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London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 29 June

Published: 29 June 2021

Ciara Morris from The Play That Goes Wrong joins Theatre Chat Live In tonight's Theatre Chat Live, Frankie will be talking to Ciara Morris who plays Annie in Mischief Theatre's… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 28 June

Published: 28 June 2021

Full cast announced for Tina - The Tina Turner Musical [caption id="attachment_111419467" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Aisha Jawando as Tina Turner. Photo by Manuel Harlan[/caption] The hit production of Tina - The… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 25 June

Published: 25 June 2021

First look: Brand new production images from Heathers the Musical [inline-image-gallery id="heathers"] We've got a first look at production images from Heathers The Musical, released today. Playing at the Theatre… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 24 June

Published: 24 June 2021

Cirque Berserk! is back in the West End [inline-image-gallery id="cb"] Britain’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular, Cirque Berserk!, brings its record-breaking show back to London’s West End, at The Garrick Theatre from 25 August – 11 September… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 23 June

Published: 23 June 2021

Kids Week is back! We're thrilled to announce that Kids Week is back with over 30 London shows participating! Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Wednesday 30 June.… Read More

Our trip to the opening night of Heathers The Musical

Published: 23 June 2021

Last night marked the long-awaited first performance of Heathers The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket and Frankie and Milly from the Official London Theatre team went to check it out!… Read More

Kids Week is back this August with over 30 London shows participating

Published: 23 June 2021

We're thrilled to announce that Kids Week is #BackOnStage this August with over 30 London shows participating! Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 30 June, available from… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 22 June

Published: 22 June 2021

First look: Production images for world premiere Out West at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre [inline-image-gallery id="ow"] The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre releases production images for the world premiere of Out West… Read More

Our trip to the opening night of J’Ouvert

Published: 22 June 2021

Yesterday night marked the opening night of J'Ouvert, the debut play of James Tait Black Award-winner Yasmin Joseph, at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Jess and Damien from the Official London… Read More

Matilda The Musical announces full casting for its return #BackOnStage this Autumn

Published: 22 June 2021

Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which returns to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. Celebrating 10 years since… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 21 June

Published: 21 June 2021

Hackney Empire announces plans for 2021 [caption id="attachment_405973" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Hackney Empire. London. Credit Morley Von Sternberg[/caption] After an unprecedented and uniquely challenging year of closure, the Hackney Empire team… Read More

Our trip to the opening night of Constellations

Published: 21 June 2021

Nick Payne‘s beautiful and heartbreaking romance Constellations opened at the Vaudeville Theatre on Friday and Megan and Jess from the Official London Theatre team went to check it out! They… Read More

Our trip to the reopening of The Play That Goes Wrong

Published: 21 June 2021

The Olivier Award winning chaotic comedy tale, The Play That Goes Wrong, returned #BackOnStage at the Duchess Theatre on Friday and Eva and Tony from the Official London Theatre team… Read More

Pretty Woman: The Musical to return #BackOnStage from 8 July with full cast confirmed

Published: 21 June 2021

The producers of the smash hit feel-good Pretty Woman: The Musical are delighted to announce full casting for the show, with performances beginning on Thursday 8 July 2021 in its new home the Savoy Theatre.… Read More

Behind the scenes at Heathers The Musical

Published: 18 June 2021

Musical theatre fans, the time is almost here... The long-awaited Heathers The Musical will be opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 21 June for a strictly limited 12-week run… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Georgia Lennon & Michael Pickering from Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Published: 18 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 18 June

Published: 18 June 2021

Dynamic young cast announced for Jersey Boys in London's West End The producers and creative team are delighted to announce their new, young, dynamic cast for the highly anticipated return… Read More

New #BackOnStage prize to be won!

Published: 18 June 2021

Over the last month we've celebrated theatres return with our #BackOnStage wall, featuring your theatre trips and the chance to win a fab prize. We've seen so many amazing posts… Read More

Full cast announced for Mamma Mia!’s return to the West End this Summer

Published: 18 June 2021

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return to London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on 25 August 2021.  Now in its 23rd year in London, producer Judy Craymer is delighted… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 17 June

Published: 17 June 2021

Heather's rehearsal images [inline-image-gallery id="heathers"] Check out the amazing rehearsal photos from Heathers, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 21 June. [button-group id="heathers"]   Four making their West End… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 16 June

Published: 16 June 2021

First look: Rehearsal images from Anything Goes and Constellations Rehearsals for Anything Goes and Constellations are underway and lucky for us, we've got a sneak peek! Nick Payne‘s beautiful and… Read More

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
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