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Hadestown and The Ferryman win big at Tony Awards 2019

Published: 10 June 2019

It’s award season in Theatreland, and with the Olivier Awards handed out a few months back, it was time to find out who was taking home a Tony Award over… Read More

Coronation Street star Bill Ward to join Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 7 June 2019

Bill Ward is soon to be swapping the cobbles of Coronation Street for the high heels of Hugo/Loco Chanel in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Playing the role for a limited… Read More

More Dear Evan Hansen tickets to be released

Published: 7 June 2019

If you were left waving through a window when Dear Evan Hansen priority tickets went on sale, you’ll be pleased to hear there’s going to be a second ticket release.… Read More

Young Vic’s Death Of A Salesman gets West End transfer

Published: 7 June 2019

Never has the phrase "by popular demand" rung so true. The Young Vic's massively acclaimed - but wholly sold-out - production of Death Of A Salesman will transfer to the… Read More

Meet the new Tina & Ike Turner!

Published: 6 June 2019

River Deep – Mountain High. What’s Love Got To Do With It. GoldenEye. It takes a special talent to bring the songs of Tina Turner to life (trust us, we've tried… Read More

Theatre Quiz: The “Try Not To Sing Along” Challenge 2

Published: 6 June 2019

Some days, you just wake up with a spring in your step. A tune on your lips. A melody in your cranium. Sometimes, You Can't Stop The Beat. And for… Read More

All rise for the new Witness For The Prosecution cast

Published: 5 June 2019

Court is now in session for the new cast of Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution, now playing its second year in London's Theatreland. The Olivier Award-nominated play recently swore… Read More

In rehearsal: John Malkovich for David Mamet’s Bitter Wheat

Published: 5 June 2019

The first rehearsal shots have been released of John Malkovich in Bitter Wheat, as he prepares to perform in the West End for the first time in nearly three decades. John… Read More

In rehearsal: Hansel And Gretel

Published: 4 June 2019

We’ve got a treat that’s sweeter than the house made from candy and cake which tempted Hansel and Gretel in the first place; pictures from the upcoming show’s rehearsal room… Read More

Kids Week 2019 shows announced!

Published: 4 June 2019

Kids Week, the annual London theatre initiative run by Society of London Theatre (SOLT), returns in August 2019, with hit shows in the West End and beyond offering free tickets… Read More

First look: Ashley Roberts & Lucie Jones in Waitress rehearsals

Published: 4 June 2019

If there's one thing that watching numerous seasons of the Great British Bake Off have taught us, it's that baking... is difficult. And if you're going to tackle it in… Read More

Last chance to see: Shows closing in March

Published: 4 June 2019

Whether you're looking ahead to March or trying to find a last-minute London show to see this month, check out our list of shows closing soon. You never know what… Read More

In rehearsal: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ – The Musical

Published: 3 June 2019

Adrian Mole's worst kept secret (his diary) is almost ready for the West End. But before we find out Adrian's deepest, darkest thoughts and secrets, we've got some great rehearsal… Read More

Royal Court casts new play Seven Methods Of Killing Kylie Jenner

Published: 3 June 2019

Now there's a title that grabs attention! The Royal Court has announced casting for Seven Methods Of Killing Kylie Jenner, a new play about finding a voice through the internet.… Read More

Peter Pan flies into Troubadour White City Theatre

Published: 3 June 2019

You won’t need to take the second star to the right and go straight onto morning to see Peter Pan in London, just head to the Troubadour White City Theatre… Read More

The Worst Witch revealed as cast announced for stage show

Published: 31 May 2019

Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has its first West End class: full casting has been announced for The Worst Witch's West End transfer, as the beloved books and TV show… Read More

Sue Johnston joins cast of The Man In The White Suit

Published: 31 May 2019

The upcoming production of The Man In The White Suit is getting a royally fantastic addition to its cast, as Sue Johnston will be joining the show. Winner of a… Read More

Theatre Quiz: How many Wicked songs can you name?

