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Theatre Chat Live: Iris Theatre’s new summer season & a Theatreland update

Published: 16 June 2021

In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess spoke to Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director at Iris Theatre about their exciting new summer season as well as getting a Theatreland update from… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt confirms company of 154 for West End return

Published: 15 June 2021

The Prince Of Egypt, the hit musical based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, is proud to confirm the complete cast, orchestra and company of 154 who will be #BackOnStage… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 14 June

Published: 14 June 2021

First look at the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre Previously known as Trafalgar Studios, Trafalgar Theatre has undergone a huge redevelopment over the last year, uncovering and adding to the original… Read More

Our statement on the latest government guidance

Published: 14 June 2021

Following today's Government announcement of a delay to Roadmap Stage 4, SOLT and UK Theatre Chief Executive Julian Bird has released the following statement: 'The proposed four-week delay to full… Read More

Karla Burns dies at 66

Published: 14 June 2021

Operatic singer and actress Karla Burns passed away last week at the age of 66. Born in Wichita, Kansas in the 1950s, Karla performed internationally in theatres and on television,… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Aimée Tither from The Prince Of Egypt

Published: 11 June 2021

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

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 10 June

Published: 10 June 2021

Lily Allen to make her West End Debut Lily Allen will make her West End debut in 2:22 - A Ghost Story at the Noël Coward Theatre, playing Jenny alongside… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: The Prince Of Egypt & The Money Live

Published: 9 June 2021

This week Jess spoke to Olivier Award nominee Debbie Kurup on the return of The Prince Of Egypt and how she’s feeling about rehearsals starting. She also talks to Kate… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 9 June

Published: 9 June 2021

First look: New productions released from Alyssa, Memoirs Of A Queen! London, are you ready? For one week only, experience the magic of Alyssa Edwards as she graces London's glittering… Read More

Belly Laughs: Our top four funniest West End shows

Published: 9 June 2021

After the year we’ve had, we’re all going to need a big laugh this summer. Fortunately, there’s no better place to get the giggles than watching a comedy in the… Read More

Our trip to the opening night of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Published: 8 June 2021

Yesterday night saw Showstopper! The Improvised Musical return #BackOnstage at the Garrick Theatre. Official London Theatre team members Frankie and Kayley went to check it out and it did not… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 8 June

Published: 8 June 2021

Cast announced for What The Ladybird Heard The much-loved stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, from bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks, will continue to… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 7 June

Published: 7 June 2021

Debbie Kurup and Kate Pakenham join Theatre Chat Live tomorrow night In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess will be joined by West End star Debbie Kurup and theatre producer… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Debbie Kurup

Published: 7 June 2021

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

London Theatre News Today: Friday 4 June

Published: 4 June 2021

Arcola Theatre announces outdoor festival of art and performance, Today I’m Wiser Since closing its doors to the public in March last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Today I’m… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Gabrielle Brooks and Paul Taylor-Mills

Published: 2 June 2021

In episode 20 of Theatre Chat Live, Jess is joined by special guests Gabrielle Brooks,who will be playing Nadine in the upcoming play J'Ouvert at the Harold Pinter Theatre and… Read More

Top five West End shows to see with the family

Published: 2 June 2021

If you’re looking for some family fun, there’s nowhere better than the theatre. From Six to Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, the West End is home to some of… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 2 June

Published: 2 June 2021

Circus 1903 to return to London from 16 December [caption id="attachment_111421052" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Circus 1903 at Southbank Centres Royal Festival Hall. Photo by Dan Tsantilis[/caption] The world-class performers at Circus… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 1 June

Published: 1 June 2021

Gabrielle Brooks and Paul Taylor-Mills join us on Theatre Chat Live tonight [caption id="attachment_111427516" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Gabrielle Brooks in J'Ouvert and Paul Taylor-Mills[/caption] Tune into Theatre Chat Live tonight at… Read More

Vlog: Our trip to the West End for the opening night of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert

