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Mark Gatiss to star in West End charity gala

Published: 3 May 2017

Mark Gatiss will appear alongside 20 other performers in a one-night West End charity gala presentation of the true-life coming-out drama Outings, as part of the Pride in London Festival.… Read More

Gary Trainor to teach School Of Rock

Published: 3 May 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier Award-winning production of School Of Rock - The Musical has today announced that Gary Trainor, having played the role of alternate Dewey since the show’s London… Read More

Disney welcomes a new Aladdin

Published: 3 May 2017

Disney Theatrical Productions has released an exclusive first look at Matthew Croke as the title role in Aladdin ahead of his first performance in the title role on 5 June… Read More

Shows to see this May

Published: 2 May 2017

With summer now certifiably on the horizon, May's selection of incoming shows sees London’s Theatreland truly starting to heat up with a brilliant selection of dramas, comedies and musicals. We've picked out… Read More

West End takes ten at Tony nominations

Published: 2 May 2017

The West End made its mark on today’s Tony Award nominations announcement, with a total of 10 nods for productions transferred from London featuring in the illustrious list. Tim Minchin… Read More

Full cast announced for The Ugly One

Published: 2 May 2017

Buckland Theatre Company has announced fullcasting for Marius von Mayenburg’s The Ugly One, the company’s third production at PARK90 at Park Theatre. Directed by 2016 James Menzies-Kitchin Young Director Award… Read More

What The Ladybird Heard makes West End debut

Published: 2 May 2017

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ bestselling picture book What The Ladybird Heard will make its West End debut this summer. The glittering tale of two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird… Read More

Opening Night: Alice’s Adventures Underground

Published: 28 April 2017

Alice's Adventures Underground invites audiences to tumble down the rabbit hole and explore Lewis Carroll's world in spectacular detail - and we excitedly obliged. The unmissable immersive production was the… Read More

TfL launches ‘Please Offer Me A Seat’ initiative

Published: 28 April 2017

Great news for those who rely on the London transport network to get to and from the theatre, but perhaps struggle with standing - Transport for London (TfL) have launched… Read More

King Kong goes ape at The Vaults this summer

Published: 28 April 2017

A new comic staging of the story of King Kong will come to new life for theatre audiences in the atmospheric surroundings of The Vaults tunnels this summer. Taking a… Read More

Listen – Dreamgirls single released

Published: 28 April 2017

Listen, taken from the Original London Cast Recording of hit West End musical Dreamgirls, and performed by Amber Riley (Olivier Award-winner for Best Actress in a Musical) and Liisi LaFontaine, has… Read More

Killian Donnelly and Carley Stenson join Les Misérables

Published: 28 April 2017

From Monday 12 June 2017, there will be major cast changes at the West End production of Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre, which is now in its record breaking… Read More

Girl From The North Country announces full cast

Published: 28 April 2017

Starry casting has today been announced for Girl From The North Country, award-winning playwright Conor McPherson's new work which features classic songs from Bob Dylan, previewing at The Old Vic… Read More

4 things City Of Glass left us reflecting upon

Published: 27 April 2017

Paul Auster’s City Of Glass at Lyric Hammersmith left us transfixed on its press night, immersed totally within 59 Productions and playwright Duncan Macmillan’s vivid reimagining of Paul Auster’s New… Read More

Stomp swap wheelie bins for charity’s wellies

Published: 27 April 2017

Performers from the West End's acclaimed show Stomp are swapping their wheelie bins for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s yellow wellies in a show of support for Mayday, the charity’s national… Read More

Things I Know To Be True to make Lyric Hammersmith return

Published: 27 April 2017

Following a hugely successful 2016 Australian and UK tour, Frantic Assembly and State Theatre Company South Australia’s critically acclaimed Things I Know To Be True will return to the Lyric… Read More

An American In Paris springs into 2018

Published: 27 April 2017

Christopher Wheeldon’s stunning reinvention of the Oscar® winning film An American In Paris has been brilliantly received by audiences and critics since opening at the restored Dominion Theatre on 21 March… Read More

