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No Man’s Land at Wyndham’s theatre

Published: 21 September 2016

What’s it all about? A Harold Pinter play based on control. When the ageing Hirst (played by the one and only Sir Patrick Stewart) invites fellow writer Spooner (the one… Read More

Q&A: Cast of No Man’s Land

Published: 21 September 2016

Following their superbly received performances on the opening night of Harold Pinter’s classic power play No Man’s Land at Wyndham’s Theatre last night, the legendary theatrical duo Sir Ian McKellen… Read More

Martin Kemp will star in Million Dollar Quartet

Published: 21 September 2016

Full casting has been announced for Million Dollar Quartet, including Martin Kemp as legendary record producer Sam Phillips.Martin will take on the role of the man who brought four recording… Read More

Gallery: Es Devlin’s Mirror Maze

Published: 20 September 2016

Think you’ve seen mirror mazes? We went along to a preview of Olivier Award-winning designer Es Devlin’s spectacular new London-based art installation, Mirror Maze, and were left with much to… Read More

Curious Incident does the maths

Published: 20 September 2016

Maths is being brought to life for teenagers in a series of lecture shows on 25, 29 and 30 November 2016 at London’s Gielgud Theatre. The shows will take place… Read More

Sadler’s Wells presents Out Of Asia 2

Published: 20 September 2016

Building on the successes of its first Out of Asia season in 2011, Sadler’s Wells presents Out Of Asia 2, another rare opportunity to experience outstanding dance from Asia’s vibrant… Read More

Joan Armatrading to compose The Tempest songs

Published: 19 September 2016

Legendary singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading will compose original music for Phyllida Lloyd’s upcoming production of The Tempest.The three times Grammy-nominated British artist has garnered numerous accolades which include top 10 albums… Read More

Things I Know To Be True

Published: 19 September 2016

What’s it all about? The Price family: parents Bob and Fran, and their four (almost) grown up children. Over the course of a year, we observe their relationships and watch… Read More

In her words: ENB’s Madison Keesler

Published: 19 September 2016

  Madison Keesler is a dancer with English National Ballet. This November, she will dance the lead role in a new reimagining of the ballet Giselle, choreographed by Akram Khan. … Read More

New Es Devlin attraction to a-maze public

Published: 16 September 2016

Nationally renowned and multi Olivier Award-winning stage designer Es Devlin is to launch her first solo project, Mirror Maze, open to the public from next week. Available from 21 to… Read More

Rachel Tucker returns to Wicked as Elphaba

Published: 16 September 2016

Wicked, the award-winning musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has released new production pictures of Rachel Tucker as Elphaba. Rachel returns to the… Read More

Nice Fish extends London swim

Published: 16 September 2016

Yes, you’re herring us correctly: Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins’ new comic play Nice Fish, starring Mark himself, has extended its booking period at the Harold Pinter Theatre by three… Read More

Interview: the original Calendar Girls

Published: 16 September 2016

New musical comedy The Girls will be making its West End premiere in January, with music by pop icon Gary Barlow, and lyrics and book by playwright - and the… Read More

Potted Panto returns to the West End

Published: 16 September 2016

The ridiculously funny, Olivier-nominated Potted Panto will return to the West End on 10 December, for a run at the Garrick Theatre until Sunday 8 January. Starring former CBBC presenters… Read More

Video: School Of Rock Journey to the stage

Published: 16 September 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School Of Rock – The Musical will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October with opening night on 14 November. … Read More

The Girls to open in London in January 2017

Published: 16 September 2016

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s new musical, The Girls, will open at the Phoenix Theatre from 28 January 2017. The Girls originally premiered as a play in 2015 at the… Read More

Full London casting announced for Lazarus

Published: 15 September 2016

The European premiere production of Lazarus, the musical penned by Enda Walsh and the late David Bowie, has today announced additional casting for its transfer from New York. Previously announced… Read More

The Alchemist

Published: 15 September 2016

What’s it all about? The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) transports you back to the plague infested City of London. First performed in 1610, Ben Johnson’s merciless satire begins as Master… Read More

Roald Dahl’s Dinner At The Twits

Published: 15 September 2016

What’s it all about? Mr and Mrs Twit, the infamously unpleasant couple created by Roald Dahl, are celebrating 40 years of miserable marriage. And you’re invited to the dinner party,… Read More

