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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.

DIRTY DANCING: THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Returns to London This Autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif DIRTY DANCING: THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Returns to London This Autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 March 2026 at 10:37
Rehearsals begin for World Premiere of new musical 'FLYBY' News
Emmie Newitt Rehearsals begin for World Premiere of new musical 'FLYBY' by Emmie Newitt 4 March 2026 at 06:51
New Cast Announced For MAGIC MIKE LIVE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New Cast Announced For MAGIC MIKE LIVE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 March 2026 at 15:09
World premiere of 'BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY' at Stratford East announced New Shows
Emmie Newitt World premiere of 'BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY' at Stratford East announced by Emmie Newitt 3 March 2026 at 12:00
Troupe Announces World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Troupe Announces World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 March 2026 at 11:28
ROMEO AND JULIET, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, extends due to popular demand News
Emmie Newitt ROMEO AND JULIET, starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, extends due to popular demand by Emmie Newitt 3 March 2026 at 10:01
I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL moves London premiere to Hackney Empire News
Emmie Newitt I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL moves London premiere to Hackney Empire by Emmie Newitt 2 March 2026 at 16:12
KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum - Rehearsal images released News
Emmie Newitt KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum - Rehearsal images released by Emmie Newitt 2 March 2026 at 13:57

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: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at the Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at the Theatre Royal Haymarket by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 11 February 2026 at 14:19
Review: DEAR LIAR at Jermyn Street Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: DEAR LIAR at Jermyn Street by Miriam Gibson 11 February 2026 at 11:01
Review: MAN AND BOY at National Theatre (Dorfman) Reviews
Stuart King Review: MAN AND BOY at National Theatre (Dorfman) by Stuart King 11 February 2026 at 10:15
Review: MILES at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) Reviews
Stuart King Review: MILES at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) by Stuart King 10 February 2026 at 10:10
Review: MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 6 February 2026 at 09:01
Review: ARCADIA at Old Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARCADIA at Old Vic by Stuart King 5 February 2026 at 11:33
Review: LOST ATOMS at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: LOST ATOMS at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 4 February 2026 at 12:08
Review: MAGGOTS at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: MAGGOTS at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 3 February 2026 at 09:40

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.

BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL to close in the West End News
Emmie Newitt BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL to close in the West End by Emmie Newitt 24 November 2025 at 20:00
Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 10:53
London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced News
Emmie Newitt London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 10:32
JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 10:00
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 09:28
AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 November 2025 at 10:00
Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! News
Emmie Newitt Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:42
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

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.

Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime Theatreland Tips
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 Theatreland Tips
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 Theatreland Tips
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 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 October 2025 at 10:06
Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 10:08
The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 October 2025 at 09:01
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

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