Published: 9 June 2014
Keith Duffy will star in Billy Roche’s A Handful Of Stars at the Trafalgar Studio 2 later this month as part of a season of shows to transfer from Battersea’s… Read More
Published: 6 June 2014
Page to stage adaptations are having somewhat of a moment. From the seven Olivier Award-earning The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time to the RSC’s hugely successful adaptations… Read More
Lynn Nottage’s tale of a black seamstress in 1905 New York, Intimate Apparel, will play at the Park Theatre later this summer. The Theatre Royal Bath and Park Theatre co-production,… Read More
Alexander Siddig will star alongside Jolyon Coy and Geraldine Alexander in the world premiere of David Eldridge’s new play Holy Warriors at Shakespeare’s Globe this summer. Eldridge’s first ever play… Read More
US star Brandon Victor Dixon will reprise the role he originated in the premiere production of The Scottsboro Boys when he joins Olivier Award nominee Colman Domingo and Game Of… Read More
Ronan Keating will make his West End debut later this year, taking on the lead role in Olivier Award-winning musical Once from 17 November at the Phoenix Theatre. The singer-songwriter… Read More
Published: 5 June 2014
Olivier Award-winning actress Maureen Lipman and Let The Right One In’s John Tiffany are among the talent joining our free West End LIVE In Conversation sessions at the brand new… Read More
There aren’t many actresses who can say they’ve put words into the mouth of a former Jedi Master and won an Olivier Award. One actress who can is Sara Kestelman.… Read More
The Royal Academy of Dance’s Performance Course for budding dancers aged 12 and older will return this summer alongside a host of events and classes for kids of all ages.… Read More
Former child pop star Cleo Higgins, who made a big impression on Will.i.am in BBC talent show The Voice, will be comin’ atcha in the West End, when she joins… Read More
Clint Dyer, Ray Shell, Lloyd Everitt and Leo Wringer will star in the world premiere of Perseverance Drive when Robin Soans’ latest play opens at the Bush Theatre in July.… Read More
What’s it all about? Two men. One, a world-renowned stage and screen actor, the other, a pioneering American lawyer. The production sees the former play the latter in David W… Read More
Will Tuckett’s Olivier Award-winning The Wind In The Willows will return to the West End this Christmas, playing an eight week season at the Vaudeville Theatre from 26 November. Now… Read More
Published: 4 June 2014
The Orange Tree Theatre’s incoming Artistic Director, Paul Miller, has publically called for the Arts Council to back his new tenure at the Richmond venue by continuing its support of… Read More
It’s been almost six months since Mark Haddon’s prize-winning tale about a 15-year-old boy with behavioural problems was last seen on the West End stage, so there are bound to… Read More
How long can a man remain honest when all around him are bending rules, stretching the truth and bending over backwards to limbo under the pole of common decency in… Read More
World premieres of new plays by Alice Birch, Deborah Bruce and Alistair McDowall sit alongside a quartet of revivals in Paul Miller’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of the Orange… Read More
Published: 3 June 2014
Stephen Sondheim’s Marry Me A Little will return to London 17 years after it premiered at the Bridewell Theatre when it runs at the St James Studio this summer. Playing… Read More
Published: 2 June 2014
The Unicorn Theatre has announced 14 new productions for its 2014/2015 season including a festive treat in the form of a new adaptation of The Nutcracker And The Mouse King… Read More
Hit family show Muse Of Fire will return to Shakespeare’s Globe this summer following its success at the Bankside venue in 2013. The promenade production, which plays from 18 to… Read More
Irish dance star Michael Flatley will return for one final season in the West End when Lord Of The Dance plays at the London Palladium this autumn. The Celtic dance… Read More
Alexandra Burke’s first public transformation was from teenager to superstar diva when she won X Factor in 2008 after a triumphant return from her less successful first attempt in 2005.… Read More
West End LIVE in association with MasterCard has announced an incredible line-up for its 10th anniversary year, with more than 20 top London shows performing in Trafalgar Square and a… Read More
A new version of Uncle Vanya by Anya Reiss, Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent’s new play Breeders directed by Tamara Harvey and Blanche McIntyre’s acclaimed production of Accolade will run… Read More
Published: 30 May 2014
What’s it all about? For anyone prone to dabbling in some subtle anthropological observation on their commute – that’s pretending to read when really eavesdropping your neighbour’s phone call by… Read More