Published: 28 May 2021

20 May marked the opening night of Les Misérables - The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre. Playing until 8 September, the spectacular production includes a star-studded cast led by: Jon… Read More

Our trip to Public Domain at Vaudeville Theatre

Published: 28 May 2021

Yesterday night, Kayley and Natalie from the Official London Theatre team went to see Public Domain at the Vaudeville Theatre and described their #BackOnStage experience as "a really clever concept… Read More

Cast announced for Heathers The Musical

Published: 28 May 2021

Greetings, salutations and welcome to the 2022 class of Westerberg High. Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical at The Other Palace is Erin Caldwell… Read More

Our trip to Walden starring Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun & Lydia Wilson

Published: 28 May 2021

Last night, Milly and Richard from our Official London Theatre team went to experience Walden #BackOnStage at the Harold Pinter Theatre starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Fehinti Balogun (Juliet,… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 28 May

Published: 28 May 2021

Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End production of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit [inline-image-gallery id="blithe"] Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Lee Dean and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce the West End… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 27 May

Published: 27 May 2021

Sadler's Wells Breakin' Convention: line-up announced [caption id="attachment_111427440" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Jonzi D & jessica Care moore – Our Bodies Back[/caption] Sadler’s Wells Breakin’ Convention, the influential festival of hip hop dance theatre returns for… Read More

Famous faces coming to the West End in 2021

Published: 27 May 2021

As if the return of theatre #BackOnStage isn't exciting enough, we have a whole lotta famous faces coming to the West End in 2021. From Broadway stars and TV legends… Read More

Our trip to the opening of Here Come The Boys

Published: 27 May 2021

Last night marked the opening night of Here Come The Boys as it transferred to the London Palladium following a sold out UK national tour. Jess and Eva from the… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Manny Tsakanika from Magic Mike Live and a #BackOnStage Q&A

Published: 26 May 2021

In this week's episode of Theatre Chat Live, Jess speaks to Manny Tsakanika who plays Mike in Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Casino and answers your questions about theatre… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 26 May

Published: 26 May 2021

Production images released ahead of the opening night of Here Come The Boys [inline-image-gallery id="hctb"] Following a sold-out UK national tour Here Come The Boys, featuring four superstar ‘Kings of… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 25 May

Published: 25 May 2021

Production images released from first performance of Monday Night At The Apollo The brand new star-studded concert series, Monday Night At The Apollo, opened yesterday at the Apollo Theatre and… Read More

Our trip to the first performance of Monday Night At The Apollo

Published: 25 May 2021

Yesterday night marked the opening night of Monday Night At The Apollo, a brand-new concert series starring some of the West End most-loved stars at the iconic Apollo Theatre. Martha… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 24 May

Published: 24 May 2021

First look: Production images released from the opening of Walden [inline-image-gallery id="walden"] Amy Berryman’s Walden which is currently running at the Harold Pinter Theatre as the first production in Sonia… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Kayi Ushe

Published: 24 May 2021

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

Six is #BackOnStage in the West End

Published: 24 May 2021

On Friday 21 May, Six, the iconic British musical reopened at the Lyric Theatre and theatre fans well and truly lost their head! View this post on Instagram   A… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 21 May

Published: 21 May 2021

Casting announced for Lady Chatterley's Lover [caption id="attachment_111427303" align="alignnone" width="800"] (From top left clockwise): Georgia Lennon, Michael Pickering, Zoe Rogers, Sam Kipling, Emma Linders and Jake Halsey-Jones.[/caption] Lady Chatterley’s Lover… Read More

Our trip to see Amélie The Musical #BackOnStage

Published: 21 May 2021

"Joyful, heartfelt, quirky, full of life, full of talent" That's how we felt leaving Amélie The Musical at the Criterion Theatre last night. Starring Olivier Award nominee, French-Canadian stage and screen star… Read More

Our trip to the opening of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert

Published: 21 May 2021

Yesterday night, the iconic Les Misérables - The Staged Concert returned to the Sondheim Theatre for its first performance as theatre returns #BackOnStage and it did not disappoint! Kayley and… Read More

How theatre can benefit your mental health

Published: 20 May 2021

UK Theatre and the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) – the not-for-profit organisation which runs Official London Theatre –  have today released statistics showing that theatres generate an annual cost… Read More

West End Production of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical to return from 28 July

Published: 20 May 2021

The hit production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will re-open at the Aldwych Theatre on 28 July 2021 following over a year of shutdown across the West End… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 20 May

Published: 20 May 2021

Production images released for the world premiere of Cruise [inline-image-gallery id="cruise"] Production images of the live stage production of Cruise have been released today. Written and performed by Jack Holden… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Lucie Jones and Rhiannon Porter

Published: 19 May 2021

In this week’s episode of Theatre Chat Live, Kayley is joined by Lucie Jones and Rhiannon Porter who will be starring in Les Misérables - The Staged Concert and Abba Mania… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 19 May

Published: 19 May 2021

Kevin Clifton and Faye Tozer join the cast of Singin' In The Rain at Sadler's Wells Kevin Clifton, Faye Tozer, Charlotte Gooch and Cavin Cornwall are to join Adam Cooper… Read More

Our trip to the first performance of Cruise

Published: 19 May 2021

"A powerhouse solo performance, full of nostalgia and a love story to life." That's what we felt about seeing Cruise at the Duchess Theatre last night. Suzie and Natalie from… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 18 May

Published: 18 May 2021

Universal launches trailer for the Dear Evan Hansen movie The Olivier award-winning musical's film adaptation is set to hit our screens on 11 October. Original Tony-winning actor Ben Platt leads… Read More

Our trip to the reopening of The Mousetrap

Published: 18 May 2021

Our social media and video coordinators, Jess and Milly, went to the reopening night of The Mousetrap at St Martin's Theatre last night and described it as an 'intense and… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 17 May

Published: 17 May 2021

First look: Rehearsal images from Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical [inline-image-gallery id="BM"] Following a rehearsal workshop in April, producers are delighted to release images of Arinze Kene… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Rhiannon Porter

Published: 17 May 2021

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

Theatre is #BackOnStage

Published: 17 May 2021

It's official, London's West End theatres are finally back open from today and shows, new and old, are returning #BackOnStage. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're asking you, our theatre… Read More

London theatre industry celebrates reopening with #BackOnStage campaign

Published: 17 May 2021

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the theatre industry, with the cultural heart of London closed for over a year. In line with the government roadmap, theatres will… Read More

Sky VIP launches next teaser series showcasing 2021 productions

Published: 16 May 2021

Today we launch our latest partnership with Sky VIP – ‘Stage Door’. Last June we launched our partnership with Sky VIP with a six episode series of exclusive Virtual West… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 14 May

Published: 14 May 2021

Sutton Foster to reprise role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes Multi award-winning actor and legendary Broadway star Sutton Foster will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Reno Sweeney in… Read More

Dear Evan Hansen to return to the West End in October

Published: 13 May 2021

Producer Stacey Mindich is today (13 May 2021) thrilled to announce that the London production of Dear Evan Hansen, which won the 2020 Olivier Award for Mastercard Best New Musical,… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 13 May

Published: 13 May 2021

Dragons and Mythical Beasts announces cast for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & UK Tour Brand new family theatre show, Dragons and Mythical Beasts, written by Derek Bond, today announces… Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong announces cast for return to Duchess Theatre

Published: 13 May 2021

The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, today announces the casting for its return to the Duchess Theatre with performances from Friday 18 June 2021. Tickets… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 12 May

Published: 12 May 2021

Full cast announced for Magic Mike [caption id="attachment_111427078" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The cast of Magic Mike LIVE (Credit: Trevor Leighton)[/caption] Channing Tatum and his co-producers are delighted to announce the full… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Graziano di Prima & Nadiya Bychkova and the cast of Public Domain