Published: 31 May 2019

We've been listening to the Wicked soundtrack while working from home and it's got us dreaming green and beaming with a smile that'll carry right on through the weekend. Given… Read More

The Inbetweeners’ Blake Harrison joins Waitress in the West End

Published: 31 May 2019

Waitress have added yet another slice of exciting casting to their upcoming serving! The Inbetweeners' star Blake Harrison will join the West End cast, playing Ogie from Monday 17 June.… Read More

Full Night Of The Iguana cast announced with Clive Owen & Anna Gunn

Published: 31 May 2019

Final casting has been revealed for the upcoming revival of Tennessee Williams' The Night Of The Iguana, with ensemble casting joining the likes of Clive Owen, Anna Gunn, Lia Williams… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt’s creative team announced

Published: 31 May 2019

The announcement of The Prince Of Egypt coming to the West End has caused quite a lot of excitement in Theatreland, and now we know the full creative team who… Read More

2019 Palladium pantomime and initial casting announced

Published: 31 May 2019

They better stash away their porridge supplies (and get practising their temperature regulation) at The London Palladium... because this year's Palladium panto is Goldilocks And The Three Bears! And better… Read More

10 London plays inspired by true stories

Published: 30 May 2019

If somebody wrote a play about our lives, we’re not sure it’d go down so well. Don’t get us wrong – we have a lot of fun – but the… Read More

More star casting announced for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]

Published: 30 May 2019

There have been more additions to the most star-studded murder mystery show in London. During the productions upcoming run, the cast of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] will be joined by Adam Hills,… Read More

New Wicked London cast revealed

Published: 30 May 2019

From Monday 22 July, I guess they'll try Defying Gravity! Nikki Bentley and Helen Woolf will lead the new London cast of Wicked as Elphaba and Glinda respectively at the… Read More

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin transfers to the West End

Published: 30 May 2019

Haven’t managed to catch a performance of the UK tour of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin? Not to worry, as it’s now transferring for a limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre.… Read More

Ruth Negga & Cush Jumbo to appear in new Young Vic season

Published: 29 May 2019

The Young Vic has put on some incredibly exciting productions recently. From the Olivier-nominated musical Fun Home, to its current critically acclaimed success, Death Of A Salesman, there’s certainly been… Read More

Philip Ridley to take part in Vincent River post-show discussion

Published: 29 May 2019

It's fair to say that Philip Ridley's Vincent River is a stunning play which provides no shortage of talking points. Luckily for audiences, they're set to be thoroughly mulled over… Read More

First look: Three Sisters

Published: 29 May 2019

We do love a West End transfer, so we're first excited to bring you a first look at the upcoming production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters. The show is a Maly Drama Theatre… Read More

David Morrissey & Lesley Sharp lead cast in The End Of History

Published: 28 May 2019

The cast for the upcoming world premiere of The End Of History has been announced, with David Morrissey and Lesley Sharp in the lead roles. A new play by Jack… Read More

Win a year of theatre plus gourmet society membership!

Published: 28 May 2019

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Shows to see this May half-term

Published: 23 May 2019

Looking to entertain the family this half-term? Worried that the kids will get bored after two days and you've still got five WHOLE days to fill with affordable, fun activities?… Read More

New shows at West End LIVE 2019

Published: 23 May 2019

West End LIVE 2019 is nearly upon us! This year's line-up is a great mix of classic favourites (warm up your vocals now for the Les Mis and Wicked sections… Read More

Caroline Sheen returns to 9 To 5 The Musical

Published: 23 May 2019

There’s going to be a new addition to the factory in 9 To 5 The Musical, as Caroline Sheen is pouring herself a cup of ambition and returning to the… Read More

Sharon D. Clarke sings Blues In The Night

Published: 23 May 2019

Where do you go from a powerhouse performance which scoops you the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical? Straight into another contender, if you're Sharon D. Clarke. She's… Read More

The Life I Lead starring Miles Jupp transfers to the West End

Published: 22 May 2019

Think you know everything about the iconic film, Mary Poppins? (the first one, not the recent one where she returns), think again. The Life I Lead, the story of David… Read More

Equus transfers to the West End

Published: 21 May 2019

The iconic psychological thriller Equus is transferring to the West End, following a successful run at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Directed by the award-winning Ned Bennett, this bold revival will open… Read More

