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Revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE cancels its 2027 run News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE cancels its 2027 run by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 September 2026 at 13:05
Rehearsal photos released of the cast of AFFLUENZA Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal photos released of the cast of AFFLUENZA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September 2026 at 16:11
Rehearsal images released for West End revival of RENT Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal images released for West End revival of RENT by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September 2026 at 15:56
Nick Mohammed to host THE TRAITORS - ACTS OF BETRAYAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Nick Mohammed to host THE TRAITORS - ACTS OF BETRAYAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September 2026 at 14:37
WEST SIDE STORY revival coming to the National Theatre in 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif WEST SIDE STORY revival coming to the National Theatre in 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September 2026 at 10:33
National Theatre announces ambitious 2027 season New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif National Theatre announces ambitious 2027 season by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 September 2026 at 10:25
Production photos released of Tilda Swinton in MAN TO MAN Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released of Tilda Swinton in MAN TO MAN by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 September 2026 at 15:00
New cast announced for OH, MARY! Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New cast announced for OH, MARY! by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 September 2026 at 14:16

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: TAO OF GLASS at Soho Place Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: TAO OF GLASS at Soho Place Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 14 August 2026 at 15:05
Review Roundup: DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 August 2026 at 14:29
Review: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES at The Old Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES at The Old Vic by Stuart King 12 August 2026 at 07:15
Review Roundup: CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 August 2026 at 13:25
Review: CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Stuart King 7 August 2026 at 13:20
Review Roundup: I'M EVERY WOMAN at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: I'M EVERY WOMAN at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 6 August 2026 at 11:27
Review: I’M EVERY WOMAN at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: I’M EVERY WOMAN at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre by Stuart King 5 August 2026 at 18:47
Review: NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE at London Coliseum by Stuart King 3 August 2026 at 14:49

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.

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
‘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

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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