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A life in the theatre: Deputy Stage Manager

Published: 10 August 2015

One of the Official London Theatre team will never leave the cinema before the absolute last name has appeared on the roll call of people involved in making that film… Read More

New Kids Week activities announced

Published: 10 August 2015

Aspiring young dancers, singers and even footballers have the chance to pick up showstopping skills from more West End shows this summer as Kids Week announces additional show-related activities from… Read More

In pictures: Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet

Published: 10 August 2015

Some of you may not know that a little known Sherlock actor is currently making his London stage return in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre. Oh who are we kidding?… Read More

Bourne leads Jonathan Ollivier tributes

Published: 10 August 2015

Acclaimed dancer Jonathan Ollivier was tragically killed yesterday following a collision on his motorcycle in London. He had been due to perform in the final night of Matthew Bourne’s The… Read More

Sally Messham leads Tipping The Velvet

Published: 10 August 2015

Sally Messham will star alongside Laura Rogers in Lyndsey Turner’s production of 19th century coming of age story Tipping The Velvet at the Lyric Hammersmith this autumn. RADA graduate Messham… Read More

Autumn shows to book for now

Published: 7 August 2015

If you suffer from FOMO – that’s fear of missing out to those of you not on Instagram – or are currently holed up in a log cabin in the… Read More

The 3 Little Pigs

Published: 7 August 2015

What’s it all about? Three little porkers, their mum and a big bad wolf who justifies his pork-based meals by claiming he’s just a little bit misunderstood. Try telling that… Read More

American Idiot extends Arts Theatre run

Published: 7 August 2015

American Idiot may have planned a rather apt September end, but the Green Day-Inspired musical has proved so popular at London’s Arts Theatre that it has extended its run until… Read More

Three new plays for Hampstead’s autumn

Published: 7 August 2015

Edward Hall will direct the first in a trio of world premieres at Hampstead Downstairs this autumn as the studio space celebrates its fifth birthday. The space, which opened in… Read More

Southwark Playhouse hosts Casa Valentina

Published: 7 August 2015

Southwark Playhouse will host the European premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s cross-dressing-inspired tale Casa Valentina this autumn. The production, which reunites In The Heights’ producer/director team Paul Taylor-Mills and Luke Sheppard,… Read More

Nick Moran makes Roaring Trade at Park

Published: 7 August 2015

Nick Moran will lead the cast of Roaring Trade when the tale of four bond traders putting their limits to the test opens at the Park Theatre next month. Steve… Read More

Steven Berkoff is Menier’s Saddam Hussein

Published: 7 August 2015

Steven Berkoff will star as Saddam Hussein in the forthcoming world premiere of Dinner With Saddam at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The prolific actor, writer and director, who is well… Read More

The Heresy Of Love

Published: 6 August 2015

What’s it all about? Plantagenet England, a morally dubious Vienna and the Forest of Arden – the settings of the Globe’s current offerings – give way to 17th century Mexico… Read More

I Believe In Unicorns

Published: 6 August 2015

What’s it all about? Wonderful, brilliant, transformative, adventurous, life-changing stories. Set in a library piled with beautiful books in their dozens, Michael Morpurgo’s magical and atmospheric story is brought to… Read More

Fundraising appeal for Louise Plowright

Published: 6 August 2015

A fundraising appeal has been launched to raise money for musical theatre star Louise Plowright, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago. The West End leading lady, who… Read More

Amanda Hale leads Unicorn’s Martyr

Published: 6 August 2015

Amanda Hale will lead the cast of Marius Von Mayenburg’s Martyr when the tale of radicalism and liberal multi-culturalism receives its London premiere at the Unicorn Theatre in September. Ramin… Read More

Video: Attraction’s The Box trailer

Published: 5 August 2015

Shadows. They often get a bad rep. They’re the dark spaces, inside which lurk the denizens of hell or the most hideous nightmares of your imagination. They’re the black silhouettes… Read More

Splendour

Published: 5 August 2015

What’s it all about? Four women wait for the return of a dictator. There is a photojournalist, itching to get her shot of the absent tyrant. Her interpreter stands awkwardly… Read More

London theatres top Google search

Published: 4 August 2015

London theatres are the most searched for in the world, new insights released by Google have revealed. The results were released alongside news that London’s galleries and museums lead the… Read More

