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London Theatre News Today: Thursday 6 February

Published: 6 February 2020

The Jamie Lloyd Company today announced the full casting for The Seagull. Running at the Playhouse Theatre from 11 March to 30 May, the second production in the Playhouse season… Read More

Shows to catch with the kids this half term

Published: 6 February 2020

Planning to go to the theatre this half term but struggling for inspiration? With so many amazing shows to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one your… Read More

Our 5 fave School Of Rock The Musical moments

Published: 6 February 2020

We shed many a tear here at Official London Theatre when we found out that School Of Rock The Musical would be playing its last performance at the Gillian Lynne… Read More

Pre-sale tickets for The Shark Is Broken now on sale!

Published: 5 February 2020

If you're a fan of the blockbuster movie, Jaws, you'll be very pleased to learn that 48-hour pre-sale tickets for The Shark Is Broken are now on sale at Official… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 4 February

Published: 4 February 2020

Happy Tuesday folks! Today's a day of literary favourites! Fans of Jane Austen will be excited to hear that the hilarious Austentatious is now on sale!  Performing at the Fortune… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 3 February

Published: 3 February 2020

Soho Theatre has announced that ALL shows are cancelled tonight due to WW2 bomb found in the heart of West End. Soho Theatre will look to reschedule where they can.… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 31 January

Published: 31 January 2020

The full casting for Life Of Pi was announced today with Hiran Abeysekera in the leading role.  The Sheffield Theatres production will be transferring to the Wyndham's Theatre from Sunday… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 30 January

Published: 30 January 2020

Waitress announced this afternoon that Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel will host the next Cast Album Karaoke Night! That means on 24 February, you'll get the chance to get up… Read More

10 must-see shows in our New Year Sale

Published: 30 January 2020

If you're only just stumbling across our New Year Sale, don't worry it's not too late for you to get involved! Our annual New Year Sale encourages you to ‘Get into… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 29 January

Published: 29 January 2020

Further casting was announced this afternoon for Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men. The new black comedy will play at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on Thursday… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 28 January

Published: 28 January 2020

The Royal Mint celebrates the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning King, George III, with a special commemorative £5 coin to mark 200 years since his death. To mark the… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 24 January

Published: 24 January 2020

Theatre fans, the weekend is finally upon us and boy, oh boy have we got news for you! Mamma Mia! announced today that tickets for the Olivier Awards 2020 with… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 23 January

Published: 23 January 2020

Samuel Bailey's award-winning Shook transfers to the West End with tickets now on sale! Shook's sensational UK tour broke box office records, won rave reviews and earned nominations for seven Off-West… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 22 January

Published: 22 January 2020

It was announced today that Rachel Tucker, who is leaving the four-time Olivier Award-winning West End production of Come From Away, will be joining the Tony Award-winning Broadway production later… Read More

How to get Olivier Awards tickets

Published: 22 January 2020

While you can catch the Olivier Awards on TV and keep up with the latest on the night through our social media, nothing quite beats being there in the flesh… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Aimee Lou Wood

Published: 22 January 2020

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 21 January

Published: 21 January 2020

We caught a first look at the production images of the new 2020 cast playing in the award-winning sensation, Everybody's Talking About Jamie. The class of 2020 includes: Noah Thomas… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 20 January

Published: 20 January 2020

Mischief Theatre, the Olivier Award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, is flabbergasted to announce a new booking period for Magic Goes Wrong, with tickets now on sale until… Read More

10 things you didn’t know about Jason Manford

Published: 17 January 2020

Jason is an award-winning comedian, broadcaster and actor. You may recognise him from 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live At The Apollo as well as his numerous stage roles, including… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 17 January

Published: 17 January 2020

It's been hard keeping this one under our hats, but we're very excited to announce that Jason Manford will be back once again to host the Olivier Awards 2020 with… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel

Published: 15 January 2020

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 14 January

Published: 14 January 2020

The shortlist for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA), Hearts For The Arts Awards 2020 was today announced. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 13 January

Published: 13 January 2020

It was announced today that New York City-based actress Desi Oakley (Broadway: Chicago, Wicked, Waitress, Annie, Les Misérables) will be making her West End debut as she temporarily steps into… Read More

Happy 60th Birthday Sir Matthew Bourne

Published: 13 January 2020

Need something to celebrate on this cold Monday morning? Well, we have just the thing. Today, the Hackney-born, multi-award-winning, ridiculously prolific, and influential choreographer and director, Sir Matthew Bourne, is… Read More

Famous faces coming to the West End in 2020

Published: 10 January 2020

2020 is an exciting year for Theatreland! We've got brand new screen-to-stage adaptions, unique revivals, Broadway transfers, and a whole lotta famous faces! From multi-award-winning Hollywood stars to British icons… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 10 January

Published: 10 January 2020

Today it was announced that School Of Rock will be closing on 1 March 2020 ending its Olivier Award-winning run to make space for something new from the king of… Read More