Kite Runner flies on to August

Published: 26 April 2017

The Kite Runner’s critically acclaimed West End stage success continues to soar to new heights, as the news is announced that the production’s second West End season of the year, at… Read More

Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands composes for Life Of Galileo

Published: 26 April 2017

BAFTA winner Joe Wright’s production of Brecht’s masterwork Life of Galileo will be accompanied by an original score composed by Tom Rowlands, founding member of the English electronic music duo… Read More

Harry Potter actress stars in Disco Pigs

Published: 26 April 2017

Marking the 20th anniversary of its explosive British debut, Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs comes to Trafalgar Studios, starring Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter; My Name Is Emily) and Colin Campbell (Dublin… Read More

Jeremy Irons to narrate Voices Of The Amazon

Published: 25 April 2017

Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning Jeremy Irons will narrate Voices Of The Amazon, a passionate dance musical from the heart of Brazil, which receives its UK premiere at… Read More

In rehearsal: Woyzeck

Published: 25 April 2017

1980s Berlin, and amidst the domestic turpitude of the Cold War, a young soldier and the love of his life try to build a better future, despite being perilously close… Read More

Olivier-winning Rotterdam returns to West End

Published: 25 April 2017

After its triumph at the 2017 Olivier Awards with Mastercard for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Donnacadh O’Briain’s critically acclaimed production of Rotterdam by Jon Brittain will be returning to… Read More

West End Annies unveiled

Published: 24 April 2017

As rehearsals began today for the West End production of Annie at the Piccadilly Theatre, full casting for the production was announced. Joining the previously announced Miranda Hart who will… Read More

Sadler’s Wells sets out autumn-winter season

Published: 24 April 2017

Sadler's Wells has set out plans for its autumn-winter 2017 season, including the return of acclaimed artists Hofesh Shechter, Akram Khan, Carlos Acosta, Wayne McGregor, BalletBoyz and Matthew Bourne. The… Read More

In rehearsal: Life Of Galileo

Published: 24 April 2017

Brendan Cowell plays Galileo Galilei - father, hero, heretic - in BAFTA Award-winning Joe Wright's production of Bertolt Brecht's dramatisation of the battle between belief and reason. Take a look at… Read More

Anatomy Of A Suicide cast announced

Published: 24 April 2017

Full casting has been announced for Anatomy Of A Suicide, Alice Birch's new familial drama at the Royal Court, directed by Katie Mitchell. Gershwyn Eustache Jnr. (The Royale), Paul Hilton… Read More

Cast announced for brand new comedy Twitstorm

Published: 21 April 2017

The team behind Park Theatre hits Dead Sheep, An Audience With Jimmy Savile, Deny Deny Deny and The Roundabout, will return to the theatre with the world premiere of a… Read More

In rehearsal: Salomé

Published: 21 April 2017

The story has been told before, but never like this. An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the… Read More

Full cast announced for Lyric Hammersmith’s Terror

Published: 21 April 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith today is pleased to announce the full casting for the UK premiere of Ferdinand von Schirach’s thrilling courtroom drama Terror, directed by Artistic Director Sean Holmes and… Read More

The Gruffalo’s Child returns to the West End this Christmas

Published: 20 April 2017

Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories today announces that The Gruffalo’s Child is to follow in her father’s giant footsteps with a Christmas season in the West End! It’s a… Read More

Initial casting announced for Dick Whittington

Published: 20 April 2017

Initial casting is announced today for Qdos Entertainment’s London Palladium production of Dick Whittington.  Following the success of Cinderella last year, the production will see the return of Julian Clary who… Read More

Acclaimed rock musical The Toxic Avenger transfers to the Arts Theatre

Published: 20 April 2017

Following a sold-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse, when it received 6 Off West End Award nominations including Best Musical, acclaimed rock musical The Toxic Avenger The Musical is to… Read More

In rehearsal: Madame Rubinstein

Published: 19 April 2017

Park Theatre’s Artistic Director Jez Bond is directing Miriam Margolyes, Frances Barber and Jonathan Forbes in the world premiere of Madame Rubinstein, a brand new comedy by John Misto, playing… Read More