Video: Meet The 3 Little Pigs

Published: 4 August 2015

Stiles & Drewe might just be the kings of family musical theatre. With dozens of hits under their Olivier Award-winning belts from Honk! to Mary Poppins, they have won audiences… Read More

Dear Lupin

Published: 4 August 2015

What’s it all about? It might seem a touch ambitious to bring a selection of letters dramatically to the stage, but that is just the feat actor/writer Michael Simkins has… Read More

A Day In The Life: Alex Gaumond

Published: 3 August 2015

West End star Alex Gaumond takes us into the sun-drenched (mostly) world of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, with a photo diary of a day… Read More

Tristan Bates hosts new musicals season

Published: 3 August 2015

Nine brand new musicals will premiere at the Tristan Bates Theatre this autumn as the From Page To Stage season returns for a third year to offer audiences a taste… Read More

Sheridan Smith is Menier’s Funny Girl

Published: 3 August 2015

Sheridan Smith will return to the London stage this autumn to play the iconic role of Fanny Brice in much-loved musical Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The Olivier… Read More

Impossible

Published: 31 July 2015

What’s it all about? Helicopters appearing from thin air! Women jumping out of boxes after seemingly being chopped in half! Magicians levitating in laser beam extravaganza! Audience members’ every thoughts… Read More

Bakkhai

Published: 31 July 2015

What’s it all about? A Greek god – Dionysus – who acts like a stroppy toddler: ‘You’re not paying me enough attention! I’m going to do something naughty!’ Except, instead… Read More

Video: Beverley Knight sings Cats’ Memory

Published: 31 July 2015

It’s been months since we’ve heard the hits from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical Cats performed on the London stage. Some who are struggling for a Cats-inspired pun may say… Read More

Tom McGowan joins West End’s Wicked

Published: 31 July 2015

Broadway star Tom McGowan is heading to London’s Emerald City this autumn, as he is set to enchant Wicked’s audiences as Oz’s new Wizard from 21 September. The American star,… Read More

West End transfer for Almeida’s Oresteia

Published: 31 July 2015

The Almeida Theatre’s hugely acclaimed Oresteia will transfer to the West End next month with original cast members including Lia Williams, Angus Wright and Jessica Brown Findlay reprising their roles.… Read More

Richard O’Brien leads London Rocky Horror

Published: 31 July 2015

Richard O’Brien will star as the infamous narrator in The Rocky Horror Show when his iconic musical plays a week of performances at London’s Playhouse Theatre this September. The hugely… Read More

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain – Part Three!

Published: 30 July 2015

What’s it all about? It depends who’s asking. Parents/guardians, this is a look back at Britain’s barmy past, from caveman eating habits and the origins of some of the country’s… Read More

Aladdin confirms summer 2016 arrival

Published: 30 July 2015

Following months of rumours, Disney has confirmed its hit Broadway musical adaption of Aladdin will fly into London next summer with open auditions due to take place in the capital… Read More

Greenwich hosts Gingerbread Man Storytime

Published: 29 July 2015

With just a week to go until the return of The Great British Bake Off, the Greenwich Theatre is preparing to welcome its own baked goods with the forthcoming arrival… Read More

First Look: Impossible images

Published: 29 July 2015

It’s pretty safe to say that one of the last things I’d expect to see on a trip to a West End theatre is a man suspended in the air… Read More

Clive Rowe returns for Hackney panto

Published: 29 July 2015

Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe will return to wreak panto-monium at the Hackney Empire this Christmas as he’s set to star alongside Debbie Kurup in the venue’s always eagerly anticipated… Read More

In rehearsal: McQueen

Published: 29 July 2015

McQueen, the fantastical drama about designer Alexander McQueen, is back. After its world premiere at the St James Theatre it transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket later this summer. But,… Read More

Wicked’s Willemijn Verkaik stages concert

Published: 29 July 2015

Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik will play a one off solo concert at London’s Ambassadors Theatre next month taking fans on a journey through a selection of musical theatre’s most iconic… Read More

Sky Arts screening for The Car Man

Published: 29 July 2015

Theatre fans wanting to see Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed production of The Car Man won’t have to travel to Islington to see the show next Monday as the much-loved dance thriller… Read More