F*cking Men will transfer to The Vaults in Waterloo

Published: 15 September 2016

Following three smash-hit, sell-out runs in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe, The King’s Head Theatre production of F*cking Men will transfer to The Vaults in Waterloo for a 5… Read More

Gallery: Things I Know To Be True

Published: 15 September 2016

From Charades to Twister to Limbo, we all know no family gathering is complete without a spot of physical theatre, as the acclaimed company Frantic Assembly’s latest offering, Things I… Read More

National Theatre release free app in celebration of Shakespeare 400

Published: 15 September 2016

The National Theatre marks the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death with the release of a free app for iPad and iPhone. Packed with videos, production photographs, costume and set… Read More

It Is Easy To Be Dead transfers to Trafalgar Studios

Published: 15 September 2016

Finborough Theatre hit, It Is Easy To Be Dead, will open at the Trafalgar Studios on 9 November.The show is based on the poetry, letters and brief life of Charles… Read More

UK Theatre Awards Nominations Announced

Published: 14 September 2016

The nominations for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced.  Sheffield Theatre’s acclaimed production of Show Boat, which transferred to the New London Theatre in April 2016, has received… Read More

Photo Diary: 3 Show Day at Young Chekhov Trilogy

Published: 14 September 2016

How do a cast prepare themselves when performing 3 back-to-back Chekhov plays in a single day? Olivia Vinall took us backstage at the National Theatre to find out... Start of… Read More

Video: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Published: 14 September 2016

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time opened at the National Theatre back in 2012. 4 years on, the show, currently playing at the Gielgud Theatre, continues to… Read More

Torn

Published: 14 September 2016

What’s it all about? The family reunion from hell. Set years after an unspecified, but evidently still festering, event tears apart a family whose lives are intricately connected, the youngest… Read More

Willemijn Verkaik to return as Elphaba

Published: 14 September 2016

Wicked will welcome back Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba from 30 January 2017. Sue Kelvin as Madame Morrible and Sarah McNicholas as Nessarose will also join the cast on the same… Read More

Doctor Faustus

Published: 14 September 2016

What's it about? Christopher Marlowe’s famous tale of a brilliant scholar who turns to the dark art of magic in his quest for ultimate knowledge and power, selling his soul… Read More

Video: An American In Paris

Published: 13 September 2016

Ballet, tap, modern, jazz and big Broadway style dances fill the stage in the highly anticipated musical, An American In Paris. We were lucky enough to attend the launch event… Read More

Justin Fletcher Extends His Run In The Railway Children

Published: 13 September 2016

BAFTA award–winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher, who joined the cast of the Olivier Award-winning production, The Railway Children in August, has agreed to extend his run due… Read More

Gruesome gallery: Dinner At The Twits

Published: 13 September 2016

Dinner At The Twits have released images of Mr and Mrs Twit and the Muggle Wumps at home in their ghastly garden and windowless house. The team behind the Olivier… Read More

Roald Dahl at 100: a scrumdiddlyumptious world of theatre

Published: 13 September 2016

By Niall Palmer Roald Dahl led what you might call an unexpected life; fighter pilot, poet, spy, inventor, and literary genius. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth, we… Read More

Royal Shakespeare Company announces 2017 Summer/Spring Season

Published: 12 September 2016

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the artistic programme for their 2017 Spring/Summer season. The season will mark 2000 years since the death of poet Ovid, leading with four of… Read More

In rehearsal: Imogen at Shakespeare’s Globe

Published: 12 September 2016

These striking photos are our first insight into Matthew Dunster’s Imogen, opening at Shakespeare’s Globe on 17 September. Matthew, Associate Director at Shakespeare’s Globe, refocuses Shakespeare’s Cymbeline on its central… Read More

Gallery: The Libertine

Published: 9 September 2016

Dominic Cooper stars in the thrilling new production of The Libertine at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 22 September, following its limited run at Theatre Royal Bath.Dominic returns to the… Read More

Video: Cast Of Murder Ballad

Published: 9 September 2016

The theme is love in Murder Ballad, a dark new musical set to open at the Arts Theatre this October. The fresh rock musical tells the tale of Sara, caught… Read More

Max McLean to star in The Screwtape Letters

Published: 9 September 2016

The European premiere of the wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ novel The Screwtape Letters will be led by original New York star Max McLean at the Park Theatre… Read More

