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Star casting announced for Queers series

Published: 4 July 2017

Performers of the Queers monologue series, curated by Mark Gatiss at The Old Vic, have been announced, with Russell Tovey, Gemma Whelan and Ian Gelder amongst them. Celebrating some of… Read More

Shows to see this July

Published: 3 July 2017

If you can hear the distant sound of school bells ringing - and not-so-distant sound of ice cream vans selling - you'll know that summer is well and truly now… Read More

Social takeover: The Play That Goes Wrong

Published: 3 July 2017

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The Red Lion transfers to Trafalgar Studios

Published: 3 July 2017

Patrick Marber's poignant and pertinent football changing room drama will transfer to Trafalgar Studios this Winter. Based on Marber's own personal experiences of lower-level football clubs, The Red Lion is… Read More

Where musical characters would holiday

Published: 30 June 2017

Guest post by Abby Dan Summer is here, and it’s holiday time! Are you packing your bags for a week in Santorini, or will you go sweat it out in… Read More

Late Company arrives in West End

Published: 30 June 2017

The Finborough Theatre hit bullying drama Late Company is to transfer to Trafalgar Studios this summer for its West End debut. Highly praised on its European premiere at the venue… Read More

Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman steers into 2018

Published: 30 June 2017

Jez Butterworth's highly acclaimed drama The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, is extending its West End run at the Gielgud Theatre until 6 January 2018. Having originally opened at the… Read More

Interview: Audra McDonald

Published: 29 June 2017

It's the performance which won the Tony Award record-setter her triumphant title, so we couldn't wait to hear from Audra McDonald live on opening night, reprising her role in Lady… Read More

In rehearsal: Disco Pigs

Published: 28 June 2017

Marking the 20th anniversary of its explosive British debut, Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs comes to Trafalgar Studios this summer starring former Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch and Colin Campbell (Dublin… Read More

Full casting announced for Jesus Christ Superstar

Published: 28 June 2017

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has today announced completed casting for the return of their Olivier Award-winning production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s seminal rock musical Jesus Christ… Read More

Kathy Burke directs The Retreat at Park Theatre

Published: 27 June 2017

Park Theatre will host the World Premiere of new comedy drama The Retreat, the first play by BAFTA award-winning writer Sam Bain, directed by Kathy Burke, playing in PARK200 from… Read More

In pictures: West End LIVE 2017

Published: 26 June 2017

Hundreds of thousands of theatre aficionados took to Trafalgar Square for the annual return of the incredible free musical theatre West End LIVE - and we've the best videos and… Read More

West End LIVE 2017 kicks off summer of theatre celebrations

Published: 26 June 2017

London theatre is celebrating following the triumphant West End LIVE 2017, which saw hundreds of thousands flock to Trafalgar Square, a testament to the enduring appeal and resilience of theatre.… Read More

Sunday at West End LIVE!

Published: 25 June 2017

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Published: 24 June 2017

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Laura Carmichael joins cast of Apologia

Published: 23 June 2017

Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael will join the previously announced Tony and Emmy Award winner Stockard Channing, Freema Agyeman, Joseph Millson and Olivier Award winner Desmond Barrit in darkly funny play… Read More

Evita unveiled for West End transfer

Published: 23 June 2017

Bill Kenwright's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic Evita will make a much anticipated return to London this summer, transferring to the Phoenix Theatre for a limited 12 week… Read More

Cyber bullying drama heads to Haymarket

Published: 22 June 2017

The Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust, in partnership with the Pureland Foundation and children’s charity Kidscape, will present the world premiere of Emily Jenkins’ pioneering new play Cookies for two… Read More

Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Publish Major Workforce Study

Published: 22 June 2017

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre (UKT) have published research which assess the current and future needs of the UK’s world-leading theatre and performing arts sector workforce. SOLT… Read More

Kenny Wax appointed new SOLT president

Published: 21 June 2017

Producer Kenny Wax, founder of Kenny Wax Ltd., has been appointed as the new president of Society of London Theatre (SOLT), it has been announced.  His appointment comes at the… Read More

West End charity hit by cyber issues

Published: 21 June 2017

Over the last few days the Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust has been experiencing noticeable technical difficulties with their website and online platforms. The charity released a video through their… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell makes its world premiere

