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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.

Nominations announced for the Olivier Awards 2026 News
Emmie Newitt Nominations announced for the Olivier Awards 2026 by Emmie Newitt 5 March 2026 at 13:00
New children announced for West End production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL News
Emmie Newitt New children announced for West End production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 5 March 2026 at 10:00
SYLVIA Releases First Single, 'March Women March' News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif SYLVIA Releases First Single, 'March Women March' by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 March 2026 at 17:04
Full cast and creative team announced for World Premiere of PLEASE PLEASE ME Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast and creative team announced for World Premiere of PLEASE PLEASE ME by Emmie Newitt 4 March 2026 at 16:18
Rehearsal Images Released for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal Images Released for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 March 2026 at 15:05
STICK MAN returns to London for 15th run this festive season News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif STICK MAN returns to London for 15th run this festive season by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 March 2026 at 12:06
Full Casting Announced for REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full Casting Announced for REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 March 2026 at 11:46
Interview with THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY's Jenna Russell Interviews
Emmie Newitt Interview with THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY's Jenna Russell by Emmie Newitt 4 March 2026 at 11:25

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 Round-Up: DRACULA at the Noel Coward Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: DRACULA at the Noel Coward Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 February 2026 at 09:37
Review: SWEETMEATS at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SWEETMEATS at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 17 February 2026 at 12:30
Review Round-Up: SHADOWLANDS at Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: SHADOWLANDS at Aldwych Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 February 2026 at 08:30
Review: SHADOWLANDS at Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SHADOWLANDS at Aldwych Theatre by Stuart King 14 February 2026 at 18:17
Review: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER at Apollo Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER at Apollo Theatre by Stuart King 13 February 2026 at 14:55
Review: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Stuart King 13 February 2026 at 13:18
Review Round-Up: I'M SORRY PRIME MINISTER at the Apollo Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: I'M SORRY PRIME MINISTER at the Apollo Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 February 2026 at 12:54
Review: TUTU at Sadler’s Wells East Reviews
Stuart King Review: TUTU at Sadler’s Wells East by Stuart King 12 February 2026 at 08:52

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.

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
KIMBERLY AKIMBO announces UK premiere in 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt KIMBERLY AKIMBO announces UK premiere in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 November 2025 at 09:40
Jinkx Monsoon to star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW News
Emmie Newitt Jinkx Monsoon to star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW by Emmie Newitt 26 November 2025 at 10:32

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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