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Full cast announced for THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 14:28
Rehearsal photos released for Leslie Odom Jr in HAMILTON News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Rehearsal photos released for Leslie Odom Jr in HAMILTON by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 14:28
Shakespeare's Globe announces Winter Season 2026-27 New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Shakespeare's Globe announces Winter Season 2026-27 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 30 June 2026 at 11:46
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announces special anniversary cast Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announces special anniversary cast by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 16:59
This Month in the West End (June 2026) This Month in the West End
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif This Month in the West End (June 2026) by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 15:32
WILD ABOUT YOU to open at Charing Cross Theatre New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif WILD ABOUT YOU to open at Charing Cross Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 15:15
Further casting announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Further casting announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 14:51
Final casting announced for world premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Final casting announced for world premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 11:38

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 HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East by Stuart King 25 May 2026 at 10:40
Review: THE DASSLERS at The Bridewell Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE DASSLERS at The Bridewell by Stuart King 22 May 2026 at 11:36
Review: CARE at the Young Vic Reviews
Stuart King Review: CARE at the Young Vic by Stuart King 21 May 2026 at 12:56
Review: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CHURCHILL’S URINAL at the King’s Head Theatre by Stuart King 20 May 2026 at 10:39
Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 19 May 2026 at 10:53
Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: YAMATO at Peacock Theatre by Stuart King 18 May 2026 at 11:39
Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith Reviews
Stuart King Review: AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith by Stuart King 17 May 2026 at 22:39
Review: PLAYER at Riverside Studios Reviews
Miriam Gibson Review: PLAYER at Riverside Studios by Miriam Gibson 17 May 2026 at 22:32

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.

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

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.

New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt New London Theatre Shows Opening in October 2025 by Emmie Newitt 23 September 2025 at 11:10
Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Opera Shows to see in London this Autumn/Winter 2025 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 September 2025 at 10:55
The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn Features
Emmie Newitt The Best Theatre to see in London this Autumn by Emmie Newitt 8 September 2025 at 16:15
Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Greek Mythology Go Head to Head: Hadestown or Hercules? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 3 September 2025 at 09:30
The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Top Theatre Shows for Fashion Lovers by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 September 2025 at 10:34
This Month in the West End (August 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (August 2025) by Emmie Newitt 30 August 2025 at 10:19
10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt 10 New London Theatre Shows in September 2025 by Emmie Newitt 22 August 2025 at 13:13
The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows for Girls' Night in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 August 2025 at 13:39

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