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In rehearsal: Evita

Published: 25 July 2019

When it was announced that Evita was coming to the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre this summer, there were huge amounts of excitement. In fact, it became the fastest-selling production… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Max Vernon

Published: 25 July 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. From how… Read More

West End Bares announces theme for tenth birthday

Published: 25 July 2019

West End Bares, the annual fundraiser for the Make A Difference Trust, has announced the next theme will be West End Bares: Stripped. Celebrating ten years, the show will revisit… Read More

Noises Off gets West End transfer

Published: 24 July 2019

The farcical and hilarious comedy Noises Off is coming to the West End, following a successful run at the Lyric Hammersmith. Moving into its new home at the Garrick Theatre… Read More

Paul Whitehouse takes break from Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Published: 23 July 2019

There’s going to be a temporary change of cast over at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, as Paul Whitehouse is taking a short break from Only Fools and Horses The Musical… Read More

Theatre Tokens partners with Tesco to sell in stores UK-wide

Published: 23 July 2019

Shoppers will be able to buy a night out at the theatre alongside their groceries after Theatre Tokens unveiled a new retail partnership with supermarket giant Tesco to sell national… Read More

They’re here – The Phantom Of The Opera cast changes!

Published: 23 July 2019

Introducing Josh Piterman - your new Phantom Of The Opera himself! Josh will join the cast of the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical from this September, as part of several… Read More

Waitress extended to January 2020 and last chance to see Ashley Roberts

Published: 22 July 2019

A double helping of Waitress news has been announced, with an extended run and final shows announced for Ashley Roberts. There’s going to be a big delivery of sugar, butter… Read More

Éponine & Cosette cast for Les Mis concert

Published: 19 July 2019

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Les Misérables – The All-Star Staged Concert, the spectacular event at the Gielgud Theatre which plays until Les Miserables reopens at the Sondheim… Read More

Toby Stephens & Claire Skinner in West End revival of modern classic

Published: 19 July 2019

How about this for a leading duo? Oslo and Lost In Space star Toby Stephens and Outnumbered's Claire Skinner are reuniting in a West End revival of the modern classic… Read More

Paterson Joseph is The Old Vic’s new Scrooge

Published: 19 July 2019

We hope Paterson Joseph likes "humbug"s, because the Peep Show, Green Wing and RSC star is set to play Ebenezer Scrooge in The Old Vic's much-loved A Christmas Carol. Jack… Read More

Lead casting revealed for The Prince Of Egypt musical

Published: 18 July 2019

An epic new musical demands a starry cast, and The Prince Of Egypt today has announced lead casting that's sure to get more than just the sands shifting to the… Read More

In rehearsals: The Man In The White Suit

Published: 17 July 2019

The hotly anticipated stage adaptation of The Man In The White Suit is almost in the West End, and we’ve got some exciting rehearsal photos to share with you! [inline-image-gallery… Read More

Emoji Quiz: Guess the West End show

Published: 17 July 2019

Emojis! Where would we be without them? *thinking face* Ever helpful in bringing expression to our texts, we're all celebrating our favourite 'lil characters this World Emoji Day - and what… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Andrew Langtree

Published: 17 July 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. From how… Read More

Ghost Stories transfers to the West End

Published: 15 July 2019

Theatreland is about to get a whole lot spookier, as Ghost Stories is set to transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited time. A spooktacular Olivier Award-nominated horror show… Read More

First look & listen – The Prince Of Egypt’s score

Published: 15 July 2019

We do love a first look/listen at a new show in Theatreland, so we're very excited to hear some music from the upcoming production of The Prince Of Egypt. Giving… Read More

Disney’s 2019 pop-up to feature The Lion King, Aladdin, Mary Poppins & Frozen

Published: 15 July 2019

If this news doesn't get your inner child giddy with joy, we don't know what will. Disney's smash-hit West End Summer Pop-Up is back this year! And it'll contain incredible… Read More

Theatre Quiz: Can you complete these lyrics with images?

