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Sarah Hadland announced for Admissions

Published: 30 January 2019

Class will soon be in session for Admissions, and Miranda star Sarah Hadland will be joining for the term. Sarah will be joining the already announced Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor…Read More

Theatreland’s 10-year challenge

Published: 30 January 2019

You’ve probably noticed a lot of your friends doing the 10-year challenge. They’ll pick either a beyond flattering picture or a terrible photo they’d want no employer to see (it’s…Read More

The Inheritance and Company win big at Critics’ Circle Awards 2018

Published: 29 January 2019

Matthew Lopez's epic two-part play The Inheritance and Marianne Elliott's reinvention of Company led the way at this year's Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, which also heralded a wide variety of productions.…Read More

Only Fools And Horses The Musical reveals first photos & inspiration

Published: 29 January 2019

It may not be the first TV show you'd expect to witness in musical theatre form. But Only Fools And Horses The Musical is just a few weeks away from…Read More

John Malkovich returns to the West End in David Mamet play

Published: 29 January 2019

The glamour of Hollywood is coming to Theatreland, as multi-award winning actor John Malkovich is returning to the West End. And it’s been a much-anticipated return too, as John hasn’t…Read More

8 things you didn’t know about Charlie Stemp

Published: 28 January 2019

He’s joined the cast of Mary Poppins as Bert, dazzled in two pantomimes at the London Palladium and gave us a performance worth more than Half A Sixpence in…well Half…Read More

Cast announced for new musical The Cereal Café

Published: 28 January 2019

Ready to snap, crackle and pop its way onto the stage, there's a brand new British musical opening at The Other Palace next month: The Cereal Café, inspired by the opening…Read More

Caroline, Or Change to end in five weeks

Published: 28 January 2019

With only five weeks left to see the critically acclaimed, Caroline, Or Change, you are now entering the “last chance to see” part of the show’s run. Currently showing at…Read More

Dame Judi Dench and Patti LuPone to appear in Haymarket season

Published: 28 January 2019

What’s better than seeing one Theatreland legend have a frank and honest conversation about their career? Watching several of them over the course of two months of course! And that’s…Read More

Public tickets on sale for Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 26 January 2019

Theatre's biggest night, the Olivier Awards with Mastercard ceremony, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 7 April. And you could be there to witness it, as public tickets…Read More

First rehearsal pictures of The Old Vic’s The American Clock

Published: 25 January 2019

The American Clock is soon to be ticking at The Old Vic, as Arthur Miller's searing play set in the crippling 1920s American financial crisis is lent an ingenious new…Read More

New family shows, Mischief Theatre and a Showstopping quiz – the weekly roundup

Published: 25 January 2019

With West End transfers, star castings and brand new shows from critically acclaimed producers, it’s been another incredibly busy week in Theatreland. Missed everything because you’ve been too focused on…Read More

Theatre Quiz: Showstopper’s! Improvised Musical Challenge

Published: 25 January 2019

1000 completely unique, varied, new, word-perfect musicals in just over 10 years. That's the amazing milestone Showstopper! The Improvised Musical reached this week in a celebratory performance at The Other…Read More

Mischief Theatre announce year-long residency at the Vaudeville Theatre

Published: 25 January 2019

They’ve battled falling sets and missing props in The Play That Goes Wrong, failed to successfully rob a bank in The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, and now the team…Read More

Miriam-Teak Lee to lead new West End musical, & Juliet

Published: 25 January 2019

We all know how the story of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo & Juliet ends (spoiler alert: tragically). But what if it was just the beginning for the latter? That's the…Read More

Fiddler On The Roof transfers to the West End

Published: 25 January 2019

Couldn’t get a ticket for Trevor Nunn’s sold-out, critically acclaimed production of Fiddler On The Roof at the Menier? Then you’re going to be very excited to hear that the…Read More

Bernadette Robinson performs Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit

Published: 24 January 2019

It needn't be said that a one-woman show demands talent. But performing a one-woman show where you take on the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf…Read More

Waitress to plate up pie jar selection at the Adelphi

Published: 23 January 2019

Who better to celebrate with today (23 January) - that's National Pie Day, in case you were wondering - than an upcoming West End musical baked straight from the heart?…Read More

All About Eve to be broadcast in cinemas

Published: 23 January 2019

If you haven't heard All About Eve, you will do in the coming months! Plans have been announced to broadcast Ivo van Hove's eagerly anticipated stage adaptation, starring Gillian Anderson…Read More

