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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.

New musical FRANZ & MARIE to premiere at Charing Cross Theatre New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New musical FRANZ & MARIE to premiere at Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 July 2026 at 11:09
Andrew Barth Feldman to star in new musical NERO New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Andrew Barth Feldman to star in new musical NERO by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 16:13
Further casting announced for FENCES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Further casting announced for FENCES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 14:37
Summer Strallen to join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL for a strictly limited run Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Summer Strallen to join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL for a strictly limited run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 14:08
CIRQUE BERSERK! to return to the West End this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif CIRQUE BERSERK! to return to the West End this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 July 2026 at 13:34
5 Reasons to Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 Reasons to Watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 July 2026 at 17:17
Cast announced for world premiere of HOLY FOOL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for world premiere of HOLY FOOL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 July 2026 at 13:33
Full cast announced for SYLVIA, with Naomi Katiyo replacing Sharon Rose Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for SYLVIA, with Naomi Katiyo replacing Sharon Rose by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 July 2026 at 11:09

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: SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 30 June 2026 at 14:10
Review Roundup: PRIDE at the National Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: PRIDE at the National Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 08:08
Review: ARCHDUKE at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARCHDUKE at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 27 June 2026 at 12:34
Review: PRIDE at National Theatre, Dorfman Reviews
Stuart King Review: PRIDE at National Theatre, Dorfman by Stuart King 26 June 2026 at 10:41
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre by Stuart King 25 June 2026 at 23:59
Review: THE TRUTH at Apollo Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE TRUTH at Apollo Theatre by Stuart King 25 June 2026 at 09:15
Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 June 2026 at 08:33
Review: SINATRA at Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SINATRA at Aldwych Theatre by Stuart King 24 June 2026 at 23:59

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 Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 New Shows
Emmie Newitt ‘The Traitors’ heading to London Stage in 2027 by Emmie Newitt 26 January 2026 at 08:10
West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical planned for this summer by Emmie Newitt 20 January 2026 at 10:05
New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London New Shows
Emmie Newitt New production of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey to play in London by Emmie Newitt 14 January 2026 at 17:07
Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park News
Emmie Newitt Starlight Express confirms final extension at Troubadour Wembley Park by Emmie Newitt 9 January 2026 at 19:48
Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life Casts
Emmie Newitt Nicole Scherzinger joins cast of charity concert Love Life by Emmie Newitt 7 January 2026 at 11:26
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

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.

TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London Features
Emmie Newitt TV & Film-inspired theatre shows to see in London by Emmie Newitt 20 February 2026 at 17:39
Galentine’s Day Theatre Shows to see in London Features
Emmie Newitt Galentine’s Day Theatre Shows to see in London by Emmie Newitt 10 February 2026 at 16:46
The Best Family Show in London: My Neighbour Totoro or Paddington the Musical? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Family Show in London: My Neighbour Totoro or Paddington the Musical? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 February 2026 at 09:12
London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Shows to Watch This Valentine's Day by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 February 2026 at 15:57
London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) Features
Emmie Newitt London Theatre Shows To Watch This February Half-Term (The 2026 Edition) by Emmie Newitt 3 February 2026 at 11:01
Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to See in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 February 2026 at 09:35
This Month in the West End (January 2026) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (January 2026) by Emmie Newitt 30 January 2026 at 17:36
New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026 by Emmie Newitt 19 January 2026 at 16:09

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