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Review: Rita at the Charing Cross Theatre

Published: 10 August 2022

Last night I went to the Charing Cross Theatre for a new English-language translation of Rita, a one-act comic opera, in a new English-language translation. Originally written in French, the… Read More

Review: South Pacific at Sadler’s Wells

Published: 5 August 2022

First performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in July 2021, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific is back for 2022 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. It’s been over 70 years since the original… Read More

Best friends of the West End

Published: 30 July 2022

Today is International Friendship day, so we're taking some time to hold up our favourite on-stage friendships! Romantic love often gets the spotlight, but your friends are the ones who… Read More

Thousands of Kids Week tickets released to celebrate Summer In The City launch

Published: 28 July 2022

We had a great time today on the underground with some iconic stage characters, celebrating the launch of a new part of the Mayor Of London's Let's Do London campaign,… Read More

Our top 5 Tina – The Tina Turner Musical moments

Published: 27 July 2022

Tina Turner is the undisputed Queen of Rock and Roll. So it's unsurprising that a musical based on her life has been such a hit since it opened at the… Read More

New theatre, @sohoplace, to open this Autumn!

Published: 21 July 2022

Leading West End producer and theatre owner, Nica Burns, today announces the opening of @sohoplace, the first new-build West End theatre in 50 years.  The culmination of a 12-year project,… Read More

Everything we know so far about Elf The Musical

Published: 21 July 2022

Festive comedy turned musical Elf The Musical makes a triumphant return to London this winter in a brand new production at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2003 film starring… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Daniel Monks

Published: 20 July 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how… Read More

Make the most of your theatre trip this summer

Published: 18 July 2022

With our annual summer promotion, Kids Week, kids go free for the whole of August! A child 17 and under goes free when accompanied by an adult paying full price,… Read More

Inspiring Future Theatre Day 2022

Published: 14 July 2022

Today has been Inspiring Future Theatre Day - in which theatres, colleges and theatre workers around the country come together to talk about all the amazing opportunities for careers in… Read More

London Theatres To Dim Lights In Memory Of Peter Brook

Published: 4 July 2022

Theatres across London will be dimming their lights at 7pm tonight, Monday 4 July, in memory of the British theatre director Peter Brook, who died on Sunday aged 97. Before… Read More

Six videos from Six that make us absolutely lose our heads

Published: 29 June 2022

It's been a massive month for Six - with its UK creators picking up two Tony Awards - writers, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss won for Best Original Score for… Read More

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create characters puppets for My Neighbour Totoro

Published: 28 June 2022

Today, Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announce that leading innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, will create the puppets for… Read More

Review: Mad House at Ambassadors Theatre

Published: 27 June 2022

I was blown away by the production of Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre; the gripping, smart and incredibly heartfelt new play by Theresa Rebeck. Starring Hollywood legend Bill Pullman,… Read More

In pictures: Highlights from West End LIVE

Published: 25 June 2022

What. A. Day. Trafalgar Square has been electric here at West End LIVE. The sun shone, our musical theatre stars belted it out and most importantly, you all joined in!… Read More

Sadler’s Wells East topping out ceremony

Published: 24 June 2022

London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture announced participation opportunity for young east Londoners, at the Sadler’s Wells East topping out ceremony yesterday. Young people in east London are invited to take… Read More

You have been summoned! Inside the Courtroom at Witness For The Prosecution

Published: 23 June 2022

Agatha Christie's famous Witness For The Prosecution is an exciting tale of betrayal, justice and passion. Now, you can witness the gripping drama inside a real life courtroom at the… Read More

New shows to West End LIVE 2022

Published: 22 June 2022

West End LIVE is a unique place where shows old and new to come together in one epic weekend. This makes it the perfect opportunity to discover your next favourite… Read More

Review: A Doll’s House Part 2 at the Donmar Warehouse

Published: 17 June 2022

Fifteen years after she walks out on her family at the end of Ibsen's 1879 play, A Doll's House Part 2 imagines what would happen when Nora comes back home.… Read More

West End LIVE Playlist

Published: 17 June 2022

The sun is shining, the schedule has been announced and the presenters are ready, it must be time for Europe’s biggest free musical theatre festival. If like me you are… Read More

Claire Walker and Hannah Essex appointed new co-CEOs of SOLT and UK Theatre

Published: 17 June 2022

Claire Walker and Hannah Essex have been appointed the new joint Chief Executives of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre, in an innovative job share first for… Read More

Matilda The Musical coming to Netflix

Published: 15 June 2022

Are you ready to revolt!? We're incredibly excited to have heard that the beloved Matilda The Musical is coming to Netflix. Due to be released on 2 December 2022! An… Read More

Our favourite West End Dads

Published: 15 June 2022

In honour of Fathers Day this year, we're doing a recce of our favourite West End dads and dad figures. From boy-band leaders to inspirational lawyers to literal kings, these… Read More

Winners announced for Black British Theatre Awards

Published: 13 June 2022

The 2022 Black British Theatre Awards took place on Sunday 16 October in association with The National Theatre. The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) highlight excellence and leadership in the… Read More

British talent shines at Tony Awards last night

Published: 13 June 2022

The 2022 Tony Awards were last night, and after a lot of excitement and speculation, the winners are in! Back in person at Radio City Music Hall for the first… Read More

Kids Week Now On Sale!

