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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

Immerse yourself in The Wolf Of Wall Street

Published: 7 May 2019

Ever wondered what it would have been like to be a hotshot stockbroker in the 90s? Well from September, your wondering can stop and living can begin as an immersive… Read More

Heartbeat Of Home is coming to London

Published: 7 May 2019

It's been almost 25 years since Riverdance swept the world and now, its producers are bringing their latest dance sensation to London. Today it was announced that due to popular… Read More

Theatre Quiz takeover: The Twilight Zone

Published: 3 May 2019

Have you ever felt yourself drift into a consciousness you weren't aware existed? Have you ever slipped into an alien dimension, a state you simply cannot explain?... well, it's Friday… Read More

Maria Friedman and Anita Dobson join Fiddler On The Roof

Published: 3 May 2019

Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production of Fiddler On The Roof will be getting an injection of fresh blood as two new cast members have been announced! Maria Friedman and Anita… Read More

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is bringing Fleabag to the West End

Published: 3 May 2019

You've not been able to escape people praising the second season of the TV show, and now Fleabag is invading the West End, too. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is bringing her multi-award-winning… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt is coming to London

Published: 3 May 2019

It seems there can be miracles and the latest one for the West End is the announcement that there's a brand new musical based on Dreamworks' The Prince Of Egypt… Read More

Michael Ball to reprise his role in Hairspray!

Published: 3 May 2019

So we know you can't stop the beat and apparently, you can't stop Michael Ball from playing Edna Turnblad because he's reprising his role in Hairspray next year! The world-famous… Read More

Sunday shows in London

Published: 2 May 2019

Everybody loves a Sunday. It's the one day in the week you can really take the time to focus on you and what you want to do. So why not… Read More

Get Into Theatre launches online

Published: 2 May 2019

Looking to enter the theatre world? Then help is just a few clicks away because the UK’s first theatre careers resource, Get Into Theatre, has launched online! The new website… Read More

Last chance to see: 9 shows leaving in May

Published: 1 May 2019

Time goes so quickly. So quickly that the show you've had at the top of your to-see list could be closing any day now. To make sure you don't miss… Read More

First look: Kelsey Grammer in Man Of La Mancha

Published: 1 May 2019

Last night, Fraiser's Kelsey Grammer made his long-awaited West End debut in Man Of La Mancha at the London Coliseum. IT's the first time this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical has… Read More

Death Of A Salesman at the Young Vic is extended

Published: 1 May 2019

It's one of the must-see plays of 2019, so it's no surprise it's sold out. That is until now! Due to popular demand, Death Of A Salesman will be extended… Read More

New Mamma Mia! cast announced!

Published: 1 May 2019

On 6 April, musical sensation Mamma Mia! celebrated its 20th anniversary. Now, entering its 21st year, a brand new set of faces will star in the hit show. From Monday… Read More

The 2019 Tony Award nominations are out!

Published: 1 May 2019

Yesterday, the nominations for the 73rd annual Tony Awards were announced by Bebe Neuwirth and Brandon Victor Dixon. This year saw an abundance of West End actors and transfers earn nominations including… Read More

First look: Hayley Atwell, Tom Burke and Giles Terera in Rosmersholm

Published: 30 April 2019

Last week, Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of Henrick Ibsen's political drama, Rosmersholm, opened at the Duke Of York's Theatre and we've got a sneak peek at this eagerly anticipated production. The Ibsen… Read More

Acting For Others to hold inaugural West End Flea Market

Published: 30 April 2019

We all love a little bit of theatrical memorabilia. From show posters to authentic props, and Disney's The Lion King headpieces to Phantom Of The Opera teddy bears (okay, I… Read More

See Adam Dickinson and Kingsley Judd in The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Published: 30 April 2019

We don't care what anyone says, we're all nosy. That's why we love a look behind the scenes. And that's exactly what The Simon & Garfunkel Story gives us. It's… Read More

Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cummings heading to The Old Vic

Published: 30 April 2019

Today, The Old Vic has announced its upcoming year of theatre with Matthew Warchus' Season 5. It will feature five major productions which will star the likes of Matt Smith,… Read More

David Bedella to join the cast of & Juliet!

Published: 29 April 2019

Double Olivier Award winner David Bedella is joining the cast of & Juliet, the joyous new West End musical that imagines Juliet’s famous ending as just her beginning! As the… Read More

The Phantom Of The Opera wins West End Eurovision 2019

Published: 29 April 2019

Last night, The Phantom Of The Opera became the first musical to win the fiercely competitive West End Eurovision for two years in a row! Stars from all around the West… Read More

See The Merry Wives Of Windsor at a cinema near you

Published: 26 April 2019

On Thursday 20 June, people across the UK and Ireland will be able to see Shakespeare's Globe's production of The Merry Wives Of Windsor. A live broadcast of the hilarious play… Read More

Celebrate Gillian Lynne at To Gillie, With Love

Published: 26 April 2019

Last year, theatre lost one of its greats. Gillian Lynne - who was world-renowned for her direction, staging and choreography - sadly passed away on 1 July 2018. To celebrate… Read More

9 must-see plays returning to the London stage

Published: 25 April 2019

We all love discovering new writers and new plays. But we'll always have our favourites. That's why we're super excited about all the incredible productions returning to London stages this… Read More

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical turns one!