Over 15.5 million attend London theatres in 2018

Published: 23 January 2019

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have released data for ticket sales across their member venues in 2018. The figures reveal a combined audience of over 34m and…Read More

Clarke Peters joins The American Clock as Giles Terera withdraws

Published: 22 January 2019

The multi-talented Clarke Peters, whose credits include The Wire and Five Guys Named Moe, is joining the cast of The American Clock at The Old Vic, replacing Giles Terera, who…Read More

Relaxed Performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time announced

Published: 22 January 2019

There will be a Relaxed Performance of the smash-hit show, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm. This special matinee performance will…Read More

Daniel Portman to star in We’re Staying Right Here

Published: 22 January 2019

We're Staying Right Here. Where's here, I hear you ask? The Park Theatre, who have today announced casting for Henry Devas' debut play of the same name - with Game…Read More

Lenny Henry joins King Hedley II production

Published: 22 January 2019

Sir Lenny Henry will soon be treading the boards of Theatreland once more, as he will be starring in a production of King Hedley II at the Theatre Royal Stratford…Read More

First look at Pinter Seven rehearsals

Published: 21 January 2019

If you're going to finish off a season, finish it off with this cast: Danny Dyer, Martin Freeman, John Heffernan and Gemma Whelan in Pinter Seven, the final set of…Read More

Menier mounts star-studded revival of David Hare’s The Bay At Nice

Published: 21 January 2019

How about this for a theatrical proposition? Sir Richard Eyre will direct Penelope Wilton, Ophelia Lovibond, Martin Hutson and David Rintoul in a revival of Sir David Hare's The Bay…Read More

The true stories of Come From Away

Published: 18 January 2019

Come From Away is the latest Broadway sensation to hit the UK shores, and with such a heart-warming story to tell, it’s not hard to see why it’s making a…Read More

Hollywood actor’s West End debut, cast albums and Lin-Manuel Miranda – the weekly roundup

Published: 18 January 2019

As the weather plummets and Theatreland finds its stagiest scarf to wrap up warm in, we’re definitely accepted that winter isn’t just coming, it’s here. Luckily we’ve got the highlights…Read More

National Theatre’s Follies releases 2018 cast recording

Published: 18 January 2019

It was one of the theatrical highlights of 2018: the sumptuous revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies at the National Theatre, which won the Olivier Award for Magic Radio Best Musical…Read More

Cast announced for UK première of Gently Down The Stream

Published: 18 January 2019

The full cast for the UK première of Martin Sherman’s new play Gently Down The Stream has been announced. Directed by Sean Mathias, the cast will be Jonathan Hyde (Beau),…Read More

Matthew Broderick set for West End debut in The Starry Messenger

Published: 18 January 2019

Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, perhaps best known for playing Leo Bloom in The Producers, will make his West End debut in a new production of Kenneth Lonergan's play…Read More

War Horse returns for a limited time

Published: 17 January 2019

Missed the sold-out production of War Horse at the National Theatre recently? Well, luckily you’ll have another chance to watch this incredible production as it will be returning to Theatreland…Read More

Late-night concert series announced for MT Fest UK

Published: 17 January 2019

Musical theatre fans, prepare yourselves, there’s a series of late-night informal concerts with some of your favourite West End stars on the horizon. The series, entitled Night Caps, has already…Read More

Rehearsal images released of All About Eve

Published: 16 January 2019

It's not just All About Eve in these behind-the-scenes photos, as the all-star cast rehearses for opening night in just a few weeks. A stage adaptation of the classic film,…Read More

10 things you probably didn’t know about Lin-Manuel Miranda

Published: 16 January 2019

Happy birthday today, Lin-Manuel Miranda! It feels like he became a household name overnight. But the musician, actor and writer has been actively creating for years. You may know him…Read More

Shows you can see first with the New Year Sale

Published: 15 January 2019

So many shows, so little time! It's not always easy to keep your finger on the theatrical pulse in London – new plays, musicals, comedies, dance and opera shows open across…Read More

Caroline Sheen replaces Louise Redknapp in 9 To 5 The Musical

Published: 15 January 2019

Caroline Sheen is getting ready to work 9 to 5, as she temporarily takes over the role of Violet Newstead in the hit musical. Announcing the news on their social…Read More

