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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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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.

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East - First look images released News
Emmie Newitt HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East - First look images released by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 15:35
UK premiere of STAGE KISS heading to London New Shows
Emmie Newitt UK premiere of STAGE KISS heading to London by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 15:16
Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff star in Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN New Shows
Emmie Newitt Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff star in Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 10:45
KINKY BOOTS to hold special gala night in support of WaterAid News
Emmie Newitt KINKY BOOTS to hold special gala night in support of WaterAid by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 10:09
Cast announced for new musical LIFELINE Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for new musical LIFELINE by Emmie Newitt 5 February 2026 at 10:05
Cast announced for the World Premiere of ALLEGRA Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for the World Premiere of ALLEGRA by Emmie Newitt 4 February 2026 at 15:02
Cast announced for European premiere of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Casts
Emmie Newitt Cast announced for European premiere of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT by Emmie Newitt 4 February 2026 at 14:14
I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER at Apollo Theatre - Production images released News
Emmie Newitt I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER at Apollo Theatre - Production images released by Emmie Newitt 4 February 2026 at 10:41

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: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Reviews
Stuart King Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Stuart King 26 January 2026 at 14:22
Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU? at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU? at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 26 January 2026 at 09:33
Review: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) Reviews
Stuart King Review: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) by Stuart King 23 January 2026 at 10:37
Review: SAFE HAVEN at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SAFE HAVEN at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 21 January 2026 at 10:47
Review: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE at London Coliseum by Stuart King 18 January 2026 at 20:39
Review: ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre by Stuart King 16 January 2026 at 10:25
Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre by Stuart King 12 January 2026 at 09:10
Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 January 2026 at 21:43

This Month's Hottest Theatre News

Never miss out on what's happening in the world of London theatre, from new shows to casting announcements, with our hottest news updates.

New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London New Shows
Emmie Newitt New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London by Emmie Newitt 14 January 2026 at 17:07
Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park News
Emmie Newitt Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park by Emmie Newitt 9 January 2026 at 19:48
Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life Casts
Emmie Newitt Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life by Emmie Newitt 7 January 2026 at 11:26
The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere News
Emmie Newitt The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere by Emmie Newitt 19 December 2025 at 10:31
World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced New Shows
Emmie Newitt World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced by Emmie Newitt 10 December 2025 at 15:26
Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 News
Emmie Newitt Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 by Emmie Newitt 8 December 2025 at 10:20
High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced News
Emmie Newitt High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced by Emmie Newitt 5 December 2025 at 10:01
Billy Elliot The Musical set to return to the stage News
Emmie Newitt Billy Elliot The Musical set to return to the stage by Emmie Newitt 3 December 2025 at 14:32

Theatreland Tips

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.

New plays to watch in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New plays to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 09:24
New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 by Emmie Newitt 17 December 2025 at 10:31
Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 December 2025 at 14:26
Everything You Need to Know About Cats Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Cats by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 December 2025 at 08:32
Stars on Stage in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Stars on Stage in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 December 2025 at 19:04
Everything You Need to Know About Paddington: The Musical Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Paddington: The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 November 2025 at 12:00
New London Theatre Shows Opening in December 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in December 2025 by Emmie Newitt 19 November 2025 at 17:40
Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 14:49

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