London Theatre News & Reviews
Classic Musical Oliver! Returns To West End
Published Thu, 18 April 2024
Oliver Twist, the timeless tale of the orphan boy who dared to ask for more, is set to grace the West End once again in a revival that promises to capture the essence of its original brilliance. The beloved musical, "Oliver!", adapted from Charles Dickens’ novel by Lionel Bart, is set to...
Early Closure: Sheridan Smith's Opening Night
Published Thu, 11 April 2024
Sheridan Smith's captivating performance in "Opening Night" is set to end its West End run earlier than expected. Conceived and directed by the renowned Ivo Van Hove, this musical adaptation of John Cassavetes’s 1977 film was originally slated to run until 27 July but will now close on 18...
Cher Set for Solo West Side Story Revival
Published Tue, 2 April 2024
In an electrifying announcement, the legendary Cher is set to make a triumphant return to the stage in a groundbreaking solo rendition of the timeless classic, West Side Story. This revelation comes hot on the heels of recent solo performances by acclaimed actors such as Andrew Scott and Sarah...
James Corden Reunites With Gavin And Stacey Cast
Published Fri, 22 March 2024
James Corden, an actor and chat show host, recently delighted fans as he graced the West End to enjoy a performance of Sister Act The Musical. With his return to the London stage imminent, anticipation is high for his upcoming role at The Old Vic. Corden, known for his memorable portrayal in the...
Shamrock Tenors Set To Dazzle West End
Published Fri, 15 March 2024
Get ready to experience the rich tapestry of Irish music in the heart of London's West End as the Shamrock Tenors gear up for their highly anticipated debut at the Adelphi Theatre on July 30, 2024. Led by the acclaimed Belfast performer Raymond Walsh, renowned for his stellar performances in Les...
Mamma Mia! Celebrates 25 Years In The West End
Published Fri, 8 March 2024
Mamma Mia! is poised to hit a spectacular milestone as it gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary on the West End stage next month. Since its enchanting debut in 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre, the ABBA-infused musical has transcended linguistic boundaries, captivating audiences in 16...
London Theatre Week: Unbeatable Deals On West End Shows!
Published Thu, 22 February 2024
London's West End is currently ablaze with excitement as one of its grandiose theatre sales takes center stage. The curtains are rising on London Theatre Week, a two-week extravaganza offering hearty discounts on a myriad of shows, from blockbuster hits like 'Wicked' and 'The Book of Mormon' to...
WhatsOnStage Awards 2024: West End's Public Favourites
Published Wed, 14 February 2024
In the dazzling world of London's West End, the annual WhatsOnStage Awards have once again illuminated the stage, showcasing the public's choice for the best in theatre. Unlike traditional awards determined by industry insiders, the WhatsOnStage Awards rely on the voices of passionate theatre-goers...
Tom Holland Takes On Romeo In West End's Latest Production
Published Wed, 7 February 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man, Tom Holland, is set to trade his superhero suit for Shakespearean garb as he takes on the iconic role of Romeo in a new West End production of Romeo & Juliet. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the play is scheduled to run for 12 weeks at the Duke of York’s Theatre starting...
Billy Crudup's West End Debut In Harry Clarke
Published Tue, 23 January 2024
Billy Crudup is set to grace the West End stage for the first time, taking on the role of a cunning conman in David Cale's award-winning play, "Harry Clarke." Widely known for his role in "The Morning Show," Crudup will navigate the complex narrative, portraying 19 distinct characters in this solo...
Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block Heads To West End In Kiss Me, Kate
Published Thu, 18 January 2024
In an eagerly anticipated West End debut, Tony winner Stephanie J. Block is set to grace the stage in a new revival of "Kiss Me, Kate," under the direction of Bartlett Sher. The celebrated actress will take on the dual role of Lilli Vanessi/Katharine, bringing her unparalleled talent to the iconic...
Full Cast Unveiled For Standing At The Sky’s Edge
Published Fri, 12 January 2024
The highly anticipated West End transfer of the Sheffield-based musical, 'Standing at the Sky’s Edge,' is set to open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 8 February, unveiling a stellar cast to bring the poignant narrative to life. Penned by Chris Bush with soul-stirring music by Richard Hawley...
Operation Mincemeat Extends West End Casting Call
Published Wed, 3 January 2024
Operation Mincemeat has recently issued an open casting call for its West End production, extending the opportunity for talented actors to join the captivating theatrical experience. The production, set to enthrall audiences well into the latter part of 2024, is actively seeking individuals who can...
Tracy-Ann Oberman Stars In The Merchant Of Venice 1936
Published Wed, 20 December 2023
Tracy-Ann Oberman, renowned for her roles in Eastenders and Doctor Who, is set to captivate West End audiences as she reprises the role of Shylock in a unique adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless play, "The Merchant of Venice." Titled "The Merchant of Venice 1936," this reimagining...
Jon Robyns' Solo Concert At His Majesty’s Theatre
Published Wed, 13 December 2023
Renowned stage performer Jon Robyns, celebrated for his roles in iconic musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Hamilton, is gearing up for a momentous event in his career—a solo concert in London's West End. Taking place at the esteemed His Majesty's Theatre, this...
Acclaimed Play Red Pitch Heads To The West End
Published Wed, 6 December 2023
The acclaimed play "Red Pitch" by Tyrell Williams is set to make its West End debut, transferring from the Bush Theatre to @sohoplace. Originally directed by Daniel Bailey, the play premiered at the Bush Theatre in 2022 to widespread acclaim and positive reviews. The West End production, scheduled...
A Mirror Transfers To West End Starring Jonny Lee Miller
Published Thu, 30 November 2023
Sam Holcroft's acclaimed play, "A Mirror," is set to dazzle audiences in London's West End after a successful premiere at the Almeida Theatre in August. The captivating drama, praised for its wit and exuberance, will embark on a limited 12-week engagement at the prestigious Trafalgar Theatre...
Next To Normal: West End Premiere Revealed
Published Tue, 21 November 2023
The highly praised Donmar Warehouse production of "Next to Normal" is set to make its debut in the West End next summer for a limited 14-week run. The Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical, composed by Tom Kitt with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, will grace the Wyndham's Theatre starting from...
Sheridan Smith To Shine In Opening Night Musical
Published Tue, 14 November 2023
Renowned actress Sheridan Smith is set to take the West End stage by storm in the upcoming musical extravaganza, "Opening Night," set to premiere at the Gielgud Theatre on March 6, 2024. Directed by the acclaimed Ivo van Hove, this limited-run production promises a captivating theatrical...
Imelda Staunton To Star In Hello, Dolly!
Published Mon, 6 November 2023
Get ready, London, because the iconic musical "Hello, Dolly!" is set to dazzle audiences in the West End in 2024. Imelda Staunton, celebrated for her roles on stage and screen, will lead the cast in this timeless production, directed by Dominic Cooke, known for his work on "Follies." With a rich...
Woody Harrelson Returns To West End For Dark Comedy
Published Wed, 25 October 2023
Woody Harrelson is making a triumphant return to London's West End this December, gracing the stage in a fresh dark comedy production. The renowned actor is set to headline in the upcoming rendition of David Ireland's award-winning play, Ulster American, alongside notable co-stars including Andy...
The Hunger Games: West End Stage Debut
Published Wed, 25 October 2023
The highly anticipated stage adaptation of "The Hunger Games" is making its grand debut in London's illustrious West End. Unlike its silver-screen counterpart, this production, helmed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson, promises a unique and immersive experience. Scheduled for its...
Jersey Boys To Conclude Its West End Run
Published Wed, 25 October 2023
The West End is about to bid farewell to a musical that has been delighting audiences for over three years. The critically acclaimed production of 'Jersey Boys' will have its final curtain call at the Trafalgar Theatre on January 4, 2024, following more than 1,000 remarkable performances. This...
The Hills Of California: Exciting West End Premiere
Published Thu, 12 October 2023
A thrilling new theatrical production is on the horizon for the West End, where the talented playwright Jez Butterworth and the renowned director Sam Mendes will reunite for an exciting world premiere. Their latest collaborative venture, "The Hills of California," is all set to grace London's...
Mrs. Doubtfire Musical Extends West End Run
Published Wed, 27 September 2023
The highly acclaimed Mrs. Doubtfire musical has exciting news for its West End fans, as it extends its run at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The production, which has been a smash hit since its London premiere in May 2023, is now scheduled to entertain audiences until at least...
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Returns to London in Spectacular Fashion
Published Thu, 21 September 2023
Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, 'Starlight Express,' is set to make a triumphant return to London's theater scene next year. This revival will be accompanied by the creation of a specially designed venue at Wembley, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the production's...
