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Absolute GOLD – Martin Kemp to star in Chicago

Published: 23 May 2018

Martin Kemp is currently practicing his jazz hands because, from 2 July, he will star as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the multi-award-winning Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre. Martin will… Read More

Olivier Award Winner Sophie Thompson Cast In The Importance Of Being Earnest

Published: 22 May 2018

Lady Bracknell will be played by the Olivier Award winning Sophie Thompson in The Importance of Being Earnest, from 20 July at the Vaudeville theatre. Oscar Wilde's social comedy will also… Read More

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical – all you need to know

Published: 22 May 2018

Looking for simply the best? Then Tina - The Tina Turner Musical should be next on your theatre-going list. But before you find out exactly what love has to do… Read More

First look: new Harry Potter And The Cursed Child cast

Published: 21 May 2018

This week, a brand new cast for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will magically appear on stage. Jamie Ballard, Susie Trayling, Nicola Alexis, Joe Idris-Roberts, and Jonathan Case will be treading… Read More

Q&A: Heather Craney and Adam James on Consent

Published: 18 May 2018

Tonight, following its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Nina Raine's blistering new play, Consent, is opening at Harold Pinter Theatre. The topical and timely play puts relationships on trial… Read More

These characters rule! Theatre’s top 10 royals

Published: 18 May 2018

This week, Britain will be gaining another royal when Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry. To celebrate the royal wedding, we’re rounding up our favourite royals in the theatre that should… Read More

Emilio & Gloria Estefan musical will have you On Your Feet! in London transfer

Published: 18 May 2018

On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio And Gloria Estefan - the musical which charts the duo's true love story on their journey to international stardom - will play a… Read More

Unprecedented support for Inspiring The Future Ambassador Scheme

Published: 17 May 2018

Nearly 400 people have already committed to being part of Inspiring the Future of Theatre, which launched on 19 April. The ground-breaking initiative, a partnership between Society of London Theatre… Read More

Q&A: Neve McIntosh & Steffan Rhodri on Killer Joe

Published: 17 May 2018

In case you hadn't heard, there's a new killer show in town. Beginning previews at Trafalgar Studios this weekend, Tracy Letts' blackly comic thriller Killer Joe is a murderous, twisting tale… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe announces festival of events for Refugee Week

Published: 16 May 2018

From 17 - 24 June, Shakespeare's Globe will be marking Refugee Week with a programme of one-off performances, discussions and storytelling sessions. Throughout the week, Shakespeare’s response to refuge and… Read More

Adrian Lester to direct The Greatest Wealth – a celebration of the NHS

Published: 16 May 2018

Aneurin Bevan once said, “No society can legitimately call itself civilised if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means.” To celebrate 70 years of civility… Read More

Young Vic’s The Inheritance makes West End transfer

Published: 16 May 2018

It's become one of the must-see smash-hits of the season, and plays its final Young Vic performance this weekend. But luckily for London theatregoers, there'll be another chance to catch… Read More

Winners announced for The Mousetrap Awards 2018

Published: 15 May 2018

On Sunday 13 May 2018, Mousetrap Theatre Projects’ Youth Forum presented the 7th annual Mousetrap Awards ceremony at the Charing Cross Theatre. The Mousetrap Awards are the only theatre awards… Read More

Andy Moss to lead the Knights Of The Rose

Published: 15 May 2018

Cometh the hour, cometh the hero. Former Hollyoaks and Doctors actor Andy Moss will lead the Knights Of The Rose cast this summer, as they charge through a rip-roaring soundtrack… Read More

Wicked reveals new London cast from July

Published: 15 May 2018

Wicked stars Alice Fearn and Sophie Evans will continue in their current roles of Elphaba and Glinda respectively, it has been announced, with Chris Jarman, Rosa O'Reilly and the previously… Read More

Tracie Bennett to host West End musical theatre gala

Published: 14 May 2018

Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett will host the 12th annual West End Gala for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and the 11th anniversary of The Stiles +… Read More

‘With A Little Bit Of Lerner’ announces cast for Royal Festival Hall

Published: 11 May 2018

15 stars from across the musical theatre world have been confirmed to appear in ‘With A Little Bit Of Lerner’, a project from the BBC Concert Orchestra in association with… Read More

5 Reasons To See: Life And Fate

Published: 11 May 2018

The legendary Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, once described by Peter Brook as ‘the finest ensemble theatre in Europe’, are back in the West End. Here's why you need… Read More

