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Tamzin Outhwaite temporarily Steps Out

Published: 1 March 2017

The West End production of Stepping Out opens for preview performances tonight, Wednesday 1 March, at the Vaudeville Theatre. The heart-warming comedy charts the lives of seven women and one… Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong extends to February 2018

Published: 1 March 2017

The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, now in its third catastrophic year in the West End, has today announced a new booking period with tickets… Read More

National Theatre launches immersive VR installation

Published: 1 March 2017

The National Theatre have today launched COOL!, a VR Pain Control Therapy similar to that seen in drama Ugly Lies The Bone, in an immersive installation which takes place front of… Read More

Full casting announced for Guards At The Taj

Published: 28 February 2017

Casting has today been announced for the European premiere of Guards At The Taj, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and directed by Jamie Lloyd. Danny Ashok (Disgraced, Bush Theatre;… Read More

Gallery: Ugly Lies The Bone

Published: 28 February 2017

A new play which examines the use of virtual reality in treating soldiers experiencing PTSD, Ugly Lies The Bone, by Lindsey Ferrentino, makes its European premiere in the Lyttelton Theatre… Read More

London theatres celebrate UK-India Year of Culture

Published: 28 February 2017

Celebrating seventy years of India-UK relations during the UK-India Year of Culture, the Indian High Commission, the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and festival producer, Teamwork… Read More

Gallery: New Bank Robbery cast

Published: 27 February 2017

When you’re in the habit of executing the perfectly-realised escapades which lie behind every great diamond heist, it’s a good idea to chop and change identities from time to time...… Read More

Motown seek next Young Michael Jackson

Published: 24 February 2017

The West End production of Motown The Musical will hold open auditions on Saturday 18 March for the opportunity to portray the young Michael Jackson with the adult cast of… Read More

Globe & Rylance celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday

Published: 24 February 2017

Shakespeare’s Globe and Mark Rylance have announced All Places That The Eye Of Heaven Visits, a unique event at Westminster Abbey, in celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday. On Friday 21 April… Read More

Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell lead Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Published: 24 February 2017

Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell will lead the cast as Maggie and Brick in Benedict Andrews’ Young Vic production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, which will begin previews… Read More

In rehearsal: Filthy Business

Published: 23 February 2017

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Ryan Craig’s fiery family drama Filthy Business. Directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, this new production takes a closer look at the entrepreneurial… Read More

Video: 5 ways to perfect your Flamenco Dancing

Published: 22 February 2017

The Flamenco Festival London 2017 is in full, sizzling flow at Sadler's Wells Theatre, with fiery dance and music displays taking over the building to mark the venue's renowned annual… Read More

Simon Callow directs all-star Philanthropist cast

Published: 22 February 2017

Simon Callow will direct a new production of Oscar® winner Christopher Hampton’s most celebrated play, The Philanthropist, at the Trafalgar Studios, starring Matt Berry, Simon Bird, Lily Cole, Charlotte Ritchie… Read More

Full casting announced for 46 Beacon

Published: 22 February 2017

Oliver Coopersmith (Netflix’s I-Boy, and the lead in forthcoming Sky Atlantic series Tin Star opposite Tim Roth and Christina Hendricks) and Jay Taylor (Donkey Punch, Nell Gwynn and Wolf Hall/Bring… Read More

The Girls extends to July 2017

Published: 22 February 2017

From Monday 27 February, the booking period for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s award-winning new British musical, The Girls, will extend to 15 July 2017.  A Tuesday matinee will be… Read More

Theatre Royal Stratford East develops new musical theatre

Published: 21 February 2017

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a year-long partnership with the New Musical Development Collective (NMDC), a brand new company focused on dramaturgy and development of British musicals and artists.… Read More

What the West End wears

Published: 20 February 2017

In the past year or so, some truly fabulous costumes have hit the boards of the West End and the Great White Way. Whether in new shows or revivals, the… Read More

Judith Street makes West End debut in The Girls

Published: 20 February 2017

In spite of intensive medical treatment, actress Michele Dotrice, who has never missed a performance in her entire career, has been diagnosed with acute bronchitis and is therefore unable to… Read More

