West End Theatre Twitter Watch

Keep your theatrical tweetings up-to-date with our West End Theatre Twitter Watch, including London shows, stars and talent and selected West End venues.

Theatre Awards round-up

It’s Awards Season so here’s our ongoing round-up of what’s winning. So far this year PLAYS have dominated the discussion and the gongs have gone to some high-profile celebrities, all adding some much needed sparkle into the West End. Afterall, why should Hollywood have all the fun? Here’s the latest on the What’s On Stage, South Bank Show and Critics’ Circle Awards. Up next are the Larrys (aka The Olivier Awards from the Society of London Theatre) on 28 March 2010.

Venue News: THE ARTS THEATRE

Small but perfectly formed, The Arts Theatre in the heart of London’s Theatreland reopened in January 2009 after a period of refurbishment and re-decoration.

London's longest running shows

Last month Disney’s The Lion King became the ninth longest-running musical in West End history.

New shows this Winter

Winter in the West End is always a vibrant time, with countless new shows opening throughout London. This year is no exception with a bewildering array of new and classic plays, hefty revivals, Broadway musicals and a high star count.

Christmas Shows

There’s much fun to be had in the West End this Christmas with a variety of plays, musicals and entertainment shows for both adults and children. Here’s our pick of the best London theatre this Christmas – for Kids, for Adults – and also Special Offers and Discounts.

Theatre movers and shakers

Evening Standard publishes list of most influential Theatre and Arts players in London

Getting Around London

Tips and advice on getting from London’s airports to the centre of town, and using public transport to get around London.

Is televising theatre a good thing?

With the announcement that David Tennant’s Hamlet is to be televised for BBC2 we ponder the question: is televising theatre a good thing?