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella to replace School Of Rock

Published: 10 January 2020

It’s official. School’s out forever for the students at the School Of Rock. The Olivier Award-winning musical based on the Jack Black film has today announced that it will be… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 9 January

Published: 9 January 2020

The full casting of Kevin Elyot's Coming Clean has today been announced. Following its acclaimed 35th anniversary production last year, the King's Head Theatre's revival is set to break hearts as it runs at… Read More

Last chance to see: shows closing this month

Published: 9 January 2020

If you're looking to beat the January blues with a trip to the West End, you'll definitely want to check out our roundup of shows closing this month, many of… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 8 January

Published: 8 January 2020

It was announced today that Lucie Jones (Rent, Les Misérables, Legally Blonde) and David Hunter (Kinky Boots, Once, One Man, Two Guvnors) will host the next Waitress London Cast Album… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 7 January

Published: 7 January 2020

Theatrical charity, Acting For Others today announced the return of the West End Flea Market on Saturday 16 May at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden.  Acting For Others provides financial… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 6 January

Published: 6 January 2020

To start off the year, we caught a first look at some rehearsal images from Conor McPherson's (Girl From The North Country) new adaption of Uncle Vanya starring Toby Jones and… Read More

The Stage 100: Ian McKellen tops 2020 power list

Published: 2 January 2020

The Stage 100 reflects the 100 most influential people working in the theatre and performing arts industry and this year, stage and screen star Ian McKellen, is the first actor… Read More

Where are they now? Éponines of the West End

Published: 30 December 2019

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg’s Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical global stage sensation and played in the heart of the West End from October 1985 to… Read More

Guest Blog: Experiencing theatre with chronic illness

Published: 23 December 2019

Pippa Stacey is a Yorkshire-based writer, who writes the blog Life Of Pippa. Previously a pre-professional dancer, her love of and appreciation for theatre developed at a young age. However, after… Read More

Emilia Clarke to make her West End debut in The Seagull

Published: 20 December 2019

The Jamie Lloyd Company announced today that Emilia Clarke will make her West End debut in 2020 in Anya Reiss' adaption of Chekov's The Seagull.  Following on from their critically-acclaimed… Read More

The famous faces of Cats in the West End

Published: 20 December 2019

The very, very starry cast of Cats are making their feline debut across silver screens up and down the country today. From Judi Dench to Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson to… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 20 December

Published: 20 December 2019

It was announced today that Matt Lucas will be stepping into the role of Thénardier in the new production of Les Misérables which reopened at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre (formerly… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 18 December

Published: 18 December 2019

Olivier Award-winning and internationally-acclaimed Irish theatre company, Fishamble: The New Play Company will be bringing it's production of On Blueberry Hill to the West End in Spring 2020. Following hugely… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Lizzie Burder

Published: 18 December 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 17 December

Published: 17 December 2019

Fans of musical theatre sensation, Lucie Jones, will be delighted to learn that the star will be performing her first West End solo concert, Lucie Jones Live at the Adelphi… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 16 December

Published: 16 December 2019

We caught a first look at Cinderella playing at the Trafalgar Studios in this fierce and fabulous drag makeover! Starring BBC Three’s Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK Star, Baga Chipz as the… Read More

Six announces the West End’s newest Queen!

Published: 16 December 2019

Brace yourselves theatre fans, we have some VERY exciting royal news! Sophie Isaacs will be wearing the crown as Katherine Howard as she joins the cast of Six the musical… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 13 December

Published: 13 December 2019

Further casting has been announced for City Of Angels at the Garrick Theatre! Divergent star Theo James and RSC actor Jonathan Slinger complete the principal cast of the award-winning musical, joining… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Katie Brayben

Published: 12 December 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. Today, we… Read More

Best Christmas gifts for theatre lovers

Published: 12 December 2019

The festive season is in full swing and if you're shopping for the best Christmas gifts for theatre lovers, we've pulled together a roundup of some of the must-see West… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 11 December

Published: 11 December 2019

We got a first look at Aussie pop star Peter Andre raising the roof on the Lyric Theatre during his limited run guest starring in Thriller Live. Peter Andre is… Read More

20th annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees celebrate at Awards launch

Published: 11 December 2019

Stars and nominees gathered at h Club London on Friday 6 December to celebrate being shortlisted for the 20th annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement, made via WhatsOnStage's social channels, marks… Read More

Lead Pretty Woman The Musical cast announced!