Lenny Henry to star in Young Vic’s YV:ID festival

Published: 14 January 2019

The Young Vic have announced plans for YV:ID, a five-week festival of digital and live events throughout February and March which addresses questions around the theme of identity. The festival includes…Read More

Amanda Abbington to star in Florian Zeller’s The Son

Published: 14 January 2019

Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington has been announced for the UK premiere of Florian Zeller’s The Son. Recently known for her portrayal of Mary Morstan in BBC’s Sherlock, Amanda has treaded the…Read More

Six The Musical extends to 2020

Published: 14 January 2019

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived, EXTENDED! Those talented queens are going to be staying a little longer in the Arts Theatre, as Six The Musical gets an extended run…Read More

Role of Emilia cast for West End transfer

Published: 14 January 2019

The role of one of literature's first female voices - Emilia Bassano - has been cast, as Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's acclaimed play of the same name transfers to the West…Read More

Star-studded casting, Les Misérables moving and Meghan Markle – the weekly roundup

Published: 11 January 2019

It’s been another busy week in Theatreland. With (most) shows now fully recovered from the festive period, there have been lots of exciting developments going on. From several shows announcing…Read More

Bush Theatre reveals details of BABYLON season

Published: 11 January 2019

The Bush Theatre has revealed further details about its BABYLON season, a programme which encompasses a celebration of Black and Brown cultural innovators and a ground-breaking production which fuses live-streamed…Read More

The Young Vic to host virtual reality preview

Published: 11 January 2019

Virtual reality (or VR as you may know it) is becoming a rather exciting technological development, where users can become fully immersed in the computerised world around them. And VR…Read More

Alex Kingston returns to the West End in Admissions

Published: 11 January 2019

We love seeing our favourite faces return to the West End, and so we’re very pleased to hear that Alex Kingston is making her return to the West End. Alex,…Read More

Louise Redknapp unable to perform in 9 To 5

Published: 11 January 2019

Due to an injury, Louise Redknapp has had to delay her appearance in 9 to 5 The Musical. Louise was due to make her West End comeback as Violet in…Read More

Zawe Ashton & Charlie Cox join Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal

Published: 10 January 2019

How do you follow casting like Tom Hiddleston in your central role? Add in bucketloads' more worth of stardust in the form of Fresh Meat and Not Safe For Work's…Read More

Notre Dame De Paris to play its 5000th performance – in London!

Published: 10 January 2019

Arriving on British shores this month, let the bells ring out for Notre Dame De Paris! Twenty years after its Parisian debut, the worldwide hit musical will be playing its…Read More

Cast announced for Equus at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Published: 10 January 2019

The cast for critically-acclaimed classic, psychological thriller Equus has been announced. A collaboration between English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East, the Equus production will open at the Theatre…Read More

Sweat extends run at the Donmar Warehouse

Published: 10 January 2019

The critically acclaimed show Sweat will continue its run until 2 February due to exceptional demand. Running at the Donmar Warehouse, the production is part of a series of shows…Read More

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, becomes Royal Patron of National Theatre

Published: 10 January 2019

Her Majesty The Queen has passed on the Royal Patronage of the National Theatre to The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, after 45 years in the role. Having been associated…Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe announces summer season for 2019

Published: 9 January 2019

Shakespeare’s Globe already has their summer plans sorted, as they’ve announced their summer season productions, some of its cast and their directors. Their summer shows will be; A Midsummer Night’s…Read More

Final casting served up for Waitress in the West End

Published: 9 January 2019

Grab your knife and fork, because the final batch of tasty Waitress casting news is being served up hot - and it includes EastEnders' Shaun Prendergast as Old Joe! Also…Read More

Apply to be a public panellist for the Olivier Awards 2020!

Published: 9 January 2019

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is looking for new public panellists to help judge categories for the Olivier Awards 2020, including, for the first time, a Family panel. The…Read More

The Twilight Zone warps in its West End transfer cast

Published: 9 January 2019

Actors are renowned for their travelling lifestyle, but these West End performers will have to get used to journeying to another dimension each night: The Twilight Zone has announced casting…Read More

Young Vic casts Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train & Wild East

Published: 9 January 2019

The hits just keep rolling out of the Young Vic under Kwame Kwei-Armah's Artistic Directorship. And following the well-received The Convert, the venue has today revealed casting for dark comedy…Read More

New cast announced for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 9 January 2019