Casting announced for Dead Funny

Published: 9 September 2016

Katherine Parkinson is set to star in the revival of Terry Johnson’s comedy, Dead Funny, as it returns to the West End for a strictly limited season. Producer Nica Burns… Read More

Full West End cast revealed for An American In Paris

Published: 9 September 2016

Joining the previously announced award-winning Broadway stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope will be Haydn Oakley (Sunset Boulevard, The Book Of Mormon), Zoë Rainey (Wicked, Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season),… Read More

Choose Trainspotting, Choose The Vaults

Published: 8 September 2016

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Irvine Welsh and Danny Boyle’s iconic film Trainspotting, and ahead of the release of its sequel in 2017, a no-holds-barred immersive… Read More

A Midsummer Night’s Dream live streamed in a world first

Published: 8 September 2016

Emma Rice’s inaugural production as Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will be broadcast around the world as part of Shakespeare Lives, the online digital festival co-curated… Read More

David plays Dewey Finn in School Of Rock

Published: 8 September 2016

Comedian and actor David Fynn was today unveiled as the lead of the West End transfer of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production, School Of Rock – The Musical. In an… Read More

Clive Francis announced for An Inspector Calls

Published: 8 September 2016

Clive Francis, Barbara Marten, and Liam Brennan have been announced as leads in the much-anticipated return of Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Clive’s career… Read More

Further Casting announced for Almeida productions of Hamlet and Mary Stuart

Published: 8 September 2016

Jessica Brown Findlay and Luke Thompson join the previously announced Andrew Scott and Juliet Stevenson in the Almeida Theatre’s production of Hamlet. Directed by Olivier Award winner Robert Ike, Hamlet… Read More

Free virtual reality experience at the National Theatre

Published: 8 September 2016

Easter Rising: Voice Of A Rebel, a BBC Learning virtual reality experience, is now available for the public in a free installation at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Lounge until Saturday… Read More

Graham Norton returns to front Excalibare

Published: 7 September 2016

Cheeky annual charity fundraiser West End Bares will be fronted by a familiar face, as Graham Norton returns to host this year’s iteration, Excalibare. Promising an evening bigger – and,… Read More

Cast announced for Steven Berkoff double bill

Published: 7 September 2016

Shaun Dooley and Emily Bruni will star in a major West End season of Steven Berkoff one-act plays, Lunch and The Bow Of Ulysses, directed by Nigel Harman, at Trafalgar… Read More

Mamma Mia! to stage relaxed performance

Published: 7 September 2016

The smash-hit ABBA jukebox musical Mamma Mia! is to stage a second ‘relaxed performance’ at the Novello Theatre this winter. Following the huge success of the previous ‘relaxed performance’ of… Read More

Photos: Disney’s The Lion King

Published: 5 September 2016

What do you get when you combine beautiful photography, intricate design and one of the West End’s most spectacular shows? Well, these incredible pictures of scenes from Disney’s The Lion… Read More

National Youth Theatre unveils starry gala line-up

Published: 5 September 2016

Fans of James Bond, Doctor Who and Downton Abbey, get excited: the National Youth Theatre have today announced that initial casting for their 60th anniversary gala night will include Matt… Read More

Scarlett Strallen stars in She Loves Me at Menier Chocolate Factory

Published: 5 September 2016

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Scarlett Strallen will return to lead the company of She Loves Me this Christmas. The production reunites Scarlett with director Matthew White, following… Read More

New Matilda cast get up to old tricks

Published: 5 September 2016

Ahead of its 5th birthday in the West End, Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Sheen and Abbie Vena will join Zaris-Angel Hator and Clara Read in the title… Read More

Waiting For Waiting For Godot

Published: 2 September 2016

What’s it all about? Ester and Val sit amongst boxes of socks, stuffed animals and sewing kits, rails of dusty un-used costumes and a myriad of seemingly useless props waiting,… Read More

Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.