Arts Theatre Celebrates 90th birthday

Published: 19 April 2017

Today the Arts Theatre celebrates its 90th birthday. The intimate, 350-seat proscenium arch theatre, which has been in operation since 1927, holds a special place in the history of British theatre.… Read More

Bridge Theatre announces launching season

Published: 19 April 2017

London Theatre Company has announced the first productions at its new Bridge Theatre, which opens this October on the river by Tower Bridge and City Hall. The theatre opens on… Read More

Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle join Ink

Published: 19 April 2017

Ink, a new play by James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold, explores the birth of this country’s most influential paper, The Sun, and the mythical world of… Read More

Gallery: Backstage at the Olivier Awards

Published: 18 April 2017

Wow - weren’t the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard extraordinary? A night of spleandour, spectacular performances and superb prize-giving made for one almighty occasion in the awards’ Royal Albert Hall… Read More

Casting announced for All The President’s Men?

Published: 18 April 2017

The National Theatre has announced casting for All The President's Men?, a production comprised of scenes from the U.S. Senate's Confirmation Hearings, in a staged reading edited and directed by… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe’s accessible summer season

Published: 14 April 2017

Shakespeare's Globe have released an Access-friendly introductory video to their summer season, the Summer of Love. The video is BSL-signed, subtitled, and has a voiceover, and gives a brief overview of the… Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong announces new cast

Published: 12 April 2017

A week after opening across the pond on Broadway, The Play That Goes Wrong has announced there will be a new cast at the Duchess Theatre from Wednesday 10 May… Read More

Dreamgirls announces recording release date

Published: 12 April 2017

Following celebrated wins at the 2017 Olivier Awards this week: Best Actress in a Musical for Amber Riley (Effie White); and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical… Read More

Additional Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard highlights

Published: 11 April 2017

As the official news partner of the Olivier Awards with Mastercard, Official London Theatre is delighted to give you exclusive access to additional highlights from the ceremony. Our Ladies Of… Read More

10 reasons to watch the Olivier Awards tonight

Published: 11 April 2017

We know you know who won, but that’s only half the fun! Tune into ITV tonight at 8pm to see all the action, from the electric performances to the weepy… Read More

Matilda The Musical spells out UK tour plans

Published: 11 April 2017

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that its multi award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in 2018-2019. Winner of 85 international awards, including… Read More

Video: Winners’ first reactions

Published: 9 April 2017

We spoke to some of the winners of the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard as soon as they came off the stage. Best Actress - Billie Piper Best New Comedy -… Read More

Harry Potter sets spell-binding record at 2017 Oliviers

Published: 9 April 2017

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child has claimed a record-breaking 9 awards at the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard ceremony, surpassing The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time… Read More

Gallery: Fab looks from the 2017 Oliviers Red Carpet

Published: 9 April 2017

Photos by Pamela Raith The stars are in their seats, the performers are warmed up, and the 2017 Olivier Awards statues are about to meet their new owners, but one… Read More

Live Olivier Awards with Mastercard updates

Published: 8 April 2017

Hair fixed? – check! Dapper outfit? – roger that! Sheer theatre-loving excitement? In overdrive. Nights simply don’t come much bigger than this: it’s the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard ceremony,… Read More

Other Palace hosts charity musical marathon

Published: 7 April 2017

The Other Palace will host The Musical Marathon on Sunday 16th April 2017, a one-off charity concert bringing together a variety of West End stars in aid of male cancer… Read More

Kevin McNally is Globe’s King Lear

Published: 7 April 2017

Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce that Kevin McNally will take the title role in Nancy Meckler’s forthcoming production of King Lear. Kevin is best known for his role as… Read More

Olivier Awards announces star-studded presenters list

Published: 7 April 2017

The Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard – the most prestigious event in the UK’s theatrical calendar – has revealed further details of the star-studded ceremony, hosted by Jason Manford on… Read More

Opening Night: 42nd Street

Published: 6 April 2017

"Come and meet those dancing feet!" 42nd Street has exploded onto the West End's oldest and biggest stage at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with its spectacularly starry fable of… Read More

