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Exclusive interview: Max Wilkinson on NIGHT CITY at Southwark Playhouse Borough Interviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Exclusive interview: Max Wilkinson on NIGHT CITY at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 September 2026 at 12:29
TITANIQUE announces final performance date in West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif TITANIQUE announces final performance date in West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 September 2026 at 11:57
Cast announced for one-part production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for one-part production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 September 2026 at 11:54
LEGALLY BLONDE to transfer to the West End with Amber Davies reprising her role New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif LEGALLY BLONDE to transfer to the West End with Amber Davies reprising her role by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 September 2026 at 10:58
Family Shows to Watch in London this Year Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Family Shows to Watch in London this Year by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 September 2026 at 10:54
StarKid's NERDY PRUDES MUST DIE is coming to the West End New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif StarKid's NERDY PRUDES MUST DIE is coming to the West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 September 2026 at 09:30
Production photos released for world premiere of THE PIANIST Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for world premiere of THE PIANIST by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 September 2026 at 17:23
Full cast and rehearsal photos released for THE LIVES OF OTHERS Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast and rehearsal photos released for THE LIVES OF OTHERS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 September 2026 at 16:43

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: HOLY FOOL at Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HOLY FOOL at Park Theatre by Stuart King 5 September 2026 at 23:57
Review: A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at Donmar Warehouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at Donmar Warehouse by Stuart King 5 September 2026 at 11:08
Review: THE STORY at Olivier, National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE STORY at Olivier, National Theatre by Stuart King 4 September 2026 at 08:36
Review: ELECTRA/PERSONA at National Theatre, Lyttelton Reviews
Stuart King Review: ELECTRA/PERSONA at National Theatre, Lyttelton by Stuart King 2 September 2026 at 06:46
Review: A SLOW FIRE at Jermyn Street Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A SLOW FIRE at Jermyn Street Theatre by Stuart King 27 August 2026 at 00:46
Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare’s Globe Reviews
Stuart King Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare’s Globe by Stuart King 22 August 2026 at 14:38
Review: WHO KILLED MARILYN? at Emerald Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WHO KILLED MARILYN? at Emerald Theatre by Stuart King 21 August 2026 at 09:19
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Harold Pinter Theatre by Stuart King 20 August 2026 at 08:04

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.

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
Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? News
Emmie Newitt Is The Great Gatsby, starring Regé-Jean Page, heading to the West End? by Emmie Newitt 11 February 2026 at 15:40
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns to the West End for a limited season News
Emmie Newitt BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL returns to the West End for a limited season by Emmie Newitt 11 February 2026 at 13:50

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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