What do the cast of hit musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels The Musical do in their spare time? Read Tolstoy? Try and con each other? No, they record a cheeky video… Read More
There will be much celebration at the Menier Chocolate Factory over the next few weeks as musical theatre stars Summer Strallen, Damian Humbley and Caroline O’Connor join Andrew Lippa to… Read More
Jacobean city comedy A Mad World My Masters, first seen at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2013 season, will play at the Barbican… Read More
What’s it all about? Shakespeare’s glorious tale of love that knows no boundaries. Celebrated soldier Mark Antony loses his battle-sharpened edge when he falls for the famous Egyptian queen. Unfortunately… Read More
What’s it all about? As football fans around the globe prepare for the world’s biggest sporting competition next month, it is fitting that the Soho Theatre’s latest offering transports audiences… Read More
Published: 29 May 2014
Tom Chambers and Aled Jones will star in White Christmas when it receives its West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre this festive season. The production will re-open the venue… Read More
You could never accuse Jeremy Herrin of not enjoying the thrill of a risk. “The penalties are terrifying,” he tells me, with a glint of excitement in his eye. “It’s… Read More
Families can look forward to a weekend of free dance, theatre and activities in east London this summer, as the Barbican Theatre and Create London have teamed up to host… Read More
Published: 28 May 2014
Ahead of her debut as Rachel Marron next week, The Bodyguard has released a snippet of X Factor winner and pop star Alexandra Burke giving a fierce rendition of Queen… Read More
What’s it all about? The clash of a beer swilling, foul mouthed bartender and an odious snob, who fight, debate and challenge each other’s vastly differing cultures. All the while… Read More
Published: 27 May 2014
Kids Week is back for 2014 with an incredible 36 top London shows on board to offer free tickets and amazing exclusive activities to children throughout the whole of August.… Read More
Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved story I Believe In Unicorns will become the latest of his magical tales to come to life in the West End this summer with an acclaimed stage… Read More
As shows in which to make your West End debut go, the revival of Miss Saigon, 25 years after theatre’s most famous helicopter first landed in London, could be among… Read More
The Bush Theatre has announced two new productions to play as part of its 2014/2015 season, the transfer of the Arcola Theatre’s critically acclaimed Visitors and Islands, Caroline Horton’s topical… Read More
Samantha Barks will make her Donmar Warehouse debut alongside Olivier Award nominee Rosalie Craig in City Of Angels, one of three productions to play as part of a star-studded autumn… Read More
Published: 23 May 2014
The Victoria Palace Theatre and the Ambassadors Theatre are soon to become the latest additions to Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s stable of West End theatres, bringing the total number of venues… Read More
Richmond Theatre will host its first ever Creative Learning Festival this July and is calling out for families to join its family choir for a spectacular closing event. Taking place… Read More
Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy’s forthcoming performances in David Hare’s acclaimed drama Skylight will be screened to cinemas across the UK in July as part of the National Theatre’s hugely… Read More
Nigel Harman will direct Downton Abbey’s Joanne Froggatt in the UK premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Rabbit Hole at the Vaudeville Theatre this autumn. Playing from 11 September… Read More
Published: 22 May 2014
A new verbatim play about the 2011 riots by Alecky Blythe and the UK premiere of David Cromer’s acclaimed US production of Our Town will play at the Almeida Theatre… Read More
The Almeida Theatre’s current production of King Charles III will bring its regal tale to the West End later this year, playing a limited season at the Wyndham’s Theatre from… Read More
Everyone’s favourite dancing mouse will arrive in London this summer as part of a nationwide tour of fun packed stage show Angelina Ballerina The Mousical. Written and directed by kids’… Read More
What’s it all about? The return of a legend. Miss Saigon sat alongside Les Misérables, The Phantom Of The Opera and Cats as one of the mega musicals of the… Read More
Jon Gilchrist will succeed Sian Alexander as Executive Director of the Bush Theatre. The current Marketing Director of Salford Quays’ The Lowry will take up the post on 1 September… Read More
Sally Cookson’s acclaimed production of Hetty Feather will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre this summer following its successful run at the Rose Theatre Kingston. Jacqueline Wilson’s storytelling adventure, which makes… Read More