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Cast Revealed
Published Wed, 20 September 2023
Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have unveiled the complete ensemble for the highly anticipated world premiere of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a stage production inspired by the beloved Netflix series. Scheduled to debut at London's Phoenix Theatre on December...
The Devil Wears Prada Musical: Coming to London's West End
Published Wed, 13 September 2023
The Devil Wears Prada, the beloved tale of high fashion and ambition, is set to make its glamorous debut in London's West End in October 2024. This highly anticipated musical adaptation, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, promises to bring the iconic...
Matt Smith Returns to West End in An Enemy of the People
Published Thu, 7 September 2023
Famous for his iconic portrayal of the Doctor in the long-running series "Doctor Who," Matt Smith is making a long-awaited return to London's West End with his upcoming role in "An Enemy of the People." Although Smith has ventured into various roles on screen, including in "American Psycho" and...
Disruptive Audience Members Ejected from London's Grease Musical
Published Tue, 29 August 2023
Police were called to intervene during a showing of Grease the Musical in London, with disruptive audience members being escorted out to the applause of others present. The incident unfolded at Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road, causing a delay in the show's second half. Video footage...
London Theatre Week Begins: Get Discounted Tickets for Great Shows Now!
Published Tue, 22 August 2023
The grand annual theatre ticket sale of the West End has returned, currently underway. This marks the fifth consecutive year of the campaign's presence, which has now expanded to encompass a plethora of performances across both West End and Off-West End locations. Showcasing a diverse range of...
McKellen and Allam Reunite for West End's Frank and Percy
Published Tue, 15 August 2023
Sir Ian McKellen, the iconic actor, is making a much-anticipated return to London's West End theatre scene. Teaming up with Roger Allam, renowned for his role in Endeavour, they are set to grace the stage of The Other Palace with the comedic production, "Frank and Percy." The play, penned by the...
Adam Kay Sets the Stage with Undoctored in West End Comeback
Published Wed, 9 August 2023
Adam Kay is all set for a West End encore this fall, limited to a seven-show spree. Hailing from Brighton, this doctor who transitioned into a writer-comic authored the hit memoir "This Is Going to Hurt." Released in 2017, this piece quickly transformed into a stage act by 2018 and later evolved...
7th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Published Mon, 31 July 2023
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" marked its seven-year milestone at the Palace Theatre in London on July 30, 2023. Since the inaugural preview in 2016, this acclaimed two-part original production has attracted over 1.5 million audience members from 146 countries. To date, the...
West End's 'Ain't Too Proud' Musical Concludes Earlier than Expected
Published Tue, 25 July 2023
'Ain't Too Proud', the acclaimed West End musical, will conclude its stay at the Prince Edward Theatre on Sunday, 17 September 2023, instead of its previously set closure date on 7 January 2024, as announced by the production team. The musical elegantly narrates the exceptional odyssey of...
Barrymore's Comeback: From TikTok Fame to West End Directorial Debut
Published Tue, 25 July 2023
Michael Barrymore, former primetime ITV favourite, has reemerged in the limelight with newfound global popularity on TikTok and a directorial debut on London's West End with Laurel & Chaplin: The Feud. The play uncovers the intense rivalry between comedic icons Charlie Chaplin and...
Dr. Strangelove: West End Debut!
Published Tue, 18 July 2023
The iconic nuclear satire 'Dr Strangelove' is set to make its debut on the West End stage, thanks to the creative collaboration of Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci. This marks the first-ever theatrical adaptation of a Stanley Kubrick film, slated for a release in autumn...
Fresh Cast Joins Back to the Future in West End
Published Wed, 12 July 2023
Hill Valley will see a fresh lineup as Back to the Future heads into its third year in the West End. Joining the production next month are Sarah Goggin (Sister Act) as Lorraine Baines, Jay Perry (Hamilton) as Goldie Wilson, Jordan Pearson (Ladhood) as Biff Tannen, Lee Ormsby...
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets on Sale for West End Debut
Published Tue, 4 July 2023
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as Stranger Things: The First Shadow arrives at the renowned Phoenix Theatre in London's West End. Tickets are now available for this eagerly awaited prequel play, offering fans a captivating new perspective on the beloved series. Transporting audiences...
New Musical: Frankie Goes to Bollywood Announced
Published Tue, 27 June 2023
Rifco Theatre Company, in collaboration with Watford Palace Theatre and HOME Manchester, has unveiled their latest musical production titled "Frankie Goes to Bollywood." The upcoming show revolves around the journey of a British South Asian woman who finds herself thrust into the...
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Beloved West End Comedy Bleak Expectations Wraps Up Run Ahead of Schedule
Published Tue, 20 June 2023
Bleak Expectations, a popular comedy in the West End, will be wrapping up its run earlier than initially planned, according to an announcement. The show, which received high praise from WhatsOnStage when it premiered at the Criterion Theatre, will now conclude on August 13, 2023, instead of the...
Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure Unveils in London!
Published Tue, 13 June 2023
Prepare to have your desires fulfilled! London is set to host a brand-new Christmas extravaganza, "Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure," enchanting audiences at Wembley Park this winter season. The show's enthralling eight-week engagement commences on November 14th. Immerse yourself...
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Magical Musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Takes Flight on New Tour
Published Tue, 6 June 2023
A brand-new tour of the beloved musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is set to take off in April of next year. This extraordinary production, featuring captivating music and lyrics crafted by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, the brilliant minds behind Mary Poppins, draws inspiration from the...
Sondheim's Old Friends Unveils Full Cast for West End Debut
Published Tue, 6 June 2023
Stephen Sondheim's Classic Works Take Center Stage with Full Cast Announcement in the West End The complete lineup for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends in the West End has been revealed. This highly anticipated celebration of Sondheim's iconic repertoire is set to grace the Gielgud Theatre starting...
Michael Ball's Triumphant Return To West End With Beloved Musical
Published Wed, 31 May 2023
Michael Ball is thrilled to make his long-awaited return to the West End with the musical that catapulted him into stardom. The renowned theatre star gained fame in 1989 with his rendition of "Love Changes Everything" from "Aspects Of Love." Now, decades later, he finds himself singing...
Love Never Dies Concert: Spectacular Return to West End!
Published Wed, 24 May 2023
LOVE NEVER DIES makes a triumphant return to London's West End this summer, bringing audiences an extraordinary star-studded concert at the renowned Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical is set to captivate theatergoers once again with its timeless tale. Under the expert...
Nicole Scherzinger Set To Star In West End Revival Of Sunset Boulevard
Published Sat, 20 May 2023
Nicole Scherzinger has been cast in the upcoming West End production of "Sunset Boulevard," directed by Jamie Lloyd. The renowned singer and actress will take on the role of Norma Desmond, a fading film star, in this highly anticipated revival set to run for 16 weeks at the Savoy...
Evita Returns To Theatre Royal Drury Lane In All-Star Concert
Published Fri, 19 May 2023
Evita, the beloved Tony Award-winning musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, is set to grace the stage once again at the renowned Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the upcoming summer season. This highly anticipated event will take the form of an all-star concert featuring the sensational 30-piece...
Cast Announced For West End Production Of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written
Published Thu, 11 May 2023
Full cast and creative team has been announced for the upcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written. The adaptation will run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 17 June to 22 July, with an opening night on 23 June. The story is set in a divided kingdom and promises...
Kenneth Branagh To Direct And Star In King Lear
Published Thu, 4 May 2023
Kenneth Branagh will direct and star in King Lear at London Wyndham’s Theatre later this year. The performances will run from 21 October to December 9, with an official opening on 31 October. Branagh will play the title role for 50 performances at the Wyndham's Theatre, and will then star...
Cabaret Welcomes New Cast Members
Published Wed, 26 April 2023
Beverley Klein, with an established reputation in theatre, is set to join the cast of the acclaimed production of Cabaret at London's West End. She has performed in various prestigious theatres, including the National Theatre and the West End. In the production, she will portray...
Ben Elton To Star In We Will Rock You
Published Wed, 12 April 2023
Queen musical that first premiered 20 years ago at the Dominion Theatre, We Will Rock You, has revealed full cast for its West End revival at the London Coliseum. We Will Rock You was so far seen by 17 million people across 28 countries, and will play to its biggest audience yet at the same iconic...
Shakespeare's Globe Announces Cast Of The Comedy of Errors
Published Thu, 6 April 2023
The cast has been revealed for the new production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The tale of mistaken identities will run at the Globe Theatre from 12 May to 29 July 2023, with an opening night on 18 May. Two pairs of twins are separated by a shipwreck and find themselves in rival...
