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Opening Night Video: Girl From The North Country

Published: 12 January 2018

It's the stunning play of hope, heartbreak and soul that's already captured the hearts and minds of London audiences - and now the Girl From The North Country makes the transition to London's… Read More

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie in the West End until October

Published: 12 January 2018

West End theatregoers will find that Everybody's Talking About Jamie for even longer this year, with the news that the feelgood and fabulous new musical has opened up a new booking… Read More

Full casting revealed for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Published: 12 January 2018

Michael Grandage Company have announced full casting for their upcoming production of Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, which will star Poldark's Aidan Turner as the deranged terrorist Mad Padraic.… Read More

Win tickets to Tales From The Shed

Published: 12 January 2018

Chickenshed returns to the Royal Albert Hall with the hugely popular Tales From The Shed. Part of a jam packed February Half Term, this interactive show is full of colourful… Read More

New Year, New You: Reasons to see a show in January

Published: 11 January 2018

With a week and a half of 2018 behind us, it's now the tipping point for New Year's Resolutions across the country. At this stage, you've either visited the gym… Read More

Vanessa Redgrave to lead Young Vic’s The Inheritance

Published: 11 January 2018

Esteemed actress Vanessa Redgrave will lead the cast of the Young Vic's world premiere production of The Inheritance this Spring, in a cast which also features Tony Award-winner John Benjamin… Read More

Josie Rourke and Kate Pakenham to depart Donmar Warehouse

Published: 11 January 2018

The Donmar Warehouse has today announced that Josie Rourke is to step down in 2019, after eight years as Artistic Director, and Executive Producer Kate Pakenham will leave in June… Read More

Theatre Royal Stratford East hosts Stronger Than Fear Festival

Published: 10 January 2018

Theatre Royal Stratford East's space Gerry's will host a festival showcasing work focusing on the current state of affairs in the world in February. Featuring work from 8 new theatre companies and… Read More

Oliviers return to Royal Albert Hall; Nominate your Be Inspired Champion

Published: 10 January 2018

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have shared the first details of the 2018 ceremony, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday… Read More

Society of Ticket Agents & Retailers celebrates 20th anniversary

Published: 9 January 2018

The Society of Ticket Agents & Retailers (STAR) is this week celebrating its 20th anniversary by highlighting the importance of its work in the industry. The Society held its inaugural… Read More

In rehearsal: Mary Stuart

Published: 9 January 2018

Two queens: one in power, one in prison, and they've quite the remarkable story to tell. So with preparations for the forthcoming West End transfer of the Almeida Theatre's acclaimed… Read More

The Grinning Man extends West End run

Published: 8 January 2018

Smash-hit new musical The Grinning Man has today announced a new booking period at Trafalgar Studios, and is now booking until 14 April 2018. The show's successful transfer to the West… Read More

An American In Paris confirms cinema screenings

Published: 8 January 2018

Highly acclaimed musical An American In Paris, which this weekend concluded its run at the Dominion Theatre, will spring into cinemas worldwide on 16 May 2018 (excluding North America and… Read More

Saved By The Bell parody musical transfers to Other Palace

Published: 8 January 2018

Teenagers of the 90s, rejoice: a new musical parody based on the popular TV comedy Saved By The Bell will makes its UK debut at The Other Palace in March.… Read More

Mark Rylance returns to Globe in Michelle Terry’s inaugural season

Published: 4 January 2018

Sir Mark Rylance will return to Shakespeare's Globe this summer to play Iago in Othello, as part of newly-appointed Artistic Director Michelle Terry's inaugural 2018 season. Rylance's star billing is… Read More

Vicky Featherstone heads up The Stage 100 list 2018

Published: 4 January 2018

Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone has shot to the top of The Stage 100 list in 2018, the newspaper’s annual guide to the most influential figures working in the theatre… Read More

Theatrical luminaries on New Year’s Honours List

Published: 4 January 2018

Leading figures from London theatre have featured prominently in the Queen's New Year's Honours List, with the likes of actors Hugh Laurie and Matt Henry, director John Tiffany and producer… Read More

Tina Turner musical opens auditions for role of Young Tina

Published: 4 January 2018

Future Queens of Rock 'n' Roll might find their calling this month, with the news that the West End production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical will hold open auditions on… Read More

Everything you need to know about Disney’s Aladdin in London

Published: 3 January 2018

Disney’s Aladdin musical brought a whole new world of wonder to the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End. Filled with magic, an evil sorcerer, one hilarious genie and a daring… Read More