Published: 25 April 2019

First birthdays are always special and always deserve a party. That's why Tina - The Tina Turner Musical went all out with their one year anniversary last night. To celebrate… Read More

Bronx Gothic gets its UK premiere

Published: 25 April 2019

The Young Vic is renowned for staging exceptional theatre. Not only was it the home of The Inheritance which won four Olivier Awards, but it also welcomed Fun Home, The… Read More

Full cast announced for The Starry Messenger

Published: 24 April 2019

Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Matthew Broderick is set to appear on the West End this May in The Starry Messenger. It's already been announced that Downton Abbey's Elizabeth… Read More

Mamma Mia! The Party is holding open auditions

Published: 24 April 2019

The winner is most definitely going to take it all because you could star in Mamma Mia! The Party. The brand-new immersive dining experience at The O2 is currently seeking… Read More

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is returning to London!

Published: 24 April 2019

Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough because after four long years, Mischief Theatre's hilarious Christmas comedy, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, is returning to London! From 13… Read More

Alistair Brammer’s joining Wicked!

Published: 24 April 2019

Something good, is happening in Oz because Broadway and West End star Alistair Brammer is joining the cast of Wicked this July! Alistair has been a regular on the West… Read More

10 theatre shows that finish before 10pm

Published: 23 April 2019

Is there anything better than immersing yourself in some fantastic theatre, then having a stroll towards the train station, with hardly any crowds around you, feeling fully confident that you’ll… Read More

Theatre quiz: Musical lyrics by numbers

Published: 19 April 2019

Yes, the Theatre Quiz is back this week, and it's more theatre-y and... er... quizzical (?) than ever before! The game is simple: we've left some blanks in some London… Read More

What the 2019 Olivier nominees are doing next

Published: 18 April 2019

The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard saw a world of talent get nominated for their extraordinary work. From outstanding one-man plays to touching musicals based on true stories, it really… Read More

The National Youth Music Theatre is back at The Other Palace

Published: 18 April 2019

Like Whitney, we believe that children are our future, so seeing the next generation of musical theatre stars take to the stage is very exciting indeed. Following the success of… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe announces programme for Women & Power festival

Published: 17 April 2019

Remarkable women throughout the ages have broken through the glass ceiling, and though some are celebrated, society has not focused on these powerful women enough. To start to help to… Read More

Get ready for West End Eurovision 2019

Published: 17 April 2019

Salt and pepper. Cheese and toast. Eggs and bacon. All perfect combinations. Now, there's another power duo entering the mix and it's going to blow all other beloved couplings out… Read More

Amazing West End breakthrough performances

Published: 17 April 2019

We've all imagined ourselves up on a West End stage, singing our hearts out and receiving rapturous applause. Alas, not many get to experience the joy of performing in a… Read More

First photos: Sweet Charity at Donmar Warehouse

Published: 16 April 2019

What a way to bow out! The first photos of Sweet Charity, the farewell production of the Donmar Warehouse's long-serving Artistic Director Josie Rourke, have been released - and they… Read More

Education, Education, Education comes to Trafalgar Studios

Published: 16 April 2019

They say there's nothing like a good education. So we're thrilled that The Wardrobe Assembly's hit comedy Education, Education, Education is making its way to the West End this summer.… Read More

More West End shows added to Magic At The Musicals with Celebrity Cruises

Published: 16 April 2019

The West End has so many amazing shows, it's hard to choose which ones to see. If only you could see them all at once... Well, now you can thanks… Read More

First look: Jude at the Hampstead Theatre

Published: 16 April 2019

For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool, so we won't pretend that we're not excited about Howard Brenton's latest work, Jude, which will be playing… Read More

You will finally be able to see Falsettos in London

Published: 15 April 2019

After almost 30 years of waiting, London theatregoers can finally see the multi-award-winning Falsettos later this year.  Selladoor Worldwide - the producers behind 9 to 5, Big Fish, American Idiot, and Avenue… Read More

The GalaPro app is bringing theatre to all

Published: 15 April 2019

Mobile phones are usually frowned upon in the theatre, but they might just be the future of live entertainment. In an effort to make theatre more accessible and to promote… Read More

Stephen Mangan & Kara Tointon return to West End to star in The Man In The White Suit

Published: 12 April 2019

Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon return to the West End to star in the world premiere of the classic Ealing comedy The Man In The White Suit, adapted and directed… Read More