My Neighbour Totoro Returning To London’s Barbican Theatre
Published Thu, 30 March 2023
Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro will return to London for an extended run in autumn 2023. The award-winning show, which is a collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nippon TV and Improbable, will run at the Barbican Theatre from Tuesday 21 November to Saturday 23 March 2024. The...
Cast Revealed For Jack Thorne's When Winston Went To War With The Wireless
Published Thu, 23 March 2023
The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jack Thorne’s play When Winston went to War with the Wireless in London this June. Thorne is acclaimed and multi-award-winning playwright best known for works such as BBC’s His Dark Materials, National Treasure and a recent...
Cast Announced For Glory Ride Musical
Published Thu, 23 March 2023
Cast has been announced for the world premiere of the new musical Glory Ride directed by Kelly Devine (award-winning choreographer on Come From Away). The show will run at London's Charing Cross Theatre from April 22 2023 to July 29 2023, with an opening night on April 28 2023. The musical...
A Strange Loop To Open In London This Summer
Published Thu, 9 March 2023
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Strange Loop is transferring to London this summer. It premiered at Playwrights Horizons and recently completed more than 300 performances at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre. The show will run from 17 June to 9 September 2023 at the Barbican...
Joseph Fiennes To Star In World Premiere Of Dear England
Published Fri, 24 February 2023
James Graham's new play about England’s football team, Dear England, will have its world premiere this summer in the Olivier Theatre, one of the National Theatre's three venues. It will run from 10 June 2023 until 11 August 2023, with an opening night on 20 June 2023. Joseph Fiennes...
The Play That Goes Wrong Reveals New West End Cast
Published Wed, 15 February 2023
New cast has been announced for comedy The Play That Goes Wrong in the West End as the show continues its run into 2024. The show is set to play at the Duchess Theatre all the way through 28 April 2024. This longest running play at The Duchess Theatre and the longest running comedy in the West End...
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Kathy Kiera Clarke To Star In The Dry House At Marylebone Theatre
Published Mon, 6 February 2023
The cast for the upcoming world premiere of Eugene O’Hare’s play The Dry House at the Marylebone Theatre in London has been announced. The play will run from 31 March 2023 until 6 May 2023, with an opening night on 6 April 2023. Kathy Kiera Clarke (Derry Girls, Pulling Moves) will...
Maureen Lipman Starring In West End Transfer Of Martin Sherman's Rose
Published Thu, 26 January 2023
The Olivier-winning actress Maureen Lipman (Outside Edge, Oklahoma!), is returning to the West End in the transfer of Martin Sherman’s historical play Rose. After performances at the Park Theatre and the Hope Mill Theatre, Rose will run at the Ambassadors Theatre in London from 23 May 2023...
New Lead Cast Announced For The Phantom Of The Opera
Published Thu, 19 January 2023
New cast has been announced for Webber’s classic musical The Phantom of the Opera in the West End. The show is currently available to book until Saturday 30 September 2023. Over the next months, different performers will take on the leading roles: From 3 April 2023, Jon Robyns will star in...
Eugenius! Returns To London In New Production
Published Thu, 12 January 2023
The reworked version of the cult musical comedy Eugenius! is returning this spring to The Turbine Theatre in London. The show, a homage to the comic books and nostalgia of the 1980s era, had a premiere at The London Palladium as a special one-night concert performance, with two runs at The Other...
Mamma Mia! Tour Cast Announced
Published Thu, 5 January 2023
Cast have been chosen for the UK tour of the international cult musical Mamma Mia!. Having first premiered in 1999, the musical celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022 at the Novello Theatre. The show will run throughout 2023, including open-air performances at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and in...
Cabaret Cast Recording To Be Released
Published Fri, 30 December 2022
Cabaret, the winner of seven Olivier Awards and one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time, is releasing a cast recording. It will feature the original London cast of Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Cabaret, including the performances of Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley. Redmayne and...
Winter's Tale Full Cast Announced For Shakespeare’s Globe
Published Fri, 30 December 2022
The new revival of Winter’s Tale will run from 9 February to 16 April at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and the Globe Theatre. It will be a unique production taking place across both stages. The audience will get the chance to travel between the two Thameside locations during the course of a...
Sheridan Smith To Star in Shirley Valentine at Duke of York's Theatre
Published Fri, 16 December 2022
The award-winning actress and singer Sheridan Smith is returning to the West End to star in Willy Russell’s celebrated one-woman comedy play Shirley Valentine early in 2023. The performances will run at the Duke of York’s Theatre for a 15-week limited West End season, starting from 17...
Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial To Transfer To West End
Published Fri, 9 December 2022
Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial will transfer to London’s Ambassadors Theatre for a limited 6-week run next year. The court drama will run Monday to Saturday at the Ambassadors from 6 April 2023 until 20 May 2023. The final 4 remaining performances at the Wyndham’s Theatre...
Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis In Collaboration With Lemn Sissay On UK Tour Next Year
Published Wed, 30 November 2022
The theatre production company Frantic Assembly, renowned for their use of movement and physicality in their work, will collaborate with the internationally celebrated poet and playwright Lemn Sissay on a new adaptation of Franz Kafka’s piece. The adaptation of Kafka's famous novella will...
A Little Life To Transfer To The West End
Published Wed, 23 November 2022
Edinburgh Festival play A Little Life is coming to London next year. Based on Hanya Yanagihara’s best-selling 2015 novel, the play will preview at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London for a 12 week season from 25 March to 18 June 2023, with an opening night on 30 March. Ahead of its West End...
The Lehman Trilogy New West End Casting Announced
Published Wed, 16 November 2022
Casting has been announced for the spring season return of the award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy in the West End. The epic production, written by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, will run for a limited 17-week season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 24 January to 20 May, with an...
Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton To Star in The Pillowman
Published Thu, 10 November 2022
Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman, award-winning black comedy widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the past 25 years, will premiere in the West End in 2023. It will be available to watch at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 10 June to 2 September 2023. McDonagh, celebrated for...
A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida Announces Full Cast
Published Wed, 2 November 2022
The Almeida Theatre in London reveals full casting for the staging of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire. The revival will run at the Almeida Theatre from 10 December, with an opening night on 20 December, and performances until 4 February 2023. The story...
Noises Off Coming to The West End in 2023
Published Thu, 27 October 2022
West End will once again welcome Noises Off at London’s Phoenix Theatre for a limited run of 8 weeks. Noises Off is a multi-award-winning farce comedy celebrating its 40th anniversary on tour and will be available to watch from 19 January 2023. Lindsay Posner's new production of the...
The Great British Bake Off Musical to Transfer to West End
Published Wed, 19 October 2022
Following a 2022 world premiere at Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, The Great British Bake Off Musical comes to the West End for a limited 12-week run early next year. The Great British Bake Off Musical will run at the Noel Coward Theatre from 25 February to 13 May. Based on the popular television...
A Christmas Carol at Rose Theatre Announces Cast
Published Wed, 12 October 2022
A Christmas Carol, Morgan Lloyd Malcom’s adaptation of Charles’ Dickens’ classic, has revealed casting. The show is running from 2 December 2022 until 2 January 2023 at Rose Theatre Kingston. With a new score by Eamonn O’Dwyer and the direction signed by Rosie Jones, A...
Michael Ball to Star in Aspects of Love West End Revival
Published Wed, 5 October 2022
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the world's best musical theatre composers, with notable works such as The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Sunset Boulevard, will have another of his musicals, Aspects of Love, revived in the West End. Michael Ball (Les Misérables, Hairspray), an Olivier-winning...
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical New West End Casting
Published Wed, 28 September 2022
A new cast has been announced for Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical at the Lyric Theatre before the show’s final performance on 8 January 2023. The musical celebrates the extraordinary life of Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley, whose unforgettable music, international hits such as...
Matilda The Musical Extends West End Run Through December 2023
Published Wed, 21 September 2022
Matilda the Musical, currently in its 11th year at West End and a winner of 99 international awards, extends its run at the Cambridge Theatre to 17 December 2023. Adapted from the inspirational children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical is a multi-award-winning musical...
Theatre Industry Honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing
Published Wed, 14 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September 2022, will also be remembered for regularly supporting the performing arts over seven decades of her reign. Many West End shows will cancel their scheduled performances on 19 September following the announcement of Her Royal...
The Choir of Man Announces Full Cast for West End Return
Published Wed, 7 September 2022
The full casting has been announced for the international music and theatre hit The Choir of Man returning to the Arts Theatre on 1 October 2022, with an opening night scheduled for 13 October. The show was running at the Arts Theatre from October 2021 to April 2022 and received an Olivier...