Old Vic announces Fink’s Cover My Tracks

Published: 6 April 2017

Cover My Tracks, a new production with live music, starring Charlie Fink and Jade Anouka, will be performed at The Old Vic from Monday 5 to Saturday 17 June at… Read More

National Theatre hosts West End-bound Oslo

Published: 6 April 2017

The European premiere of Broadway's hit diplomacy drama Oslo is to open in the Lyttelton Theatre this autumn, prior to a West End run, with Jane Eyre then returning to… Read More

Further casting announced for Lettice And Lovage

Published: 6 April 2017

With Love In Idleness currently running at its home base and soon to follow its production of Travesties at the Apollo Theatre, and with David Baddiel: My Family Not The… Read More

Olivier Award-nominated Set Designs

Published: 5 April 2017

Close your eyes. Ask your theatregoing companion to (assuming they're not feeling mischievous) guide you into the auditorium towards your seat, and sit down. Open them - and all of… Read More

In rehearsal: The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

Published: 5 April 2017

The subversive rise of a meticulous demagogue played by Lenny Henry takes centre stage at the Donmar Warehouse this month - check out the first rehearsal images. Chicago! A city of… Read More

Mamma Mia! casts its new Dynamos

Published: 5 April 2017

Fresh from playing Donna Sheridan in the first ever UK Tour of global smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, Sara Poyzer is delighted to be playing the role at London's Novello… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Sally-Anne Coleman

Published: 5 April 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

Royal Opera House announces 2017/18 seasons

Published: 5 April 2017

The Royal Opera House has announced its Opera and Music, Ballet and Dance, and Live Cinema seasons for 2017/18, with Oliver Mears starting his tenure as Director of Opera. We spoke… Read More

Video: Olivier Special Recognition Awards

Published: 4 April 2017

On Friday 10 March at Rosewood London, The Society of London Theatre, organisers of the Olivier Awards with Mastercard, presented four highly-respected industry figures - Victor and Lilian Hochhauser (joint… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Edwin Shaw

Published: 4 April 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

National Youth Theatre unveils 2017 season

Published: 3 April 2017

Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT), has today announced its new season of work, including a fifth West End season.… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Stuart Clements

Published: 3 April 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

Olivier Award-nominated Costume Designs

Published: 3 April 2017

Behind every great character lies a grand costume – and London theatre’s costume designers year after year prove their sartorial prowess in rising to the challenge. Lending their dab hands… Read More

Park Theatre announces autumn 2017 season

Published: 3 April 2017

Details of Park Theatre’s 10th season for Autumn/Winter 2017 have been announced by Artistic Director Jez Bond. Featuring six world premieres, a very special one man show and a London… Read More

Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour announces full casting

Published: 3 April 2017

Following a critically-acclaimed opening at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, subsequent UK tour and sell-out run last summer at the National Theatre, Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour opens in the West… Read More

Curious Creatives to stage West End farewell

Published: 3 April 2017

The National Theatre will host a special platform with the original creative team of its award-winning production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time on Thursday 1… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Janet Hudson-Holt

Published: 31 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Mark Thorburn

Published: 31 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

Be Inspired Champion: Harry Gabriel

Published: 31 March 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have unveiled 6 inaugural “Be Inspired Champions”. Nominated by members of the public and theatre industry, these six individuals… Read More

Hampstead Theatre announces returning shows

Published: 31 March 2017

Hampstead Theatre has announced three Hampstead Downstairs Originals which will open this spring. Following an initial development run at Hampstead Downstairs, the updated plays Deposit and Alligators will open at… Read More

Globe announces Festival of Independence

Published: 31 March 2017

Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce the Festival of Independence, honouring those who have fought for independence, and those who continue to do so across the world today. Curated by… Read More

London theatre celebrates robust 2016

Published: 31 March 2017

Box office figures published today by the Society of London Theatre demonstrate 2016 to be another robust year for the capital’s thriving theatre industry. Comparative highlights to previous years are:  London… Read More
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