In rehearsal: Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in ‘Hymn’
Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in rehearsal for Hymn at Almeida Theatre
Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani in rehearsal for Hymn at Almeida Theatre
Dyer is the only Black British artist to have worked on full-scale National Theatre productions as an actor, writer and director.
Spine chilling thriller When Darkness Falls postponed at Park Theatre
Agatha Christie’s thrilling court room drama resumes performances in May 2021
& Juliet sets provisional West End return date for May 2021
BalletActive launches with free 7-day trial then £9.99 a month, cancel anytime; or £99.99 for an annual plan
The show returns for a limited run concert production
Sudden rise in covid cases forces Government to close London Theatres
The world premiere cast recording of Gabriel is now available
Dear Evan Hansen’s Sam Tutty gives his Romeo
UK Government confirms London theatres free to open in December with enhanced safety protocols.
The musical will be broadcast from London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Watchmen, Succession and Schitt’s Creek sweep the board at the 72nd Emmy Awards
Amanda Holden’s new album drops 2 October 2020
Disney’s long awaited revival of Beauty and the Beast to tour the UK in 2021
Six welcomes three new queens at the Arts Theatre
Musical short The Space Between cast recording is now available to stream
Lyricist Don Black confirms new version of Tell Me On A Sunday in the works
West End revival of Good starring David Tennant moves to 2021
Moulin Rouge The Musical delays West End opening to Autumn 2021
West End musical Dear Evan Hansen delays reopening until 2021
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Cypress Avenue will be available to stream for 1 month
Broadway icon Patti LuPone takes you on a guided tour of her basement
Judi Dench shines as Madame Arcati in the new film adaptation of Blithe Spirit
Corona virus scalps Cinderella opening date in London
The Pillowman will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 24 July 2020
Hail Cremation! runs from 23 March 2020
Acosta’s first season coincides with the 30th anniversary of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s move to Birmingham
The Donmar’s Anna Christie starring Jude Law finally transfers to Broadway
Even the most dedicated theatre buff cannot live on showbiz alone, which makes Afternoon Tea the perfect meal to schedule in before that evening performance. Here we pick five of the best, from the glitzy Ritz to the alternative oriental afternoon tea of Yauatcha.
Cirque Du Soliel returns to London with its strongest show in years.
Did Mischief Theatre pull another rabbit out of hat? Read a round-up of reviews for Magic Goes Wrong at the Vaudeville Theatre
Marisha Wallace checks in for her final shift in Waitress
The Time Lord is heading to London in 2020
Whilst the loss of the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden is still keenly felt, there are a number of opportunities to dip into the history of London’s theatre scene – from the V&A’s new Theatre & Performance space, to theatres such as the National and the Globe.
The time between a matinee and an evening performance is better known as “the cocktail hour”. Here we reveal five tributes to all things shaken and stirred in our run down of fabulous cocktail bars in London.
Footballers Wives The Musical is one step closer to a West End season
Mountview drama student Noah Thomas to play Jamie New
The smash-hit musical is coming to a theatre near you
To Kill A Mockingbird to open at the Gielgud Theatre in May 2020.
Gareth Gates to star in new UK tour of Footloose: The Musical
Claire Foy & Matt Smith breathe new life into Duncan Macmillan’s two-hander
Moulin Rouge The Musical to open at the Piccadilly Theatre in Autumn 2021
The season features World premieres, revivals of classics new and old
The smash-hit musical returns for Summer 2020
The final performance will be on Sunday 26 April 2020
Star casting announced for Nativity The Musical in London
Moulin Rouge The Musical set for London transfer in Autumn 2021
A new play exploring obsession and delusion
The piece is written, directed and stars Redgrave
Going behind the curtain can be an eye-opening experience. The sheer scale of West End theatres such as Drury Lane, the National or the Royal Opera House is hugely impressive and a backstage tour is a great opportunity to see the hidden world of costume departments, scene-building and technical magic.
