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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.

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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.

This Month in the West End (July 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (July 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 July 2026 at 11:24
8 Best New Theatre Openings in August 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 Best New Theatre Openings in August 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 July 2026 at 14:15
Full cast announced for BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 July 2026 at 12:02
HAMILTON or SIX - Which Historical Musical Should You Watch? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif HAMILTON or SIX - Which Historical Musical Should You Watch? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 28 July 2026 at 17:21
New musical YOUNG ROMANTICS in development from Bastille's Dan Smith New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New musical YOUNG ROMANTICS in development from Bastille's Dan Smith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 15:50
Full cast announced for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 14:59
New production photos released of Cole Escola in OH, MARY! News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New production photos released of Cole Escola in OH, MARY! by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 13:35
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL postpones its London run News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL postpones its London run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 12:10

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: BLUE MIST at Theatre Royal Stratford East Reviews
Stuart King Review: BLUE MIST at Theatre Royal Stratford East by Stuart King 11 July 2026 at 11:49
Review: ALLEGRA at Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ALLEGRA at Harold Pinter Theatre by Stuart King 10 July 2026 at 09:10
Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the London Palladium Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the London Palladium by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 July 2026 at 11:02
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium Reviews
Stuart King Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium by Stuart King 8 July 2026 at 00:01
Review: THE GUILTY at Donmar Warehouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE GUILTY at Donmar Warehouse by Stuart King 3 July 2026 at 10:28
Review: ARCADIA at Duke of York's Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARCADIA at Duke of York's Theatre by Stuart King 2 July 2026 at 07:58
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Wyndham’s Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Wyndham’s Theatre by Stuart King 1 July 2026 at 14:24
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Eve Jawara 30 June 2026 at 15:00

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.

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
DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End News
Emmie Newitt DISNEY'S HERCULES extends for final time in the West End by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 18:53
Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt to star in the UK premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 09:15
First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA News
Emmie Newitt First look at Cynthia Erivo in DRACULA by Emmie Newitt 9 February 2026 at 08:56
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

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.

Best Family Shows to Watch in London This Easter Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Best Family Shows to Watch in London This Easter by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 March 2026 at 00:06
The 8 Best New London Theatre Openings in April 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 8 Best New London Theatre Openings in April 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 March 2026 at 17:06
Shows to Watch in London This Mother's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shows to Watch in London This Mother's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 March 2026 at 07:47
Theatre Shows to Watch for International Women's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows to Watch for International Women's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 March 2026 at 09:27
The 2026 Olivier Award-nominated shows to see in London this year Features
Emmie Newitt The 2026 Olivier Award-nominated shows to see in London this year by Emmie Newitt 5 March 2026 at 17:49
This Month in the West End (February 2026) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (February 2026) by Emmie Newitt 27 February 2026 at 16:45
Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 February 2026 at 23:13
The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:03

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