In rehearsal: Consent

Published: 11 May 2018

It's a play truly for our times: Nina Raine's Consent, which puts modern relationships on trial in a brilliant tragi-comedy, begins previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre next week. Following… Read More

Five top shows to see outside of London

Published: 11 May 2018

West End theatre is arguably the best in the world. But, did you know, not all West End shows live and die in Theatreland? Many of London’s best shows actually… Read More

Jamie Lloyd reveals star-studded Pinter At The Pinter season

Published: 11 May 2018

World-class cast and creatives - including the likes of Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig, Danny Dyer, Tracy Ann Oberman and David Suchet - will mark the tenth anniversary of the death… Read More

Brief Encounter extends its West End run

Published: 11 May 2018

Following an overwhelming response, Kneehigh’s stage adaptation of Noël Coward’s romantic film, Brief Encounter, has been extended. The smash-hit show adapted and directed by Emma Rice will now run until 9 September 2018… Read More

Carrie Hope Fletcher’s frenemies announced – meet the Heathers

Published: 11 May 2018

Are you a Heather? No? Well, we know three people that are because the actors joining Carrie Hope Fletcher have been announced. Alongside the award-winning Carrie Hope (who will be… Read More

The Old Vic Celebrates 200th Birthday With Marathon Twitter Broadcast

Published: 10 May 2018

Ahead of its 200th birthday, The Old Vic has announced a partnership with Twitter that will see the first ever global ‘marathon broadcast’ from a theatre across the social media… Read More

Christopher Biggins returns as a judge for the fourth West End Bake Off

Published: 10 May 2018

Get ready to scream "BIGGINS" while eating a home baked tart and supporting charity because Acting for Others just announced Christopher Biggins will return to the tents as a judge for the… Read More

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein to leave West End & tour the country

Published: 10 May 2018

When Mel Brooks tells you to "see it before you die - or you'll regret it forever!”, it's probably best to listen. London audiences have just a few months to… Read More

Motown The Musical: All You Need To Know

Published: 9 May 2018

We’ve heard it through the grapevine that you’re yet to see Motown The Musical. What’s going on? Don’t you think it’s time you saw the jukebox musical that’s been taking… Read More

Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence’s new show, Still No Idea, hits Royal Court Theatre

Published: 9 May 2018

Today, it was announced that Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence's new show, Still No Idea, will tour the UK with a three-week run at Royal Court Theatre. The new play… Read More

Harry Enfield to make Hampstead Theatre debut in Genesis Inc

Published: 9 May 2018

British Comedy Award winner Harry Enfield will make his Hampstead Theatre debut in the venue's upcoming new comedy Genesis Inc. Enfield, best known for his on-screen exploits in Harry Enfield… Read More

First look at the stunning TriOperas

Published: 9 May 2018

Take three traditional, beloved operas. Add some punk, rap, rock and hip-hop, a touch of acrobatics, kung-fu, puppetry and breakdancing, and then blend with tap, ballet, salsa, Chinese lion wushu,… Read More

Disney’s Aladdin reveals its third year cast

Published: 9 May 2018

It's the stunning musical that introduced us to a whole new world of wonder in the West End. And now, as Disney's Aladdin prepares to celebrate its second London birthday,… Read More

Eugenius! to return to The Other Palace

Published: 8 May 2018

Super-joyous superhero musical Eugenius! will return to The Other Palace for a second limited run this Autumn. Following its triumphant first run at the Victoria venue earlier this year, the… Read More

Sean Holmes to depart Lyric Hammersmith in October

Published: 8 May 2018

Influential Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith, Sean Holmes, has announced that he will step down in October 2018 after almost a decade in the role. Having joined the Lyric… Read More

Meet the new Les Misérables London cast

Published: 8 May 2018

So, the longest-running musical in the world is going through some changes. Don’t worry, it’ll still have all your favourite songs, but things will look a bit different. There’s a… Read More

Watch: The stars of Chess at opening night

Published: 4 May 2018

Chess is back with a bang. The first West End production of the show in over thirty years stars the likes of Michael Ball, Alexandra Burke, Cedric Neal, Tim Howar and… Read More

Musical songs to put Spring in your step

Published: 4 May 2018

It's Bank Holiday weekend, and to celebrate the extended break, here's two and a half hours of musical tunes guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a grin on… Read More

New Les Misérables casting announced

Published: 4 May 2018

The world's longest-running musical, Les Misérables, has announced new casting to take effect at the Queen's Theatre, London, this Summer. From Monday 11 June 2018, Dean Chisnall (Blood Brothers, UK… Read More

