in the West End - New casts, returning casts and final shows This Month in the West End
London Box Office This Week in the West End - New casts, returning casts and final shows by London Box Office 3 February 2023 at 16:19
This Week in the West End - Casting news, closing shows and opening nights This Month in the West End
London Box Office This Week in the West End - Casting news, closing shows and opening nights by London Box Office 27 January 2023 at 14:53
This Week in the West End - Olivier Awards, cast announcements and a West End transfer This Month in the West End
London Box Office This Week in the West End - Olivier Awards, cast announcements and a West End transfer by London Box Office 20 January 2023 at 15:38
This Week in the West End – Opening nights, Christmas Matinees, and a Winter Theatre Sale! This Month in the West End
Eleni Cashell This Week in the West End – Opening nights, Christmas Matinees, and a Winter Theatre Sale! by Eleni Cashell 24 December 2022 at 10:47

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