In rehearsal: Amadeus

Published: 3 January 2018

Everybody has their nemesis - that one rival force you come up against over and over, and never seem to best. And while for some of us that nemesis is… Read More

Last chance to see: London shows leaving in January

Published: 3 January 2018

And just like that, it's 2018, and a bright New Year for London shows lies ahead! It's been a spectacular last twelve months for the London theatre landscape, with more… Read More

Almeida announces Summer And Smoke cast

Published: 2 January 2018

Full ensemble casting has been announced for the Almeida Theatre's rare revival of Tennessee Williams' classic play Summer And Smoke, which explores vital themes of love, loneliness and self-destruction. Joining the… Read More

CLOSED: Become a Public Panellist for the Olivier Awards with Mastercard 2019!

Published: 2 January 2018

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is looking for public panellists for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard - and you can apply below! Members of the public are needed… Read More

School Of Rock celebrates 500 West End classes

Published: 2 January 2018

Amidst the fireworks and fizz of New Year, the West End production of School Of Rock - The Musical had extra reason to celebrate last week, as the show played… Read More

What’s on in London Theatre in 2018

Published: 29 December 2017

  It's very nearly time to bid farewell to 2017. 2017 was the year that saw the much-hyped Hamilton open the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre, that saw Harry Potter… Read More

All you need to know about The Phantom Of The Opera In London

Published: 28 December 2017

Enjoyed by over 140 million people worldwide and winner of 70 major international theatre awards, The Phantom Of The Opera is a mesmerising show that’s been enchanting audiences for 34… Read More

Les Mis: Everything you need to know

Published: 27 December 2017

You may have heard the Les Misérables songs. All your friends and family have seen it... so have more than 70 million other people. Les Misérables is one of the… Read More

Everything you need to know about Mamma Mia! in London

Published: 20 December 2017

Mamma Mia! is the sensational musical based on the songs of Swedish pop group, ABBA. After over two decades, it's the longest-running jukebox musical in the West End. Not only… Read More

Your last-minute gift givers’ guide to London theatre

Published: 20 December 2017

Buying Christmas gifts can sometimes be as easy as (mince) pie, with the perfect presents jumping out at you from the shelves. Other times, it can be a nightmare. We've… Read More

Social takeover: La Bohème

Published: 20 December 2017

It's Puccini and opera like you've never seen it before, as the King Head Theatre's unique adaptation of La Bohème has arrived on the West End stage - so to… Read More

A Day In The Life: Dharmesh Patel

Published: 18 December 2017

This winter, the Royal Shakespeare Company transports you to Shakespeare’s Rome, returning to the Barbican with a thrilling London Season comprising four of the playwright’s most gripping plays. One of… Read More

Interview: Rosalie Craig on Company

Published: 15 December 2017

Iconic musical Company opens next year at the Gielgud Theatre, and it's being performed as you've never seen it before. We spoke to central star Rosalie Craig about taking on… Read More

Everything you need to know about Wicked in London

Published: 15 December 2017

A cultural phenomenon, Wicked has been casting a spell over audiences across the world for 15 years. Taking a story you know and love and turning it into a delightful,… Read More

Five Reasons to See: Belleville

Published: 15 December 2017

  Zach and Abby are living the dream – beautiful, in love and recently moved to Paris on a big, romantic adventure. But it turns out the Millennial dream of… Read More

Reasons to see: Pinocchio

Published: 15 December 2017

No word of a lie: there's something magical happening right now at the National Theatre, where a new musical adaptation of Pinocchio is making its world premiere on the Lyttelton… Read More

David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano transfers to West End

Published: 15 December 2017

David Hare’s critically acclaimed play The Moderate Soprano will make its West End premiere next spring at the Duke of York’s Theatre, with performances playing from 5 April to 30… Read More

Chicago makes its West End return March 2018

Published: 15 December 2017

The multi-award winning musical Chicago will return to the West End next Spring, it has been announced, as the acclaimed UK and internationally touring production transfers to London's Phoenix Theatre… Read More

La La Land to be played live at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Published: 14 December 2017

It's the toe-tapping musical film that sweeped swathes of cinemagoers off their feet - and now it's being given a spectacular theatrical twist, as La La Land will play in… Read More

Casting revealed for new musical Eugenius!