New Cast Joining the West End Musical &Juliet
Published Wed, 31 August 2022
Three new cast members will be joining the West End hit musical as of Monday, 26 September! They are Joe Foster (Hex), who will portray May, Billy Nevers (Legally Blonde), who will play Francois and Nicolas Colicos (Sister Act) in the role of Lance. The musical, featuring the songs of the...
The Secret Life of Bees Musical Coming to London
Published Thu, 25 August 2022
The Secret Life of Bees, a critically-acclaimed New York musical adaptation, will finally make its UK debut. The show’s world premiere was presented by Atlantic Theatre Company in New York in 2019. Based on the bestselling book by Sue Monk Kidd, the musical is written by a playwright and...
New Wimbledon Theatre Announces Cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime
Published Mon, 15 August 2022
New Wimbledon Theatre has announced the first of the cast for its 2022 Christmas pantomime production, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show is brought to you by the world’s largest pantomime producer, Crossroads Pantomimes and will be available to watch from 3 to 31 December 2022. Snow...
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Published Thu, 28 July 2022
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is a classic story that has been loved by generations and is now a West End theatre show! The show is open now and runs until January 2023 at the Gillian Lynn theatre on Drury Lane, London. The production images that have just been released give glimpses of...
Othello at the National 2022
Published Tue, 19 July 2022
We just love a Shakespeare play and what better way is there to plan for Autumn than booking a trip to the National! From the 23rd of November 2022 to the 21 January 2023, you can catch Othello in the Lyttelton Theatre. General bookings start from the 21st of July. We can’t...
Anything Goes Press Night Review
Published Thu, 14 July 2022
The TimesReviewer: Clive Davis Anything Goes review — the Cole Porter musical is back and better than ever No question about it: this remains the best show in town. One of my abiding memories of last summer was seeing the audience give a standing ovation after the captivating dance...
Peaky Blinders Live Experience
Published Wed, 13 July 2022
Looking for a theatre show that's just a little different? You will love the immersive Peaky Blinders live at the Camden Garrison Theatre. If you love the TV series then this is going to take your fan experience to a whole new level. Not only do you get to see your favourite characters in front of...
The Festive Season Favourites
Published Thu, 7 July 2022
We know it's only July but with just 148 days until the first of December, the festive season will be upon us before we know it. Tickets are selling fast for the winter 2022 season festive west-end Christmas shows; here are our top three picks. Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol...
Mrs Doubtfire Prepares for UK Opening… with Broadway Closure
Published Wed, 18 May 2022
In a parallel run of events to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, the Mrs Doubtfire Musical – currently performing at Broadway’s Stephen Sondheim Theatre – will end its current run before crossing the Atlantic. The musical production of the 1993 comedy film has experienced a...
Theatre Royal Drury Lane To Host Special Summer Concert Series
Published Wed, 11 May 2022
This summer, London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane will play host to concert versions of three musical theatre shows: Chess, Kinky Boots and a new musical about Guy Fawkes’ attempts to blow up parliament, called Treason. The concert shows have already announced some exciting headline...
Lloyd Webber Surprises Everyone by Closing Cinderella
Published Wed, 4 May 2022
It’s approaching midnight for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, as the musical theatre maestro calls time on the world premiere of his latest show. Cinderella, which is currently performing at the Gillian Lynne theatre near Covent Garden, will play its final performance on 12th...
Brand New Musical Con to Take Over ExCel London
Published Wed, 27 April 2022
Musical theatre fans are stepping things up a notch this October with London’s very first musical theatre fan convention, Musical Con. Modelled on the classic Comic Con concept, fans will descend of the massive ExCel London exhibition centre near the O2 Arena on the 22nd and 23rd...
Lee Mead is Back! Star Joins UK Chicago Tour
Published Wed, 20 April 2022
Lee Mead, the popular winner of the BBC talent contest Any Dream Will Do, will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of Chicago from May. The actor, who shot to public prominence in the leading role of Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be taking...
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Cabaret Wins Big at 2022 Olivier Awards
Published Tue, 12 April 2022
The 2022 Olivier Awards were a night of celebrating the very best of theatre at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The annual awards ceremony took play on 10 April, with the great and good of West End theatre in attendance. Cabaret took home the largest haul of seven trophies, including Best...
Legally Blonde Enters Rehearsals Ahead of Open-Air Run
Published Wed, 6 April 2022
The girls of Delta Nu are back in London for the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Legally Blonde. The wonderfully camp musical officially opens on 20 May for a six-week run. Courtney Bowman will be taking the lead role, as Elle Woods – a role previously performed in London...
West End Live To Take Over Trafalgar Square in June
Published Tue, 29 March 2022
The organisers of West End Live – London’s immensely popular musical theatre festival – have announced their 2022 dates. The two-day event will take over London’s Trafalgar Square on 25th and 26th June. The event, which upgraded to Trafalgar Square when it outgrew...
Gary Barlow’s One-Man Show Announces London Dates
Published Wed, 23 March 2022
A Different Stage – Gary Barlow’s one man show – will be performing at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre from 30th August to 18th September. The three-week run of the Take That frontman’s autobiographical show follows a national tour, and will be tie in with a...
Olivier Awards Nominations Are Revealed… But Who Will Win?
Published Wed, 16 March 2022
Nominations for the Olivier Awards 2022 have been announced, and theatreland is aflutter with anticipation of the annual calendar staple, to be hosted at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 10 April. The ceremony will be presided over by the funny-man turned musical theatre star, Jason...
Brand New Elton John Musical Set for Autumn 2022 Launch
Published Wed, 9 March 2022
London’s Almeida Theatre is set to host the world premiere of Elton John and James Graham’s new musical, Tammy Faye. The musical, based on the real-life events of American televangelist Tammy Faye Messner, who passed away in 2007 after a lifetime of Christian evangelism. Tammy rose to...
And The Winners Are… Theatre Royalty Crowned in 22nd WhatsOnStage Awards
Published Wed, 2 March 2022
Eddie Redmayne and Carrie Hope Fletcher took the leading positions in this year’s WhatsOnStage Awards, with Back To The Future securing the Best New Musical accolade. Disney’s Frozen, performing to standing ovations at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, took home the largest haul of trophies...
London Theatre Week Is Back with Bargain Tickets Galore
Published Tue, 22 February 2022
London’s theatreland is very much back in action, and right now theatres are offering the best deals you’ll get all year. It’s London Theatre Week! Running from 21st February to 6th March (so really, it’s London Theatre Fortnight – no complaints there!), over 40 West...
Judi Dench Returns to West End with In Conversation Shows
Published Wed, 16 February 2022
British theatre royalty, Dame Judi Dench, will be returning to the West End for three dates this summer. On stage at the Gielgud Theatre, with Gyles Brandreth, Dench will regale audiences with stories from her monumental 65 years in theatre. The actress, who has won seven Olivier Awards over her...
Peter Andre Lands West End Debut in Grease at Dominion Theatre
Published Wed, 9 February 2022
The producers of the upcoming production of Grease at the Dominion Theatre have hit us with some very exciting casting announcements. The show, which opens on 17th May, with previews from 3rd May, will star Peter Andre in the role of Vince Fontaine. This will be Peter’s first full role in a...
Big Shows Extend West End Runs
Published Fri, 4 February 2022
A whole host of top West End shows have delighted audiences with news that they are extending their runs and putting extra tickets on sale. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Six the Musical and Magic Mike Live are three of the productions to announce West End extensions in the last week. The...
Only the Phantom Need Wear His Mask: Mask-Wearing in Theatres to End
Published Tue, 25 January 2022
In the latest update to the government’s coronavirus plans, mandatory face-masks are set to be dropped once-and-for-all. The Prime Minister made the announcement as part of plans to drop current “Plan B” restrictions from 27th January. This means that face masks and so-called...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Four
Published Wed, 19 January 2022
Great news abounds in theatreland, with many shows reopening sooner-than-expected, after the Omicron variant put a temporary hurdle in the way of the West End’s revival. This week, in the final instalment of our top picks for 2022, we’re showcasing exciting musical productions –...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Three
Published Thu, 13 January 2022
So far in our look ahead to 2022 in theatre, we’ve mainly focused on West End musicals. This week it’s time to cast a spotlight on the most exciting plays lined up for London theatregoers over the next year. A couple of pre-pandemic favourites are back, and there are some incredibly...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Two
Published Wed, 5 January 2022
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022 – the year your theatre addiction gets back on track following two years of painful withdrawal. Theatreland has so many incredible shows in store for us this year, from world premieres to reworkings of our all-time favourites. If you missed part one of our...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part One
Published Wed, 29 December 2021
As we approach the new year, it’s a time to look for with excitement to the next twelve months of theatre, and start planning out the diary to fit it all in. Theatreland looks set for a big year in 2022, so if you’re looking to make up for lost time over the last couple of years, here...
