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Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger head to the London Palladium

Published: 7 November 2016

Following a highly-acclaimed pre-West End engagement, producer Jamie Hendry announced this morning that the major new musical The Wind In The Willows will open in the West End at the… Read More

In rehearsal: Once In A Lifetime

Published: 7 November 2016

Harry Enfield, Kevin Bishop, Claudie Blakley and John Marquez star in the upcoming production of Once In A Lifetime at the Young Vic - go inside the rehearsal room with… Read More

Disney’s The Lion King announces next Autism-friendly performance

Published: 7 November 2016

Disney UK today announced that its production of The Lion King will hold a dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance on Sunday 4 June 2017 at 1.30pm. This follows the success of previous… Read More

Matilda’s 5th birthday

Published: 7 November 2016

Matilda The Musical is celebrating an incredible 5 years in the West End! The show tells the story of a little girl with a special power, so we asked the… Read More

ICYMI: Five picks from this week in theatre

Published: 5 November 2016

Remember, remember, the fifth of November – gunpowder, treason etc. etc. But if you find that the date has snuck up on you this time around, then not to worry… Read More

King Lear at the Old Vic

Published: 5 November 2016

After a quarter century away, King Lear at The Old Vic marks Glenda Jackson’s electrifying return to the London stage. Deborah Warner, the world-renowned theatremaker and two-time Olivier Award winner,… Read More

Five reasons to see Cymbeline

Published: 4 November 2016

The RSC have brought a funky, fantastical version of Cymbeline to the Barbican this season. Never heard of it? That might be because this late play is extremely odd and… Read More

Deny, Deny, Deny

Published: 4 November 2016

Deny, Deny, Deny is the new play by journalist-turned-playwright Jonathan Maitland (writer of An Audience With Jimmy Saville). It’s a searing and provocative work that raises profound questions about ethics… Read More

Glenda Jackson, King Lear

Published: 4 November 2016

Tonight Glenda Jackson makes her return to the London stage. A quarter century after her last role, Glenda will star in The Old Vic’s gender-blind production of King Lear.  The… Read More

Sheena Easton makes West End debut in 42nd Street

Published: 4 November 2016

Sheena Easton – the Grammy Award winning artist who has sold over 20 million records around the world – is to make her West End debut in the forthcoming production… Read More

Amy Lamé announced as UK’s first-ever Night Czar

Published: 4 November 2016

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that writer, broadcaster, DJ, performer and campaigner Amy Lamé will be London’s first-ever Night Czar. The appointment of a Night Czar comes… Read More

Further Harry Potter tickets to be released

Published: 4 November 2016

Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, the producers of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, have today announced that a further 60,000 tickets will be released for… Read More

TheatreCraft 2016: Zoe Lafferty, Theatre Director

Published: 3 November 2016

TheatreCraft, London’s largest free event for 16-25 year olds seeking non-performance careers in theatre returns on Monday 14 November. This week we spoke to theatre director Zoe Lafferty, an Associate… Read More

In rehearsal: Buried Child

Published: 3 November 2016

The New Group’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer & Obie prize winning play, Buried Child, directed by Scott Elliott, will transfer to Trafalgar Studios in London for… Read More

The Last Five Years at the St James Theatre

Published: 3 November 2016

We had an incredible time at The Last Five Years press night, and were lucky enough to catch up with Samantha Barks, Jonathan Bailey and Jason Robert Brown after the… Read More

Full cast announced for Bat Out Of Hell

Published: 3 November 2016

The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will take place in London’s West End at the London Coliseum, opening on Tuesday 20… Read More

Full casting announced for C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters

Published: 2 November 2016

The Screwtape Letters, the provocative and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view, will play the Christmas season at… Read More

David Tennant returns as Don Juan In Soho

Published: 2 November 2016

David Tennant returns to the West End in March 2017 to play the title role in Patrick Marber’s Don Juan In Soho.  The production will preview at Wyndham’s Theatre from… Read More

Gallery: The Last Five Years

Published: 1 November 2016

First images are released of Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey in Tony Award-winning Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed musical The Last Five Years. Due to popular demand, the production… Read More

Q&A: Charlie Stemp

Published: 1 November 2016

Charlie Stemp chats all things Half A Sixpence, including challenges, favourite moments, and four large meals a day. Congratulations on the West End transfer of Half a Sixpence! How does… Read More