Published: 12 May 2021

In this weeks episode of Theatre Chat Live, Jess is joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars, Nadiya Bychkova and Graziano di Prima to talk about the upcoming dance extravaganza Here… Read More

Disney’s The Lion King announces new cast members for West End return

Published: 12 May 2021

The West End production of DISNEY’S THE LION KING will welcome 14 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers when it reopens its doors this… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 11 May

Published: 11 May 2021

We recommit to the 7 Inclusive Principles Last summer, following on from the founding of #WeShallNotBeRemoved, we at Society Of London Theatre and UK Theatre endorsed the Seven Principles for… Read More

The Old Vic announces new ‘Back Together’ season

Published: 11 May 2021

Today, on its 203rd birthday, The Old Vic has announced it's new joyful and accessible The Old Vic: Back Together season. Running from July 2021 - July 2022, 'Back Together'… Read More

Government confirms reopening of theatres from 17 May with socially distanced audiences

Published: 10 May 2021

The Government today announced that step 3 of the roadmap will go ahead on 17 May, meaning theatres across England can reopen with social distancing. Reacting to the announcement, our… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 10 May

Published: 10 May 2021

First look: Walden rehearsal images [inline-image-gallery id="walden"] We got a first look at rehearsal images from Walden, ahead of its opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 22 May. Playing… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Francesca Forristal & Jordan Paul Clarke

Published: 10 May 2021

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. Today, we’re… Read More

All-star cast announced for second Monday Night At The Apollo concert

Published: 10 May 2021

The star line up has been confirmed for the second concert of the series for Monday Night at the Apollo – which will be performed in front of a socially… Read More

Sadiq Khan announces ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign from the stage of Shakespeare’s Globe

Published: 10 May 2021

Today Sadiq Khan announces the ‘biggest domestic tourism campaign the capital has ever seen’, as he’s signed in for second term as London Mayor. Joined on the Shakespeare’s Globe stage… Read More

Meet the cast of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert

Published: 7 May 2021

From 20 May, Les Misérables will be returning back where it belongs - at the heart of the West End with Les Misérables - The Staged Concert. Playing at the… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 7 May

Published: 7 May 2021

Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž & Pasha and Public Domain writers/stars join us on Theatre Chat Live Tune into Theatre Chat Live on Tuesday 11 May at 6pm on Official… Read More

Linzi Hateley joins the cast of Joseph for special performances

Published: 7 May 2021

Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce today that Linzi Hateley – who starred in the original London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor… Read More

Les Dennis to star in the role of Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray The Musical

Published: 7 May 2021

Entertainment legend Les Dennis is to join the huge-hearted new production of Hairspray the Musical which is set to play a limited season at the magnificent London Coliseum from Monday… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 6 May

Published: 6 May 2021

Young Vic reopens with 2021 Welcome Back and Welcome Home season Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah announces a new season of work, welcoming theatre-makers and audiences back through the… Read More

RSC’s Matilda The Musical to return to the West End this September

Published: 6 May 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that it will return to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. Seen by more than 10… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 5 May

Published: 5 May 2021

New production photos from Six [inline-image-gallery id="six"] [button-group id="six"] New episodes featuring leading names of stage and screen announced for National Theatre’s Life in Stages interview series The National Theatre today announces three… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 4 May

Published: 4 May 2021

Casting announced for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert Performances are set to return for the spectacular production of Les Misérables -The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre on 20 May… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Jack Holden

Published: 30 April 2021

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

Monthly Show Stoppers: O2 customers to enjoy theatre tickets deals via Priority

Published: 30 April 2021

To celebrate the return of live theatre, we've partnered up with O2 who will be taking their customers centre stage with a brand-new offer on the Priority app. Each month,… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 30 April

Published: 30 April 2021

Tickets on sale for Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Tom Stoppard’s Olivier Award-winning Best New Play Leopoldstadt, directed by Patrick Marber and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, will return to Wyndham’s Theatre for a… Read More
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