Omicron Variant Presses Pause on West End Recovery
Published Wed, 22 December 2021
Almost half of London’s West End theatres have cancelled performances due to the latest major variant of Covid-19. London has been a hotspot for the Omicron variant of the virus, first reported in South Africa and now the dominant strain of Covid around the world. Of the 46 members of the...
It’s a Bumper Musical Christmas on Sky Arts
Published Thu, 16 December 2021
Sky Arts is really pulling out all the stops with their festive schedule. The free-to-view channel (Channel 11 on Freeview) is filling our Christmas with a bundle of opportunities to enjoy our favourite shows from the comfort of the sofa this Christmas. With a line-up which is sure to inspire...
West End Honours Late Great Stephen Sondheim
Published Tue, 7 December 2021
Legendary composer Stephen Sondheim died on Friday 26 November 2021, aged 91. The sad news was marked by the London theatre community with a respectful dimming of the lights on the following Monday evening. Sondheim won multiple awards through his career and, whilst he did write lyrics, he will be...
Catch Half a Sixpence on TV this Christmas
Published Tue, 7 December 2021
The smash-hit production of Half a Sixpence, which launched Charlie Stemp into the spotlight in 2016, is back for one night only this Christmas. The award-winning production, which starred Charlie Stemp as Arthur Kipps and Emma Williams as Helen Walsingham, was recorded and will be broadcast on...
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Malala Yousafzai Join Forces for Cinderella Gala Performance
Published Wed, 1 December 2021
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new music, Cinderella, has had its fair share of headlines over the past year. It is the composer’s first original score for six years. It was supposed to be one of the government’s selected test events, before Lloyd Webber pulled out of the trial. It finally...
A Breath of Fresh Air: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Announces 2022 Season
Published Sun, 21 November 2021
The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has launched its 2022 season programme. The three headline productions for 2022 will be Legally Blonde: The Musical, the world premiere of 101 Dalmatians, and an updated production of Antigone. The 2022 season will mark the 70th anniversary of...
Empowering New Musical All About Great Women Who Changed The World
Published Tue, 9 November 2021
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World is a new musical that’s taking the touring scene by storm. The show is based on the picture book of the same name by Kate Pankhurst. Pankhurst is herself a descendent of a bona fide suffragette, so has a real connection with the inspirational...
The Other Palace Reopens with New Owner and New Artistic Director
Published Wed, 3 November 2021
It’s all change at London’s The Other Palace, an edgy theatre in Victoria with a buzzing reputation for bringing brand new shows to the London stage. The theatre, previously owned by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, was recently bought by top-level producer Bill Kenwright. Kenwright has announced...
Wicked Extends West End Run to November 2022
Published Tue, 2 November 2021
The indisputable modern classic, Wicked, announces that bookings are now available at the Apollo Victoria Theatre to 27th November 2022. Wicked, which tells the story of Elphaba and Glinda as they journey to becoming the Good Witch and Wicked Witch of the West, has been an audience favourite...
Carole King Show Returns to Stage
Published Wed, 20 October 2021
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, will be back on-stage from February 2022 in a new production of the popular show, which previously enjoyed a two-and-a-half-year West End run. The show, which features Carole King classics, including the title track Beautiful, tells the true story of...
“In Real Life” Theatre is Back … But Don’t Forget Digital
Published Tue, 12 October 2021
Almost three-fifths of theatres who dabbled in online streaming during the pandemic have dropped their online efforts and thrown themselves into a fully-committed IRL recovery. The research, conducted by a collaborative team from the University of Kent and Loughborough University, raises concerns...
Time is Running Out to See The Prince of Egypt on Stage
Published Tue, 5 October 2021
Producers have called time on the blockbuster London production of The Prince of Egypt. The final performance at London’s Dominion Theatre will be on 8th January. The show, featuring original music by Stephen Schwarz, is based on the classic animation of the same name. Almost every...
Cinderella Eyes Up Broadway
Published Wed, 29 September 2021
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest show, Cinderella, is making moves on New York following a tremendous opening month at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. Just weeks into the show’s London run, producers took out a full-page advert in the New York Times promoting the British show. Now...
Back To The Future The Musical To Extend Performances At The Adelphi Theatre
Published Fri, 24 September 2021
Due to overwhelming demand, lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical’s performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End will extend to...
Charing Cross Theatre Unveils Three Weeks of Musical Movies
Published Fri, 24 September 2021
The Charing Cross Theatre, nestled under the arches below Charing Cross Station has announced a special three-week musical movies season, called Stage & Screen: A Theatrical Film Season. The programme spans generations of musical theatre on film, and includes classics such as Singin’ In...
Magic Goes Wrong Announces Cast Ahead of Apollo Theatre Move
Published Thu, 23 September 2021
The full cast for the upcoming revival of Magic Goes Wrong has been announced. The show, produced by Mischief Theatre, is moving to the Apollo Theatre in the heart of Theatreland. The curtain will rise in the production’s new Shaftesbury Avenue home on 21st October. The new cast includes...
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Hollywood’s Amy Adams To Make Her West End Debut
Published Wed, 22 September 2021
Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, has announced her West End debut in the upcoming London production of The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams. The show has a run booked at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 23rd May 2022, with Amy Adams in the role of Southern belle, Amanda Wingfield....
Drag The Family to a Dragtastic Panto This Christmas
Published Tue, 21 September 2021
TuckShop are preparing their third largescale London pantomime after the successes of Cinderella at Trafalgar Studios in 2019, and Death Drop at the Garrick Theatre earlier in 2021. The team’s next big show will be a pantomime production of Dick Whittington at the Phoenix Theatre, with...
Casting Announced for the Oliver Award-Winning Production of Dear Evan Hansen
Published Tue, 21 September 2021
Producer Stacey Mindich is delighted to announce the Olivier award-winning Company returning to Dear Evan Hansen next month. The London production reopens at the Noël Coward Theatre on 26 October 2021 and is currently booking to 13 February 2022. Sam Tutty returns to the role that won him the...
Back to the Future: Star Misses Opening Night Due to Covid
Published Tue, 14 September 2021
Back to the Future: The Musical has opened to feverish excitement at the Adelphi Theatre, after seven years in the pipeline. However, time-travel is a dangerous thing, and leading man, Roger Bart, was forced to miss Monday’s opening night performance, as he’s tested positive for Covid...
Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of) starts previews in the West End
Published Thu, 9 September 2021
The new production of Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of) starts previews at The Criterion Theatre on 15 October. Five vaguely familiar young women have a story to tell. You'll have seen them, emptying the chamber pots and sweeping ash from the grate, the overlooked and the undervalued making sure that...
Free online concert by West End artists to honour composer Elliot Davis’s work
Published Thu, 4 June 2020
The composer of Loserville the musical Elliot Davis’s work will be lauded through a one-off concert by West End stars on 6 June 2020 at 7:30pm BST. The concert is presented by the Barn Theatre where musical artists pay homage to the composer by singing the tunes of his shows like Out There...
Comedy Series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant about the lockdown to be aired on BBC
Published Fri, 29 May 2020
During these difficult times of global pandemic COVID-19, BBC One is all set to air a comedy series about actors in lockdown. Michael Sheen and David Tennant will perform in this brand new comedy series. The name of this comedy series is Staged and it has six parts which has been rehearsed and...
West End to welcome Juliet Stevenson playing in The Doctor next year
Published Mon, 18 May 2020
Theatres activities in the West End are suspended till 28 June 2020, therefore all performances of The Doctor which transferred to the Duke Of York’s Theatre from the Almeida Theatre, has been suspended till year 2021. Earlier it was decided to run the show this summer which doesn’t...
Hamilton starring Lin-Manuel Miranda on Disney+ for streaming
Published Mon, 18 May 2020
Hamilton musical which has Lin-Manuel Miranda in a lead role as Alexander Hamilton will be streamed on Disney+ from 3rd July 2020. In his tweet Miranda said: "Never been so happy/nervous in my life. We all watching this together on July 3, yeah?" Directed by Thomas Kail the film features original...
Six The Musical bags Visionary Honours award
Published Sun, 10 May 2020
A special virtual ceremony of the second annual Visionary Honours awards was held on Wednesday 6th May in which Six The Musical received Musical of the Year award. The female led Six The Musical is about the six wives of Henry VIII and a modern narration of their lives presented as a pop concert...
