West End Theatre News and Reviews

The Timeless Appeal of London's West End: A Glimpse into its Longest-Running Shows

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, June 6 2024, 14:57

Take a journey through some of the longest-running shows that continue to draw crowds, enchanting generations in the West End.

gruffalo west end cast Sondheim Theatre. Photo by Martino Battista.

06 Jun

Casts

Olivier Award winner John Dagleish to star in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, June 6 2024, 11:07

The award-winning and unordinary new musical heads to the West End this autumn.

John Dagleish headshot. Provided by production.

06 Jun

Casts

THE GRUFFALO returns to the West End for a limited summer run

By Emmie Newitt Thursday, June 6 2024, 10:16

The magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book celebrates 25 years since it was first published.

gruffalo west end cast Gruffalo cast L-R David Scotland, Elouise Warboys, Kemi Clarke, Cameron Baker-Stewart

Bronté Barbé (Kathy) and Rebekah Hinds (Stella) in Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder at Ambassadors Theatre -Pamela Raith Photography

06 Jun

First Look: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! at Ambassadors Theatre

By Stuart King Thursday, June 6 2024, 10:07

Along with other relatively small cast musicals (like the hugely successful Operation Mincemeat currently playing at the Fortune Theatre) KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER relies upon sharply choreographed moves and costume changes to ensure that the non-stop cultural reference gags land with a slick and zingy pizzazz. Thankfully the casting team managed to match Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds — a pair of supremely talented performers who manage effortlessly to lift even the kitschiest tongue-in-cheek and colloquially corny moments. This is a small show which definitely punches way above its weight.

Bronté Barbé (Kathy) and Rebekah Hinds (Stella) in Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder at Ambassadors Theatre -Pamela Raith Photography