Discover London’s most haunted theatres as we go on a ghost hunt around the West End’s spookiest venues. From actor-managers stabbed to death at the stage door to floating heads, mysterious men in grey, spooks in the Stalls and strange backstage noises.
Goldilocks And The Three Bears runs at the London Palladium for 5-weeks 7 December 2019.
London is a compact city that can only really be discovered by walking its streets. Experience the incredible history of London by taking a guided walking tour of the city, including Theatreland Walking Tours.
Groan Ups, a comedy, will open the season in September
The show will open at the Piccadilly Theatre in 2019
The highly anticipated production will have 65 performers on stage
Susan Hill’s gripping thriller is the second longest running play in the West End.
Shameless’ David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to lead West End cast
The musical comedy will play its final performance on 27 October 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Over 40 stars on stage in London this year
Waitress has a score by six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles
The erotic dance show opens at the London Hippodrome Casino
Black comedy End Of The Pier plays the Park Theatre from 11 July 2018.
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen lead the cast
The highly anticipated musical opens tonight at the London Coliseum
First look at Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Absolute Hell
Topsy Turvy actress Debbie Chazen & Star Wars VII’s Maisie Richardson-Seller also star
The hit musical will play 50 West End performances only!
The Tony Award winning show is London bound
The 2018 Olivier Award nominations announced in full.
The romantic black comedy plays a limited run at Charing Cross Theatre.
Tina begins performances on 21 March 2018 in London
“This is détente, ladies and gentlemen,” Patti LuPone announced, before hugging Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical begins previews in March at the Aldwych Theatre,London
Get a glimpse of Jennifer Saunders in Kathy Burke’s cracking new production of Lady Windermere’s Fan
Also starring Game of Thrones’ Michelle Fairley, David Calder and David Morrissey
Zoë Wanamaker, Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan & Pearl Mackie star in Pinter’s comedy of menace
The cast includes Benn Bat and Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol
Casting announced for West End transfer of Girl From The North Country
The West End transfer of Small Faces juke-box musical
Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s acclaimed musical transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre.
Tom Kempinski’s dazzling play is currently on tour
The Strictly Come Dancing star shows us another side!
Tom Stoppard’s play about infidelity is currently touring the UK
The UK tour is directed by Richard Beecham
The Old Vic’s acclaimed production of Girl From The North Country has announced an official London cast recording. Written and directed by Conor McPherson and set to Bob Dylan’s songs, Girl from the North Country is aptly set in Bob Dylan’s hometown of Duluth, Minnesota in the depression era of 1934. The original story follows a guesthouse owner, Nick, who owes more money than he can ever repay, his wife Elizabeth who is losing her mind, their daughter and guests who all have a story to tell. Brought to life by a 20-piece company of actors and musicians, award-winning playwright …
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The Band opens on 25 September 2017 at the Manchester Opera House
Now booking until 30 September 2018 at the Duchess Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre’s production will run at Hampstead Theatre
Nikolai Foster to direct hit film to stage production
Tales In Drag encourages children to be true to themselves
Marcus Brigstocke & Laura Pitt Pulford to lead the cast
Sarah Lancashire withdraws from Labour of Love on ‘doctors advice’
Bryony Lavery’s psychological thriller will play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
First look at Robert Lindsay and Claire Skinner as they rehearse Prism at Hampstead Theatre.
Venus in Fur opens at The Theatre Royal Haymarket in October
The seven original leads will transfer to Broadway
The show will run at the London Coliseum this December.
There’s a new Phantom coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre in London
Downton’s Michelle Dockery returns to the stage in Network
Final rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar
Yaël Farber directs David Harrower’s haunting and poetic thriller
Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies
The black comedy opens at Trafalgar Studios in September
Big Fish The Musical will premiere at The Other Palace Theatre in November
Wilde’s classic comedy runs at the Vaudeville Theatre from October
Britney Spears: The Cabaret will play at The Other Palace Theatre, London