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TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL cancels its UK tour News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL cancels its UK tour by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 August 2026 at 14:09
Shaggy to reprise his role in Sting's THE LAST SHIP Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shaggy to reprise his role in Sting's THE LAST SHIP by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 August 2026 at 13:07
Ariana Grande withdraws from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Ariana Grande withdraws from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 August 2026 at 12:13
HADESTOWN pro-shot film breaks box office records News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif HADESTOWN pro-shot film breaks box office records by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 15:00
First look at rehearsal photos for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First look at rehearsal photos for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 13:28
THE TRUTH adds extra performance due to popular demand News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif THE TRUTH adds extra performance due to popular demand by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 12:40
Full cast announced for world premiere of THE PIANIST Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for world premiere of THE PIANIST by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 11:33
Boy George withdraws from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Boy George withdraws from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 11:10

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: MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET at Menier Chocolate Factory Reviews
Stuart King Review: MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET at Menier Chocolate Factory by Stuart King 22 July 2026 at 11:29
Review: HOLE! at Soho Theatre Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: HOLE! at Soho Theatre by Eve Jawara 18 July 2026 at 11:31
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noel Coward Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noel Coward Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 July 2026 at 15:35
Review: HERE COMES J. EDGAR! at King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: HERE COMES J. EDGAR! at King’s Head Theatre by Eve Jawara 17 July 2026 at 10:17
Review: THE ORESTEIA at Bridge Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE ORESTEIA at Bridge Theatre by Stuart King 15 July 2026 at 08:43
Review: HIT MACHINE at Soho Theatre Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: HIT MACHINE at Soho Theatre by Eve Jawara 15 July 2026 at 08:37
Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at the Arts at Marble Arch Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at the Arts at Marble Arch by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 July 2026 at 14:33
Review: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stuart King 14 July 2026 at 09:10

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.

Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones cast as leads in DARK OF THE MOON Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones cast as leads in DARK OF THE MOON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 March 2026 at 15:40
David Fynn cast as Beetlejuice in BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif David Fynn cast as Beetlejuice in BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 March 2026 at 09:55
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

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.

A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 May 2026 at 15:36
Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 May 2026 at 15:47
West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 10:56
Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 May 2026 at 16:34
This Month in the West End (April 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (April 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 April 2026 at 13:45
The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings in May 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 10 Best New London Theatre Openings in May 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 April 2026 at 13:12
Everything You Need to Know about LES MISERABLES Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know about LES MISERABLES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 April 2026 at 15:12
This Month in the West End (March 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (March 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 March 2026 at 08:53

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