Published: 12 July 2019

Sometimes, we can't help but imagine what our favourite London musicals would be like... with ever-so-slightly different lyrics. We're not saying change the plot, the characters or the design at… Read More

Ramin Karimloo & Celinde Schoenmaker to star in Doctor Zhivago concert

Published: 11 July 2019

It takes a star duo to tell a Nobel Prize-winning story. So fans of Boris Pasternak's renowned novel Doctor Zhivago will be happy to learn that Ramin Karimloo and Celinde… Read More

First look: New Wicked cast

Published: 11 July 2019

The new cast of Wicked are flying into the show from 22 July, but you don't have to wait that long to see them all costumed-up, as their production shots… Read More

Amélie The Musical transfers to The Other Palace

Published: 10 July 2019

Christmas has come early, with the announcement of Amélie The Musical transferring to The Other Palace on 29 November. Based on the five-time Oscar-nominated film, Amélie The Musical has already… Read More

Famous faces on the stage this summer

Published: 9 July 2019

There are more stars in Theatreland than the night’s sky this summer. From Hollywood legends who’ve never been on the West End stage, to TV stars you never knew could… Read More

Booking open for TheatreCraft 2019 at the Royal Opera House

Published: 9 July 2019

Booking is now open for TheatreCraft, the UK’s largest free theatre careers event for young people looking to explore offstage jobs in theatre, which takes place at London’s Royal Opera… Read More

Paul Taylor-Mills powers new Turbine Theatre with Torch Song revival

Published: 8 July 2019

There's a new theatre entering the London theatre scene this summer. Driven by producer Paul Taylor-Mills, the Turbine Theatre will launch next month with an exciting revival of the classic… Read More

Reece Shearsmith & Tom Brooke announced in A Very Expensive Poison cast

Published: 5 July 2019

The full cast for upcoming The Old Vic production of A Very Expensive Poison has been announced, including(Inside No.9, League Of Gentlemen) and Tom Brooke (Bodyguard, Game Of Thrones). Reece,… Read More

First look: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Published: 5 July 2019

Close your eyes, draw back the curtains and check out these Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat photos! Now playing at the London Palladium, these production photos showcase the spectacular sets… Read More

Queen’s Theatre to be renamed Sondheim Theatre

Published: 5 July 2019

A legend of musical theatre will be honoured in the West End this year: the Queen's Theatre, soon to close for renovations, will be renamed the Sondheim Theatre when it… Read More

Get ready for Kids Week with this epic playlist

Published: 4 July 2019

Kids Week 2019 is almost here! And the school holidays are even sooner. Fill those soon-to-be empty hours you've been stressing about AND get you and your family ready for… Read More

First look: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Published: 4 July 2019

Summer is officially here. How do we know? The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre season of shows is well underway. Next up is the classic Shakespearean comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream,… Read More

Joe Sugg and Marisha Wallace announced as next Waitress karaoke night hosts

Published: 4 July 2019

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror, hairbrush in hand, pretending to belt out your favourite number on the West End stage, we’ve got some VERY exciting news… Read More

Tyger Drew-Honey to make stage debut in Posh

Published: 3 July 2019

The critically acclaimed comedy Posh is returning to theatres across the UK, with actor Tyger Drew-Honey making his stage debut in the role of Alistair Ryle. Known for his role… Read More

Arcola Theatre announces autumn season

Published: 3 July 2019

Get your diaries at the ready and prepare to block out most of Autumn, as the Arcola Theatre has just announced its next season for 2019. Made up of seven shows, every… Read More

Creatives of the future inspired by theatres UK-wide

Published: 3 July 2019

Theatrical organisations, professionals and artists UK-wide are today celebrating the wide range of careers available within theatre for young people. The events are taking place for #InspiringFutureTheatre Day, part of… Read More

First look: Noises Off production photos

Published: 2 July 2019

After a forty year wait, the critically acclaimed comedy Noises Off is returning to the Lyric Hammersmith, after premiering there back in 1982. A multi-award winning farcical show about the… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Jamie Ballard from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Published: 1 July 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. From how… Read More

July picks: new shows to see this month

Published: 1 July 2019

It's July, and it's hot. Some may even say "too hot." In fact, we think we're melting... but we think we have the solution. Avoiding the temptation to panic, we've… Read More

Rita Simons joins the Everybody’s Talking About Jamie cast

Published: 28 June 2019

Everybody's Talking About Jamie continues to bring the stars into its Sheffield setting, with the news that Rita Simons - best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders - will… Read More

