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Maria Friedman stars in European premiere Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre

Maria Friedman as Kimberly Levaco in Kimberly Akimbo. Photo by Marc Brenner

3 September 2026

Maria Friedman stars in European premiere Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre

Screen actor Shaun Dooley and The Wanted’s Nathan Sykes lead star-studded new cast of Hadestown in the West End

Hadestown: Shaun Dooley & Danielle de Niese. Photo by Michael Wharley

3 September 2026

Screen actor Shaun Dooley and The Wanted’s Nathan Sykes lead star-studded new cast of Hadestown in the West End

Cast announced for Girls at the Young Vic

Four diverse women posing together for a group photo, close-up portraits against a light background, looking at the camera.

3 September 2026

Cast announced for Girls at the Young Vic

Behind the scenes: images released for Letitia Wright in The Story at the National Theatre

Two women in business attire stand apart, facing each other in a dark, spotlighted setting.

3 September 2026

Behind the scenes: images released for Letitia Wright in The Story at the National Theatre

Original Avenue Q stars return to the West End for one-night reunion before the show closes in January

AVENUE Q. The Company. Photo by Matt Crockett

3 September 2026

Original Avenue Q stars return to the West End for one-night reunion before the show closes in January

A behind the scenes look at Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst in rehearsals for Sylvia’s UK Tour

Book and Lyrics, Director and Choreographer Kate Prince and Beverley Knight MBE (Emmeline Pankhurst) in rehearsals for Sylvia: A Musical Revolution. Credit: Johan Persson

3 September 2026

A behind the scenes look at Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst in rehearsals for Sylvia’s UK Tour

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett reunite for London premiere of Victoria Wood tribute Fourteen Again

Fourteen Again. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography

3 September 2026

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett reunite for London premiere of Victoria Wood tribute Fourteen Again

Giles Terera Announced as Scrooge for The Old Vic’s 10th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol

Giles Terera as Scrooge at The Old Vic. Photo by Hugo Glendinning

3 September 2026

Giles Terera Announced as Scrooge for The Old Vic’s 10th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol

Thom Yorke’s Shakespeare mashup Hamlet Hail to the Thief announces full cast for London Premiere

The cast of Hamlet Hail to the Thief

3 September 2026

Thom Yorke’s Shakespeare mashup Hamlet Hail to the Thief announces full cast for London Premiere

Original RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp to reunite at London’s Musical Con for 30th Anniversary

Original RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal

3 September 2026

Original RENT stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp to reunite at London’s Musical Con for 30th Anniversary

The Mousetrap turns 75: new images released from anniversary UK tour

The cast for THE MOUSETRAP UK TOUR. Photo by Matt Crockett

2 September 2026

The Mousetrap turns 75: new images released from anniversary UK tour

11 musicals to book during London Theatre Week 2026

London Theatre Week 2026. Phantom of the Opera. Photo by Johan Presson / Cabaret. Photo by Marc Brenner / Titanique. Photo by Mark Senior / Avenue Q. Photo by Matt Crockett

2 September 2026

11 musicals to book during London Theatre Week 2026

Mark Rylance returns to the Marylebone Theatre for a one-off Shakespeare gala

Mark Rylance (Photo Gavin Watson)

2 September 2026

Mark Rylance returns to the Marylebone Theatre for a one-off Shakespeare gala

Electra/Persona reviews: Blanchett and Hoss dazzle, but critics are divided on whether the concept lands

Cate Blanchett (Alma) and Nina Hoss (Elisabeth) in Electra Persona at the National Theatre. Photo by Monika Rittershaus

2 September 2026

Electra/Persona reviews: Blanchett and Hoss dazzle, but critics are divided on whether the concept lands

First look: production images released for Holy Fool at Park Theatre

Pianist in vintage clothing sits at an old wooden piano on a dim stage, with stacked books nearby and a gramophone on the piano lid.

2 September 2026

First look: production images released for Holy Fool at Park Theatre

Three Men, One Boat, Eighteen Furious Swans: Rehearsals Begin for Three Men in a Boat at Rose Theatre

Three Men in A Boat at Rose Theatre. Jonny Weldon, Richard David-Caine and Bronté Barbé in rehearsals. Photo by Helen Murray

2 September 2026

Three Men, One Boat, Eighteen Furious Swans: Rehearsals Begin for Three Men in a Boat at Rose Theatre

40 Years of Talent Meeting Opportunity: Theatre Peckham’s Young, Gifted & Black Returns for Black History Month

Theatre Peckham's Young, Gifted & Black Returns

2 September 2026

40 Years of Talent Meeting Opportunity: Theatre Peckham’s Young, Gifted & Black Returns for Black History Month

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to the West End, starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka

Poster for Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical; show title in ornate gold lettering on left, man in purple backdrop holding hat on right.

2 September 2026

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to the West End, starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka

Birmingham Rep unveils cast for all-new production of The Snowman coming to London this Christmas

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2 September 2026

Birmingham Rep unveils cast for all-new production of The Snowman coming to London this Christmas

Tickets now on sale for Pride’s transfer to the Bridge Theatre

Poster for Pride musical at Bridge Theatre; large white 'PRIDE' letters on a purple brick wall with a star quote at top and the subtitle about a true story.

2 September 2026

Tickets now on sale for Pride’s transfer to the Bridge Theatre

See Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss swap souls every night in Electra/Persona at the National Theatre

Cate Blanchett (Alma) and Nina Hoss (Elisabeth) in Electra Persona at the National Theatre. Photo by Monika Rittershaus

2 September 2026

See Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss swap souls every night in Electra/Persona at the National Theatre

Jonathan Bailey exits Sunday in the Park with George, weeks after Ariana Grande’s departure

Sunday in the Park with George London rumoured to star Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande

1 September 2026

Jonathan Bailey exits Sunday in the Park with George, weeks after Ariana Grande’s departure

Isabella Wei joins Mei Mac in ghostly new horror rom-com at the Bush Theatre this October

Isabella Wei and Mei Mac in The Hungry Ghost at the Bush Theatre

1 September 2026

Isabella Wei joins Mei Mac in ghostly new horror rom-com at the Bush Theatre this October

Happy Heathers Day! Casts from around the world come together to perform “Candy Store”

L to R: Jessica Ibadin, Liberty Stottor and Lou Henry in Heathers The Musical. Photos by Pamela Raith.

1 September 2026

Happy Heathers Day! Casts from around the world come together to perform “Candy Store”