London Theatre News & Reviews
West End Stars Shine At BBC’s VE Day 80 Concert
Published Fri, 9 May 2025
West End talent lit up Horse Guards Parade last night for VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, a grand BBC concert marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Presented by Zoe Ball, the sold-out event welcomed 12,000 attendees and featured a line-up of beloved stage and screen...
New West End Theatre Approved For Shaftesbury Avenue
Published Thu, 1 May 2025
Planning permission has been granted for a major new cultural venue on Shaftesbury Avenue, marking the return of the historic Saville Theatre to the West End stage. First opened in 1931, the theatre will be revived as part of a broader development by Yoo Capital. The project includes a new...
Shona McGarty Leads Bettie Page Musical
Published Tue, 22 April 2025
EastEnders favourite Shona McGarty is set to take centre stage in the West End this summer, stepping into the spotlight as the iconic Bettie Page for a one-night-only musical concert. Bettie Page: Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical will be performed at the Lyric Theatre on 9 June 2025. The show...
Burlesque The Musical Hits The West End This Summer
Published Wed, 26 March 2025
The glitz, glamour, and high-energy spectacle of Burlesque The Musical is set to dazzle London’s West End this summer. Following successful previews, the new production will run at the Savoy Theatre from 10th July to 6th September 2025. Based on the beloved 2010 film, the stage adaptation is...
Ghost Stories Set To Haunt The West End Once Again
Published Thu, 20 March 2025
Prepare for a night of spine-tingling theatre as Ghost Stories makes its long-awaited return to the West End. The supernatural thriller, written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, will run at the Peacock Theatre from 30th September to 8th November, with a special gala performance on 8th...
Hamilton Extends West End Run
Published Wed, 12 March 2025
Fans of Hamilton will be thrilled to hear that the hit West End production has extended its booking period, now running until 28th March 2026. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning musical has captivated audiences with its dynamic storytelling, blending hip-hop, jazz, and R&B to bring the...
The Choir Of Man Announces New West End Cast
Published Tue, 25 February 2025
The much-loved pub-set musical, The Choir of Man, is making its highly anticipated return to the West End this spring. Following a brief closure for venue upgrades, the hit production will reopen at the Arts Theatre on 12 March, running until 31 August. Known for its heartwarming blend of music...
Disney’s Hunchback In Concert
Published Thu, 13 February 2025
For the first time, Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be performed in concert in the UK, with two special shows set for this summer. Fans will get the chance to experience the powerful score, performed by a full orchestra and choir, alongside a cast of West End stars. Originally...
Streetcar Named Desire Returns To The West End
Published Tue, 4 February 2025
Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire is making its highly anticipated return to the West End for a strictly limited three-week run at the Noël Coward Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, this award-winning production will run until 22 February before heading to New York. The...
Dita Von Teese Unveils West End Spectacle
Published Wed, 22 January 2025
The highly anticipated Diamonds and Dust will be the inaugural production at London’s newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre. This glamorous theatrical spectacle marks the directorial debut of burlesque icon Dita Von Teese, who will also star in the production. Opening on 16 June 2025...