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Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 February 2026 at 23:13
Stars reunite for special performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, including Amber Davies News
Emmie Newitt Stars reunite for special performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, including Amber Davies by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 16:09
Full cast for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 13:11
The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:03
Casting update announced for MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Casts
Emmie Newitt Casting update announced for MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:00
THE FULL MONTY to play in London as part of National tour News
Emmie Newitt THE FULL MONTY to play in London as part of National tour by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:00
Football Play 'WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*SE FOR ENGLAND' heads to the West End for one night only News
Emmie Newitt Football Play 'WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*SE FOR ENGLAND' heads to the West End for one night only by Emmie Newitt 24 February 2026 at 14:24
Casting update announced for West End production of OH, MARY! Casts
Emmie Newitt Casting update announced for West End production of OH, MARY! by Emmie Newitt 24 February 2026 at 11:01

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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: 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
Review: ASSEMBLED PARTIES at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ASSEMBLED PARTIES at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 24 October 2025 at 19:28
Review: CROCODILE FEVER at the Arcola Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: CROCODILE FEVER at the Arcola Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 October 2025 at 15:06
Review: THE MAIDS at Donmar Warehouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE MAIDS at Donmar Warehouse by Stuart King 23 October 2025 at 14:31
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at @Sohoplace Reviews
Stuart King Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at @Sohoplace by Stuart King 22 October 2025 at 11:06

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