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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.

Latest News

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.

Lucie Jones to return to the West End production of Les Miserables Casts
Emmie Newitt Lucie Jones to return to the West End production of Les Miserables by Emmie Newitt 5 January 2026 at 15:25
Full cast announced for 2026 UK and Ireland tour of Legally Blonde The Musical Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast announced for 2026 UK and Ireland tour of Legally Blonde The Musical by Emmie Newitt 5 January 2026 at 10:37
Rehearsal images released for AMERICAN PSYCHO revival at Almeida Theatre News
Emmie Newitt Rehearsal images released for AMERICAN PSYCHO revival at Almeida Theatre by Emmie Newitt 5 January 2026 at 09:07
Rehearsal images released for major new folk musical BALLAD LINES News
Emmie Newitt Rehearsal images released for major new folk musical BALLAD LINES by Emmie Newitt 2 January 2026 at 13:22
New musicals to watch in London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New musicals to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 11:24
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
Daniel Breaker joins West End production of Hadestown Casts
Emmie Newitt Daniel Breaker joins West End production of Hadestown by Emmie Newitt 26 December 2025 at 21:46
London Productions 2025 - A Year in Review News
Stuart King London Productions 2025 - A Year in Review by Stuart King 26 December 2025 at 21:11

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.

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells Review Reviews
Stuart King Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes at Sadler's Wells Review by Stuart King 12 December 2025 at 00:01
Daniel's Husband at Marylebone Theatre Review Reviews
Stuart King Daniel's Husband at Marylebone Theatre Review by Stuart King 10 December 2025 at 18:38
Review: FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory Reviews
Stuart King Review: FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory by Stuart King 6 December 2025 at 17:56
Review: HMS PINAFORE at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: HMS PINAFORE at London Coliseum by Stuart King 5 December 2025 at 14:28
Review: AFTER SUNDAY at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: AFTER SUNDAY at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 4 December 2025 at 09:45
Review: MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 2 December 2025 at 09:32
Review: EMERALD STORM at Emerald Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: EMERALD STORM at Emerald Theatre by Stuart King 1 December 2025 at 14:36
Review Round-Up: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 December 2025 at 13:26

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.

Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film News
Emmie Newitt Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:19
This Month in the West End (October 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (October 2025) by Emmie Newitt 31 October 2025 at 10:17
Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre News
Emmie Newitt Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:04
UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced News
Emmie Newitt UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:02
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS News
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS by Emmie Newitt 27 October 2025 at 10:09
Chris Pine to make London stage debut in IVANOV News
Emmie Newitt Chris Pine to make London stage debut in IVANOV by Emmie Newitt 22 October 2025 at 12:24
INTER ALIA to transfer to the West End in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt INTER ALIA to transfer to the West End in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 20 October 2025 at 08:31
Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL News
Emmie Newitt Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 17 October 2025 at 09:24

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.

The best shows coming to London in 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The best shows coming to London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 October 2025 at 16:53
Spooky Theatre Shows to Watch in London for Halloween Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Spooky Theatre Shows to Watch in London for Halloween by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 October 2025 at 08:56
Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 September 2025 at 23:18
New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 September 2025 at 11:10
10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 September 2025 at 09:17
Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 September 2025 at 10:55
The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn by Emmie Newitt 8 September 2025 at 16:15
Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 September 2025 at 09:30

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