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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published: 29 April 2021
Hampstead Theatre announces cast for Alfred Fagon's The Death Of A Black Man Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for Alfred Fagon’s darkly compelling, The Death of a… Read More
We've pulled together a list of shows to see at outdoor theatres across the UK so that you can get ready to enjoy the magic of theatre throughout the summer.… Read More
The Really Useful Group is thrilled to announce the full cast for the forthcoming, World Premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, book by… Read More
Published: 28 April 2021
The Almeida Theatre announces new project Six Artists in Search of a Play Taking place from 19 May – 5 June, both live at the Almeida and online, is Six… Read More
Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh, producers of the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton, are delighted to announce that from 19 August 2021 the show will resume performances at… Read More
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney are delighted to announce that their Olivier Award-winning production of Mary Poppins, ‘practically perfect in every way’, will resume performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from… Read More
Published: 27 April 2021
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces reopening plans Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces its return to live work on stage: The previously announced The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars,… Read More
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce casting for the return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, to its home and birthplace Her Majesty’s Theatre. Lucy St… Read More
Published: 26 April 2021
A new behind-the-scenes video released for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella with Oscar winner Emerald Fennell The much-anticipated World Premiere of ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S CINDERELLA begins performances at the Gillian Lynne… Read More
UPDATE: As of 19 July, theatres are able to open to a full capacity under stage 4 of the government's roadmap. If you have any questions, please check out our… Read More
Twenty-three young theatre producers are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their work in the West End for the first time. Their 17 productions - plays, musicals, concerts and… Read More
Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will return to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre later this year, with… Read More
Published: 23 April 2021
The reopening of theatres is so close we can hear the applause and to help you choose what to book first, we've put together a handy roundup of shows to… Read More
Tickets for Only Fools And Horses The Musical now on sale! Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in town! Following nearly 18-months of being holed… Read More
Published: 22 April 2021
Seabright Productions brings three popular shows back to London for socially distanced audiences ‘Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope’ - a glorious, truthful and uplifting celebration of a genuinely unique human being,… Read More
Published: 21 April 2021
What The Ladybird Heard flies into the West End this summer [caption id="attachment_111426691" align="alignnone" width="1200"] (Photo credit: Robert Day)[/caption] Join the Ladybird and her farmyard friends Live on Stage at… Read More
Published: 20 April 2021
Recipients of the fifth annual MGCfutures Bursaries announced Michael Grandage today announces the recipients of the fifth annual MGCfutures Bursaries awarded across a range of theatrical disciplines including directing, writing,… Read More
Published: 19 April 2021
Kelly Gough to star in 'Harm' at Bush Theatre The Bush Theatre has announced Kelly Gough will appear in Harm, a new monologue by Bruntwood Prize award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell… Read More
British choreographer, Liam Scarlett, who was an artist in residence with The Royal Ballet and artistic associate with Queensland Ballet has died aged 35. Scarlett trained at the Linda Shipton School of Dancing… Read More
Published: 16 April 2021
We were devastated to hear the news that the actor Helen McCrory has died aged 52. Helen's husband, actor Damian Lewis, posted on Twitter to confirm her death from cancer,… Read More
WarnerMedia has donated £250,000 to the Theatre Artists Fund to help support UK theatre workers struggling during the pandemic. Established by director Sam Mendes, the Society of London Theatre &… Read More
Published: 14 April 2021
Today sees the launch of Unlock, which has been created by Inc Arts UK in collaboration with leaders across the creative sector. Unlock offers organisations a choice of over 100… Read More
Come From Away returns to the West End from 22 July [caption id="attachment_111422233" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The West End company in Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre 2020. Credit Craig… Read More
Published: 12 April 2021
The Last Five Years to transfer to the West End this September with tickets now on sale [caption id="attachment_111426618" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Molly Lynch & Oli Higginson in The Last Five… Read More
Published: 9 April 2021
Theatre Royal Stratford East announces new artistic associates [caption id="attachment_111426608" align="alignnone" width="700"] Mina Barber and Tabby Lamb[/caption] Theatre Royal Stratford East is pleased to announce that Mina Barber and Tabby Lamb are the two… Read More
Published: 8 April 2021
New 2022 dates for To Kill A Mockingbird go on sale To Kill A Mockingbird tickets have gone on sale today, following the recent announcement that Aaron Sorkin's adaptation will… Read More
Published: 7 April 2021
Whether you’re watching Hairspray in a London theatre or enjoying The Mousetrap in the West End, there’s something truly magical about a night spent at the theatre. With numerous venues… Read More
