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9 ways to prepare your child for Kids Week

Published: 31 July 2018

Kids Week is almost here! Whether it's your child's first time going to the theatre or it's already a life-long habit, it's a very exciting time. But, it's important you… Read More

Introduce your young child to theatre this Kids Week

Published: 31 July 2018

Your young child's firsts are precious. So your child's first trip to the theatre should be no different. If you're yet to venture to see a show with your little… Read More

The Simon And Garfunkel Story is coming to the West End

Published: 31 July 2018

It's strange to say but the West End will soon be welcoming the Sound Of Silence. Don't worry, the shows will go on at full volume but an exciting show… Read More

Celebrate International Friendship Day with these theatre buddies

Published: 30 July 2018

Can you believe it? Another year has been and gone and it's already International Friendship Day again. Time flies when you're having fun with pals. And today is the perfect day… Read More

Menier revives Hugh Whitemore’s Pack Of Lies

Published: 30 July 2018

The Menier Chocolate Factory will stage a major revival of Pack Of Lies, Hugh Whitemore's stage adaptation of his espionage drama Act Of Betrayal. Pack Of Lies tells the true… Read More

More tickets to Harry Potter And The Cursed Child announced

Published: 30 July 2018

Tomorrow, the world's most famous wizard, Harry Potter, turns 38 and the internationally renowned show Harry Potter And The Cursed Child will enter its third year. To mark these momentous occasions,… Read More

Les Mis to move and new stars announced: this week in London theatre

Published: 27 July 2018

We may be at the crest of a heatwave in London, but the summer theatre scene's only just hotting up. With some remarkable casting reveals, eagerly anticipated extensions, and the… Read More

Antony Sher, Russell Tovey & Penelope Wilton in further Pinter star casting

Published: 26 July 2018

As if the season weren't looking star-studded enough. Theatre legends Sir Antony Sher and Penelope Wilton have been cast in Jamie Lloyd's Pinter At The Pinter season, along with young… Read More

If the cast of Love Island were musical characters

Published: 26 July 2018

For another year, Love Island has swept the nation and had all of us getting far too involved in other people's relationships. Love them or hate them, the characters in… Read More

Beat the heat in the West End

Published: 26 July 2018

Things are well and truly hotting up in London. Between the rising heat, the soaring humidity and the school holidays, things are getting a little bit too hot to handle in… Read More

Les Misérables to move as Delfont Mackintosh announce renovations

Published: 26 July 2018

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres (DMT) have announced plans to implement a programme of restorative works over the next three years, which will see Les Misérables move West End theatres. Now in their second… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell rides on into 2019

Published: 26 July 2018

Jim Steinman's epic rock musical, Bat Out Of Hell, has enjoyed its time in the West End so much, it's sticking around a bit longer. The new show that's been… Read More

Eugenius! casting announced for second Other Palace run

Published: 25 July 2018

Soaring into The Other Palace this autumn, a galaxy of musical stars will perform in the eagerly awaited return of musical Eugenius!. Rob Houchen (a former Marius in Les Misérables) will play… Read More

Behind the story of Come From Away

Published: 25 July 2018

There's nothing more inspiring than a true story brought to the masses on stage. And in Come From Away, the transferring musical story of friendship in the wake of crisis,… Read More

Brendan Coyle to star in one-man show at Donmar Warehouse

Published: 25 July 2018

Brendan Coyle will perform St Nicholas, a chilling one-man show, at the Donmar Warehouse this autumn. The production reunites Lark Rise To Candleford and Downton Abbey star Coyle with playwright… Read More

Theatre Royal Stratford East unveils The Village casting

Published: 24 July 2018

Theatre Royal Stratford East have announced full casting for The Village, the first production in Nadia Fall's inaugural season as Artistic Director. The Village is a new adaptation by April De… Read More

Alexandra Burke is Chicago’s new Roxie Hart

Published: 24 July 2018

Musical theatre star Alexandra Burke will join the West End cast of Chicago next month, taking on the role of Roxie Hart. She will join the cast from Monday 13… Read More

Globe announces Shakespeare And Race festival programme

Published: 23 July 2018

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the programme for Shakespeare And Race, a new festival of events commencing 11 August. Curated to draw attention to and provide a platform for scholars, practitioners… Read More