It isn’t just the new Jamie that everybody’s talking about, but also the new cast who’ll be joining him from 28 January. Introducing (the new) Miss Hedge, Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation…Read More

New year, new London casts to see

Published: 8 January 2019

While we’re just about getting into the swing of 2019 over here (and desperately clinging on to those tricky New Year’s Resolutions), for plenty of members of the West End…Read More

Les Misérables announces dates for West End move

Published: 8 January 2019

Following last year's revelation that the original London production of Les Misérables - the longest-running musical in the West End - will be moving to allow for renovations, plans for the West…Read More

Mousetrap Theatre Projects present Motown musical Relaxed Performance

Published: 7 January 2019

Motown The Musical will play a Relaxed Performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre later this month, presented by Mousetrap Theatre Projects in collaboration with Adam Spiegel Productions. The performance, which takes…Read More

Full cast announced joining Katherine Parkinson in Home, I’m Darling

Published: 7 January 2019

The West End transfer of Laura Wade's zippy comedy Home, I'm Darling has confirmed casting, with Richard Harrington and Sara Gregory reprising their roles alongside Katherine Parkinson. Parkinson, best known…Read More

Full cast confirmed for All About Eve with Gillian Anderson & Lily James

Published: 4 January 2019

Final casting has been confirmed for All About Eve, Ivo van Hove's upcoming stage adaptation of the legendary film, led by Gillian Anderson and Lily James. Jessie Mei Li will…Read More

New shows, Six chat and top January picks – the weekly roundup

Published: 4 January 2019

As the start of 2019 begins, and everyone in Theatreland freaks out about where on earth 2018 went, there’s already been some exciting news for West End fans. Missed the…Read More

First look at star-studded Pinter Five and Pinter Six

Published: 3 January 2019

New Year, new Harold Pinter for you to enjoy. And this time, it's with the starry casts of Pinter Five and Pinter Six - the former a triple-bill including Pinter's…Read More

Steve Tompkins tops The Stage 100 list 2019

Published: 3 January 2019

Steve Tompkins, the creative Stirling Prize-winning architect, has been named the most influential person in British theatre by The Stage 100. This annual list showcases those who are making a…Read More

January picks: shows to see this month

Published: 1 January 2019

Nobody panic or anything, but it’s 2019 already.  While we could spend all our time trying to figure out where on earth 2018 went, and freaking out about how quickly…Read More

New year’s resolutions for theatreland

Published: 31 December 2018

As the new year begins, it’s time to start thinking of realistic new year's resolutions that you won’t break within a fortnight. But no one is perfect, not even in…Read More

Theatre recognition in the New Year honours list

Published: 31 December 2018

If it wasn’t obvious enough how much top talent there is in Theatreland, the Queen has recognised and awarded some shining theatrical stars in her New Year honours list. There…Read More

The top 10 theatre stories of 2018

Published: 28 December 2018

And just like that, 2018 is over. But what a year it's been. Like many, we enjoy using the run-up to the new year to reflect on the 365 days…Read More

10 theatre videos from 2018 you have to watch again 

Published: 27 December 2018

As the end of 2018 approaches, and we all start panicking about the fact it’s nearly over already, it’s time to reflect on what has been a spectacular year for…Read More

Simon Callow reads A Christmas Carol

Published: 25 December 2018

Having a cosy Christmas Day under a blanket with a hot chocolate by the fire? Well we've a treat to top it all off: the soothing tones of Simon Callow…Read More

Your London theatre guide to Christmas week & Boxing Day

Published: 24 December 2018

It's finally here! Christmas week is upon us, snow is falling (even if it looks suspiciously rain-like this year...), and the season of joy and goodwill has got us all…Read More

The Illusionists return to the West End

Published: 21 December 2018

Prepare yourselves, because your minds are about to be thoroughly boggled. The smash-hit magic spectacular, The Illusionists - Direct From Broadway, will return to the West End next summer. The…Read More

Waitress casting news, closing shows and West End newcomers – the weekly round-up

Published: 21 December 2018

With only a few days before Christmas, Theatreland is all swept up in the festive spirit…seriously there are Christmas lights and tinsel EVERYWHERE. Along with the joyfulness of Christmas, there’s…Read More

Jack McBrayer joins West End cast of Waitress

Published: 21 December 2018

An early Christmas present for you all! Emmy nominee and 30 Rock star Jack McBrayer will make his West End debut as Ogie in Waitress. Jack, who is best known…Read More

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