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Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin to star in revival of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin to star in revival of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 17 July 2026 at 10:30
Further casting announced for THE CHERRY ORCHARD Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Further casting announced for THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 July 2026 at 11:11
New cast revealed for MATILDA THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New cast revealed for MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 July 2026 at 10:25
Full cast announced for summer performances of OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for summer performances of OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 July 2026 at 14:22
Matt Lucas to star as Fagin in OLIVER! Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Matt Lucas to star as Fagin in OLIVER! by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 15 July 2026 at 10:20
HADESTOWN announces new principal cast members Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif HADESTOWN announces new principal cast members by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 July 2026 at 13:54
Linnea Berthelsen to make UK stage debut in DARKLING Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Linnea Berthelsen to make UK stage debut in DARKLING by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 14 July 2026 at 10:58
Production photos released of Bradley Gibson in HERCULES News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released of Bradley Gibson in HERCULES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 July 2026 at 16:10

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 Round-Up: THE MISANTHROPE at the National Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Round-Up: THE MISANTHROPE at the National Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 June 2026 at 12:29
Review: THE MISANTHROPE at National Theatre, Lyttelton Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE MISANTHROPE at National Theatre, Lyttelton by Stuart King 24 June 2026 at 12:03
Review: WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND at the Garrick Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND at the Garrick Theatre by Stuart King 22 June 2026 at 11:22
Review: REEL LIFE at the Etcetera Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: REEL LIFE at the Etcetera Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 22 June 2026 at 09:47
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare’s Globe Reviews
Stuart King Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare’s Globe by Stuart King 20 June 2026 at 11:35
Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at The Old Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at The Old Vic by Stuart King 18 June 2026 at 08:31
Review: I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE at the Cockpit Theatre Reviews
Camille Leadbeater Review: I MADE YOU A MIXTAPE at the Cockpit Theatre by Camille Leadbeater 16 June 2026 at 09:47
Review: A FINE IDEA at Arcola Reviews
Stuart King Review: A FINE IDEA at Arcola by Stuart King 15 June 2026 at 23:21

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.

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
Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET New Shows
Emmie Newitt Stranger Things' Sadie Sink to star in new production of ROMEO AND JULIET by Emmie Newitt 18 November 2025 at 10:53
London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced News
Emmie Newitt London revival of 'ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST' at The Old Vic announced by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 10:32
JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt JERSEY BOYS to embark on 20th anniversary tour in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 10:00

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.

London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif London Theatre Shows Closing in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 January 2026 at 09:10
The must-see theatre revivals in London in 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt The must-see theatre revivals in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 12 January 2026 at 17:01
Everything You Need to Know About AVENUE Q Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About AVENUE Q by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 January 2026 at 18:36
New musicals to watch in London in 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt New musicals to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 11:24
New plays to watch in London in 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt New plays to watch in London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 28 December 2025 at 09:24
New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre shows to look out for in January 2026 by Emmie Newitt 17 December 2025 at 10:31
Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Kinky Boots The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 16 December 2025 at 14:26
Everything You Need to Know About Cats Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Cats by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 December 2025 at 08:32

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