Adelphi Theatre to be dazzled by Samantha Barks’ solo concert
Published Tue, 5 May 2020
Samantha Barks who is all set to play the role of Elsa in the Original London production of Disney’s Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, will be also seen at the West End’s Adelphi Theatre to perform in a solo concert in the end of year 2020. In collaboration with a live band...
Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber can be streamed online tonight
Published Fri, 24 April 2020
Andrew Lloyd Webber dedication towards the theatre goers is endless and in order to keep them entertained during these hard times of lockdowns and social distancing, the next show by Andrew Lloyd Webber to be streamed online has been announced. Love Never Dies by Andrew Lloyd Webber is going to be...
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West End’s All or Nothing is available for streaming on YouTube
Published Thu, 23 April 2020
All or Nothing musical is all set to be streamed on YouTube, intending to raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The West End musical was premiered in 2018 and embarked on a UK tour later having a cast which includes Carol Harrison in a lead role performing as Kay Marriott, Samuel Pope performing...
A Christmas Carol by Jack Thorne is due at the Old Vic later this year
Published Mon, 20 April 2020
A Christmas Carol which is an adapted version of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella of the same name, by English screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne is coming back to Old Vic for a fourth consecutive year this Christmas. The schedule of the musical is to come back to fascinate the spectators from 21...
Secret Cinema bringing immersive cinema experiences to the safety of your homes
Published Thu, 16 April 2020
Secret Cinema is an entertainment company founded in 2007 and based in England which specialises in immersive cinema experiences like blending theatre, music, film and dance performances to bring on-stage acts and rediscovers the remarkable cinematic experiences into a reality by making it possible...
West End production of Disney’s Frozen welcomes Stephanie McKeon as Anna
Published Thu, 16 April 2020
West End production of Disney’s Frozen is all set for its premier in London at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on October 2020. Earlier it was announced that the role of Elsa will be performed by Samantha Barks and further casting of the musical has been revealed now, according to which...
West End theatre productions to stay on halt till 31st May 2020
Published Thu, 9 April 2020
As per the announcement of the Society of London Theatre, all theatres in the West End will be closed and productions will be ceased due to health Emergency against COVID-19 till the beginning of summer season. All the theatre activities were initially shut down on 16 March when Prime Minister...
National Theatre Live will stream free shows on YouTube
Published Thu, 2 April 2020
National Theatre Live is an enterprise by the Royal National Theatre in London which aims at broadcasting live performances produced by them through satellite to art hubs and cinemas all over the world. It is recently announced by the National Theatre that a project has been launched to stream a...
West End’s Waitress to bid farewell before time
Published Mon, 30 March 2020
The West End production of Waitress is announced to be closed early at the Adelphi Theatre where it was opened on 7 March 2019. The producers of Waitress stated on social media: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our beloved London production of Waitress the Musical....
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt joins the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella
Published Fri, 27 March 2020
West End welcomes Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as stepmother in new musical adaptation of Cinderella by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical is all set to be opened this year in October. It was announced in the beginning of the year that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella is coming to the Gillian...
Bring It On: The Musical all set to run at the Queen Elizabeth Hall during UK Tour
Published Thu, 12 March 2020
As part of UK tour, Bring It On: The Musical will run at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for a short period of time, it is announced. The musical will begin touring in June 2020 at the Birmingham Hippodrome while it would be ended up at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in January 2021. Bring It On:...
West End welcomes Clare Halse and Tyrone Huntley as a new cast of Hello, Dolly!
Published Tue, 10 March 2020
Clare Halse and Tyrone Huntley will be joining the cast of Hello, Dolly! which is all set to run at the Adelphi Theatre in August. The musical is directed by Olivier Award winner Dominic Cooke and features the outstanding score by Jerry Herman, having musical numbers like, “Put On Your Sunday...
Cinderella’s West End opening is rescheduled due to health conditions worldwide
Published Mon, 9 March 2020
It was announced officially last month that the musical version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella will begin its previews on 28 August with an opening night on 23 September at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. But due to current state of affairs regarding health internationally, there is a delay...
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical will extend playing in the West End
Published Thu, 5 March 2020
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical will run in the West End till next year as per the announcement. The musical is based on the life of Tina Turner who got fame by struggling first in Nutbush, Tennessee, and then came a long way to become a rock 'n roll star. Aisha Jawando who is currently...
Steve Pemberton to perform in The Pillowman at the West End
Published Wed, 4 March 2020
Steve Pemberton will play the character of Tupolski in the revival of The Pillowman at the West End. The play is written by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh and was premiered in 2003 at the National Theatre. David Tennant and Jim Broadbent performed then in The Pillowman and the play won the...
Come From Away to run for some more time at the West End
Published Mon, 2 March 2020
Mark Shenton said about this Canadian musical, “it's a show with an impact that’s difficult to describe: it feels like it creeps up on you unawares, before flooring you with emotion.” Come From Away after spending one heck of a successful year at the West End’s Phoenix...
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has a new cast in the West End
Published Fri, 28 February 2020
Katy Brand and Rufus Hound will join the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie next month, it has been announced. Year 2020 is a very happening year for the musical because the production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is on a tour of UK and a big motion picture of it, is all set...
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story in the West End soon
Published Thu, 27 February 2020
A new Bio-musical about the iconic singer Bob Marley is all set to be run in the West End’s Lyric Theatre. The title of the show is Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story and it will begin previews on 6 February 2021 at the Lyric Theatre. This musical is a tribute to the legend on his 76th...
Be More Chill to extend running in London until June 2020
Published Tue, 25 February 2020
Be More Chill premiered at the Other Palace on February 18. The London production of the musical has extended the run for six more weeks till 14 June, which will make it the longest running show in the long history of theatre. Be More Chill is the story of a teenager Jeremy Heere, who tries...
Anne-Marie Duff coming back to the Almeida Theatre
Published Mon, 24 February 2020
Anne-Marie Duff will be starring in the world premiere of The House Of Shades, written by Beth Steel. The family drama is basically set in constantly developing outlook in working-class Britain. Blanche McIntyre will be directing The House of Shades which is set over the fifty years of the lives...
To Kill a Mockingbird for two more months in the West End
Published Fri, 21 February 2020
Rhys Ifans starrer To Kill a Mockingbird will extend running at the West End for two more months, it has been announced. To Kill a Mockingbird by Aaron Sorkin is a smash hit in Broadway and a much anticipated play in the West End. After earning 9 Tonay Awards nominations and coming away with the...
Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel extend run in Waitress for two weeks in the West End
Published Wed, 19 February 2020
Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel will perform the lead roles for two more weeks in Waitress at the West End’s Adelphi Theatre. Sara Bareilles who is also the composer and lyricist of Waitress Musical and a Grammy Award Winner, made her debut as a role of Jenna in Waitress at the West End in...
Carrie Hope Fletcher coming to the West End as Cinderella
Published Mon, 17 February 2020
Carrie Hope, who has already performed in Marry Poppins, The Addams Family and Heather, will now play the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cinderella which is now in a new version of a musical. Carrie Hope Fletcher has played the role already in workshop performances at the Other...
Sharon D., Juliet Stevenson and Andrew Scott bag 2019 Awards
Published Fri, 14 February 2020
The 2019 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards were held at the West End’s Prince Of Wales Theatre on11th February 2020, in which the Best New Play Award is won by A Very Expensive Poison and theBest New Musical Award is won by Come From Away.The Best Actress Award is given to Juliet...
The Shark is Broken, all set to be transferred in the West End this May
Published Mon, 10 February 2020
Thlion kinge Shark is Broken starring Ian Shaw in the role of his father Robert Shaw is coming to the West End’s Ambassador Theatre on 11th May till 18th July. The play is written by Joseph Nixon and Ian Shaw who is the son of Jaws star Robert Shaw. The play was premiered in 2019 at the...
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery bidding farewell to the West End soon!!
Published Tue, 4 February 2020
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery by Mischief Theatre is winding up its journey in the West End this May, it has been announced. After running successfully for three years at the Duchess Theatre, the final performance of the show will be on Sunday 3rd May.The Comedy About A Bank Robbery is a sequel...
Matthew Warchus directed Matilda, returns to the big screen
Published Fri, 31 January 2020
Matilda The Musical is adapted by Dennis Kelly from the 1988 iconic children book of the same name by Roald Dahl. Matthew Warchus who won the Olivier Award for the direction of Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre is all set to direct another film of this classic story written by Roald...
