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London West End Theatre News and Reviews

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.

Latest News

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.

YENTL at Marylebone Theatre - Rehearsal images released News
Emmie Newitt YENTL at Marylebone Theatre - Rehearsal images released by Emmie Newitt 2 March 2026 at 08:25
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
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 Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare Plays to Watch in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 February 2026 at 23:13

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: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Almeida Reviews
Stuart King Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO at Almeida by Stuart King 1 February 2026 at 23:59
Review: BALLAD LINES at Southwark Playhouse (Elephant) Reviews
Stuart King Review: BALLAD LINES at Southwark Playhouse (Elephant) by Stuart King 30 January 2026 at 10:52
Review: FISH BOWL at Peacock Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: FISH BOWL at Peacock Theatre by Stuart King 29 January 2026 at 13:58
Review: CABLE STREET at Marylebone Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CABLE STREET at Marylebone Theatre by Stuart King 27 January 2026 at 13:24
Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Reviews
Stuart King Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Stuart King 26 January 2026 at 14:22
Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU? at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU? at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 26 January 2026 at 09:33
Review: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) Reviews
Stuart King Review: BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) by Stuart King 23 January 2026 at 10:37
Review: SAFE HAVEN at Arcola Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SAFE HAVEN at Arcola Theatre by Stuart King 21 January 2026 at 10:47

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.

This Month in the West End (October 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (October 2025) by Emmie Newitt 31 October 2025 at 10:17
Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre News
Emmie Newitt Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:04
UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced News
Emmie Newitt UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:02
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS News
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS by Emmie Newitt 27 October 2025 at 10:09
Chris Pine to make London stage debut in IVANOV News
Emmie Newitt Chris Pine to make London stage debut in IVANOV by Emmie Newitt 22 October 2025 at 12:24
INTER ALIA to transfer to the West End in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt INTER ALIA to transfer to the West End in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 20 October 2025 at 08:31
Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL News
Emmie Newitt Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 17 October 2025 at 09:24
CATS revival planned for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt CATS revival planned for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 14 October 2025 at 12:00

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.

Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End Theatreland Tips
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 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 September 2025 at 11:10
10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 September 2025 at 09:17
Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 Theatreland Tips
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 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn by Emmie Newitt 8 September 2025 at 16:15
Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 September 2025 at 09:30
The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 September 2025 at 10:34
West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 August 2025 at 10:51

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