The Nest in numbers

Published: 1 November 2016

Following last night's press night at the Young Vic, we looked at The Nest in numbers... 1: The number of Mercury, Brit and Grammy Award winners involved in the show.… Read More

New cast members announced for Beautiful

Published: 1 November 2016

On 28 November, Matthew Seadon-Young and Barbara Drennan will join the West End cast of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical to play Gerry Goffin (Carole King’s husband and song-writing… Read More

Piccadilly line supports 24-hour Theatreland

Published: 1 November 2016

The cultural hotspots of the West End are set to receive Night Tube services before the turn of the year, with the 24-hour Piccadilly line launching on Friday 16 December.… Read More

Shows to see this November

Published: 1 November 2016

‘Tis the season to be jolly – well, almost – but London’s theatregoers can certainly be merry in the knowledge that this November sees plenty of world-class theatrical treats opening… Read More

It’s World Vegan Day! Where should I go before the show to celebrate?

Published: 1 November 2016

As Official London Theatre’s resident vegan I’m thrilled to be celebrating World Vegan Day by letting you know how easy it is to pick up an animal-free, dairy-free, pre-theatre meal… Read More

Sadler’s Wells announces spring/summer 2017 season

Published: 31 October 2016

Sadler's Wells have announced their spring/summer 2017 season, with an eclectic mix including tango, a Zulu ballet, circus and hip hop. Dance icon Matthew Bourne returns to his roots for… Read More

Opening this week…

Published: 31 October 2016

If you’ve got a show that’s been running for 25 years, has scooped four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards in that time, and continues to garner critical acclaim from… Read More

Gallery: Lazarus production images

Published: 31 October 2016

Production images are released today of the European premiere of David Bowie and Enda Walsh’s Lazarus, following its first preview performance on Tuesday 25 October. Playing for 13 weeks only… Read More

Royal Court announces star-studded 2017 season

Published: 31 October 2016

The Royal Court Theatre has today announced its spring and summer 2017 season of work, including productions with Simon McBurney, Jez Butterworth, Sam Mendes, debbie tucker green and Simon Stephens.… Read More

New Park Theatre season announced

Published: 31 October 2016

Artistic Director Jez Bond today announces Park Theatre’s new Spring Summer 2017 season, with an array of new writing across both spaces, together with a long awaited European premiere, an… Read More

Full cast announced for Donmar’s Saint Joan

Published: 31 October 2016

Donmar Artistic Director Josie Rourke today announced full casting for her revival of Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan. As previously announced, the production will star Gemma Arterton, alongside Matt Bardock, Richard… Read More

Last minute Halloween costumes inspired by the theatre

Published: 31 October 2016

A Busker in STOMP   Grab those 90s baggy jeans from your wardrobe and throw on a vest, add a backwards cap and get a giant silver dustbin and you’re ready… Read More

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical to open at the Coliseum

Published: 31 October 2016

The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will take place in London’s West End at the London Coliseum in June 2017. The… Read More

Menier’s Travesties transfers to the West End

Published: 28 October 2016

Patrick Marber’s critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s Travesties transfers to the West End in 2017 for a limited run at the Apollo Theatre – with more than 100 tickets… Read More

Further Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? casting announced

Published: 28 October 2016

Olivier Award-winner Luke Treadaway and acclaimed film actress Imogen Poots have joined the previously announced Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill in the upcoming West End revival of Edward Albee’s Who’s… Read More

Young Frankenstein comes alive in West End 2017

Published: 28 October 2016

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein is pencilled for a West End opening in Autumn 2017, following a pre-London season at the Newcastle Theatre Royal. Renowned comedian, composer, filmmaker and actor Mel… Read More

8 things you’ll love about Amadeus

Published: 27 October 2016

Guest writer Jim Glaub went along to the press night of Amadeus at the National Theatre; here he shares his top 8 things to look out for. Love and loathing.… Read More

Booking opens for TheatreCraft 2016 workshops

Published: 27 October 2016

London’s largest free careers event for non-performance roles in theatre, TheatreCraft, has announced its full programme, with booking for workshops now open. Ambassador Theatre Group’s recently appointed Executive Vice President,… Read More

