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NANNY MCPHEE stage musical is coming to London in 2027 New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif NANNY MCPHEE stage musical is coming to London in 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 August 2026 at 10:15
Is a stage musical of Disney's TANGLED coming to the West End? News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Is a stage musical of Disney's TANGLED coming to the West End? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 August 2026 at 14:20
PRIDE to transfer to the Bridge Theatre News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif PRIDE to transfer to the Bridge Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 August 2026 at 11:07
12 Best New Theatre Openings in September 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 12 Best New Theatre Openings in September 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 August 2026 at 15:22
Full cast announced for West End revival of RENT Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast announced for West End revival of RENT by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 August 2026 at 12:29
Initial casting announced for Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Initial casting announced for Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 24 August 2026 at 10:15
Cast announced for new musical FRANZ & MARIE Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Cast announced for new musical FRANZ & MARIE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 August 2026 at 14:28
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announces new West End cast Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announces new West End cast by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 21 August 2026 at 14:11

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: SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 30 June 2026 at 14:10
Review Roundup: PRIDE at the National Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: PRIDE at the National Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 June 2026 at 08:08
Review: ARCHDUKE at Royal Court Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARCHDUKE at Royal Court Theatre by Stuart King 27 June 2026 at 12:34
Review: PRIDE at National Theatre, Dorfman Reviews
Stuart King Review: PRIDE at National Theatre, Dorfman by Stuart King 26 June 2026 at 10:41
Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre by Stuart King 25 June 2026 at 23:59
Review: THE TRUTH at Apollo Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE TRUTH at Apollo Theatre by Stuart King 25 June 2026 at 09:15
Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 June 2026 at 08:33
Review: SINATRA at Aldwych Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: SINATRA at Aldwych Theatre by Stuart King 24 June 2026 at 23:59

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.

Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL News
Emmie Newitt Gok Wan to make special appearance in BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL by Emmie Newitt 17 October 2025 at 09:24
CATS revival planned for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026 New Shows
Emmie Newitt CATS revival planned for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 14 October 2025 at 12:00
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

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.

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
Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything you need to know about ‘BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’ in London by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 31 October 2025 at 10:06
Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 Features
Emmie Newitt Christmas shows for families in London in 2025 by Emmie Newitt 28 October 2025 at 10:08
The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Mousetrap or Witness For the Prosecution - Which Agatha Christie Classic Should You Watch? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 October 2025 at 09:01
The best shows coming to London in 2026 Features
Emmie Newitt The best shows coming to London in 2026 by Emmie Newitt 6 October 2025 at 16:53
Spooky Theatre Shows to Watch in London for Halloween Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Spooky Theatre Shows to Watch in London for Halloween by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 October 2025 at 08:56
This Month in the West End (September 2025) This Month in the West End
Emmie Newitt This Month in the West End (September 2025) by Emmie Newitt 30 September 2025 at 09:54
Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Screen to Stage Adaptations in the West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 September 2025 at 23:18

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