London Theatre News & Reviews
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...