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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.

Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 13:00
Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 12:34
On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts Theatreland Tips
Stuart King On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 16:56
Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 13:39
All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 10:29
CATS announces one week extension News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif CATS announces one week extension by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 April 2026 at 11:35
Rehearsal images released for UK premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal images released for UK premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 April 2026 at 16:32
Full cast announced for DARK OF THE MOON Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for DARK OF THE MOON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 April 2026 at 15:23

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: FLYBY at Southwark Playhouse Borough Reviews
Stuart King Review: FLYBY at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stuart King 13 April 2026 at 12:48
Review: INVISIBLE ME at Southwark Playhouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: INVISIBLE ME at Southwark Playhouse by Stuart King 11 April 2026 at 18:51
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Miriam Gibson DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Arcola Theatre by Miriam Gibson 10 April 2026 at 14:13
Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre by Stuart King 9 April 2026 at 11:49
Review: COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 8 April 2026 at 10:32
Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at Royal Court Reviews
Stuart King Review: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at Royal Court by Stuart King 4 April 2026 at 23:44
Review: EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE at Riverside Studios Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE at Riverside Studios by Miriam Gibson 3 April 2026 at 15:44
Review Round-Up: KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 April 2026 at 14:12

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.

NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE to premiere at the London Coliseum this summer New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE to premiere at the London Coliseum this summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 March 2026 at 14:59
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup to star in West End production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup to star in West End production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 March 2026 at 13:54
Leslie Odom Jr to Reprise His Role as Aaron Burr in the West End Production of HAMILTON Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Leslie Odom Jr to Reprise His Role as Aaron Burr in the West End Production of HAMILTON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 6 March 2026 at 12:14
Florian Zeller’s Olivier Award-nominated comedy 'The Truth' to head to the West End this summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt Florian Zeller’s Olivier Award-nominated comedy 'The Truth' to head to the West End this summer by Emmie Newitt 27 February 2026 at 11:06
IVANOV starring Chris Pine at the Bridge Theatre is postponed News
Emmie Newitt IVANOV starring Chris Pine at the Bridge Theatre is postponed by Emmie Newitt 23 February 2026 at 16:22
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to return to the West End for a limited season News
Emmie Newitt TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to return to the West End for a limited season by Emmie Newitt 19 February 2026 at 11:23
Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? News
Emmie Newitt Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? by Emmie Newitt 11 February 2026 at 15:40
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns to the West End for a limited season News
Emmie Newitt BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns to the West End for a limited season by Emmie Newitt 11 February 2026 at 13:50

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.

TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London Features
Emmie Newitt TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London by Emmie Newitt 20 February 2026 at 17:39
Galentine’s Day Theatre Shows to see in London Features
Emmie Newitt Galentine’s Day Theatre Shows to see in London by Emmie Newitt 10 February 2026 at 16:46
The Best Family Show in London: My Neighbour Totoro or Paddington the Musical? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Family Show in London: My Neighbour Totoro or Paddington the Musical? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 February 2026 at 09:12
London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 February 2026 at 15:57
London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) Features
Emmie Newitt London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) by Emmie Newitt 3 February 2026 at 11:01
Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 February 2026 at 09:35
New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 by Emmie Newitt 19 January 2026 at 16:09
London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 January 2026 at 09:10

Theatreland Tips

Discover what makes London’s theatre scene so unique, from its rich history and creative diversity to the practical choices that shape your experience—like picking between a matinee or evening performance, or understanding how the West End compares to Broadway.

What Are the Best Seats in a Theatre? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif What Are the Best Seats in a Theatre? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2025 at 11:10
A complete guide to different types of musicals Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A complete guide to different types of musicals by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 June 2025 at 09:11
How to get to the theatre in London? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone How to get to the theatre in London? by Kate Goldstone 19 November 2014 at 10:01
Cheap theatre tickets in Leicester Square Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone Cheap theatre tickets in Leicester Square by Kate Goldstone 11 November 2014 at 10:05
Where to buy cheap theatre tickets in London? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone Where to buy cheap theatre tickets in London? by Kate Goldstone 16 September 2014 at 15:35
What are the best seats in London's theatres? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone What are the best seats in London's theatres? by Kate Goldstone 28 August 2014 at 12:12
How to buy cheap London theatre tickets? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone How to buy cheap London theatre tickets? by Kate Goldstone 4 August 2014 at 08:26
Is it cheaper to buy London theatre tickets on the day? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone Is it cheaper to buy London theatre tickets on the day? by Kate Goldstone 18 June 2014 at 10:21

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