London Theatre News & Reviews
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...