TheatreCraft 2016: James Simpson, Lighting Visualiser

Published: 26 October 2016

TheatreCraft, London’s largest free event for 16-25 year olds seeking non-performance careers in theatre returns on Monday 14 November.The annual careers fair has a new home for 2016 at the… Read More

National Theatre statement on Howard Davies

Published: 26 October 2016

Below is the National Theatre's statement on the death of Howard Davies. At the National Theatre we are profoundly saddened to hear of the death of Howard Davies. One of… Read More

Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone to transfer to New York

Published: 26 October 2016

Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court Theatre this year, BAM Harvey Theater and the Royal Court Theatre have announced that James Macdonald’s production of Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone… Read More

Q&A: Lucy St Louis on Motown The Musical

Published: 25 October 2016

Imagine waking up one Monday morning and knowing that you’ve a week ahead that includes playing music legend Diana Ross, meeting a founding member of one of the most influential… Read More

In rehearsal: King Lear at The Old Vic

Published: 25 October 2016

If you were an actor walking into the first day of King Lear rehearsals at The Old Vic, you might be forgiven for being more than a little awed by… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe announces 2017 summer season

Published: 25 October 2016

Shakespeare’s Globe have announced the line-up of Emma Rice’s 2017 final summer season, ‘Summer Of Love’, before she leaves her post as Artistic Director in April 2018. The season will… Read More

Harrogate

Published: 25 October 2016

What’s it all about? If ever there were a theme to make an audience uncomfortable, surely it’s the one at the heart of Al Smith and HighTide’s Harrogate. Against the… Read More

Emma Rice to depart Globe in April 2018

Published: 25 October 2016

The Shakespeare Globe Trust Board have this morning announced that Emma Rice will step down as Artistic Director in April 2018, following the conclusion of her 2017/18 Winter Season. This… Read More

Mary Stuart receives full cast

Published: 24 October 2016

As rehearsals begin today, the full cast of Mary Stuart at the Almeida Theatre is announced. Playing both Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart, Juliet Stevenson and Lia Williams trade the… Read More

Further casting announced for She Loves Me

Published: 24 October 2016

The Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Scarlett Strallen will be joined by Alastair Brookshaw, Les Dennis, Callum Howell, Katherine Kingsley, Dominic Tighe and Mark Umbers in She Loves Me.… Read More

Sophie Thompson withdraws from Peter Pan

Published: 21 October 2016

Sophie Thompson has had to withdraw from the cast of Peter Pan due to a broken wrist, the National Theatre has today announced. The South Bank venue’s Christmas show, which… Read More

Simon Callow stars in A Christmas Carol

Published: 21 October 2016

Award-winning actor Simon Callow brings his acclaimed one-man version of the Dickens classic to the Arts Theatre this Christmas. Following two sell-out seasons in 2011 and 2012, A Christmas Carol,… Read More

Sophie Okonedo joins Damian Lewis in The Goat

Published: 21 October 2016

Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Sophie Okonedo will join Damian Lewis in Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Sophie, who has… Read More

Hamilton announces on sale dates

Published: 21 October 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation Hamilton, which will open the extensively refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre at the end of 2017, has announced tickets will go on sale in January 2017. With… Read More

The Glass Menagerie receives West End transfer

Published: 21 October 2016

John Tiffany, who recently directed Harry Potter And The Cursed Child to critical and audience acclaim, will bring his smash-hit production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie to the West… Read More

TheatreCraft 2016: Matt Hutchinson, puppetry

Published: 20 October 2016

TheatreCraft, London’s largest free event for 16-25 year olds seeking non-performance careers in theatre returns on Monday 14 November. The annual careers fair has a new home for 2016 at… Read More

A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer

Published: 20 October 2016

What’s it all about? An experimental musical about the scariest word we know: cancer. Why? As Director Bryony Kimmings explains in a voiceover prologue, she wants to challenge us to… Read More

Q&A: Head of Masks And Puppets at The Lion King

Published: 20 October 2016

Joseph Beagley is the Head of Masks And Puppets at Disney's The Lion King. He chats about his work on the magical show, and what is involved in running the… Read More

In Rehearsal: Comus

Published: 19 October 2016

The opening production of Artistic Director Emma Rice’s inaugural winter season at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Comus, begins its previews next week. It’s unsurprising then that rehearsals, for the warped… Read More