Published: 21 June 2017

Guest post by Dave Jackson.  What do you get if you mix Americana with Victorian melodrama, and pop it into a post-apocalyptic future? Yup, that's right - the rock opera… Read More

Five Guys Named Moe casting announced

Published: 21 June 2017

Full casting has been announced for this autumn's revival of Clarke Peters' Olivier-Award winning musical Five Guys Named Moe. Edward Baruwa (recent credits including Motown The Musical) will play Nomax,… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell extends by extra fortnight

Published: 21 June 2017

Having opened at the London Coliseum to critical acclaim last night, the producers of Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical have announced a further fortnight's extension to the… Read More

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre

Published: 21 June 2017

Sheffield Theatres' smash-hit coming-of-age musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will transfer to the Apollo Theatre this winter, along with the majority of the original cast. The modern day fairytale is… Read More

Production photos: Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Published: 20 June 2017

Get a first look at Audra McDonald's West End debut in Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill, portraying Billie Holiday in a performance that won her a record-setting sixth… Read More

National unveils Neaptide & Wig Out! casting

Published: 20 June 2017

The National Theatre has announced casting for two of the rehearsed readings in its Queer Theatre event series, Neaptide and Wig Out!, including Jessica Raine and Alexia Khadime. Hosted in… Read More

West End stars join in Songs And Solidarity

Published: 20 June 2017

Numerous West End performers including Tyrone Huntley, Rachel Tucker and Jason Manford have joined the starry line-up of Songs And Solidarity, a gala fundraising evening for those affected by the… Read More

Further casting announced for Simon Stephens’ Seagull

Published: 20 June 2017

Further casting has been announced for Simon Stephens’ new version of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, The Seagull, at the Lyric Hammersmith. Adelayo Adedayo (Cuttin' It, Young Vic/Royal Court) will star… Read More

Menier casts Adrian Mole musical

Published: 20 June 2017

Full casting has been revealed for the Menier Chocolate Factory's brand new production of Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - The Musical, which opens… Read More

Almeida’s Mary Stuart transfers to West End

Published: 20 June 2017

Robert Icke's critically acclaimed adaptation of Mary Stuart, which sees Juliet Stevenson and Lia Williams alternate the play's central roles through a coin toss, will transfer to the West End… Read More

National Youth Ballet set Time In Motion

Published: 19 June 2017

The National Youth Ballet have announced plans for their 30th anniversary season, entitled Time In Motion, with a Gala performance at Sadler’s Wells on Sunday 3 September 2017. In a mixed… Read More

Nathalie Harrison joins Voices Of The Amazon

Published: 19 June 2017

Nathalie Harrison, First Artist at the Royal Ballet, will join the UK premiere of Sisters Grimm's internationally acclaimed Voices Of The Amazon at Sadler's Wells this summer. Nathalie has recently… Read More

Further Apologia casting announced

Published: 19 June 2017

Freema Agyeman, Desmond Barrit and Joseph Millson will join Tony Award winner Stockard Channing in Jamie Lloyd's new production of the darkly funny and haunting play Apologia. Freema will be… Read More

Paco Peña’s Flamencura returns to Sadler’s Wells

Published: 16 June 2017

Acclaimed flamenco guitarist, composer, dramatist and producer Paco Peña returns to Sadler’s Wells with his company to present Flamencura this summer, playing from Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 August 2017.… Read More

Video: Farewell to Kinky Boots’ Matt Henry

Published: 16 June 2017

With the brilliant actor playing his final performance in the Olivier Award-winning role of Lola in Kinky Boots on Saturday 8 July, we take a look back at his highlights.… Read More

The Jacksons surprise Motown The Musical

Published: 16 June 2017

Jackie and Tito Jackson made a surprise visit to Motown The Musical last night, joining the cast of the show on stage for a spectacular finale. At the end of… Read More

Heisenberg headed for West End this autumn

Published: 16 June 2017

Marianne Elliott will direct Anne-Marie Duff and Kenneth Cranham in the UK and West End premiere of Simon Stephens' new two-hander Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle this autumn. The first West… Read More

Lead casting announced for West End Hamilton

Published: 16 June 2017

Jamael Westman will make his West End debut in the titular role of Lin-Manuel Miranda's global musical sensation Hamilton, with stage and screen star Michael Jibson cast opposite him as… Read More

