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Theatre Chat Live: Audrey Brisson & Chris Jared from Amélie The Musical and Tony Jayawardena from The Invisible Hand

Published: 15 July 2021

In this weeks episode of Theatre Chat Live, Jess talks to Olivier Award nominee French-Canadian stage and screen star Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared who are starring in Amélie The Musical… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Chris Cox from Wonderville Magic & Illusion

Published: 15 July 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. And because… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 15 July

Published: 15 July 2021

First look: Emma Corrin and Nabhaan Rizwan in Anna X  [inline-image-gallery id="anna"] Anna X, a new play by Joseph Carlton opened on 10 July at the Harold Pinter Theatre as… Read More

Mayor launches summer of Family Fun as part of #LetsDoLondon campaign, including exclusive Kids Week events

Published: 15 July 2021

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan yesterday invited families from across London and UK to spend their school holidays experiencing all that the capital’s attractions have to offer this summer.… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Melissa Jacques from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 14 July 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. And because… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 14 June

Published: 14 July 2021

Six to transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre from 29 September [caption id="attachment_111426944" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Six The Musical. Photo: Pamela Raith[/caption] Electrifying musical phenomenon SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will move… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 13 July

Published: 13 July 2021

Leopoldstadt casting announced Sonia Friedman Productions today announces casting for the return performances of Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt as rehearsals begin. Directed by Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt returns to Wyndham’s Theatre for… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Ali James from Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Published: 13 July 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. And because… Read More

Theatres gear up for reopening following 19 July Roadmap announcement

Published: 12 July 2021

Following today’s official Government confirmation that remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted from 19 July in England, we look forward to being able to welcome full audiences back into our… Read More

Pretty Woman: The Musical is #BackOnStage

Published: 9 July 2021

Last night, Natalie and Rachel went to check out Pretty Woman: The Musical as it returned #BackOnstage for its first performance at its new home, the Savoy Theatre and it… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 9 July

Published: 9 July 2021

Full cast announced for Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical [caption id="attachment_111428095" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Natey Jones (Peter Tosh), Arinzé Kene (Bob Marley), Jacade Simpson (Bunny Wailer), Melissa Brown-Taylor… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 8 July

Published: 9 July 2021

West End magic spectacular ‘Wonderville’ says thanks to NHS workers and their families with 1,000 free seats MAGIC is coming back to the West End - and hardworking NHS staff… Read More

New shows in Kids Week 2021

Published: 8 July 2021

If you've not already heard, Kids Week 2021 is now on sale! This year, the much-loved initiative offers half-price tickets for families for performances throughout August and is a great… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Kiran Landa from Extinct

Published: 7 July 2021

In this week's Theatre Chat Live, Jess speaks to Kiran Landa who is currently starring in Extinct, a new one woman play at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Written by April… Read More

Vlog: Behind the scenes with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 7 July 2021

To celebrate Everybody's Talking About Jamie return #BackOnstage, we've got an exclusive behind-the-scenes three-part vlog series for you all to enjoy. First up, for those that are yet to see… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 7 July

Published: 7 July 2021

The Show Must Go On! Live charity concert to broadcast on SkyArts [caption id="attachment_111428057" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Kayi Ushe & Janique Charles - The Lion King - TSMGO! Live (Photo credit:… Read More

Shows to see this summer

Published: 6 July 2021

To help you make the most of all the amazing theatre opening and returning #BackOnStage throughout the summer, we’ve put together this handy roundup. Whether you’re looking for a West… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 6 July

Published: 6 July 2021

Kiran Landa from Theatre Royal Stratford East's Extinct joins us on Theatre Chat Live Tune into Theatre Chat Live tonight at 6pm on Official London Theatre's Instagram where Jess will… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt first night #BackOnStage

Published: 5 July 2021

Frankie and Daniel were lucky enough to go the reopening of The Prince Of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre last week! The show, based on the classic DreamWorks animated film,… Read More

Statement following Prime Minister’s 19 July update

Published: 5 July 2021

Some words from our Chief Executive of Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, Julian Bird, following the Prime Minister's announcement regarding the 19 July: "We welcome today's confirmation that… Read More

Celebrities get back to the ‘Rhythm of Life’ in new film supporting COVID-19 vaccination programme

Published: 3 July 2021

Celebrities including Jim Broadbent and David Walliams have joined forces to encourage everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccines in a new uplifting film. Watch it below: We are proud to… Read More

Our experience of Hairspray Press Night

Published: 2 July 2021

"It's a classic for a reason because the songs are iconic and amazing!" And that's a direct quote from when Jess and Martha went to see Hairspray on Press Night… Read More

Stars from The Prince Of Egypt and Wicked tell us their top singing tips

Published: 2 July 2021

If you enjoyed watching our video with ABRSM consultant David Ashley, then the below top tips from our West End friends are for you! Inspired by the ABRSM's new Singing… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 2 July

Published: 2 July 2021

Production photos from Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe Check out Marc Brenner's stunning photos from this fresh take on Romeo & Juliet. [inline-image-gallery id="romeo"] Verona is sick. Its structures… Read More

First look at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella

Published: 1 July 2021

The exciting new musical comedy starring Carrie Hope Fletcher completely reinvents the world’s best-loved fairytale at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Featuring a brand new score by the legendary Andrew Lloyd… Read More

Theatre Chat Live: Ciara Morris from The Play That Goes Wrong

Published: 1 July 2021

This week our Marketing Coordinator Frankie Burgess stood in for Jess (whilst she was off seeing Hairspray!), and she got to chat to Ciara Morris from The Play That Goes… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 1 July

Published: 1 July 2021

New photos to mark The Prince Of Egypt's reopening tonight The epic production, based on the much-loved Dreamworks film, reopens tonight at the Dominion Theatre. Take a look at these… Read More

Want to sing your favourite musical theatre songs?

Published: 29 June 2021

Advertorial We had the pleasure of meeting up with David Ashley, Consultant on ABRSM's new Singing For Musical Theatre performance exams and he told us that anyone can learn to sing,… Read More

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
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