Peter Brook leads Young Vic 2016

Published: 29 July 2015

Legendary director Peter Brook will revisit his seminal The Mahabharata for a new production at the Young Vic next year as part of a winter season that also includes the… Read More

Sky Arts shows NYT sex docu-drama

Published: 29 July 2015

The National Youth Theatre’s development of new West End play Consensual will feature in docu-drama Generation Sext, to be screened on Sky Arts tonight at 22:00. The 30-minute film, which… Read More

Three Days In The Country

Published: 29 July 2015

What’s it all about? Three days in the country with a group of individuals who have a whole lot of love to give and one man who is set to… Read More

Trafalgar Studios gets a Mouthful

Published: 28 July 2015

Playwrights Inua Ellams, Neil LaBute, Bola Agbaje, Clare Bayley, Lydia Adetunji and Pedro Miguel Rozo have joined forces with a team of scientists to present the world premiere of Mouthful,… Read More

Miss Saigon return for Carolyn Maitland

Published: 28 July 2015

Miss Saigon has announced that Carolyn Maitland will join its leading cast from Thursday to cover the role of Ellen while Siobhan Dillon takes time off from the show to… Read More

The Mentalists to close in August

Published: 27 July 2015

Abbey Wright’s revival of The Mentalists, starring Stephen Merchant and Steffan Rhodri, will end its run a month earlier than planned, playing its final performance at the Wyndham’s Theatre on… Read More

Songs For A New World

Published: 27 July 2015

What’s it all about? Four strangers, connected only by a common sense of loss, each haunted by the past and trying to make sense of an unsure future. This is… Read More

Silver completes Nicole Kidman cast

Published: 27 July 2015

Nicole Kidman has a complete cast for her London theatre return in Photograph 51 as Joshua Silver joins the previously announced Stephen Campbell Moore, Will Attenborough, Edward Bennett and Patrick… Read More

In pictures: West End Bares 2015 promo

Published: 24 July 2015

Theatre fans should expect more than a little turbulence at West End Bares 2015: Take Off if these hot-as-a-jumbo-jet’s-engine promo images are anything to go by. The annual fundraiser for… Read More

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

Published: 24 July 2015

What’s it all about? Kidnap, manhunts, rescues, avalanches, false paternity claims and mass brawls. No, it’s not a Jason Statham movie but a classic musical about an unruly set of… Read More

Two new masked men for West End Phantom

Published: 24 July 2015

The hit West End production of The Phantom Of The Opera will welcome two new masked men, when John Owen-Jones and Ben Forster join the cast in September and February… Read More

New travel guide for theatregoers

Published: 24 July 2015

At Official London Theatre, we’re committed to making your trip to see a show as enjoyable and straight forward as possible, which is why we’ve teamed up with TfL to… Read More

St James premieres untold Mozart story

Published: 23 July 2015

Drama Desk Award nominated play The Other Mozart, which tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus’ lesser known sister, will receive its UK premiere at the St James Studio this autumn.… Read More

Chickenshed heads to space for summer

Published: 23 July 2015

 Forget the beaches of Spain or Cornwall, Chickenshed’s summer travel plans are rather more ambitious as it prepares to zoom off to space in a new out of this world… Read More

Richard II at the Globe theatre

Published: 23 July 2015

What’s it all about? An England governed by a leader out of touch with real people, who is bleeding the country dry and believing in his own divine right to… Read More

American Idiot

Published: 23 July 2015

What's it all about? Sex, drugs and punk rock of the Green Day kind. Post 9/11 a trio of young friends are thrown down three very different paths in life.… Read More

Full Storystock line-up announced

Published: 23 July 2015

Festival season may be in full swing, but we’re swapping Woodstock for Storystock, as the Bush Theatre’s hugely popular festival gets set to return for its third year this October.… Read More

Video: Impossible’s Ali Cook

Published: 22 July 2015

Harry Houdini was renowned for escaping all manner of liquid-filled vessels, from the Chinese water torture cell that saw him lowered head-first in shackles to being thrown into New York’s… Read More

Michael Xavier joins Wars Of The Roses

Published: 22 July 2015

Michael Xavier, Alexander Hanson, Alexandra Gilbreath and Alex Waldmann have joined Joely Richardson, Rufus Hound and Robert Sheehan in the cast of the Trevor Nunn directed The Wars Of The… Read More

