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DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL to return to the Barbican in 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL to return to the Barbican in 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 September 2026 at 14:01
The West End’s Love Affair With Adaptations: Is There a Lack of Originality in Modern Theatre? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The West End’s Love Affair With Adaptations: Is There a Lack of Originality in Modern Theatre? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 September 2026 at 17:22
Rehearsal images released for James Graham's THE STANDARD OF LIVING News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal images released for James Graham's THE STANDARD OF LIVING by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 September 2026 at 15:01
Full cast announced for UK and Ireland tour of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for UK and Ireland tour of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 September 2026 at 14:44
West End and tour cast announced for Mischief's CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End and tour cast announced for Mischief's CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 September 2026 at 14:34
New cast announced for THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif New cast announced for THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 September 2026 at 11:22
Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestley in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestley in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 September 2026 at 10:45
Production photos released for UK premiere of JANE EYRE Photos
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for UK premiere of JANE EYRE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 September 2026 at 14:51

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: THE CAR MAN at Sadler’s Wells Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE CAR MAN at Sadler’s Wells by Stuart King 3 August 2026 at 00:00
Review: SPACE DOGS at The Other Palace Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: SPACE DOGS at The Other Palace by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 July 2026 at 19:28
Review: TAO OF GLASS at Soho Place Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: TAO OF GLASS at Soho Place Theatre by Stuart King 31 July 2026 at 01:11
Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 July 2026 at 18:06
Review: CLEANSED at Almeida Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CLEANSED at Almeida Theatre by Stuart King 30 July 2026 at 09:06
Review: GREASE THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL at Evolution London Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review: GREASE THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL at Evolution London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 28 July 2026 at 18:30
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Park Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Park Theatre by Stuart King 27 July 2026 at 23:21
Review: TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Haymarket Reviews
Stuart King Review: TRAINSPOTTING THE MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Stuart King 24 July 2026 at 08:12

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.

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
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

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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