Sarah & Duck come to the Polka Theatre

Published: 20 February 2017

The enchanting world of CBeebies’ hit animated series Sarah & Duck will be brought to life on stage for the first time this Spring, as it plays at the Polka… Read More

Vivienne Franzmann returns to Royal Court

Published: 20 February 2017

Vivienne Franzmann will return to the Royal Court Theatre with new play Bodies, directed by Jude Christian and premiering in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, this summer. Following the success of… Read More

Casting announced for Killology at Royal Court Theatre

Published: 17 February 2017

(Richard Mylan, Sion Daniel Young and Sean Gleeson) Seán Gleeson, Richard Mylan and Sion Daniel Young will play the three roles in Gary Owen’s new play Killology, a co-production between the… Read More

Production photos: Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical

Published: 16 February 2017

We'd Do Anything For tickets to one of the summer's hottest musicals, Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, especially following the release of these incredibly exciting first production photos!… Read More

In rehearsal: Limehouse

Published: 16 February 2017

How do you rehearse a thrilling new drama which takes you behind the close doors of a pivotal moment in the making of political history? These first rehearsal snaps of… Read More

New theatre company The Coterie launches

Published: 16 February 2017

The Coterie, the new London-based theatre company lead by Caitlin McLeod as Artistic Director and Martha Rose Wilson as Producer, is set to champion the work of the three playwrights… Read More

Miranda Hart to star in West End Annie

Published: 16 February 2017

Multi award-winning comedy writer, actor and author Miranda Hart, will make her West End theatre debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie opening in the West End in May. Previews at… Read More

Edward Fox returns to the West End

Published: 15 February 2017

Fresh from a 2016 UK Tour, Edward Fox is to return to the West End in the celebrated one-man play exploring the life and work of John Betjeman, Sand In… Read More

How Theatreland is celebrating Valentine’s Day

Published: 14 February 2017

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Almeida announces Hamlet For Free festival

Published: 14 February 2017

The Almeida Theatre has today announced Hamlet For Free, a free festival of events and performances for anyone aged 25 and under.  Five performances of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, directed by Almeida… Read More

Cocktail making with The Wild Party

Published: 13 February 2017

When we heard The Wild Party was coming to town for its UK premiere, starring Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle and directed by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, there was only one… Read More

Ben Forster extends his run in The Phantom Of The Opera

Published: 13 February 2017

Ben Forster will extend his run as ‘The Phantom’ until Saturday 2 September in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical The Phantom Of The Opera. Now in its 31st… Read More

Further Queen Anne casting announced

Published: 13 February 2017

Further casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Queen Anne, which will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer. Romola Garai (recent credits including Amazing… Read More

What to see this half-term

Published: 12 February 2017

The first half-term of the year is here. Take a look at what family-friendly shows are on in Theatreland this week! Aladdin - Disney's New Musical Disney’s Aladdin, already a… Read More

Wicked welcomes its 8 millionth theatregoer

Published: 10 February 2017

Wicked, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is celebrating welcoming its 8 millionth theatregoer to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on… Read More

School Of Rock rocks on to January 2018

Published: 10 February 2017

For a third time since its West End premiere, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of School Of Rock - The Musical has today announced a further booking extension, with tickets now available… Read More

Complicite’s Beware Of Pity to be streamed live on 12 February

Published: 10 February 2017

On Sunday 12 February, at 3pm, Beware of Pity will be streamed live from the Barbican, London to Complicite’s website and YouTube channel. Simon McBurney directs the outstanding Schaubühne ensemble… Read More

Motown The Musical extends to February 2018

Published: 10 February 2017

The hit West End production of Motown The Musical has today released over 200,000 new tickets for sale with the show now booking at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 24 February 2018… Read More

Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrates four hit musicals playing simultaneously on Broadway

Published: 10 February 2017

Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrated four hit musicals playing simultaneously on Broadway when Sunset Boulevard opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 7th Avenue) on Thursday 9 February 2017. Three… Read More

In rehearsal: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Published: 9 February 2017

Half a century after its premiere on The Old Vic stage, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight, returns to The Old… Read More

Young Frankenstein rises in West End October

Published: 9 February 2017

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein - the new comedy musical based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit movie - will open in the West End on Thursday 28 September at the Garrick… Read More