Rehearsal shots of Broken Wings

Published: 23 July 2018

This summer, the brand-new musical, Broken Wings, is coming to London for four days only and we've got a sneak peek at what you can expect. Making its world premiere at… Read More

Exclusive performances, cast changes and more! This week in London theatre

Published: 20 July 2018

This week, we've seen some cast shake-ups, some sneak peeks and one incredible exclusive amongst other news and events in theatre this week. If you missed anything from the world… Read More

End Of The Pier

Published: 20 July 2018

THE STAR-STUDDED CAST The small yet star-studded cast features many familiar faces, led by actor/comedian Les Dennis (Family Fortunes, Coronation Street) as Bobby, a former comic who now fondly recalls… Read More

Everything you need to know about 42nd Street

Published: 20 July 2018

Are you ready to hear the beat of dancing feet in 42nd Street? If you're yet to see the toe-tapping extravaganza, what are you waiting for? Here is everything you… Read More

Pity at the Royal Court

Published: 20 July 2018

I should start by saying that Pity, Rory Mullarkey’s outlandish new play for the Royal Court, almost defies description – and what can be said about it might spoil some… Read More

In rehearsal: Little Shop Of Horrors

Published: 20 July 2018

We've all woken up hoping that a route to fame and fortune will land in our laps. But for misfit Seymour of Skid Row, that dream's about to become a… Read More

Exclusive: Never-before-heard song from Dreamgirls

Published: 19 July 2018

And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. I Am Changing. Listen. One Night Only. The list of show-stopping tunes in Dreamgirls goes on. And you can add one more… Read More

Casting announced for Park Theatre’s Distance

Published: 19 July 2018

Casting has been announced for Distance at the Park Theatre, a play that shines a light on male mental health and suicide (the biggest killer of men under 45 in the… Read More

Be in the know this Kids Week

Published: 19 July 2018

Taking your child to the theatre is a special experience. But it's also a nerve-wracking one. Determining whether a show is suitable for your child and your parenting can be… Read More

West End Bares 2018 is Top Off The Pops

Published: 19 July 2018

Actors may seem to bare it all while on a London stage eight times a week. But that opinion changes once a year when the West End's cheekiest fundraising event… Read More

Mark Rylance joins Pinter At The Pinter season

Published: 19 July 2018

Mark Rylance will play two special charity performances of Harold Pinter's Art, Truth And Politics, joining the star-studded line-up of the upcoming Pinter At The Pinter season. A lecture originally… Read More

A Monster Calls at The Old Vic

Published: 19 July 2018

Patrick Ness' children's' novel about a 13-year-old boy trying to cope with his mother's illness was an instant success having won the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals in 2011. Now, Sally Cookson… Read More

David Witts and the new Wicked cast

Published: 18 July 2018

They'll have you Defying Gravity: the first images have been released of the new Wicked cast, with new cast members David Witts as Fiyero and Chris Jarman as Doctor Dillamond. Both… Read More

Loved the film? You’ll love these Kids Week shows

Published: 18 July 2018

Getting your kid away from a screen is like trying to ply chewing gum out of your hair. But if you can take what's on that screen and present it… Read More

Thriller Live to celebrate 4000 shows with charity gala performance

Published: 18 July 2018

It's the show that Just Can't Stop Loving You: Michael Jackson musical Thriller Live will celebrate 4,000 West End shows with a very special performance at the Lyric Theatre on… Read More

First look at Sounds and Sorcery at The Vaults

Published: 18 July 2018

On these hot summer nights, sleeping well enough to enter a dream-like state is pretty unlikely. Luckily, you can walk into a fantasy land worthy of your top three dreams… Read More

Get some adult time before the summer holiday

Published: 16 July 2018

While your children are excitedly counting down the days until the summer holidays, you're anxiously eking out every moment of adulthood you have left before your life is overtaken with… Read More

From pop-ups to star casting, here’s the week in theatre

Published: 13 July 2018

Another week, another incredible week in theatre. There's been all sorts of exciting news in the West End from pop-up shops to charity performances. If you missed any theatre news… Read More

Hamilton to hold fundraising performance for Prince Harry’s charity

Published: 13 July 2018

Hamilton will hold a fundraising performance for Sentebale, the charity founded by The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, which raises vital funds towards their work with children… Read More

New casting announced for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 13 July 2018

Lee Ross and Rebecca McKinnis will join the cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre next week, as original London cast members Josie Walker and Phil Nichol… Read More

