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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.

Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 April 2026 at 12:46
Rehearsal photos released for West End transfer of 1536 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal photos released for West End transfer of 1536 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 April 2026 at 14:33
OH, MARY! releases photos of Catherine Tate in rehearsals News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif OH, MARY! releases photos of Catherine Tate in rehearsals by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 April 2026 at 14:03
Production photos released for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 April 2026 at 13:52
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT to return to West End New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT to return to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 April 2026 at 12:16
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 April 2026 at 14:52
Is a revival of RENT coming to the West End? News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Is a revival of RENT coming to the West End? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 April 2026 at 13:50
Christine Baranski to make West End debut in HAY FEVER alongside Richard E Grant New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Christine Baranski to make West End debut in HAY FEVER alongside Richard E Grant by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 April 2026 at 13:55

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: 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
Review: LIFELINE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant Reviews
Stuart King Review: LIFELINE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Stuart King 3 April 2026 at 13:21
Review: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum by Stuart King 3 April 2026 at 09:39
Review: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES at the National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES at the National Theatre by Stuart King 2 April 2026 at 11:25

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.

MISS SAIGON to return to the West End in 2027 News
Emmie Newitt MISS SAIGON to return to the West End in 2027 by Emmie Newitt 2 February 2026 at 10:42
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE 10th Anniversary Tour announced News
Emmie Newitt EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE 10th Anniversary Tour announced by Emmie Newitt 2 February 2026 at 10:13
Sandra Oh to star in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre New Shows
Emmie Newitt Sandra Oh to star in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre by Emmie Newitt 27 January 2026 at 10:13
‘The Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 New Shows
Emmie Newitt ‘The Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 by Emmie Newitt 26 January 2026 at 08:10
West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 10:05
New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London New Shows
Emmie Newitt New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London by Emmie Newitt 14 January 2026 at 17:07
Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park News
Emmie Newitt Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park by Emmie Newitt 9 January 2026 at 19:48
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

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.

Stars on Stage in London in 2026 Features
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 Features
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 Features
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 Features
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 14:49
Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 November 2025 at 13:52
Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 November 2025 at 17:46
Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 November 2025 at 09:09
Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 October 2025 at 10:06

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