London Theatre News & Reviews
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...