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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.

Production photos released for THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 July 2026 at 15:10
Production photos released for HEATHERS THE MUSICAL News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for HEATHERS THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 July 2026 at 13:31
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL shares DeLorean finale image for the first time News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL shares DeLorean finale image for the first time by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 July 2026 at 11:35
First look at production photos for THE ORESTEIA News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif First look at production photos for THE ORESTEIA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 July 2026 at 12:23
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to star in London premiere of TRU New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Jesse Tyler Ferguson to star in London premiere of TRU by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 July 2026 at 10:45
Last Chance to See in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Last Chance to See in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 July 2026 at 15:20
Riverside Studios announces major season of new plays New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Riverside Studios announces major season of new plays by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 July 2026 at 14:28
Principal casting announced and booking extended for RENT Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Principal casting announced and booking extended for RENT by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 July 2026 at 13:13

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: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS at Regent’s Park Open Air Reviews
Stuart King Review: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS at Regent’s Park Open Air by Stuart King 14 June 2026 at 22:15
Review: UNDER THE SHADOW at the Almeida Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: UNDER THE SHADOW at the Almeida Theatre by Stuart King 11 June 2026 at 08:48
Review: DRIFTWOOD at Kiln Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: DRIFTWOOD at Kiln Theatre by Stuart King 10 June 2026 at 10:26
Review: WE HAD A WORLD at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WE HAD A WORLD at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 9 June 2026 at 11:10
Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE at Southwark Playhouse Borough Reviews
Stuart King Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stuart King 8 June 2026 at 10:05
Review: F*CKING FUTURE at Sadler’s Wells East Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: F*CKING FUTURE at Sadler’s Wells East by Eve Jawara 5 June 2026 at 10:02
Review: ARE YOU WATCHING? at Royal Court Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARE YOU WATCHING? at Royal Court by Stuart King 5 June 2026 at 00:07
Review: WAR HORSE at National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WAR HORSE at National Theatre by Stuart King 3 June 2026 at 03:02

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.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer New Shows
Emmie Newitt JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to play at the London Palladium next summer by Emmie Newitt 7 November 2025 at 09:28
AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 News
Emmie Newitt AVENUE Q announces return to the West End in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 November 2025 at 10:00
Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! News
Emmie Newitt Jason Manford to star in UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:42
Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film News
Emmie Newitt Dates announced for new British Musical 'PRIDE' based on award-winning film by Emmie Newitt 4 November 2025 at 10:19
This Month in the West End (October 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (October 2025) by Emmie Newitt 31 October 2025 at 10:17
Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre News
Emmie Newitt Tilda Swinton to star in revival of MAN TO MAN at Royal Court Theatre by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:04
UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced News
Emmie Newitt UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 12:02
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS News
Emmie Newitt Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS by Emmie Newitt 27 October 2025 at 10:09

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.

Stars on Stage in London in 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Stars on Stage in London in 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 December 2025 at 19:04
This Month in the West End (November 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (November 2025) by Emmie Newitt 28 November 2025 at 14:17
Everything You Need to Know About Paddington: The Musical Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About Paddington: The Musical by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 November 2025 at 12:00
New London Theatre Shows Opening in December 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in December 2025 by Emmie Newitt 19 November 2025 at 17:40
Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows to watch in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 12 November 2025 at 14:49
Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need To Know About London Palladium's Pantomime by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 7 November 2025 at 13:52
Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows Inspired by True Stories and Real People by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 November 2025 at 17:46
Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘WICKED’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 November 2025 at 09:09

Theatreland Tips

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