Published: 7 June 2022

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Queens of the West End

Published: 4 June 2022

In honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, we've rounded up our favourite Queens of the West End and what makes them and their stories so compelling - and often… Read More

Jubilee special: 70 years of theatreland

Published: 2 June 2022

When Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne in June 1952, the world was a different place! While theatres have existed in London’s West End since the 1600s, theatre and the… Read More

Review: Britannicus at the Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 1 June 2022

If you've seen the heart-wrenching TV sensation It's A Sin, then you'll know already that Nathaniel Curtis is sure to be a rising star. I was extremely excited to see… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Matthew White

Published: 30 May 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

David Tennant returns to West End in GOOD

Published: 26 May 2022

David Tennant will return to the West End in a new production of the acclaimed play GOOD by C.P. Taylor. Olivier Award-winning director Dominic Cooke reimagines one of Britain’s most… Read More

Sing It From The Rooftops: pop-up performances in the West End

Published: 25 May 2022

In the countdown to West End LIVE, we've got a few fun surprises planned around Theatreland! We're celebrating not only live theatre, but some of the iconic locations around London… Read More

West End LIVE 2022 shows announced

Published: 25 May 2022

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Stage One bursary recipient – LIFT at Southwark Playhouse

Published: 24 May 2022

Liam Gartland, who received a Stage One producer bursary in 2022, is producing the revival of LIFT. A musical set in a London underground lift, in one man’s imagination, on… Read More

New Cast announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Published: 24 May 2022

Simply the best! Tina - The Tina Turner Musical today announced new casting for the critically acclaimed production based on the life of the legendary Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Aisha… Read More

Over £45,000 raised at West End Flea Market

Published: 23 May 2022

Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces that over £45,500 – nearly double the amount in 2019 – was raised at the West End Flea Market on Saturday 21 May… Read More

My Fair Lady: An absolutely loverly production

Published: 23 May 2022

The last time My Fair Lady was in the West End, I would have been 8 years old and probably curled up on a sofa with my family watching Audrey… Read More

Sisters of the West End

Published: 20 May 2022

Sisterhood for life! We felt the urge to give a shout out to our favourite West End sisters. From classical fairy tales to modern stories, there's a great mix of… Read More

New and returning cast to join Come From Away

Published: 20 May 2022

We all love Come From Away. And now some familiar faces will be returning to The Rock! The multi award-winning London production of global hit musical welcomes new and returning… Read More

West End big hitters to perform at the Party At The Palace

Published: 19 May 2022

Of course, a celebration of British music and culture wouldn't be complete without the addition of some of the West End's top shows. The Phantom Of The Opera, Hamilton, Six,… Read More

Six & Mayor Sadiq Khan bring London to Times Square

Published: 9 May 2022

Mayor Sadiq Khan halted New York traffic today with the help of the Broadway cast of the hit musical Six! The queens performed a number from the now Tony Award-nominated… Read More

Tony nominations 2022

Published: 9 May 2022

Ever since the excitement of the Olivier Awards had passed, we've been waiting with baited breath to see what shows have been nominated across the pond for the Tony Awards… Read More

Star-led musical concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Published: 6 May 2022

Calling all musical theatre fans - you're going to want to put these August dates in your diary! Three incredible star-studded concerts are coming to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.… Read More

In Case You Missed It: Theatreland in April

Published: 4 May 2022

We've rounded up some of the fun things that happened on stagey social media that you might have missed in the last month! Hannah Lowther became the first person to… Read More

Watching Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem For The First Time

Published: 1 May 2022

As I was walking towards the Apollo Theatre stuffing my face with a Pret salad on Shaftesbury Avenue you would think I was thinking about all of the things I'd… Read More

10 things you didn’t know about Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird

Published: 28 April 2022

1. It’s based on a true story The tale of To Kill A Mockingbird is based on Harper Lee’s memories of her family, her neighbours and an event that occurred… Read More

Heathers The Musical headed for filmed release!

Published: 28 April 2022

The smash-hit cult-classic stage show Heathers The Musical is being filmed and heading from the stage back onto the screen! The show will pause performances from 3 - 19 May… Read More

The RSC announces My Neighbour Totoro stage production to open in Autumn

Published: 27 April 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, present the global premiere of Japanese creative powerhouse Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro live on stage at London’s Barbican this autumn… Read More

Kids Week is back for 2022!