Published: 14 December 2017

Casting has been revealed for the return of the eagerly anticipated new musical Eugenius!, the comic book-centred story which plays its first full run at The Other Palace from next… Read More

Reasons To See: Dick Whittington

Published: 14 December 2017

  We are in the full throes of panto season, and nowhere does it quite like the London Palladium. Last year saw pantomime return to the iconic venue for the… Read More

The Grinning Man releases celebrity recordings

Published: 13 December 2017

First published Tuesday 5 December; updated Wednesday 13 December Celebrities including Matt Lucas, Kelsey Grammer and Hannah Waddingham have joined Harry Enfield, Alexander Armstrong and Louise Dearman in recording unique… Read More

Video: first look at Six’s Ex-Wives in action

Published: 13 December 2017

A sneak preview clip has been released of a performance of “Ex-Wives”, the first high energy song from the new British musical Six, that sees the six wives of Henry… Read More

Opening Night: The Twilight Zone

Published: 13 December 2017

A 20th Century phenomenon, The Twilight Zone was beamed into millions of houses across the United States which now has descended on the Almeida Theatre in Islington. Adapted by Anne… Read More

Full cast announced for Kathy Burke’s Lady Windermere’s Fan

Published: 13 December 2017

Classic Spring have announced full casting for Kathy Burke's upcoming production of Wilde comedy Lady Windermere's Fan, with Grace Molony and Joseph Marcell set to star alongside the previously-revealed Samantha… Read More

Royal Court extends Girls And Boys run

Published: 11 December 2017

Dennis Kelly's new one-woman play Girls & Boys, which stars Carey Mulligan and follows an ordinary family whose lives begin to unravel, has extended its run at the Royal Court… Read More

Everything you need to know about Matilda The Musical in London

Published: 11 December 2017

Dennis Kelly, Tim Minchin, Matthew Warchus and Royal Shakespeare Company first brought Roald Dahl’s magical story about a special little girl to life in 2010, and then to London's Cambridge Theatre… Read More

Cell Mates: Opening Night

Published: 8 December 2017

Betrayal, intrigue, prison break … spy drama for right now. Cell Mates is a fascinating true story of the notorious double agent George Blake, serving 42 years in Wormwood Scrubs,… Read More

PVRIS meet kids from School Of Rock

Published: 8 December 2017

Last week, before their performance at the 02 Brixton Academy, PVRIS (Alex Babinski, Lynn Gunn and Brian Macdonald) visited the New London Theatre to swap rock stories and meet with… Read More

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns Christmas 2018

Published: 8 December 2017

New Adventures is delighted to announce that Matthew Bourne’s legendary Swan Lake will return to Sadler’s Wells in 2018 for the Christmas season with a fresh look for the 21st… Read More

Full Cast Announced For West End Transfer Of The Almeida Theatre’s Mary Stuart

Published: 8 December 2017

The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Mary Stuart. Following a critically acclaimed, sold out season at the Almeida Theatre… Read More

Royal Court Theatre Announces Casting For My Mum’s A Tw*t

Published: 8 December 2017

Patsy Ferran has been cast in My Mum’s a Tw*t, the debut play by Anoushka Warden. It is directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone and Jude Christian. My… Read More

Backstage with Jack And The Beanstalk

Published: 7 December 2017

Always a highlight of London theatre's Christmas line-up, this year the annual Lyric Hammersmith pantomime is scaling new heights with a hilarious take on Jack And The Beanstalk - so… Read More

Meet Meera Syal, the new Miss Hannigan

Published: 7 December 2017

Annie's Miss Hannigan can be a cruel, conniving and disdainful misanthrope at times, full of bitterness to the children she takes care of. Thankfully, Meera Syal, the brilliant actor, writer… Read More

First Hamilton images released

Published: 6 December 2017

The first production images have been released of Hamilton in the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre - and boy, does it look good in The Room Where It Happens. Starring… Read More

CLOSED: Win the Ultimate Theatre Lover’s Prize

Published: 5 December 2017

Love theatre? Then this is the perfect end-of-year prize draw for you. We've teamed up Nick Hern Books and Theatre Tokens to bring you an amazing opportunity to win the ultimate theatre-lover's… Read More

In rehearsal: Project Polunin – Satori

Published: 5 December 2017

Under the umbrella title of Satori, renowned ballet star Sergei Polunin’s company, Project Polunin, are presenting a mixed programme of new work and a British premiere at the London Coliseum… Read More