Published: 2 September 2016

What's it all about? Alice Birch’s play examines the external forces that press upon modern-day women, constantly shaping and moulding them. Raging against these forces, it advocates several forms of… Read More

Final Casting Announced For Cinderella

Published: 2 September 2016

It has been announced today that the title role of Cinderella at this year’s star-studded London Palladium pantomime will be played by Natasha J Barnes. Barnes is currently understudying and… Read More

Free Under 25s tickets to Donmar trilogy

Published: 2 September 2016

Celebrity ambassadors help the Donmar Warehouse celebrate the release of the first batch of YOUNG+FREE tickets, available to those aged 25 or under.Ambassadors including Sadiq Khan, Meryl Streep and Ben… Read More

The Kite Runner transfers to the West End

Published: 2 September 2016

Adapted into a stunning stage production that has already mesmerised audiences across the UK, The Kite Runner will transfer to the Wyndham’s Theatre from Wednesday 21 December.The Kite Runner, published… Read More

Saint Joan to be broadcast live worldwide

Published: 1 September 2016

Artistic Director Josie Rourke’s revival of Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan, starring Gemma Arterton as Joan of Arc, is to be broadcast live directly from the Donmar Warehouse in cinemas around… Read More

West End transfer for Half A Sixpence

Published: 31 August 2016

Following rave reviews and a record-breaking run in Chichester, Cameron Mackintosh has announced the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed hit musical Half A Sixpence.   The entire Chichester… Read More

Nigel Harman directs West End double Berkoff bill

Published: 31 August 2016

Olivier Award-winning actor Nigel Harman is to direct a major West End season of two Steven Berkoff one-act plays at Trafalgar Studios 2 this autumn. Playing in tandem for five… Read More

Video: Lucy Choi

Published: 31 August 2016

Kinky Boots and Lucy Choi of Lucy Choi London have one thing in common; shoes. Be it thigh high boots or striking high heels, they both believe great shoes have… Read More

Kenneth Branagh season: The Entertainer

Published: 31 August 2016

What’s it all about? The Entertainer tells the story of Archie Rice, a middle-aged music hall performer whose audiences are getting smaller by the night. Set over a series of… Read More

First look at Wicked’s 10th anniversary cast

Published: 31 August 2016

Wicked has released the first production pictures of the new principal cast members, including Anita Dobson as Madame Morrible, who join the production from Monday 5 September. The 10th anniversary… Read More

In The Heights announces final extension

Published: 31 August 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights has extended its London run at the King’s Cross Theatre for the third and final time, and is now booking until Sunday 8 January 2017.… Read More

Video: The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Published: 26 August 2016

The Tiger Who Came To Tea has been roaring at audiences all summer in the Cadogan Hall. We managed to catch Benjamin Wells, who plays Tiger, Daddy, Milkman and Postman,… Read More

Bank Holiday Weekend at the National Theatre

Published: 25 August 2016

Staying in London this weekend? Head down to the National Theatre for outdoor screenings, pop up food and drink and much more. This Bank Holiday, the National Theatre plays host… Read More

VIDEO: Waiting for Waiting for Godot Interview

Published: 25 August 2016

With only a week to go before they open, we joined the cast, director and writer (who had kindly recently flown in from the States) to talk all things Waiting… Read More

Food glorious food: a guide to theatre restaurants and bars

Published: 24 August 2016

By Niall Palmer If you’re looking for a top notch pre or post theatre meal, or simply fancy a quiet corner in the capital to curl up with a coffee,… Read More

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR RAGTIME REVIVIAL

Published: 24 August 2016

This autumn, the Tony winning musical Ragtime will open at the Charing Cross Theatre, starring Earl Carpenter and Anita Louise Combe, in a major new actor-musician led production. Earl Carpenter,… Read More

They Drink It In The Congo

Published: 24 August 2016

What’s it all about? The action moves between Congo and London and focuses on Stef, the recently appointed co-ordinator of a cultural festival to raise awareness of the war in… Read More

Ferris & Milnes make West End debut

Published: 24 August 2016

Sensational musical double act Dominic Ferris and Martin Milnes will perform their debut West End show at the Ambassadors Theatre on Tuesday 13 December 2016. Entitled “Ferris & Milnes –… Read More

In rehearsal: Things I Know To Be True

Published: 23 August 2016

Some of the most exciting, heart-warming moments in theatre are when emotions are expressed through movements rather than words. Judging by the latest rehearsal images from Frantic Assembly's Things I… Read More

Almeida organises Relaxed Performance

Published: 23 August 2016

The Almeida Theatre has announced its second relaxed performance of 2016. On 21 September, audiences will be able to attend an adapted version of They Drink It In The Congo,… Read More

Interview with Phil Dunster

Published: 22 August 2016

As we eagerly await the opening night of The Entertainer, the concluding production of the Kenneth Branagh season, we caught up with 2016 Olivier Award nominee Phil Dunster to talk… Read More
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