The Woman In Black enters 30th year with new casting

Published: 4 May 2018

Susan Hill's The Woman In Black has announced cast changes to take effect from Tuesday 22 May 2018, ahead of the show's 30th West End birthday in June. The ominously… Read More

Carrie Hope Fletcher meets the new Heathers band

Published: 4 May 2018

80s cult classic Heathers - The Musical is back in class this summer, making its European premiere with a brand new band - and lead star Carrie Hope Fletcher (who's… Read More

School Of Rock kids auditions come to London this May

Published: 4 May 2018

Do you know a junior chart-topper of the future? Then School Of Rock - The Musical could be their first step on the road to rockstar glory this May. Continuing their… Read More

Glitzy casting announced for Snow White at the London Palladium

Published: 4 May 2018

It's almost panto season. Oh, no it's not! Fine, it's not. But we're counting down the days until it is... especially with today's announcement. This Christmas, for a strictly limited… Read More

Polka Theatre unveils full Techtopia Festival line-up

Published: 3 May 2018

Peter Glanville, Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, has announced the full programme for Techtopia Festival, which comes to the venue later this month. Running from 24 May until 3 June, Techtopia… Read More

David Witts is West End Wicked’s new Fiyero

Published: 3 May 2018

As far as West End debuts go, it's a spectacular one: former EastEnders star David Witts will take on the role of Fiyero in the global hit musical Wicked this… Read More

Everything you need to know about Kinky Boots

Published: 2 May 2018

Not dragged yourself to the West End to see Kinky Boots yet? Don’t loaf about. Slap on the glitter and slip on those heels and make your way down to… Read More

Notre Dame De Paris to perform at London Coliseum

Published: 2 May 2018

Twenty years after its Parisian debut, the internationally renowned French musical Notre Dame De Paris will perform in London next year, having won acclaim in 23 countries worldwide. Based upon… Read More

Ruthie Henshall & Wendi Peters to judge West End Bake Off

Published: 1 May 2018

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced the initial judges and participants for the fourth annual right royal West End Bake Off, taking place on Saturday 19 May, the same… Read More

May Picks: Shows To See This Month

Published: 1 May 2018

The sun is out (sometimes), the summer is here (almost), and an exciting new season of theatre is on the horizon (definitely) - it's time for OfficialLondonTheatre.com's picks of new… Read More

Dance Umbrella 2018 programme announced

Published: 1 May 2018

Dance Umbrella, London’s flagship festival of international dance, celebrates its 40th anniversary this autumn, and has announced its full 2018 programme today. Taking place from 26 September - 21 October… Read More

Angels In America sets Tony noms record as British plays dominate

Published: 1 May 2018

London plays were at the centre of the celebrations at this year's Tony Awards nominations announcement, with the Broadway transfer of the National Theatre's Angels In America attaining a record-setting… Read More

Watch: Tony Award 2018 nominations

Published: 1 May 2018

Over the past couple of months, we've enjoyed celebrating the very best of British theatre with the spectacular Olivier Awards 2018 with Mastercard ceremony - and now the focus switches… Read More

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny raps back into West End

Published: 1 May 2018

She's already torn up the West End stage with a UK Theatre and Olivier Award-nominated run last year. And now David Walliams' Gangsta Granny is to return to in London this… Read More

Gallery: Orlando Bloom And The Cast Of Killer Joe In Rehearsals

Published: 30 April 2018

Orlando Bloom leads the cast in Tracy Letts’ black comedy thriller, Killer Joe, for a strictly limited 13-week run. Directed by Simon Evans, Killer Joe will run at Trafalgar Studios… Read More

Spamilton, The Hamilton Spoof, premieres at The Menier Chocolate Factory

Published: 30 April 2018

The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the UK première of Gerard Alessandrini’s Spamilton which opens at the theatre on 24 July, with previews from 12 July and runs until 8… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell Announces Partnership With Invictus Games

Published: 30 April 2018

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, has today announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the Invictus Games Foundation, the governing body of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event… Read More

Watch: Strictly Ballroom The Musical opening night

Published: 27 April 2018

From the award winning director Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom The Musical, based on the 1992 romantic comedy film that inspired the world to dance, opened this week at the West… Read More

ABBA has written new music… and our fingers are crossed

Published: 27 April 2018

It was announced today that legendary pop group, ABBA, have written and recorded two brand new songs for the first time since they split 35 years ago. The new compositions… Read More