School Of Rock enrols a new cast

Published: 13 July 2018

There may only be a week of school left for most youngsters in the UK, but for the kids of School Of Rock, term is just beginning. A brand new… Read More

Bonnie Langford joins 42nd Street for final West End months

Published: 13 July 2018

National treasure Bonnie Langford will join the cast of 42nd Street, as the production announces it will depart Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 5 January 2019. Langford, who can currently be… Read More

An Aladdin and The Lion King pop-up is coming to Covent Garden

Published: 13 July 2018

Nothing excites a Londoner more than the phrase "pop-up". And if you add a pinch of Disney magic, a dab of theatrical class and free entry, you're on for the hottest… Read More

Access London Theatre this July

Published: 12 July 2018

Welcome to the July Access e-newsletter, reproduced below with details of plenty of exciting performances and events coming up. We’re in the middle of a scorching heatwave, and while we’re… Read More

5 feelgood London shows to beat the post-football blues

Published: 12 July 2018

Feeling blue this week? We're not going to lie: when we first planned this article, the headline was very different! But as the great England football adventure comes to a… Read More

The 20 longest-running West End musicals

Published: 12 July 2018

Updated 7 February 2020; first posted 12 July 2017 A musical playing to the West End is the culmination of many months (and sometimes years) of effort. Even then, London… Read More

Jonathan Bailey & Alex Gaumond join Company revival

Published: 12 July 2018

Broadchurch and W1A star Jonathan Bailey, and West End favourite Alex Gaumond, will join the upcoming revival of Company with Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone, completing its casting. Bailey will… Read More

Inspiring The Future Of Theatre launched nationwide

Published: 12 July 2018

Inspiring the Future of Theatre, the initiative to showcase the range of careers available in theatre to young people, officially launched yesterday (11 July) with an event at Northstead Community… Read More

London theatres celebrate #InspiringFutureTheatre Day!

Published: 11 July 2018

Today, theatremakers across the country are sharing their passion for the industry, as SOLT and UK Theatre celebrate launching Inspiring The Future Of Theatre, an initiative to showcase the range of careers… Read More

King Lear offers £5 tickets for 16-25 year olds

Published: 11 July 2018

It's one of the must-have tickets of the season - and for many 16-25 year olds, it could be theirs for as little as £5. Ian McKellen plays King Lear… Read More

In photos: First look at As You Like It

Published: 11 July 2018

These dry, balmy evenings are best spent in a park where you can soak up those long nights and precious sun rays. So when you combine a bit of theatre… Read More

In photos: How the West End celebrated Pride

Published: 9 July 2018

On Saturday, up to a million people lined the streets of our capital to watch and celebrate the Pride In London Parade. And along with the hundreds of thousands of… Read More

Best shows for teens during Kids Week

Published: 9 July 2018

"I'm not a kid" is probably one of the phrases you hear most from your teenager. But when free theatre tickets are thrown into the mix, they'll answer to kid,… Read More

Iwan Rheon to star in West End premiere of Foxfinder

Published: 8 July 2018

Olivier Award-winning star of Game Of Thrones and Misfits, Iwan Rheon, will lead the cast of acclaimed play Foxfinder in its West End premiere. Having played to multi award-winning acclaim… Read More

The week in theatre

Published: 6 July 2018

The past week in theatre has been full of exciting news and openings. From eagerly-anticipated transfers to star casting, it's all been happening in the West End this week. In… Read More

Reasons to see: The Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Published: 6 July 2018

The Lieutenant Of Inishmore opened at the Noël Coward Theatre earlier this week, transporting audiences to a 1990s Ireland on the early precipice of peace. There, the play tells the… Read More

Pucker up for theatre’s 7 best kisses

Published: 6 July 2018

It's International Kissing Day! Now, you might be tempted to curl up on the sofa with a tub of ice-cream and watch some smooch-filled films but we've got a better… Read More

Reasons to see: The Jungle

Published: 6 July 2018

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle stunned its audiences during its Young Vic run. Now, it's literally taken over the Playhouse Theatre to share a moving, humbling and harrowing… Read More

Matt Cardle to join Strictly Ballroom

Published: 6 July 2018

You loved him at West End LIVE. Now, you'll be able to see (almost) every night of the week! Multi-platinum selling artist, Matt Cardle, will be donning some sequins, putting… Read More