Thriller Live becomes 15th longest running musical

Published: 8 February 2017

Champagne flowed and a massive cake was cut last night as one of the West End’s longest running musicals celebrated reaching a major landmark. Last weekend, on Saturday 4 February,… Read More

46 Beacon transfers to Trafalgar Studios

Published: 8 February 2017

Making its West End debut, 46 Beacon, a coming-of-age and coming-out play set in 1970’s America, will arrive at Trafalgar Studios 2 for a limited season, running from 5 –… Read More

Video: The VAULT Festival

Published: 8 February 2017

Hundreds of new shows explode across a festival of festivals at The Vaults Waterloo. With new venues, new bars, new food and plenty of surprises, The VAULT Festival 2017’s reaches… Read More

The Ferryman sails into Gielgud Theatre

Published: 8 February 2017

After the short run at the Royal Court Theatre sold out in just one day, the producers are delighted to announce that Jez Butterworth’s epic new play The Ferryman will… Read More

Joe Coen joins Michelle Collins at Park Theatre

Published: 7 February 2017

Leading television and stage actress Michelle Collins is to be joined by newly announced cast member Joe Coen (Bad Jews) for the world premiere of A Dark Night In Dalston.… Read More

Hampstead Theatre announces full casting for Filthy Business

Published: 7 February 2017

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Ryan Craig’s fiery family comedy Filthy Business at the Hampstead Theatre. Directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, this new production… Read More

The Giant Jam Sandwich plays at the Polka

Published: 7 February 2017

New Perspectives Theatre Company are to bring John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway’s world famous 1972 picture book The Giant Jam Sandwich to the stage for the first time in… Read More

Newsies showing in cinemas worldwide

Published: 7 February 2017

Audiences will be able to experience the Tony Award-winning musical Newsies in cinemas for the first time when it makes its cinema debut on Sunday 19 February 2017 in the… Read More

Shows to see this February

Published: 7 February 2017

Welcome to February! It's the season of school half-term holidays, the month of Valentine's Dates, and, of course, most importantly of all, prime time for pancakes. But before you consume plenty of… Read More

Video: Dancing with Tango Fire

Published: 6 February 2017

There’s little that can stoke the theatrical embers like a ferocious tango, as we discovered when we abandoned our two left feet and enjoyed a dance lesson with the cast… Read More

Video: The Wind In The Willows Launch

Published: 3 February 2017

We were lucky enough to spend time at the London Palladium to celebrate the launch of the brand new musical, The Wind In The Willows. The production, based on Kenneth… Read More

Video: School Of Rock meets Fitbit

Published: 3 February 2017

We gave School Of Rock's leading man David Fynn a Fitbit Tracker to see exactly what happens to your body when you perform on the West End stage 6 days… Read More

Reasons to see Sex With Strangers

Published: 3 February 2017

Sex With Strangers, which has opened at the Hampstead Theatre, is an intriguing modern-day love story. Starring Emilia Fox and Theo James, the play is an exploration of passion, desire… Read More

Video: Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Published: 3 February 2017

Theatre Royal Stratford East is home to the sassy and satirical musical, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. The production looks at how women have been defined by… Read More

Don Juan In Soho announces full casting

Published: 3 February 2017

With rehearsals set to begin for Patrick Marber's Don Juan In Soho, final casting has been announced for the David Tennant-led production. Joining the previously announced former Doctor Who star, who… Read More

Audra McDonald brings Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill to London

Published: 3 February 2017

After the joyous news of Audra McDonald’s unexpected pregnancy last year, producers of the postponed London run of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill are delighted to announce that… Read More

Sovremennik Theatre returns to West End

Published: 1 February 2017

Sovremennik Theatre, Russia’s oldest theatre company, is making a welcome return to London this May, following a successful season at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2011 with a triple bill… Read More

Romola Garai and Emma Cunniffe to star in the West End transfer of Queen Anne

Published: 1 February 2017

Romola Garai will star as Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough alongside Emma Cunniffe as the eponymous monarch in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Queen Anne. After originally opening at the… Read More

