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Cameron Mackintosh reveals extension periods for West End productions to 2027 News
Emmie Newitt Cameron Mackintosh reveals extension periods for West End productions to 2027 by Emmie Newitt 27 February 2026 at 16:08
TITANIQUE announces fourth extension News
Emmie Newitt TITANIQUE announces fourth extension by Emmie Newitt 27 February 2026 at 15:55
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
Full cast announced for London premiere of IN PIECES Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast announced for London premiere of IN PIECES by Emmie Newitt 26 February 2026 at 16:07
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL to come to London's Barbican Theatre News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL to come to London's Barbican Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 February 2026 at 11:56
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
Stars reunite for special performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, including Amber Davies News
Emmie Newitt Stars reunite for special performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, including Amber Davies by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 16:09
Full cast for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 13:11

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: PERSONAL VALUES at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: PERSONAL VALUES at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 24 April 2025 at 09:33
Review: GHOSTS at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: GHOSTS at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 18 April 2025 at 11:36
Review: HEISENBERG at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HEISENBERG at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 16 April 2025 at 08:35
Review: SHANGHAI DOLLS at Kiln Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SHANGHAI DOLLS at Kiln Theatre by Stuart King 13 April 2025 at 12:19
Review: THE FORSYTHE PROGRAMME at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE FORSYTHE PROGRAMME at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 11 April 2025 at 11:15
Review: THANKS FOR HAVING ME at Riverside Studios Reviews
Stuart King Review: THANKS FOR HAVING ME at Riverside Studios by Stuart King 10 April 2025 at 08:11
Review: MANHUNT at Royal Court Reviews
Stuart King Review: MANHUNT at Royal Court by Stuart King 9 April 2025 at 08:55
Review: CONTAINER at New Diorama Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CONTAINER at New Diorama Theatre by Stuart King 5 April 2025 at 14:03

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