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces new season

Published: 21 May 2019

With a new artistic director at the helm, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its 2019/2020 season of shows. Running between 6 September 2019 – 16 May 2020, the productions include… Read More

Ashley Roberts & Lucie Jones join Waitress

Published: 21 May 2019

Sugar, butter, flour, and two new cast members! There’s going to be a new Jenna and Dawn working at Joe’s Diner from 17 June. Taking over from Katharine McPhee as… Read More

First look: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’s new cast portraits

Published: 20 May 2019

There are some new students at Hogwarts practising their Wingardium Leviosas, Expelliarmus and Expecto Patronums, as the latest cast pictures have been released for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.… Read More

Bitter Wheat cast revealed

Published: 20 May 2019

The upcoming production of Bitter Wheat had already got Theatreland excited when they announced that John Malkovich would be performing in the lead role, after a 30 year- absence from… Read More

Children’s cast announced for The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical

Published: 20 May 2019

You can’t tell a story about fictional teenage icon Adrian Mole and his friends without a stellar cast of children to bring it to life. Which is why the producers… Read More

Theatre Quiz: The “Try Not To Sing Along” Challenge

Published: 17 May 2019

This. is not. a drill. The West End LIVE 2019 line-up has been announced! And so, in honour of the upcoming London musical-fest, we're bringing back an old favourite game… Read More

Leaping into the West End: it’s Oi Frog & Friends!

Published: 17 May 2019

Oi. Oi! OI!... and now that we've got your attention, we've an exciting announcement for families: the award-winning children's picture books Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are leaping… Read More

West End songs we should enter into Eurovision

Published: 17 May 2019

Gather your friends, stock up on fizz, don something sparkly and get those mini flags ready because Eurovision 2019 is here. The annual song contest which celebrates everything camp (sorry… Read More

Back To The Future The Musical to transfer to the West End

Published: 17 May 2019

Roads, where this show is going you don’t need roads…except that you probably will if you’re coming by car or bus to see it… The iconic 80s film Back To… Read More

Shows performing at West End Live 2019 revealed!

Published: 16 May 2019

We've got a very exciting announcement to make...we can now reveal which shows are performing at this year’s West End LIVE in Trafalgar Square! The line-up will feature first time… Read More

The best new musicals coming to London

Published: 15 May 2019

We’ve already seen a massive wave of brilliant new shows hit the West End, and there’s still more to come. From new productions of classic shows to exciting revivals and… Read More

Casting announced for The View Upstairs

Published: 15 May 2019

Musical lovers, you're in for a treat! Tyrone Huntley has joined the star-studded cast of a brand-new coming to London, joining the likes of Andy Mientus, Declan Bennett, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt,… Read More

Thriller Live racks up 7000 performances worldwide

Published: 15 May 2019

Thriller Live, the West End concert spectacular, today celebrates a remarkable 7000 performances worldwide, as it plays performances in both London and Edinburgh. With the show simultaneously running at both… Read More

Come From Away extends West End stay into 2020

Published: 15 May 2019

Come From Away has come here to stay. The four-time Olivier Award-winning musical, which claimed the Best New Musical prize at last month's ceremony, has extended its West End run… Read More

In rehearsal: Education, Education, Education

Published: 14 May 2019

If, by the end of this article, you're not loading up a "Best of the 90s" playlist, then congratulations. Ready? Okay, here goes: the hilarious comedy Education, Education, Education is… Read More

Full line-up revealed for Polunin At The Palladium

Published: 14 May 2019

He's experienced a remarkable rise through the world of ballet, on the way becoming the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principal dancer at 19. And now, Sergei Polunin is leading a… Read More

Juliet Stevenson to star in world premiere of The Doctor

Published: 13 May 2019

Olivier award-winning actress Juliet Stevenson is to star in the upcoming world premiere production of The Doctor at the Almeida Theatre. No stranger to the Almeida, Juliet has performed in… Read More

Casting announced for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Published: 13 May 2019

If you’re looking to fill your summer days with theatre, you’ve come to the right place, as Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced casting for their upcoming production of… Read More

Jenna Russell to lead Menier’s The Bridges Of Madison County

Published: 13 May 2019

Following the smash-hit success of Fiddler On The Roof, currently playing in the West End, the Menier Chocolate Factory is hosting another musical hit-in-the-making - The Bridges Of Madison County… Read More