Sinatra: The Man & His Music

Published: 21 July 2015

What’s it all about? Imagine watching a really entertaining documentary. In Las Vegas. On acid. Okay, you’re not going to see any dragons or find yourself in a miniature replica… Read More

Union revives Madness musical Our House

Published: 21 July 2015

Our House, the Olivier Award-winning musical featuring the songs of hit 80s band Madness, is to be revived by the Union Theatre this summer. The Tim Firth-penned show will run… Read More

Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man

Published: 20 July 2015

What’s it all about? Welcome to hot, sultry, 1960s small town Harmony. This is a place where sweaty mechanics wear sweaty vests looking all masculine and sweaty while the local… Read More

All change for Matilda cast

Published: 20 July 2015

Matilda will join the legions of children getting a new teacher in September when Miria Parvin takes over as Miss Honey in London’s award-winning Matilda The Musical. Parvin, who follows… Read More

Dusty musical to Stay Awhile in London

Published: 20 July 2015

Dusty, the multi-media celebration of musical icon Dusty Springfield, has extended its run at the Charing Cross Theatre to 21 November. The new show, which uses 3D technology and digital… Read More

McQueen gets West End transfer

Published: 17 July 2015

Stephen Wight will reprise his role as the titular fashion designer in James Phillip’s play McQueen when it transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket this August. Wight, who starred alongside… Read More

The Gathered Leaves

Published: 17 July 2015

What’s it all about? Far from the autumnal scene the title evokes, this is the story of a family that comes together at Easter, the weekend of William's 75th birthday,… Read More

Suchet’s Earnest to hit cinemas

Published: 17 July 2015

The West End production of The Importance Of Being Earnest, which stars acclaimed actor David Suchet as Lady Bracknell, is to be screened live to 350 cinemas across the UK… Read More

Kim Cattrall leads Royal Court’s Linda

Published: 17 July 2015

Kim Cattrall will take the lead role in Penelope Skinner’s new play Linda when the tale about a woman determined to change the world receives it premiere at the Royal… Read More

David Morrissey leads McDonagh’s Hangmen

Published: 17 July 2015

David Morrissey will make his London stage return in Martin McDonagh’s new Royal Court play Hangmen later this year. Morrissey is joined in the cast by Reece Shearsmith and Johnny… Read More

Wicked’s witches extend into 2016

Published: 17 July 2015

Emma Hatton and Savannah Stevenson will continue to cast their spell over the West End into 2016, and will do so with a handful of new cast members who join… Read More

What’s it all about? Bacharach Reimagined

Published: 16 July 2015

What’s it all about? Bacharach Reimagined. Who’s in it? I know, I skipped the answer to question one, didn’t I? But it was too enticing an opportunity to miss. Kyle… Read More

Cast announced for Globe’s Oresteia

Published: 16 July 2015

Katy Stephens and George Irving will return to the iconic surroundings of Shakespeare’s Globe to lead the cast of The Oresteia this summer. The duo, who both appeared in 2013’s… Read More

Tom Hughes leads Williams’ Ticking

Published: 15 July 2015

Tom Hughes will star alongside Niamh Cusack and Anthony Head in acclaimed film director Paul Andrew Williams’ debut play Ticking at the Trafalgar Studios this autumn. Hughes, who will be… Read More

Macabre magician heads to Waterloo Vaults

Published: 15 July 2015

Master Of The Macabre, a new show from unique magician Benedict Barber, will be staged in the atmospheric surroundings of the Vaults Theatre, Waterloo, this autumn. The show, which promises… Read More

See What I Wanna See gets London run

Published: 15 July 2015

Off Broadway hit musical See What I Wanna See will receive its London premiere this autumn when it plays at the Jermyn Street Theatre from 8 September. Michael John LaChiusa’s… Read More

Video: Dear Lupin’s James & Jack Fox

Published: 15 July 2015

We can’t understand why anyone would want to hunt Foxes. They’re such cheery souls when you sit down and chat to them. Take James and Jack Fox, for example. We… Read More

New Martin McDonagh play at Royal Court

Published: 15 July 2015

Martin McDonagh will return to the Royal Court to present his first new play to be seen on the London stage in more than a decade this September, when Hangmen… Read More
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