Published: 11 December 2019

Big news. Huge. Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac will head up the Pretty Woman The Musical cast in the brand new West End production at the Piccadilly Theatre. Aimie will… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 10 December

Published: 10 December 2019

Strike a Royal Pose! New production photos were released today of the reigning West End Queens currently playing in Six at the Arts Theatre. The current Queendom includes: Jarneia Richard-Noel… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 9 December

Published: 9 December 2019

Casting for the UK premiere of the smash-hit Broadway musical, Be More Chill, has today been announced. The lead roles of Jeremy Heere will be played by Scott Folan (Mother… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 6 December

Published: 6 December 2019

We are super excited to announce that Aaron Sorkin’s Tony Award-nominated production, To Kill A Mockingbird, is set to land in the West End at the Gielguld Theatre from 21 May 2020. Based on… Read More

Discover offstage and backstage roles with Find The Theatre Job

Published: 6 December 2019

If you’ve ever wondered how you can get into theatre or what careers are available, you’ve come to the right place.  We are here to dispel the myth that you… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 5 December

Published: 5 December 2019

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie today announced the cast members that will be joining the show from 6 January 2020. The lineup includes: Hiba Elchikhe, making her West End debut as Pritti… Read More

Alternative Christmas shows to see this winter

Published: 5 December 2019

If you've already got your festive panto tickets but fancy adding something else into the mix, check out our special roundup of alternative Christmas shows to see this winter. From… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 4 December

Published: 4 December 2019

Hackney Empire today released production images of its new pantomime production, Dick Whittington And His Cat which is running until 5 January 2020. Cast members include: Grand Dame Clive Rowe… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Tom Edden

Published: 4 December 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. Today, we… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 3 December

Published: 3 December 2019

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! is returning to London for a limited Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells this month, with a UK tour to be announced in January 2020. Featuring the music… Read More

Shows announced for this year’s New Year Sale

Published: 3 December 2019

It's the news you've all been waiting for... our New Year Sale is back again, encouraging you to ‘Get into London Theatre’ with tickets for £10, £20, £30 or £40 to… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 29 November

Published: 29 November 2019

Last night, the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrated the opening night of the new musical, The Boy In The Dress, based on the novel by David Walliams, adapted by Mark Ravenhill, with music and… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 29 November

Published: 28 November 2019

Rhys Ifans will play the iconic Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird when it comes to the Gielgud Theatre next year. The new play based on Harper Lee's modern… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Preston Nyman

Published: 28 November 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Sir Jonathan Miller, writer and director, dies aged 85

Published: 27 November 2019

Theatre and Opera director and writer Sir Jonathan Miller has died today aged 85. His family announced in a statement this afternoon that Sir Jonathan passed away "peacefully at home... following a… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 27 November

Published: 27 November 2019

Theatre fans (and hopeless romantics), we have some exciting news for you... Heartwarming musical rom-com Sleepless is coming to town! Based on the original screenplay Sleepless In Seattle featuring Meg Ryan and… Read More

Christmas shows for kids

Published: 27 November 2019

If you're looking for some family fun over the festive holidays or are stuck for gift ideas, check out our list of Christmas shows for kids. The Snow Queen (Park… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 26 November

Published: 26 November 2019

The full cast for Ben Elton's stage adaption of the critically acclaimed BBC TV sitcom Upstart Crow was announced today.  Opening at the Gielgud Theatre on 7 February 2020, David Mitchell… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Monday 25 November

Published: 25 November 2019

This weekend, Robert Icke won the esteemed 65th Evening Standard Theatre Award for the The Doctor, ahead of it's West End transfer in 2020. Picking up the award for Best… Read More

Our 10 favourite Matilda moments

Published: 24 November 2019

Matilda The Musical is the West End family favourite that's been making audiences laugh out loud for over 10 years at the Cambridge Theatre. Whether you've seen the Olivier and… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Friday 22 November

Published: 22 November 2019

It was announced today that four-time Olivier Award winner, Imelda Staunton, will be headlining the new production of the iconical musical, Hello, Dolly! The multi-award winning play includes an unforgettable… Read More

Check out what happened at TheatreCraft 2019

Published: 22 November 2019

Last week, the UK theatre industry converged on the Royal Opera House again for TheatreCraft 2019 - the biggest free careers event for offstage theatre roles. Open to 16 to… Read More

Imelda Staunton to star in a new production of Hello, Dolly!

Published: 22 November 2019

Well, Put On Your Sunday Clothes and get ready to have the night of your life – Hello, Dolly! is coming to the Adelphi Theatre in 2020. Absolute British icon… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 21 November

Published: 21 November 2019

The producers of  Waitress announced today an extension until next summer, but then the smell of fresh baking pies will leave the Adelphi Theatre and head around the UK! The final performance… Read More

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 20 November

Published: 20 November 2019

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced the final casting for the world premiere of Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt. Set in Vienna in 1900, the show tells the heart-rending story of a family who… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Henry Shields

Published: 20 November 2019

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Dame Eileen Atkins and Timothée Chalamet are coming to The Old Vic

Published: 20 November 2019

Dame Eileen Atkins and Timothée Chalamet are coming to The Old Vic next Spring! Directed by Matthew Warchus, Timothée and Dame Eileen will play the lead roles in Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer Prize… Read More
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