Tommy streamed live into social care homes

Published: 15 June 2017

This Saturday 17 June at 2.30pm, Theatre Royal Stratford East will be live-streaming the iconic The Who musical, Tommy, into adult social care homes across the UK as part of… Read More

Rat Pack back in West End this Christmas

Published: 15 June 2017

The Olivier Award-nominated musical extravaganza The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas will return to the West End this Christmas with its smooth blend of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin… Read More

Interview: Andrew Scott and the Hamlet cast

Published: 15 June 2017

William Shakespeare's epic story of the tragically flawed Danish Prince returns to the West End this week; we spoke to Andrew Scott and the rest of the cast ahead of… Read More

National announces world premieres casting

Published: 15 June 2017

The National Theatre has announced casting for three world premieres - Pinocchio, Saint George And The Dragon, and Beginning - and plans for current sell-out show Barber Shop Chronicles to… Read More

In rehearsal: Queen Anne

Published: 14 June 2017

Romola Garai and Emma Cunniffe are getting regal as Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough and Queen Anne respectively; take a look at rehearsal images for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production. After… Read More

National Theatre presents In Visible Ink

Published: 14 June 2017

The National Theatre presents its newest exhibition, In Visible Ink, tracing a timeline of some of the key political, social and cultural events and stories that have impacted the LGBT+… Read More

Nadia Fall to lead Theatre Royal Stratford East

Published: 14 June 2017

Nadia Fall has been appointed the new Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, taking over from incumbent Kerry Michael full time from 1 January 2018. Currently an Associate Director… Read More

104,000 Kids Week tickets issued on first day

Published: 14 June 2017

Photo: Pamela Raith Kids Week has only been on sale for one day and has already issued over 104,000 tickets. Kids Week encourages families to experience live theatre with over… Read More

Greenwich hosts Chinese Whispers

Published: 13 June 2017

A Victorian confidence trickster is the subject of a fascinating comedy drama having its world premiere at Greenwich Theatre from 13 - 23 July. Chinese Whispers, written and directed by… Read More

National announces full Mosquitoes casting

Published: 13 June 2017

Full casting has been announced for the new Lucy Kirkwood drama Mosquitoes, directed by Rufus Norris and starring Olivia Colman. Based on the the happenings of when two sisters, whose… Read More

Harrower & Ibsen in Donmar autumn season

Published: 13 June 2017

The Donmar Warehouse has announced two new autumn productions: a Yaël Farber-directed revival of David Harrower's modern classic Knives In Hens, and Kwame Kwei-Armah's reimagining of Ibsen's masterpiece The Lady… Read More

West End LIVE announces 2017 line-up

Published: 12 June 2017

With just under two weeks to go - not that we're counting! - until the annual free musical theatre extravaganza West End LIVE once again takes over Trafalgar Square, the… Read More

In rehearsal: Commitee… (A New Musical)

Published: 12 June 2017

Check out the latest rehearsal pictures from the new musical - take a deep breath - The Public Administration And Constitution Affairs Committee Take Oral Evidence On Whitehall’s Relationship With… Read More

David Lan to step down from Young Vic

Published: 12 June 2017

The Board of the Young Vic have announced today that influential artistic director David Lan will step down after leading the company for almost two decades. Appointed in 2000, David… Read More

Royal Court’s Road revival cast announced

Published: 12 June 2017

Casting has been announced for the Royal Court's revival of Jim Cartwright's seminal drama Road, with Olivier Award winner John Tiffany directing a company including Michelle Fairley and Lemn Sissay.… Read More

The Play That Takes Home A Tony

Published: 12 June 2017

British-based designer Nigel Hook was named winner of the Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Play That Goes Wrong at last night's 71st annual Tony Awards… Read More

Hampstead unveils Alligators casting

Published: 9 June 2017

The Hampstead Theatre has today announced casting for returning drama Alligators, a Hampstead Downstairs Original written by Andrew Keatley (The Gathered Leaves, Park Theatre). Directed by Simon Evans, the searing… Read More

Theatreland supports Night For London campaign

Published: 9 June 2017

  Theatres across London will be supporting the British Red Cross' ‘Night for London’ campaign to raise funds for those affected by the London terror attacks, as The Society of… Read More