Take your place in the House Of Commons at This House

Published: 19 October 2016

In keeping with the original design for the National Theatre, designer Rae Smith has reworked the Garrick Theatre to allow for on stage seating on ‘House Of Commons-style’ green benches.Audiences… Read More

School’s Out, Theatre’s In

Published: 19 October 2016

There are few things more joyous for a youngster than the ringing of a school-bell on the last Friday before half-term. But while schoolchildren are sure to celebrate the occasion,… Read More

RSC events and exhibitions to accompany London Season

Published: 19 October 2016

The Royal Shakespeare Company has programmed events and exhibitions that will run alongside their ongoing London season at the Barbican. This comprises of an exhibition which sees some of Shakespeare’s… Read More

Trafalgar Studios welcomes Hamlet

Published: 19 October 2016

Following performances across Europe, Flute Theatre and English Touring Theatre have announced that their production of Hamlet will transfer to the Trafalgar Studios for a limited run this December.Hamlet, alone… Read More

Tricycle Theatre launches Mapping Brent

Published: 18 October 2016

Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre Indhu Rubasingham has today announced plans for a brand new initiative to build the theatregoing community of tomorrow. Entitled Mapping Brent, the innovative scheme… Read More

Q&A: Head Of The Wardrobe Department at The Lion King

Published: 18 October 2016

  Disney's The Lion King is famed for its spectacular costumes. Matt Clark, Head Of The Wardrobe Department, tells us about his favourite moments, biggest challenges and Julie Taymor's incredible… Read More

In rehearsal: Dead Funny

Published: 18 October 2016

A skeleton in a beret, a creepy doll, and back massages. That’s either the strangest Christmas wish-list we’ve ever seen, or it’s what we’ve spotted in these rehearsals shots from… Read More

The Red Barn

Published: 18 October 2016

What’s it all about? If you’ve ever stayed out a bit too late one evening, you’ll understand the struggle that can be getting home, but in 1969 Connecticut, at the… Read More

Sir Cameron celebrates 70th with a Flash, Bang, Wallop

Published: 17 October 2016

Illustrious West End producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh was treated to a 70th birthday surprise at the Noël Coward Theatre this morning, courtesy of the cast of his musical Half A… Read More

Oil

Published: 17 October 2016

What’s it all about? Written by Ella Hickson and directed by Carrie Cracknell, Oil is an ambitious new play that explores the relationship between mother and daughter, and our addiction… Read More

A Man Of Good Hope

Published: 14 October 2016

What’s it all about? In the early hours of the morning, Jonny Steinberg, author of the book A Man Of Good Hope, meets Asad Abdullahi in Asad’s car in shantytown… Read More

Potted Panto extends due to demand

Published: 14 October 2016

Potted Panto, the spectacularly funny Olivier-nominated show that crams seven pantomimes into just 80 minutes, is extending its run. It will now end its run on Sunday 15 January, rather… Read More

Damian Lewis to star in West End production

Published: 14 October 2016

Ian Rickson will direct Damian Lewis in a new production of Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? which will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in March next… Read More

The Dresser

Published: 14 October 2016

What’s it all about? Set against the backdrop of a tatty regional theatre in the midst of World War II, Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser tells the tale of Sir, an… Read More

Video: Smells Like Tween Spirit – Episode 4

Published: 14 October 2016

In exactly one month School Of Rock will have its opening night at the New London Theatre. It seems fitting then, that the budding rock stars have moved in and… Read More

Q&A: Dreamgirls creatives

Published: 13 October 2016

Yesterday we were lucky enough to get inside the rehearsal room of the eagerly awaited musical, Dreamgirls. Just under two weeks in, and we were truly blown away. Although we’d… Read More

TheatreCraft 2016: James Seabright, Producer

Published: 13 October 2016

TheatreCraft, London’s largest free event for 16-25 year olds seeking non-performance careers in theatre returns on Monday 14 November. The annual careers fair has a new home for 2016 at… Read More

Mr Popper’s Penguins waddle into the West End

Published: 13 October 2016

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment has announced the West End debut of new family musical Mr Popper’s Penguins, which will open at the Criterion Theatre for a festive run from 15… Read More
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