ABBA MANIA returns to the West End for the first time in 19 years After a year of silence on the West End, audiences are invited to dust off their… Read More
Published: 6 April 2021
Actor Paul Ritter, who played Martin Goodman in popular Channel 4 comedy, Friday Night Dinner, has died at the age of 54, it has been confirmed. Alongside his TV appearances,… Read More
Published: 31 March 2021
Disney's The Lion King is back on sale! The Lion King has announced that it will be making its return from 29 July. Grab your tickets to one of London's… Read More
Whether it’s Simba and Scar or Agatha Trunchbull and Matilda, every hero needs a villain. With their outrageous musical numbers and scheming plots, despicable villains are a big part of… Read More
Published: 30 March 2021
Amélie The Musical transfers to the West End [caption id="attachment_111418825" align="alignnone" width="1200"] (Photo credit: Pamela Raith Photography)[/caption] Following its opening at the Watermill Theatre, a critically acclaimed sell-out tour in… Read More
Published: 27 March 2021
Inspiring the Future of Theatre is a wide-reaching industry initiative launched in July 2018 by UK Theatre and the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) in partnership with charity Education and Employers, which forms… Read More
Published: 26 March 2021
Six reopens on 21 May They're divorced... beheaded... back on stage! Six will reopen on 21 May at the Lyric Theatre, with tickets on sale from Monday at 10am. So… Read More
Published: 25 March 2021
Death Drop announces new cast members Following rave reviews in December 2020, the fabulous killer comedy and smash hit sold-out sensation Death Drop is sashaying back into London's West End… Read More
Cameron Mackintosh today confirmed a further £500,000 in additional support from his Foundation to the Theatre Artists Fund, following an industry-wide campaign on the anniversary of theatre shutdown. Created last… Read More
Theatre is amazing for so many reasons. It provides an escape from the every humdrum, it gives us an opportunity to learn about different people, culture and history and it… Read More
Published: 24 March 2021
& Juliet to reopen in the West End from 24 September The pop-fuelled hit musical & Juliet have today announced that they'll be reopening from 24 September at the Shaftesbury… Read More
Published: 23 March 2021
Pretty Woman The Musical returns to the West End this Summer After breaking advance box office records at the Piccadilly Theatre when it opened in February 2020, the smash hit… Read More
Published: 22 March 2021
Join Theatre Chat Live tomorrow with special guests Alex Baker & Ruthie Henshall For tomorrow's episode of Theatre Chat Live, we will be joined by Magic FM presenters, Alex Baker… Read More
The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has today announced that London’s landmark musical, DISNEY’S THE LION KING will reopen in the West End on 29th July 2021. THE LION… Read More
Published: 19 March 2021
The Young Vic sets new dates for Hamlet starring Cush Jumbo The Young Vic announces their highly anticipated production of Hamlet, starring Cush Jumbo and directed by Greg Hersov, will… Read More
Venues across the UK have been lit up in red over the last few days, to mark the anniversary of theatres closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. International movement #WeMakeEvents… Read More
Published: 18 March 2021
World premiere of Cruise will reopen the Duchess Theatre this May Based on a true story Jack was told whilst volunteering for Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ Listening Service, this new play… Read More
Published: 17 March 2021
Ralph Fiennes to direct and star in T.S. Eliot's Four Quarters Ralph Fiennes will create a brand-new stage adaptation of T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets this summer. Announced this week as Britain marks a… Read More
This week marked one year since theatre closures across the UK due to the pandemic. To mark the day, we called on the theatre community and industry professionals to support… Read More
Published: 16 March 2021
During the past year, the theatre industry has rallied together to support one another, its community and those who have been most impacted by the pandemic. On the one year… Read More
Back To The Future The Musical to open in August Producer Colin Ingram (Ghost – The Musical) and Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The… Read More
On 16 March 2020, theatres across the UK were forced to close their doors as a result of the global pandemic. On this one year anniversary, we're taking a moment… Read More
Published: 15 March 2021
The Play That Goes Wrong to reopen at the Duchess Theatre in June [caption id="attachment_111420697" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The Play That Goes Wrong 2019 cast[/caption] The Play That Goes Wrong, the… Read More
Published: 12 March 2021
The Prince Of Egypt announces re-opening date and tickets go on sale Tickets for the Prince Of Egypt go on sale today for performances from Thursday 1 July at the… Read More
The Prince Of Egypt, the hit musical based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, will resume performances at London’s Dominion Theatre on Thursday 1 July 2021 with public booking now… Read More
Jerwood Foundation is delighted to launch Jerwood Blue Sky Fund, a £1 million donation to the Theatre Artists Fund and Help Musicians. It will fund small grants for freelancers in… Read More
Published: 10 March 2021
The National Theatre adds Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Consent to streaming platform [caption id="attachment_111426326" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Jack O'Connell (as Brick) and Sienna Miller (as Maggie) in Cat… Read More
Performances are set to return for the spectacular production of Les Misérables -The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre. Today (10 March 2021) it is officially announced that the show… Read More