New parody musical Friendsical announces UK tour

Published: 12 April 2019

Could we be any more excited? The new parody musical Friendsical written by Miranda Larson opens at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on 15 July 2019, followed by a nationwide… Read More

Regent’s Park Theatre announce casting for Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar

Published: 12 April 2019

Regent’s Park Theatre have today announced principal casting for their productions of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, alongside the full creative team for Evita.… Read More

9 fantastic new family shows to see this year

Published: 11 April 2019

With Easter just around the corner, it's pretty easy to get everybody excited about the upcoming chocolate eggs galore. But before the cream eggs mysteriously disappear (it's always the person… Read More

Our favourite reactions from The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 11 April 2019

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard is usually a whole host of emotions. From the disbelief and happiness from winners, and nerves of every nominee, to the sheer delight on our… Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong to go wronger for longer

Published: 10 April 2019

It's a miracle that the cast make it through each performance, such is the accident-prone nature of their characters. But The Play That Goes Wrong is set to go wronger… Read More

Our Town casting announced

Published: 10 April 2019

Our Town, the first show in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre season, has announced its casting. In the central role of Stage Manager is Natalie Klamar. The stage manager… Read More

Tracy-Ann Oberman, Miriam Margolyes and Camp Rock star Meaghan Martin to star in Park Theatre’s new season

Published: 9 April 2019

The Park Theatre has announced plans for its upcoming July - December season, with shows featuring Eastenders’ actress Tracy-Ann Oberman, Miriam Margolyes and Disney’s Camp Rock star Meaghan Martin amongst… Read More

Gallery: The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 8 April 2019

The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard gave us incredible performances from seven nominated shows (Caroline, Or Change; Come From Away; Company; Fun Home; The King And I; Six; and Tina – The Tina Turner… Read More

Gallery: The Olivier Awards 2019 red carpet

Published: 8 April 2019

It's theatre's biggest night - and so the red carpet's full of theatre's best looks. The great and the good of Theatreland were all looking sharp last night on the… Read More

Gallery: Backstage at the Olivier Awards 2019

Published: 8 April 2019

The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard was a special event full of incredible performances, top-quality hosts, worthy winners, and of course, Danny Dyer. But ever wondered what goes on behind… Read More

Gallery: The winners of the Olivier Awards 2019

Published: 7 April 2019

It's a moment you work your entire career for. All the training, auditions, performances... and then the ecstasy of receiving of an Olivier Award with Mastercard. The kind of night… Read More

Come From Away, Company and The Inheritance lead the way at the Olivier Awards 2019

Published: 7 April 2019

A broad variety of shows were celebrated at this year’s Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, with Come From Away, Company and The Inheritance taking home four awards each. Come From… Read More

Our updates from the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard

Published: 7 April 2019

What a night! The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard was an evening to remember - but just in case you can't, take a look at our updates from the Royal… Read More

10 reasons to watch the Olivier Awards on Sunday

Published: 5 April 2019

The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard are only a few days away! The most prestigious ceremony in British theatre is taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 7… Read More

Theatre Quiz: Name the Best New Musical Olivier Award winners

Published: 5 April 2019

As you all know, the Olivier Awards are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours and winning the Mastercard Best New Musical Olivier Award is the sort of triumph which lives long… Read More

Katharine McPhee to leave Waitress

Published: 5 April 2019

As Jenna herself says, it’s amazing what baking can do, but it seems like no amount of pies and sweet treats are going to prevent Katharine McPhee from leaving the… Read More

Playlist: Songs from Olivier Awards 2019 nominees

Published: 5 April 2019

What a year it's been for the musicals of London and the West End. Just look at the nominees list for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard: a brilliant and… Read More

Maly Drama Theatre return to the West End with Three Sisters

Published: 4 April 2019

Yet another hit season is on the way from Maly Drama Theatre of St Petersburg! They're bringing their brilliant retelling of Chekhov's masterpiece, Three Sisters, to London's Vaudeville Theatre this… Read More

April picks: new shows to see this month

Published: 4 April 2019

2019's whooshing by and, somehow, we find ourselves in the month of April. But don't worry, we've devised the perfect way of escaping those April showers: see some theatre! With… Read More

How to watch the Olivier Awards with Mastercard

Published: 4 April 2019

Join us live on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall, where we’ll be announcing the winners of this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard! We've got load of great… Read More

The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole musical transfers to West End

Published: 4 April 2019

The secret's out. The smash-hit production of Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ - The Musical, last seen in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2017,… Read More

On Your Feet! casting announced

Published: 4 April 2019

The smash-hit musical On Your Feet! is almost ready for its West End debut, so it’s time to announce the show’s cast! Taking on the iconic roles of Gloria and Emilio… Read More

The Worst Witch flies into the West End

Published: 3 April 2019

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Worst Witch, and she’s flying into the West End for a limited run! Mildred Hubble and the other loveable… Read More
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