New cast announced for The Woman In Black
Published Thu, 30 January 2020
The cast for the second longest running play in the West End, The Woman In Black has been announced. Thirty triumphant years of The Woman In Black and this horror play still gives goose bumps to audience at the Fortune Theatre. The Woman In Black is about the terrifying story of Arthur Kipps who...
Only Fools and Horses The Musical prolongs running in the West End
Published Mon, 27 January 2020
It has been announced that Only Fools and Horses The Musical continues running at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. With book, lyrics and music by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan (Additional music by Late John Sullivan and Chas Hodges), Only fools And Horses is based on 1981 BBC’s...
West End Flea Market coming back in 2020
Published Fri, 24 January 2020
The mega event is coming back in the West End to raise funds for 14 member charities which specifically focus on fulfilling the emotional and financial needs of theatre workers whenever they need. According to announcement, Acting for Others' West End Flea Market is coming back this summer. The...
Six the Musical continues running in the West End till 2021
Published Wed, 22 January 2020
It has been recently announced that Six the Musical will continue its run in the West End till 31 January 2021. The six wives of Henry VIII celebrate the first birthday in the West End’s Art Theatre. Six the Musical is the modern narration about the lives of the six queens of Henry...
The Prince Of Egypt is all ready to premier from 5th February
Published Mon, 20 January 2020
The Prince Of Egypt is all ready to premier in the West End’s Dominion Theatre from 5th February. The Prince Of Egypt is a musical based on the1998 animated film of the same name by DreamWorks Animation. The musical portrays the life of Moses right from his childhood, his youth as a prince...
Nick Afoa performing as Simba in The Lion King’s UK tour
Published Fri, 17 January 2020
Nick Afoa can be seen in the leading role at the Edinburgh Playhouse currently. It has been announced that Nick Afoa will be part of the UK tour from 30 April, playing the role of Simba. After giving his stage debut in the Australian production in 2013, Nick Afoa is part of the West End...
Brian Conley and Louise Redknapp performing again in the West End’s 9 to 5 The Musical
Published Wed, 15 January 2020
Redknapp and Brian Conley are coming back to 9 to 5 The Musical according to the reliable sources. Savoy Theatre will welcome both the artists to perform where the show is running currently. Based on the 1980 film 9-5, music and lyrics are by super Dolly Parton and a book by screen-writer Patricia...
Cinderella is arriving at the West End this summer
Published Tue, 14 January 2020
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Cinderella will begin its run in September 2020 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The musical adaptation of the iconic fairy-tale Cinderella will be premiered at the West End, after the final performance of School Of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 1 March...
Full Cast of The Pretty Woman Announced for the West End Premiere
Published Fri, 10 January 2020
Pretty Woman musical is based on the 1990s blockbuster of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Directed by Garry Marshall and written by J.F Lawton, the romantic comedy won the hearts of million people overnight all across the globe. The film turned out to be the highest grossing...
Marry Poppins, not going anywhere for long
Published Mon, 6 January 2020
The beloved flying Nanny is staying in the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre till July 2020 as per the announcement. Mary Poppins is the sparkling fusion of children’s book by P.L.Travers and the 1964 Disney film of the same title. Sarah Crompton said in her four-star review that "it's...
Good News For Come From Away Fans
Published Thu, 12 December 2019
The celebrated musical Come From Away has been declared to continue running and stealing the hearts of theatregoers in West End’s Phoenix Theatre till 23 May 2020. The show has already been talk of the town due to its unique plot and extraordinary music. Winner of Tony and Olivier...
West End’s Wicked To Welcome Nicholas McLean as ‘Boq’
Published Mon, 4 November 2019
Nicholas McLean made his West End debut in the Book Of Mormon and currently playing the role of ‘Gary Coleman’ in Avenue Q. The talented artist took his theatre training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and all set to play the role of ‘Boq’ in West End’s stupendous...
Do not miss the chance of involuntary giggles; do not miss The Book Of Mormon
Published Wed, 30 October 2019
Trey Park and Matt Stone created another masterpiece, The Book Of Mormon, after making the famous animated comedy, South Park. A nine time Tony Award winner show which is now celebrating over six years in the West End. The crazy and hilarious musical is an out and out comedy and a light...
Matilda The Musical, A Multi Award Winning Show
Published Thu, 24 October 2019
Dennis Kelly adapted, Matilda The Musical from 1988 popular children’s book of the same name written by the well-known author Roald Dahl. The efforts behind pleasing the audience with excellent music and lyrics are by Tim Minchin. This dark comedy narrates the life of Matilda, a five year old...
Mamma Mia! will keep entertaining till next year in the West End
Published Wed, 23 October 2019
Anyone who knows about everlasting music knows about Mamma Mia! a world class musical. Yes, we are talking about the most favourite show of over 65 million people across six continents since it first opened in 1999. With the remarkable music and lyrics by ABBA’s Beny Andersson and Bjorn...
Award-winning Peter Andre to guest star in ‘Thriller Live’ in the West End for two weeks
Published Wed, 23 October 2019
A year after he stopped the show with a mid-song standing ovation at Thriller Live’s 4,000th West End performance, producers today announce that award-winning Peter Andre is to guest star in Thriller Live for a strictly limited two-weekseason in December. Peter will headline at the Lyric...
The Phantom Of The Opera, A Musical Fantasy
Published Fri, 18 October 2019
The Phantom Of The Opera has a history of conquering the hearts of 0ver 100 Million people all over the world. The show has the credit of being one of the highest grossing musicals of all time. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fascinating musical maintains its charm for the audience in the original form...
Make This Halloween Unforgettable With Thriller Live
Published Thu, 17 October 2019
Eleven years of exquisite journey in the West End’s Lyric Theatre, Thriller Live has been melting the hearts of spectators triumphantly. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson made his existence eternal through the remarkable music he created for his fans all over the world. Thriller Live pays...
Celebrate This Christmastime With White Christmas In The West End
Published Mon, 14 October 2019
White Christmas is returning to the West End from the Leicester Curve to make this festive season more special. Irving Berlin’s phenomenal musical, with book by David Ives and Paul Blake, is going to delight everyone, regardless of the age, at London’s Dominion Theatre on 15...
Shoreditch Town Hall declared the names of year 2020’s amazing shows
Published Fri, 11 October 2019
The ClaimThe show returns to Shoreditch Town Hall after running successfully at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Roundabout Paines Plough. Written by Tim Cowbury and directed by Mark Maughan the play explores the difficulties and challenges of those seeking refuge in UK. The show will be...
Pretty Woman: The Musical, Bringing Romance To West End
Published Fri, 11 October 2019
Pretty woman is all set to warm the hearts of the audience this Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2020 at Piccadilly Theatre. The musical comedy is based on 1990 Block Buster of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Directed by Garry Marshall and written by J.F Lawton the...
West End’s Waitress Has a New Becky
Published Wed, 9 October 2019
Sandra Marvin enters the diner as new Becky. The actress has been approached to play the role of new Becky in Waitress in the West End. The first performance of the Marvin is scheduled on 17 October. Sandra Marvin got acclaimed for her roles in Committee and Emmerdale, will replace...
Cinderella coming to Trafalgar Studios this XMAS!
Published Tue, 8 October 2019
Cinderella is coming to West End this Christmas and the Drag queen will dazzle Trafalgar Studios through her performance. Along with other Drag artists, Ophelia Love(Ugly Sister), Veronica Green(Ugly sister) Holly Stars(Buttons), Baby(Cinderella) and Kemah Bob,(Prince), the challenging role of...
Farewell these splendid shows in style, this October
Published Mon, 7 October 2019
No matter how endearing and fascinating a show is, you have to say good bye to it. But there is still time to grab theatre tickets and enjoy the following shows this month. Fame The MusicalThis brilliant production is about the students at the High School of Performing Arts in New York, and...
Disney’s The Lion King bringing an awe inspiring Red Carpet Performance
Published Fri, 4 October 2019
Disney’s Lion king is all set to celebrate 20 years of smashing success on West End. An out and out cherished musical all over the world, The Lion King is not only the best-selling stage production of West End but also the sixth longest running world class musical. On Saturday, 19th October...
Jon brittain's superb, olivier winning play about gender and love transfers to the west end
Published Fri, 23 June 2017
Jon Brittain's superb, Olivier winning play about gender and love transfers to the West End for a further run by Lucinda Everett • London, West End • 23 Jun 2017 Slowly, surely, and not a moment too soon, transgender characters and stories are appearing more regularly on our larger...