West End shows you have to see this summer

Published: 26 April 2018

Sitting in the garden soaking in the sun is all well and good, but with so many amazing shows opening from now until October, you’ll kick yourself for missing some… Read More

Almeida Theatre announces Machinal casting

Published: 26 April 2018

The Almeida Theatre has revealed casting for Natalie Abrahami's reimagination of Sophie Treadwell's play Machinal. Led by television star Emily Berrington (24: Live Another Day, Humans), the cast also includes Nathalie… Read More

First Chess images released

Published: 26 April 2018

It begins again tonight! The epic musical love story Chess opens for previews at the London Coliseum, starring Michael Ball as Anatoly, Alexandra Burke as Svetlana, Cedric Neal as The Arbiter, Tim… Read More

Little Shop Of Horrors casting revealed at Regent’s Park Open Air

Published: 26 April 2018

Marc Antolin, Jemima Rooper and Matt Willis will star in the upcoming Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop Of Horrors. Marc (Into The Woods, Open Air Theatre) and… Read More

Watch: Meet the cast & creatives of Company

Published: 25 April 2018

A revered Sondheim musical meets a quite sensational cast and creative team. Meet Patti LuPone, Mel Giedroyc, Marianne Elliott and Chris Harper - the company behind the upcoming Company in the… Read More

Thriller Live moonwalks into April 2019

Published: 25 April 2018

It's based on the musical icon who told us "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" - and West End audiences clearly haven't, as the brilliant Michael Jackson musical Thriller Live has extended… Read More

All you need to know about School Of Rock The Musical

Published: 24 April 2018

If you’re not already ready, then you probably need to be schooled on how to rock. Luckily, there’s a place to go: School Of Rock - The Musical. The sensational… Read More

Hayley Atwell & Jack Lowden to alternate roles in new Donmar productions

Published: 24 April 2018

The Donmar Warehouse has today announced two new productions in Josie Rourke's penultimate season as Artistic Director: Brian Friel's Aristocrats, directed by Lyndsey Turner; and Measure For Measure, in which… Read More

Watch: All Or Nothing’s open top bus gig

Published: 24 April 2018

When the London sun is shining, and the wheels are rolling, there's only one thing to do: get that Mod rocking. The cast of All Or Nothing - The Mod… Read More

Guest stars revealed for St Petersburg Ballet’s Swan Lake

Published: 24 April 2018

The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre's full-length classic Swan Lake, which returns to the London Coliseum this summer, has announced an exciting array of guest stars. Led by prima ballerina Irina… Read More

The Old Vic unveils all-star Birthday Variety Night line-up

Published: 23 April 2018

The Old Vic has revealed the full line-up for its 200th birthday Variety Night on Saturday 12 May, which includes music, comedy, cabaret and exclusive performances. Harking back to The… Read More

The Phantom Of The Opera scoops West End Eurovision double

Published: 23 April 2018

The angels of music within The Phantom Of The Opera's West End cast soared to an amazing double win at last night's West End Eurovision 2018 charity event. The charity… Read More

New casting for Kinky Boots announced

Published: 23 April 2018

Want to know the latest tea from the most fabulous show on the West End? Well, you've come to the right place because we're serving the latest on the cast… Read More

Watch: Bat Out Of Hell opening night

Published: 20 April 2018

If there's one thing we learned from Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical's explosion onto the West End scene last year, it's that the Bat likes nothing more than… Read More

New date added to Heathers The Musical

Published: 20 April 2018

Go grab a slushi because Heathers The Musical is hot, hot, hot! When tickets went on sale last week, The Other Palace Theatre's box office records were broken and left for… Read More

Shobna Gulati joins Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Published: 20 April 2018

So everybody just keeps talking about Jamie... but it keeps giving us reasons to. The Olivier Award-nominated show is still bringing joy to all its viewers thanks to its incredible… Read More

Dates announced for Follies and Hadestown at National Theatre

Published: 20 April 2018

Did you miss the Olivier Award-winning run of Follies at the National Theatre last year? Well, put those regrets behind you because you'll have another chance. This week the National… Read More

Killian Donnelly joins Les Misérables tour

Published: 20 April 2018

Today, Cameron Mackintosh announced the sad news that Killian Donnelly will be leaving the London production of Les Misérables. His final performance as the heartbreaking Jean Valjean (or prisoner 24601,… Read More

Ian McKellen’s King Lear announces NT Live screening and full casting

Published: 19 April 2018

King Lear has announced that it will be broadcast live to UK and international audiences on 27 September in partnership with NT Live. Further casting is also announced for the… Read More
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