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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.

Sting to star in THE LAST SHIP, coming to the West End for a limited run New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Sting to star in THE LAST SHIP, coming to the West End for a limited run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 May 2026 at 11:18
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE extends until February 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE extends until February 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 May 2026 at 11:18
Original West End cast return to THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Original West End cast return to THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 May 2026 at 11:06
This Month in the West End (May 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (May 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 28 May 2026 at 17:27
Production photos released for BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 May 2026 at 17:48
Cast announced for LOVE'S LABOURS LOST at Shakespeare's Globe Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for LOVE'S LABOURS LOST at Shakespeare's Globe by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 May 2026 at 17:16
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY extends for a fourth time in West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif PARANORMAL ACTIVITY extends for a fourth time in West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 May 2026 at 13:55
Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop to star in West End transfer of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop to star in West End transfer of ABIGAIL'S PARTY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 May 2026 at 13:47

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: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 20 May 2026 at 10:39
Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 19 May 2026 at 10:53
Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre by Stuart King 18 May 2026 at 11:39
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 17 May 2026 at 22:39
Review: PLAYER at Riverside Studios Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: PLAYER at Riverside Studios by Miriam Gibson 17 May 2026 at 22:32
Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Globe Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Globe Theatre by Stuart King 17 May 2026 at 10:48
Review: STAGE KISS at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: STAGE KISS at Hampstead Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 May 2026 at 14:27
Review: I’M NOT BEING FUNNY at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: I’M NOT BEING FUNNY at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 15 May 2026 at 09:38

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.

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
DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End News
Emmie Newitt DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 18:53

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.

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
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

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