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Maria Friedman to star in UK premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Maria Friedman to star in UK premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 April 2026 at 13:13
Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Young Vic announces 2026/27 season, including world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 13:00
Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Final cohort of celebrity Sheriffs announced for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 April 2026 at 12:34
On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts Theatreland Tips
Stuart King On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 16:56
Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Mischief announces 13th new cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 13:39
All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All-female revival of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to open at the Old Vic by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 April 2026 at 10:29
CATS announces one week extension News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif CATS announces one week extension by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 April 2026 at 11:35
Rehearsal images released for UK premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal images released for UK premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 April 2026 at 16:32

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: CHOIR BOY at Stratford East Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: CHOIR BOY at Stratford East by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 April 2026 at 17:50
Review Round-Up: ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 April 2026 at 12:36
Review: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: IN THE PRINT at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 31 March 2026 at 10:10
Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 13:17
Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 12:35
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at the Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 March 2026 at 00:25
Review: THE OLD LADIES at Finborough Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE OLD LADIES at Finborough Theatre by Stuart King 27 March 2026 at 12:25
Review: TEETH ‘N’ SMILES at Duke of York’s Reviews
Stuart King Review: TEETH ‘N’ SMILES at Duke of York’s by Stuart King 26 March 2026 at 09:52

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.

The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere News
Emmie Newitt The Jonathan Larson Project announces London premiere by Emmie Newitt 19 December 2025 at 10:31
World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced New Shows
Emmie Newitt World Premiere of Coyote Ugly - A New Musical announced by Emmie Newitt 10 December 2025 at 15:26
Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 News
Emmie Newitt Paddington The Musical extends West End run to 2027 by Emmie Newitt 8 December 2025 at 10:20
High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced News
Emmie Newitt High Society revival planned for 2026 with London run and tour announced by Emmie Newitt 5 December 2025 at 10:01
Billy Elliot The Musical set to return to the stage News
Emmie Newitt Billy Elliot The Musical set to return to the stage by Emmie Newitt 3 December 2025 at 14:32
KIMBERLY AKIMBO announces UK premiere in 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt KIMBERLY AKIMBO announces UK premiere in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 November 2025 at 09:40
Jinkx Monsoon to star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW News
Emmie Newitt Jinkx Monsoon to star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW by Emmie Newitt 26 November 2025 at 10:32
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

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.

Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 Features
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? Features
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 Features
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 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Spooky Theatre Shows to Watch in London for Halloween by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 October 2025 at 08:56
Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 September 2025 at 23:18
New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 September 2025 at 11:10
Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 September 2025 at 10:55
The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn Features
Emmie Newitt The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn by Emmie Newitt 8 September 2025 at 16:15

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