Noel Sullivan to lead School Of Rock’s West End cast

Published: 28 June 2019

A new teacher's been appointed for School Of Rock - The Musical: Hear'Say star, and stage and screen actor, Noel Sullivan will lead the West End cast, playing Dewey Finn… Read More

New Six Queens take to the throne as musical extends

Published: 28 June 2019

Listen up, let me tell you a story! The five-time Olivier Award nominated musical Six is anointing some new Queens later this year. And as if that's not a royal… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Giles Cooper

Published: 27 June 2019

In our brand-new series, Tell Us In 10, we're going to be asking casts and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves...in just ten questions! From… Read More

Big musical casting completed for West End transfer

Published: 27 June 2019

Earlier today, we wished for an almighty Zoltar machine to give us full casting news for Big The Musical. And if you have any idea what I'm referring to, you'll… Read More

New Tom Stoppard play to open in the West End

Published: 26 June 2019

When the name "Tom Stoppard" is mentioned, every theatre fan across the country sits up and listens. And in exciting news today, it's been revealed that Tom's latest play, Leopoldstadt, will… Read More

Young Vic announce casting for Blood Wedding

Published: 25 June 2019

The Young Vic have an exciting season of shows ahead, from house music operas and retelling of classic tales, to brand new productions from new writers. [related-article] Part of this… Read More

Full Evita casting announced

Published: 25 June 2019

With the hot weather making its presence known, it’s never been a better time to start planning your theatre trips for the summer. And why miss out on the good… Read More

In pictures: West End LIVE 2019 in Trafalgar Square

Published: 24 June 2019

We don't even know where to begin summing up West End LIVE 2019. Do we start with the incredible atmosphere, generated by hundreds of thousands of musical theatre aficionados in Trafalgar… Read More

Watch: Every performance from West End LIVE 2019

Published: 22 June 2019

It's no exaggeration: the West End LIVE 2019 performances so far might just be our favourites yet! Hundreds of thousands of musical theatre aficionados have joined us in Trafalgar Square… Read More

First pics of Ashley Roberts, Blake Harrison & Lucie Jones in Waitress

Published: 21 June 2019

Having 'opened up' to critical acclaim earlier this year, there's now a new crew serving Joe's Diner in Waitress. And it's a starry one: Ashley Roberts, Blake Harrison and Lucie Jones… Read More

Theatre Quiz: How much of a West End LIVE megafan are you?

Published: 21 June 2019

The stage is set: it’s back. it’s big. And it’s better than ever! West End LIVE is THIS WEEKEND – and we. cannot. wait. Yes, the annual coming-together of musical… Read More

Bob Dylan musical returns to the West End this Christmas

Published: 21 June 2019

Conor McPherson's critically acclaimed musical Girl From The North Country, which features the music and lyrics of Bob Dylan, is returning to the West End this festive season. Playing a… Read More

Get excited: it’s time for West End LIVE Bingo!

Published: 20 June 2019

It's coming! West End LIVE 2021 is just around the corner and we cannot wait! As this is now our 17th West End LIVE, many of you will be familiar… Read More

How to get a theatre job

Published: 20 June 2019

There is no one easy pathway into working in theatre, and there are many different ways into your dream job. Which is why we’ve put together some advice on getting… Read More

Where to find discounted theatre tickets for young people

Published: 20 June 2019

Going to the theatre doesn’t have to empty your bank balance, in fact, many theatres run schemes and programmes especially for young people, to help you access the theatre. From… Read More

How to arrange a school trip to a London theatre

Published: 20 June 2019

Looking to take your class on a trip to the theatre and feeling overwhelmed by it? Want to know which shows offer discount bookings and details of how to contact… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Ekaterina Tarasova

Published: 19 June 2019

In our brand-new series, Tell Us In 10, we're going to be asking casts and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves...in just ten questions! From… Read More

In rehearsal: Clive Owen & Anna Gunn in The Night Of The Iguana

Published: 18 June 2019

There's a storm coming to the Noël Coward Theatre next month. And it's coming in the form of Clive Owen - his first West End appearance in 18 years - alongside… Read More

New shows in Kids Week

Published: 17 June 2019

 Kids Week is a fantastic opportunity to take your kids to something brand-new that they've never seen before this summer. During the month of August, children aged 16 or… Read More