10 Christmas Shows To See This Season

Published: 4 December 2017

There are few ways to celebrate Christmas like a good festive theatre show. Granting you the chance to step out of the cold and immerse yourself in a heart-warming story,… Read More

8 questions with the new School Of Rock cast

Published: 4 December 2017

Favourite lessons. Top aspirations and advice. The name of your ideal rock band. All things you'd want to know before enrolling your child in the School Of Rock - so… Read More

Jim Carter hosts star-studded In Conversation series

Published: 4 December 2017

After his popular season of conversations in 2017, Jim Carter will return to the Tricycle Theatre in 2018, speaking with leading industry actors and directors including Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi,… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell in Dominion Theatre 2018 return

Published: 4 December 2017

Article updated Monday 4 December 12pm Having previously teased the possibility of a 2018 return, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical has confirmed that it will return to London's… Read More

Evening Standard Theatre Award winners announced

Published: 4 December 2017

Amber Riley, Andrew Garfield and Glenda Jackson were amongst the winners of the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017, which were announced at a ceremony last night at London’s Theatre… Read More

Annie welcomes Meera Syal to the cast

Published: 1 December 2017

Last night (30 November 2017), the West End cast of Annie officially welcomed Meera Syal, playing Miss Hannigan, to the hit Piccadilly Theatre musical. Nikolai Foster’s West End production of… Read More

Star-studded nominations announced for 2018 WhatsOnStage Awards

Published: 1 December 2017

A star-studded list of nominations has been announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2018 this afternoon, ahead of the annual ceremony at the Prince Of Wales Theatre. The 18th iteration of… Read More

Hamilton announces daily lottery ticket plans

Published: 1 December 2017

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh have today confirmed plans for a £10 daily lottery for Hamilton tickets in the West End. The ticket lottery will open on Monday 4… Read More

CLOSED: Win 2 tickets to The Grinning Man

Published: 1 December 2017

To celebrate the West End transfer of the acclaimed award winning new musical The Grinning Man, which received nightly standing ovations at Bristol Old Vic, we are offering the chance… Read More

James Graham’s Quiz makes West End switch

Published: 1 December 2017

Playwright James Graham's golden year gets even better, with a West End transfer today confirmed for Quiz, his Chichester Festival Theatre hit about the infamous Who Wants To Be A… Read More

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella to be broadcast this Christmas on BBC

Published: 30 November 2017

Matthew Bourne's company New Adventures have announced that the eagerly anticipated return of Cinderella will be broadcast on the BBC over the Christmas period ahead of a worldwide cinema release from… Read More

Casting announced for new musical Six

Published: 30 November 2017

The 6 wives of Henry VIII are back, and singing their way out of the history books - cast and creatives have been announced for the London premiere of new… Read More

Interview: Charlie Stemp on Dick Whittington

Published: 30 November 2017

What a year it's been for Charlie Stemp - and what a Christmas the Olivier-nominated leading man has in store. Following the universally lauded reception to his breakthrough in Half… Read More

Final Girl From The North Country casting announced

Published: 30 November 2017

Final casting has been revealed for the West End transfer of The Old Vic's Girl From The North Country, which reopens at the Noël Coward Theatre at the turn of the year.… Read More

Joanna Lumley to perform at London Palladium

Published: 30 November 2017

Legendary actress and comedian Joanna Lumley will bring her personal show It's All About Me to the London Palladium next year as part of a 2018 UK tour. In It's… Read More

Tricycle launches young people’s event with Daniel Kaluuya

Published: 29 November 2017

The Tricycle Theatre are offering young people the chance to quiz rising star Daniel Kaluuya, star of Get Out, Skins and Black Mirror, at a question and answer event on… Read More

Shows announced for London Theatre’s New Year Sale

Published: 29 November 2017

Get set to give your New Year the best possible theatrical start: theatres all over the capital are set to welcome in 2018 with London Theatre’s New Year Sale (#GetIntoLondonTheatre),… Read More

Meet the team: Susie McKenna

Published: 28 November 2017

The brilliant Susie McKenna - currently starring as the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella at the Hackney Empire, which she also directed and wrote - is a busy lady, and we… Read More

Marcus Brigstocke on Barnum rehearsals

Published: 28 November 2017

As a London theatre audience member, it's easy to forget sometimes just how difficult performing actually is: portraying a character, remembering lines and blocking, regularly actuating split-second timing. And then,… Read More
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