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Stay up to date with all the breaking news about new shows, cast announcements, and exclusive behind the scenes photos from the West End and beyond.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to close in West End and Broadway after final extension News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to close in West End and Broadway after final extension by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 13:38
Full cast and creative team announced for LOVE NEVER DIES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Full cast and creative team announced for LOVE NEVER DIES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 12:59
Production photos released for SINATRA THE MUSICAL News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Production photos released for SINATRA THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 June 2026 at 12:54
Additional casting revealed for West End transfer of Into the Woods Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Additional casting revealed for West End transfer of Into the Woods by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 June 2026 at 13:28
LES MISERABLES announces new West End cast Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif LES MISERABLES announces new West End cast by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 9 June 2026 at 11:16
All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 12:35
Three actors to share the role of Ali Rose in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Three actors to share the role of Ali Rose in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 10:53
SIX extends West End run until November 2027 News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif SIX extends West End run until November 2027 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 10:12

Reviews

Our team of experienced theatre critics share their thoughts, insights, and critiques about all the top shows in London's West End and Fringe.

Review: DRIFTWOOD at Kiln Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: DRIFTWOOD at Kiln Theatre by Stuart King 10 June 2026 at 10:26
Review: WE HAD A WORLD at Hampstead Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WE HAD A WORLD at Hampstead Theatre by Stuart King 9 June 2026 at 11:10
Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE at Southwark Playhouse Borough Reviews
Stuart King Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE at Southwark Playhouse Borough by Stuart King 8 June 2026 at 10:05
Review: F*CKING FUTURE at Sadler’s Wells East Reviews
Eve Jawara Review: F*CKING FUTURE at Sadler’s Wells East by Eve Jawara 5 June 2026 at 10:02
Review: ARE YOU WATCHING? at Royal Court Reviews
Stuart King Review: ARE YOU WATCHING? at Royal Court by Stuart King 5 June 2026 at 00:07
Review: WAR HORSE at National Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: WAR HORSE at National Theatre by Stuart King 3 June 2026 at 03:02
Review: THE P WORD at Bush Theatre Reviews
Stuart King Review: THE P WORD at Bush Theatre by Stuart King 1 June 2026 at 23:59
Review: REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Reviews
Stuart King Review: REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse by Stuart King 31 May 2026 at 14:22

This Month's Hottest Theatre News

Never miss out on what's happening in the world of London theatre, from new shows to casting announcements, with our hottest news updates.

Gaten Matarazzo to star in RENT revival, with West End venue and dates announced Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Gaten Matarazzo to star in RENT revival, with West End venue and dates announced by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 May 2026 at 14:01
National Theatre announces new shows with Cate Blanchett to star in ELECTRA/PERSONA New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif National Theatre announces new shows with Cate Blanchett to star in ELECTRA/PERSONA by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 5 May 2026 at 13:49
RENT to return to the West End this autumn New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif RENT to return to the West End this autumn by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 April 2026 at 15:28
Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, and Stephen Dillane to star in THE LIVES OF OTHERS stage adaptation New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, and Stephen Dillane to star in THE LIVES OF OTHERS stage adaptation by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 April 2026 at 10:07
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells return to the West End in AMADEUS New Shows
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells return to the West End in AMADEUS by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 23 April 2026 at 13:12
ARCADIA to transfer to West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif ARCADIA to transfer to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 April 2026 at 13:41
Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES Casts
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Samantha Barks returns to West End production of LES MISERABLES by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 April 2026 at 12:46
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End News
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to transfer to West End by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 20 April 2026 at 14:52

Features

Confused about which show to watch next or what the best seats in the house are? Our theatre experts have the answers to all your questions.

All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif All the Celebrities You Can See Onstage This Year by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 8 June 2026 at 12:35
The Best Theatre Shows to Watch for Pride Month Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The Best Theatre Shows to Watch for Pride Month by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 1 June 2026 at 16:34
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or The Hunger Games: On Stage - Which Book-to-Stage Adaptation Should You Watch? Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or The Hunger Games: On Stage - Which Book-to-Stage Adaptation Should You Watch? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 May 2026 at 16:52
The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026 by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 25 May 2026 at 11:22
A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif A First Look at BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 22 May 2026 at 15:36
Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Theatre Shows to Watch in London This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 May 2026 at 15:47
West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End Shows to See On a Budget This Summer by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 13 May 2026 at 10:56
Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Features
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Everything You Need to Know About THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 4 May 2026 at 16:34

Theatreland Tips

Discover what makes London’s theatre scene so unique, from its rich history and creative diversity to the practical choices that shape your experience—like picking between a matinee or evening performance, or understanding how the West End compares to Broadway.

Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Top 10 Tips for Booking Your Theatre Tickets by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 June 2026 at 17:09
Where to buy cheap theatre tickets in London? Theatreland Tips
Kate Goldstone Where to buy cheap theatre tickets in London? by Kate Goldstone 2 June 2026 at 15:18
On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts Theatreland Tips
Stuart King On Theatre Etiquette: Some Do's and Don'ts by Stuart King 15 April 2026 at 16:56
10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 10 Things You Didn't Know About London's Iconic Theatres by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 19 September 2025 at 09:17
West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif West End vs Broadway - What's the Real Difference? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 26 August 2025 at 10:51
Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? Theatreland Tips
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Matinees vs Evening Performances - Which One Is Better? by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 18 August 2025 at 17:28
The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt The Do’s and Dont’s of Theatre Etiquette by Emmie Newitt 26 July 2025 at 13:36
What London Theatre Shows Do A Sunday Performance? Theatreland Tips
Emmie Newitt What London Theatre Shows Do A Sunday Performance? by Emmie Newitt 18 July 2025 at 11:35

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