Jake Gyllenhaal paints West End return in Sunday In The Park With George transfer

Published: 17 June 2019

The recent revival of musical masterpiece Sunday In The Park With George, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, is coming to London's Savoy Theatre next year. Academy Award nomineee… Read More

Cast members fly into Peter Pan once more

Published: 17 June 2019

Everybody loves the story of Peter Pan - so much so, that when director Sally Cookson's stage adaptation returns to London this summer, a number of cast members from the… Read More

First look: Bitter Wheat starring John Malkovich

Published: 17 June 2019

As well as being there to entertain, theatre needs to challenge, and new play Bitter Wheat looks set to do just that. Its premise might sound familiar: a corrupt Hollywood producer… Read More

10 sing-along songs for kids from theatre

Published: 14 June 2019

It doesn't matter how old you are. It doesn't even matter how well you can hold a tune. It's a well-known fact that one of life's greatest joys is a… Read More

Ian McKellen’s solo show gets West End transfer

Published: 14 June 2019

Sir Ian McKellen is the gift that just keeps on giving. Having sold out over 80 theatres across the country with his solo show, which marks his 80th birthday year,… Read More

Adam Cooper & Ashley Shaw in The Red Shoes’ return

Published: 14 June 2019

It's certainly looking like a busy year ahead for Adam Cooper. Having just this morning been announced as returning to Singin' In The Rain next year, he's also amongst initial… Read More

Matt Cardle amongst full casting for Falsettos

Published: 14 June 2019

"Love can tell a million stories" - and boy do we have love for this news! Full casting has been announced for the upcoming European premiere of Falsettos. And it's… Read More

They’ll be Singin’ In The Rain at Sadler’s Wells 2020

Published: 14 June 2019

What a glorious feelin', I'm happy again! Chichester Festival Theatre's Singin' In The Rain is coming back to London in 2020, with the Olivier Award-nominated production lined up for a… Read More

Neil Gaiman stage adaptation announced amongst National Theatre season

Published: 13 June 2019

Clear your diaries for the next few months, as The National Theatre have just announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers. The productions include a… Read More

West End LIVE 2019 line-up and presenters announcement!

Published: 13 June 2019

With just over a week until West End LIVE returns to London’s Trafalgar Square, the full line up of award-winning shows and acts has been released and is now available… Read More

Waitress releases Katharine McPhee single ahead of final performance

Published: 13 June 2019

It's a fitting way to bid a fond farewell to the original 'Jenna' in the West End. Waitress are releasing a single of Katharine McPhee's rendition of She Used To… Read More

Myleene Klass lends voice as Where Is Peter Rabbit? returns to West End

Published: 13 June 2019

Didn't get the chance to hop your way into the world of Beatrix Potter earlier this year? Fear not: Where Is Peter Rabbit?, the magical musical adventure, is returning to… Read More

Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott & Philip McGinley join The Girl On The Train

Published: 12 June 2019

There are more passengers getting on board with the cast of The Girl On The Train, as Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott and Philip McGinley join the London performances. Alex will… Read More

Theatre Mural unveiled at TKTS ticket booth

Published: 12 June 2019

Our new theatre mural has been unveiled at the TKTS ticket booth in Leicester Square. The large-scale artwork, designed by illustrator Rob Cowan and commissioned by us, contains many of… Read More

Bank Robbery’s touring cast nab West End roles

Published: 11 June 2019

They've been roaming around the country, spectacularly failing to grab precious diamonds here, there and everywhere. And today, it's been announced that the UK touring cast of The Comedy About… Read More

Kids Week 2019 tickets now on sale!

Published: 11 June 2019

It’s here, the moment you’ve been waiting for, tickets for Kids Week are now on sale! We’ve got a range of shows available, from classic productions the whole family can… Read More

June picks: new shows to see this month

Published: 10 June 2019

With the summer months almost upon us, but the rainy weather still making its presence known, it's never been a better time to take a trip to Theatreland. There are… Read More

STAR’s advice on ticket buying

Published: 10 June 2019

Going to the theatre is an exciting event; stepping into a beautiful venue, being a part of the electric atmosphere and watching a whole new world play out before your… Read More
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