Critics’ Circle Theatre Award 2016 winners announced

Published: 31 January 2017

The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2016 were hosted today, Tuesday 31st January 2017, by the Critics’ Circle Drama Section Chairman Mark Shenton, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. The… Read More

Video: She Loves Me at Penhaligon’s

Published: 31 January 2017

What do you get when you cross the elegance and splendour of Scarlett Strallen et. al in She Loves Me with the sumptuous scents of Penhaligon's? As we discovered: the sweet… Read More

In rehearsal: Othello

Published: 31 January 2017

How do you rehearse the amalgamation of fear and jealousy into Shakespeare's most poisonous dramatic cocktail? With smiles aplenty, if these rehearsal pictures are anything to go by. Centring on the… Read More

Woyzeck announces further casting

Published: 30 January 2017

Further casting has been announced for award-winning playwright Jack Thorne's adaptation of Woyzeck, the Cold War drama led by Star Wars actor John Boyega. John, who plays the eponymous character,… Read More

The Other Palace announces This Joint Is Jumpin’ cast

Published: 27 January 2017

New York’s hottest jazz musicians and tap dancers will bring a 1920s Harlem rent party to The Other Palace Studio from 4 – 15 April 2017. This Joint Is Jumpin’… Read More

Dusty set for UK premiere

Published: 27 January 2017

Dusty, the first authorised new musical charting the life of Dusty Springfield, is set to premiere in the UK in 2018. Details of dates, venue and casting are still to… Read More

Lyric Hammersmith announces Seventeen casting

Published: 27 January 2017

Matthew Whittet’s poignantly funny play Seventeen, under the direction of Anne-Louise Sarks, makes its European premiere in the Lyric’s new UK production after premiering to sell out audiences and critical… Read More

The Wind In The Willows announces further casting

Published: 27 January 2017

Following a highly-acclaimed pre-West End engagement, the major new musical The Wind In The Willows will open in the West End at the world-famous London Palladium. Previewing from 17 June 2017,… Read More

Casting announced for a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun)

Published: 27 January 2017

The Royal Court Theatre announces that Gary Beadle, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Lashana Lynch, Shvorne Marks and Meera Syal have been cast in new play a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to… Read More

Kinky Boots extends to September 2017

Published: 27 January 2017

Ahead of its 600th West End performance on Monday, Kinky Boots, the Olivier Award-winning, huge-hearted, high-heeled hit, announces the opening of a new booking period until Saturday 30 September 2017.… Read More

National Theatre announces 2017/18 world premieres

Published: 27 January 2017

The National Theatre have announced a series of world premieres and ground-breaking adaptations in 2017/18, including performances from Bryan Cranston in his UK stage debut, Anne-Marie Duff and Rory Kinnear.… Read More

Initial casting announced for West End Hamilton

Published: 27 January 2017

Cameron Mackintosh and Jeffrey Seller are thrilled and delighted to announce the initial casting for their West End production of Hamilton.  Christine Allado (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), Rachelle Ann Go (Eliza Hamilton), Tarinn Callender (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Rachel John (Angelica Schuyler), Jason Pennycooke (Marquis de… Read More

Plans announced for the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard

Published: 27 January 2017

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honour, have today announced exciting plans for 2017, including details of its “Be Inspired” campaign. The 2017 awards are set… Read More

Show of the Week – The Woman In Black

Published: 26 January 2017

Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. Now celebrating 27 terrifying years in the West End, Robin Herford’s gripping production is a brilliantly… Read More

Sonia Friedman scores Stage Awards hat-trick

Published: 26 January 2017

The Stage has today announced the winners of its annual The Stage Awards, with producer Sonia Friedman winning Producer of the Year for the third year in a row. The… Read More

Masterclass joins the London Marathon

Published: 26 January 2017

The Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust (Masterclass) will be represented at the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon by playwright Poppy Corbett. This will be the first time the organisation will… Read More

Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour make West End transfer

Published: 26 January 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 will open in the… Read More

Billie Piper returns to Yerma in new Young Vic season

Published: 25 January 2017

Billie Piper is set to reprise her role in the critically acclaimed Simon Stone production Yerma this summer, as part of the Young Vic's newly-announced 2017 season. Artistic Director David… Read More
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