WICKED has been named ‘BEST WEST END SHOW’ by theatregoers alongside LES MISÉRABLES
Published Mon, 20 February 2017
WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has been named ‘Best West End Show’ by theatregoers for a third time at the WhatsOnStage Awards, tied with Les Misérables. The 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were presented on Sunday 19 February...
HIT MUSICAL WICKED EXTENDS TO 26 MAY 2018
Published Wed, 25 January 2017
WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce the opening of its 23rd new booking period at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, with tickets now on sale until Saturday 26 May 2018. Acclaimed as “one of the West End’s...
THE MOUSETRAP FACTS AND FIGURES
Published Mon, 21 November 2016
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is unique. It sets a new world record every day for the number of performances. The 26,500th performance took place on Saturday 26th May 2016. For over 57 years The Mousetrap has been the world’s longest running stage production. On 25th November 2012...
ADRIAN SCARBOROUGH AND GAWN GRAINGER JOIN DAVID TENNANT IN D O N J U A N I N S O H O
Published Thu, 17 November 2016
David Tennant, who plays the title role in Patrick Marber’s Don Juan in Soho, will be joined by Adrian Scarborough as Stan and Gawn Grainger as Louis. The production will preview at Wyndham’s Theatre from 17 March 2017, with press night on 28 March 2017. Don Juan in Soho will complete its strictly...
Lee Mack to Join Griff Rhys Jones in the Miser
Published Mon, 14 November 2016
Producer Mark Goucher today announced that BAFTA winning comedian Lee Mack will make his West End debut in a major revival of Molière’s classic comedy The Miser in early 2017. Mack joins Griff Rhys Jones who is returning to the London stage after five years to lead the ensemble cast. The play...
GRAMMY AWARD - WINNING ARTIST SHEENA EASTON TO MAKE WEST END DEBUT IN 42 ND STREET
Published Fri, 4 November 2016
PREVIEWS FROM MONDAY 20 MARCH 2017 AT THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE Sheena Easton – the Grammy Award winning artist who has sold over 20 million records around the world – is to make her West End debut in the forthcoming production of 42nd Street. Easton, who remains the only artist in...
JIM STEINMAN’S BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL EXPLODES ON STAGE AT THE LONDON COLISEUM
Published Thu, 3 November 2016
BOX OFFICE ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC FROM 5PM TODAY WITH MEAT LOAF INTRODUCING ANDREW POLEC AND THE CAST IN A LIVE PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE LONDON COLISEUM ON ST MARTIN’S LANE The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will take place in London’s West...
West End Kinky Boots Star David Hunter on Being the Go-To Takeover Guy & Wanting a Sleeping Ovation
Published Mon, 17 October 2016
British actor-singer David Hunter previously inherited the leading role of Guy in London in the Tony-winning musical Once and has now stepped into the co-starring role of Charlie Price in the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Kinky Boots, opposite Matt Henry at the Adelphi Theatre. A veteran of such...
Dreamgirls - Amber Riley will appear on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 tonight, Friday October 7th
Published Fri, 7 October 2016
Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to reveal the first official images of Amber Riley, Ibinabo Jack and Liisi LaFontaine as The Dreams. Exclusive new photography and a behind the scenes video have been made available today ahead of Amber Riley’s appearance on the Graham Norton show where she...
RACHEL TUCKER RETURNS TRIUMPHANTLY FROM BROADWAY TO LEAD 10TH ANNIVERSARY WEST END CAST
Published Mon, 19 September 2016
WICKED, the award-winning musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to release new production pictures of Rachel Tucker as Elphaba. Rachel Tucker returns to the West End production at the Apollo Victoria Theatre following an acclaimed engagement on...
42nd Street - The Big Time Broadway Show arrives in the West End March 2017
Published Fri, 5 August 2016
This new production of 42nd STREET - the dazzling and romantic homage to the world of musical theatre – arrives in London with an all-singing, high-kicking cast of over 50 and some of the greatest songs in musical history, ready to explode on to the West End’s biggest stage. 42nd STREET is the...
FREDDIE FOX WILL BE SHARING THE ROLE OF ROMEO WITH RICHARD MADDEN
Published Mon, 25 July 2016
Freddie Fox will join the company following a period of intensive 26 Julyfrom Tuesday Freddie. last 48 hoursrehearsals with Lily James and the rest of the company over the eatre work recently played the role of Romeo at Sheffield Crucible Theatre. Richard Madden injured his ankle whilst running...
Amanda Holden will play The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella
Published Fri, 1 July 2016
Amanda Holden said: “I cannot wait to spread my Fairy Godmother dust over the festive season in this huge production at one of the most iconic theatres in the world. It's an absolute honour to have been asked. I'm very excited but nothing like my two girls who can't wait to watch their Mama...
Lance Corporal Richard Jones stars in IMPOSSIBLE
Published Tue, 14 June 2016
Lance Corporal Richard Jones, stole the hearts of the nation when he was crowned the first ever magician to win Britain’s Got Talent last month. He is now set to will guest star in the return of West End magic show IMPOSSIBLE at the Noël Coward Theatre from 8 July – 27 August. As previously...
Dreamgirls - Full casting announced to join star Amber Riley
Published Fri, 3 June 2016
As previously confirmed, American actress and singer Amber Riley will star as Effie White. Ms Riley will be joined by Ibinabo Jack as Lorrell Robinson and Liisi LaFontaine as Deena Jones, making up the soulful singing trio ‘The Dreams’. Nicholas Bailey will play Marty, Adam J. Bernard will play...
New cast announced for Kinky Boots
Published Wed, 1 June 2016
Kinky Boots, now the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce that Matt Henry, who received the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, is extending his acclaimed performance as Lola into 2017. He will be joined by David Hunter (Once; One Man, Two Guvnors) who will take...
Rebel Wilson to join Guys And Dolls at the Phoenix Theatre from 28th June 2016
Published Tue, 24 May 2016
Wilson said: "A lot of people who know me from my more recent film work have no idea how much theatre has influenced my life. I saw my first musical at age 14, a show called 42nd Street, after one of my family's dogs had unsuccessfully auditioned to be in it. It blew me away and I've loved musical...
WICKED ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY LONDON CAST
Published Fri, 20 May 2016
WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce that, from Monday 5 September 2016, the new cast that will lead the award-‐winning show through its 10th birthday celebrations at the...
39 Steps to close on the 05th of September after 9 hilarious years
Published Thu, 18 June 2015
The Olivier, Tony and Whatsonstage award-winning comedy has celebrated 9 years in the West End since it opened at the Criterion Theatre in 2006. By the 5th September, The 39 Steps will have played the 5th highest number of performances of any play in West End history. Over the past 9 years, the...
X Factor star Matt Cardle will be joining the cast of Memphis The Musical
Published Wed, 13 May 2015
Multi-platinum selling recording artist and songwriter Matt Cardle, who rose to fame winning the seventh series of ITVs The X Factor will join the cast of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL in London, it is today announced. Cast and company of the award-winning ‘Best Musical’ at the Shaftesbury Theatre are...
Nicole Kidman set to return to the West End stage in Photograph 51
Published Mon, 27 April 2015
The actress will star in Photograph 51, a play about Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist who helped to discover the structure of DNA. Written by Anna Ziegler, the play is described on Ziegler's website as being "about ambition, isolation, and the race for greatness". The show...
Tickets now on sale to the first season of Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company
Published Mon, 27 April 2015
Kenneth Branagh is to take over the Garrick Theatre with a new season starting in October. He brings with him a remarkable group of stars including Dame Judi Dench, Lily James and Richard Madden, not to mention the man himself performing in most. His season includes The Winter’s Tale, Harlequinade...
Cats will return to the Palladium this October
Published Fri, 24 April 2015
Casting is to be announced for the production; the original Palladium run has seen Nicole Scherzinger and Kerry Ellis play Grizabella, and Jane McDonald will play the role later this year in Blackpool. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by Gillian Lynne...
Comedian Paul Merton to make a cameo in the hit west end comedy The 39 Steps
Published Mon, 9 March 2015
The 39 Steps, which is currently in its ninth award-winning year at the West End’s Criterion Theatre, is a laugh-a-minute, fast paced comedy, with a cast of just four actors playing over a hundred roles through the course of the show. Paul will play the mystery killer and the surprise 5th member of...
Royal Shakespeare Company new play Oppenheimer transfers into the Vaudeville Theatre
Published Wed, 4 March 2015
The show transfers into the NIMAX Vaudeville Theatre directly after its acclaimed run in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon and will retain most of the original cast, led by John Heffernan in the title role. The production will begin previews from 27 March, with a press performance on 31st...