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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

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

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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
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