Touching The Void transfers to the West End

Published: 13 May 2019

After playing to a variety of audiences across the UK (and also internationally), the play Touching The Void is coming to the West End. The first ever stage adaptation of… Read More

Cast revealed for Adrian Mole musical’s West End transfer

Published: 13 May 2019

Adrian Mole has another diary entry to make, because the stage adaptation of his tale, Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ - The Musical, has announced a… Read More

Full cast of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat announced

Published: 13 May 2019

Close your eyes, draw back the curtains, because you’ll see the full cast of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for certain! For those of you up-to-date with your casting… Read More

Theatre Quiz: How well do you know Waitress?

Published: 10 May 2019

London's beloved Waitress The Musical won the plaudits at the Adelphi Theatre during it's West End run and though it's sadly no longer returning, we can't help but reminisce about… Read More

Our favourite Mischief Theatre moments

Published: 10 May 2019

Earlier this year it was announced that the accident-prone and comically genius Mischief Theatre will embark on a one-year residency at the Vaudeville Theatre. As part of the residency, the… Read More

Step into The Twilight Zone at these Q&As

Published: 10 May 2019

We've all imagined ourselves in a different time and place while standing with our faces in someone's armpit on the tube. But now, it's time to explore a whole new… Read More

First look: Our Town in rehearsal

Published: 10 May 2019

Next week sees the opening of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2019 season. To kick things off on 16 May will be a production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning… Read More

Conga down to On Your Feet with Gloria Estefan

Published: 9 May 2019

Making your way to the office after the bank holiday is as far away from a party as you can get. But when Gloria Estefan offers you to join a… Read More

May picks: new shows to see this month

Published: 9 May 2019

We're well and truly into the merry month of May! With Bank Holidays left, right and centre, and half-term for the younger ones amongst us, there's plenty to celebrate. And… Read More

The Falcon’s Malteser will be playing at The Vaults

Published: 9 May 2019

Everyone loves a Malteser - and that seems doubly true in the brand-new adaptation of the young adult novel, The Falcon's Malteser, playing at The Vaults this summer. A cast… Read More

Meera Syal to star in Noises Off

Published: 9 May 2019

It's often cited as one of the funniest plays of all time and now we're seeing who's up to the task of delivering those hilarious lines as the cast of… Read More

Watch the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 9 May 2019

What an occasion it was, with stars galore from across Theatreland strolling the red carpet. What a show, with performances from the likes of Best New Musical winner Come From… Read More

Putting in extra hours: 9 To 5 extends to 2020

Published: 9 May 2019

Celebrating what they're calling 9/5 Day, the producers of 9 To 5 has announced that they're going into overtime and releasing 300,000 extra tickets which will extend the show's run… Read More

Ticketing tips: How to buy London theatre tickets

Published: 8 May 2019

When trying to buy London theatre tickets to a West End show, there are plenty of things to take into account, whether it be finding exactly what you’re looking for… Read More

Kimberley Walsh, Matthew Kelly & Wendi Peters join Big The Musical

Published: 8 May 2019

Big The Musical is getting bigger as more stars join the cast of the upcoming production. This morning it was announced that Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly will be… Read More

Royal Shakespeare Company is returning to The Barbican

Published: 8 May 2019

This autumn, the Royal Shakespeare Company's summer season will be transferring to the Barbican for a special presentation of three plays. 27 actors will perform in productions of As You… Read More

Florian Zeller’s The Son is coming to the West End

Published: 8 May 2019

Over the years, Florian Zeller's familial dramas have made critics and audiences weep. Now, we're expecting a few more tears to be shed in the West End because his latest… Read More

10 things you didn’t know about Bianca Del Rio

Published: 7 May 2019

We know it's usually all about Jamie but today, everybody's talking about Bianca Del Rio. Last night, the world's favourite insult comic and drag star made her West End debut… Read More

The Bridges Of Madison County is coming to town

Published: 7 May 2019

Trevor Nunn is heading back to the Menier Chocolate Factory this July and with him, he's bringing the European premiere of The Bridges Of Madison County. Following the critically acclaimed… Read More
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