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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.

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
The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The 13 best new London theatre openings in March 2026 by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:03
Casting update announced for MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Casts
Emmie Newitt Casting update announced for MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:00
THE FULL MONTY to play in London as part of National tour News
Emmie Newitt THE FULL MONTY to play in London as part of National tour by Emmie Newitt 25 February 2026 at 10:00
Football Play 'WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*SE FOR ENGLAND' heads to the West End for one night only News
Emmie Newitt Football Play 'WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY AR*SE FOR ENGLAND' heads to the West End for one night only by Emmie Newitt 24 February 2026 at 14:24
Casting update announced for West End production of OH, MARY! Casts
Emmie Newitt Casting update announced for West End production of OH, MARY! by Emmie Newitt 24 February 2026 at 11:01
Full cast and creative announced for ROSIE - A NEW MUSICAL Casts
Emmie Newitt Full cast and creative announced for ROSIE - A NEW MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 24 February 2026 at 10:08

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: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE at London Coliseum Reviews
Stuart King Review: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE at London Coliseum by Stuart King 18 January 2026 at 20:39
Review: ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ALREADY PERFECT at King's Head Theatre by Stuart King 16 January 2026 at 10:25
Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: HIGH NOON at Harold Pinter Theatre by Stuart King 12 January 2026 at 09:10
Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: HIGH NOON at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 January 2026 at 21:43
Review: A GHOST IN YOUR EAR at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: A GHOST IN YOUR EAR at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 9 January 2026 at 10:02
Review: ORPHANS at Jermyn Street Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ORPHANS at Jermyn Street Theatre by Stuart King 8 January 2026 at 13:58
Review: WOMAN IN MIND at Duke of York's Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WOMAN IN MIND at Duke of York's Theatre by Stuart King 7 January 2026 at 11:00
Review Round-Up: WOMAN IN MIND at Duke of York's Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: WOMAN IN MIND at Duke of York's Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 January 2026 at 09:47

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.

SHADOWLANDS starring Hugh Bonneville to play in the West End for a limited season New Shows
Emmie Newitt SHADOWLANDS starring Hugh Bonneville to play in the West End for a limited season by Emmie Newitt 13 October 2025 at 12:00
Full cast announced for WOMAN IN MIND, including Romesh Ranganathan News
Emmie Newitt Full cast announced for WOMAN IN MIND, including Romesh Ranganathan by Emmie Newitt 8 October 2025 at 18:27
OH, MARY! to transfer to the West End New Shows
Emmie Newitt OH, MARY! to transfer to the West End by Emmie Newitt 3 October 2025 at 00:01
Beetlejuice the Musical announces West End premiere for 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt Beetlejuice the Musical announces West End premiere for 2026 by Emmie Newitt 25 September 2025 at 09:39
Amber Davies to play Elle Woods in Legally Blonde UK & Ireland Tour 2026 Casts
Emmie Newitt Amber Davies to play Elle Woods in Legally Blonde UK & Ireland Tour 2026 by Emmie Newitt 24 September 2025 at 09:59
Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in UK and Ireland Tour of WAITRESS Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in UK and Ireland Tour of WAITRESS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 September 2025 at 12:42
Sheridan Smith to star in Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND New Shows
Emmie Newitt Sheridan Smith to star in Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND by Emmie Newitt 18 September 2025 at 08:45
TEETH 'N' SMILES to be revived in 2026 starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor New Shows
Emmie Newitt TEETH 'N' SMILES to be revived in 2026 starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor by Emmie Newitt 12 September 2025 at 13:56

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.

10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt 10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 by Emmie Newitt 22 August 2025 at 13:13
Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 August 2025 at 17:28
The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 August 2025 at 13:39
New London Theatre Shows To Still See in 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows To Still See in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 11 August 2025 at 14:39
Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 August 2025 at 15:00
The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 July 2025 at 11:48
The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette by Emmie Newitt 26 July 2025 at 13:36
10 New London Theatre Shows in August 2025 Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt 10 New London Theatre Shows in August 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 July 2025 at 11:30

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