Published: 22 April 2022

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Musical Con returns for 2023

Published: 22 April 2022

Musical Con is returning to ExCel London this October for another weekend of all things stagey! After a sell-out weekend at their first ever event, the music, merch, workshops, interviews… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Penny Layden

Published: 19 April 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Review – Scandaltown at the Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 19 April 2022

We were just delighted to attend the party of the year: Scandaltown at the Lyric Hammersmith. The glittering, witty and raucously fun new play by Mike Bartlett. It's is actually… Read More

Review – The 47th at the Old Vic

Published: 14 April 2022

  Last night, we attended press night for Mike Bartlett's viciously funny The 47th. This brilliant satire imagines a possible 2024 election, if Donald Trump were to put down the… Read More

Cabaret and Life Of Pi win big at Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard

Published: 10 April 2022

Phew, and that’s a wrap on this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard. It’s been an emotional day for everyone; a ceremony full of incredible talent and effort and the first… Read More

Highlights from the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard

Published: 10 April 2022

It's official. This year's Olivier Awards are underway! We kicked off the event with a world-first Green Carpet made of grass, as part of our efforts to make this year's… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Oliver Kaderbhai

Published: 7 April 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

From page to stage; this year’s Best Costume Design Olivier nominees

Published: 7 April 2022

We thought it would be great to show off the evolution of the costume design from on the page to on the stage for our four Best Costume Design nominees… Read More

In photos: Olivier Awards Special Recognition event at Clarence House

Published: 6 April 2022

This afternoon, this year's five Special Recognition Olivier Award recipients were presented with their awards by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall. The Special Recognition Awards recognise individuals who… Read More

Bethany Cooper, Stage One bursary recipient, brings Tapped to London

Published: 5 April 2022

Next week sees the opening of Tapped – a brand new play written by Katie Redford and produced by Bethany Cooper, who was awarded the Stage One Bursary which provides… Read More

Star-studded presenters & performances announced for this year’s Olivier Awards

Published: 4 April 2022

With less than a week to go, we're counting down the days to the Olivier Awards, and we're excited to announce some of the stars of stage and screen who… Read More

Death Drop takeover at TKTS

Published: 1 April 2022

There was quite a commotion at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square this afternoon, as the Queens from Death Drop paid a special visit. Kitty Scott-Claus, Jujubee, Anna Phylactic and… Read More

Full cast announcement for My Fair Lady

Published: 31 March 2022

Producers are delighted to announce the full cast line up for Bartlett Sher’s glorious and lavish production of My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum, as rehearsals begin next week.… Read More

2:22 A Ghost Story announce cast for third West End run

Published: 29 March 2022

The much-anticipated cast announcement for the new season of 2:22 A Ghost Story has been released today. The show will enjoy its third consecutive West End run at the Criterion… Read More

Extensions galore! These shows have all extended their West End seasons

Published: 28 March 2022

With the shutdown of theatres not too distant in our memories, it's still so exciting to say 'I'm going to see a show!' Last week, a number of shows announced… Read More

West End LIVE dates announced

Published: 25 March 2022

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Full Casting Announcement for To Kill A Mockingbird

Published: 24 March 2022

The full casting has been announced today for the West End première of To Kill A Mockingbird. The production will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 31 March 2022, with… Read More

Olivier Award-nominated shows you can still see in London

Published: 24 March 2022

The Olivier Awards nominations are packed with talent this year, and you can still catch loads of the nominated shows and actors on the West End right now! Check out… Read More

Meet the 2022 Olivier Awards Special Recognition recipients

Published: 24 March 2022

Each year, alongside the backstage and onstage accolades of the night, the Olivier Awards recognise a number of individuals who deserve special recognition for their work in and contribution to… Read More

How the theatre industry is supporting Ukraine

Published: 23 March 2022

Theatres and audiences up and down the country have been coming together to fundraise for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees. We've pulled together a list of some… Read More

Theatre for kids on in London this Easter

Published: 20 March 2022

In celebration of World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, we've put together a list of some of the great family theatre you can see in London this… Read More

Hallelujah! Heavenly casting for Sister Act, Beverly Knight as lead

Published: 18 March 2022

Hallelujah! Heavenly casting announced for this summer’s musical comedy sensation, Sister Act. Beverley Knight joins the sisterhood as Disco diva in disguise, Deloris Van Cartier. Comedy legend Jennifer Saunders takes… Read More

Original West End Queens to perform Six Live at Hampton Court Palace

Published: 18 March 2022

Don't Lose Ur Head, but there's going to be some incredibly regal performances by the Six original Queens this summer and we can't wait. Six Live at Hampton Court Palace… Read More

David Harbour and Bill Pullman to star in world premiere of Mad House

Published: 17 March 2022

Icons of the stage and screen David Harbour and Bill Pullman will star in the world première of Theresa Rebeck’s dark and funny new play Mad House. The show opens… Read More

120,000 Red Roses, 30,000 Bottles of Prosecco and 1,000 Performances of Magic Mike Live!

Published: 17 March 2022

What do you get if you mix 20 inflatable unicorns, 10,000 cans of whipped cream and 30,000 bottles of Prosecco? The answer... 1,000 performances of Magic Mike Live! Today marks… Read More

Celebrating this year’s Olivier Award nominees

Published: 17 March 2022

Now that we've announced all of our fantastic nominees for this years Olivier Awards with Mastercard, we thought they all deserved a bit of a celebration! We gathered together all… Read More
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