Bush Theatre announces autumn/winter 2018 season

Published: 5 July 2018

The Bush Theatre has today announced additions to its autumn/winter 2018 season, a bold line-up of plays and events. The announcement sees Artistic Director Madani Younis affirming their commitment to… Read More

West End gets more Austentatious improv

Published: 5 July 2018

Austentatious: The Improvised Jane Austen Novel has today announced five additional dates at the Savoy Theatre over autumn and winter. Austentatious is a brilliant comedy play, starring a cast of… Read More

Harry Potter play to cast its spell over Germany

Published: 5 July 2018

Magical Olivier Award record-breaking play Harry Potter And The Cursed Child will celebrate its German premiere in Hamburg in Spring 2020. The stage instalment of the globe-conquering Boy Wizard series… Read More

Heathers The Musical transfers to West End with Carrie Hope Fletcher

Published: 5 July 2018

Westerberg High is coming to the West End; the smash-hit success Heathers - The Musical, along with Carrie Hope Fletcher as Veronica Sawyer, will transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket this… Read More

Watch: The King And I opening night

Published: 4 July 2018

The West End has been eagerly awaiting the multi-award-winning production of The King And I. And last night, it finally arrived. We attended the glittering gala night at the London… Read More

Our guide to ‘Theater’ vs ‘Theatre’

Published: 4 July 2018

It’s a magnificent date in the transatlantic calendar, as our American friends from ‘across the pond’ celebrate their 4 July holiday, also known as Independence Day. And among many things… Read More

Emma Rice announces School for Wise Children

Published: 3 July 2018

With preparations for the launch of her company Wise Children - and its first show of the same name - Emma Rice has also announced details of the company's new… Read More

Watch: An Ideal Husband cast tell two truths & a lie

Published: 3 July 2018

If there's one thing the characters of an Oscar Wilde play love, it's a juicy scandal. Good thing, then, that the characters (and cast members) of An Ideal Husband have… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe announces all-female Emilia cast

Published: 3 July 2018

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the all-female cast for Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s new play Emilia, directed by Nicole Charles. The play charts the life of Emilia Bassano, the poet, mother and… Read More

Watch: Shows to see this July

Published: 2 July 2018

We're in the middle of a scorching heatwave, and while we're loving the sunshine, the Official London Theatre team are also taking every opportunity they can to get out of… Read More

Watch: Sneak peek at Sounds And Sorcery

Published: 2 July 2018

We've all had that weird fever dream. When dancing hippos enter your room and angry mops break all the plates in your kitchen. You have Disney's Fantasia to thank for… Read More

Everything you need to know about Come From Away in London

Published: 2 July 2018

The Tony Award-winning musical, Come From Away, is winging its way to London's Phoenix Theatre next year and we can't wait. The heartwarming Broadway hit tells the true story of… Read More

West End theatres to dim lights in memory of Dame Gillian Lynne

Published: 2 July 2018

Theatres across London’s West End will be dimming their lights at 7pm tonight (2 July) in memory of the British choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne, who died on Sunday evening aged… Read More

Musical songs for the road

Published: 29 June 2018

The skies are blue. The sun is bright. The nights are long. That adds up to one thing... it's SUMMER! It's finally that time to pack your bags, jump in… Read More

Watch: Andrew Scott and Simon Stephens Q&A at The Old Vic

Published: 29 June 2018

Andrew Scott is fast becoming the West End's most revered leading man. Following his Olivier-nominated turn in Hamlet at the Almeida and the Pinter Theatre, he's made his eagerly anticipated… Read More

Richard Fleeshman joins the cast of Company

Published: 29 June 2018

Since its announcement, the cast of the upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Company has been setting the West End tongues a-wagging. With Patti LuPone, Mel Giedroyc, and Rosalie Craig… Read More

Misty transfers to Trafalgar Studios

Published: 29 June 2018

This September, Arinzé Kene's critically-acclaimed Misty is transferring to Trafalgar Studios following its sold-out run at the Bush Theatre. Using a blend of theatre, performance poetry and music, Arinzé delivers an epic,… Read More

New shows to Kids Week in 2018

Published: 28 June 2018

Every year, we offer you the opportunity to take your child to a show for free in August with Kids Week. We have dozens of shows available, from long-standing West… Read More
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