Popular electronic music duo Goldfrapp will make their theatrical debut this summer, penning the music for Carrie Cracknell’s forthcoming production of Medea at the National Theatre. Comprising Will Gregory and… Read More
The Olivier Award nominated production of Eric And Little Ern will return to London this Christmas, playing a limited four-week season at the St James Theatre. The affectionate and funny… Read More
Published: 21 May 2014
Three plays with strong female leads have been brought together by Artistic Director Christopher Haydon for the Gate Theatre’s 35th anniversary season. Adam Rapp’s The Edge Of Our Bodies, Deborah… Read More
Olivier Award winner David Thaxton will return to the cast of Les Misérables next month when he takes on the role of Javert in the long-running musical at the Queen’s… Read More
What’s it all about? Pimps, thieves, gamblers and prostitutes. These are the sorts of individuals you’ll find whiling away the hours in an underground club in Soho, where the action… Read More
What’s it all about? Arthur Miller’s classic is a definitive masterclass in building tension. So tense is the post Second World War-set play, in fact, done right and you should… Read More
Published: 20 May 2014
Maureen Lipman will reprise her role in the Park Theatre hit Daytona when Oliver Cotton’s acclaimed drama transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited season this summer. First… Read More
When Katherine Kingsley received an Olivier Award nomination for her acclaimed performance as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a ripple of approval went out across the West End. This… Read More
The Garrick Theatre is preparing for an onslaught of gruesome gore and foul facts as Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Two! is set to return to the venue this summer.… Read More
Families are invited to enter the magical world of Narnia at the Rose Theatre Kingston this Christmas as the venue has announced it will stage a new adaptation of The… Read More
The Barbican has teamed up with innovative social enterprise The Trampery to open a space that will help kickstart the careers of a new generation of creative talent working in… Read More
Published: 19 May 2014
A rapper, a dreamer, a party animal and an extreme sports fanatic; the company of In The Heights is as eclectic as the four-time Tony Award-winning show’s score. Set in… Read More
What’s it all about? The NHS and its oncoming demise. This May Hurt A Bit is unashamedly one-sided in its view that the National Health Service as we know it… Read More
Earlier this month, we were given an insight into what to expect from 1001 Nights as it prepares to return to the Unicorn Theatre in June. As the family show… Read More
What’s it all about? One of the most anticipated London arrivals this summer, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning books retell the epic story of… Read More
Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s acclaimed adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 has extended its run at the Playhouse Theatre by an additional five weeks. West End audiences will now have… Read More
Published: 16 May 2014
James Lance and John Gordon Sinclair will become the third comedy duo to take on the iconic roles of Bertie Wooster and his faithful valet Jeeves in Sean Foley’s Olivier… Read More
What’s it all about? Remember Nick Payne’s Olivier Award nominated play Constellations, which opened to acclaim at the Royal Court in 2012 before wowing West End audiences with its compelling… Read More
Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of From Here To Eternity will be broadcast to more than 250 cinemas across the UK this summer. On 3 July fans of the Tamara Harvey-directed… Read More
Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley will continue to entertain West End audiences next year after Dirty Rotten Scoundrels The Musical announced it is extending its run to 7… Read More
Published: 15 May 2014
Let It Be, the hit theatrical concert celebrating The Beatles’ incredible catalogue of legendary music, will return this summer for a third West End run. Marking the 50th anniversary of… Read More
Published: 14 May 2014
Following The Snail And The Whale’s run at the St James Theatre last year, Tall Stories’ production of The Snow Dragon will swoop into the Victoria venue this festive season.… Read More
Torben Betts' new play Invincible will transfer to the St James Theatre this summer following an acclaimed run at the Orange Tree Theatre. The comedy, which was presented in-the-round at… Read More
What’s it all about? Step into the Shaftesbury Theatre this grey English summer and you’ll find yourself in technicolor 1950s America, complete with huge petticoated skirts, baseball shirts and dubious… Read More
Even more families are being given the chance to have tea with the West End’s most popular tiger this summer as The Tiger Who Came To Tea has added extra… Read More