Julian Clary stars in specially-written comedy

Published: 9 June 2017

Comedian and entertainer Julian Clary is to lead the world premiere of black comedy Le Grand Mort at Trafalgar Studios this autumn, a play penned specially for him by the… Read More

Full cast announced for National’s Follies

Published: 9 June 2017

Full casting has been announced for the National Theatre's exciting revival of the Sondheim musical masterpiece Follies, with Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton set to play the titular trio.… Read More

New dancers Wanna Be Startin’ Thriller

Published: 7 June 2017

Eight new dancers have joined the cast of Thriller Live, making their West End stage debuts in the hit musical tribute to one of the world's most iconic performers. New… Read More

Fantastic Mr Fox to return to Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 7 June 2017

Following a successful UK tour, the Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Curve and Lyric Hammersmith production of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox will return to London for a summer run. The bright-eyed, bushy-tailed… Read More

Performers announced for Bush’s Nassim

Published: 7 June 2017

Alexi Kaye Campbell, Khalid Abdalla and Vivienne Acheampong are among the performers who will participate in new Bush Theatre Studio play Nassim this summer. Penned by Nassim Soleimanpour (While Rabbit… Read More

In rehearsal: Girl From The North Country

Published: 6 June 2017

A close-knit 1934 community, living on a knife-edge, huddles together in the local guesthouse - meanwhile, the starry cast playing them in 2017 seem to be enjoying themselves in rehearsals.… Read More

Opening Night: Annie

Published: 6 June 2017

We popped along to the Piccadilly for the red carpet premiere of Annie, which stars Miranda Hart as Miss Hannigan, and spoke to casts, creatives and glamorous guests. It's a… Read More

Royal Court casts Bodies

Published: 6 June 2017

Casting has been announced for Vivienne Franzmann's new trafficking drama, Bodies, which premieres in the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. The cast are Lorna Brown (recent credits including Oresteia, Almeida/West… Read More

Wind In The Willows releases cast portraits

Published: 6 June 2017

Feeling the need for speed? Riotous musical comedy The Wind In The Willows have released these first cast portraits of their company in colourful character, sure to get your hearts racing… Read More

Stratford hosts scorching romcom Summer In London

Published: 5 June 2017

Full casting has been revealed for Theatre Royal Stratford East's world premiere of seasonal romcom Summer In London. Billed as a mix of The Inbetweeners with a modernised A Midsummer… Read More

In rehearsal: Disney’s Aladdin starring Matthew Croke

Published: 2 June 2017

Hurtling around a sprawling desert metropolis, flying magic carpets and magically having your wishes come true: all in a day's work for the new cast of utterly spectacular musical Disney's… Read More

Production photos: Annie

Published: 2 June 2017

Multi award-winning comedy writer, actor and author Miranda Hart makes her West End debut as Miss Hannigan in the beloved family musical Annie - check out the first production shots… Read More

Watch School Of Rock on Theatre Lounge Live

Published: 2 June 2017

What's the best way you can imagine to kickstart your weekend? Well, we've got it: a rip-roaring rock 'n roll jam with the Olivier Award-winning cast of School Of Rock… Read More

Stars join Cat On A Hot Tin Roof revival

Published: 2 June 2017

The Young Vic production of Tennessee Williams' mendacity masterpiece Cat On A Hot Tin Roof will star Lisa Palfrey (Big Mama), Hayley Squires (Mae) and Brian Gleeson (Cooper), joining the previously… Read More

Further casting revealed for Palladium panto

Published: 2 June 2017

Further casting has been announced for this year's London Palladium pantomime Dick Whittington, with Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo and Diversity (The Sultan and his Entourage), Gary Wilmott (Sarah the… Read More

Bush hosts Monica Dolan’s The B*easts

Published: 1 June 2017

The Bush Theatre has announce that this summer it will be hosting a run of The B*easts, written and performed by Monica Dolan (W1A, Appropriate Adult, The Witness For The… Read More

Shows to see this June

Published: 1 June 2017

Where did the first half of 2017 go?! Somehow, we're in June, and with the sun beaming down, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a balmy evening with friends and… Read More

Reasons To See: Killology

Published: 1 June 2017

Richard Mylan (Paul), Sion Daniel Young (Davey), Seán Gleeson (Alan) in Killology. Photo by Mark Douet Killology marks playwright Gary Owen’s return to the Royal Court following 2015’s Violence And… Read More
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