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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong: first look at the festive mayhem

Theatrical confrontation: a chained, ragged performer lunges toward a seated woman in a bonnet on a stage with a clock on the wall behind them

5 November 2026

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong: first look at the festive mayhem

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Lyric Hammersmith’s Cinderella pantomime in rehearsal ahead of Christmas premiere

Colin Burnicle, Liza Stevenson, Sameer Dhanjee, Ellie Seaton, Ashh Blackwood in rehearsals for Cinderella at Lyric Hammersmith. Photo by Alex Brenner.

5 November 2026

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Lyric Hammersmith’s Cinderella pantomime in rehearsal ahead of Christmas premiere

Acclaimed Australian Sri Lankan epic Counting and Cracking to make its London debut at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Sukania Venugopal & Nipuni Sharada in Counting and Cracking. Photo by Pia Johnson

5 November 2026

Acclaimed Australian Sri Lankan epic Counting and Cracking to make its London debut at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Sadler’s Wells announces 2027 season with Wuthering Heights, The Breakfast Club and more

Three-panel collage: a man leans on a railing in a library, a dancer swirls a red-edged black gown on stage, and another dancer in a striped dress leaps with red shoes.

5 November 2026

Sadler’s Wells announces 2027 season with Wuthering Heights, The Breakfast Club and more

Matthew Bourne’s Play Without Words returns for 25th anniversary with a season at Sadler’s Wells

PLAY WITHOUT WORDS. 2012 Company. Photo by Simon Annand

5 November 2026

Matthew Bourne’s Play Without Words returns for 25th anniversary with a season at Sadler’s Wells

The Phantom of the Opera welcomes new principals and extends following celebration of 40 years in the West End

Jordan Donica as the Phantom. Phantom of the Opera 40th Anniversary cast. Photo by Johan Persson

5 November 2026

The Phantom of the Opera welcomes new principals and extends following celebration of 40 years in the West End

How One Day the Musical found its voice: the cast and creative team on translating a beloved novel for the stage

One the Musical Interview. Background Image - Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in One Day the Musical at Lyceum Edinburgh. Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic

4 November 2026

How One Day the Musical found its voice: the cast and creative team on translating a beloved novel for the stage

Renowned West End producer Sonia Friedman receives Freedom of the City

Two women stand indoors and smile while presenting a framed award with a red seal.

4 November 2026

Renowned West End producer Sonia Friedman receives Freedom of the City

Matt Willis returns as Emcee in Cabaret opposite Sarah Hyland for a limited six-week run

Matt Willis as The Emcee in Cabaret. Photo by Marc Brenner

4 November 2026

Matt Willis returns as Emcee in Cabaret opposite Sarah Hyland for a limited six-week run

See Janie Dee take on Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald in newly released images for Torben Bett’s Speculations

Gloria Obianyo, Janie Dee.jpg in Speculations at Marylebone Theatre. Photo by Helen Maybanks

4 November 2026

See Janie Dee take on Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald in newly released images for Torben Bett’s Speculations

The Choir of Man announces full cast ahead of return this Christmas at The Arts at Marble Arch

The Choir of Man Production Image. Photo by The Other Richard

4 November 2026

The Choir of Man announces full cast ahead of return this Christmas at The Arts at Marble Arch

Rufus Hound, Vikki Stone, Danielle Steers and more join King’s Head Theatre’s Dick Whittington: Adults Only panto

Collage of ten portraits featuring diverse drag performers and performers in bold, colorful outfits posing together.

4 November 2026

Rufus Hound, Vikki Stone, Danielle Steers and more join King’s Head Theatre’s Dick Whittington: Adults Only panto

New company takes the stage as The Hunger Games: On Stage enters second year at Troubadour Canary Wharf

Elizabeth Anderson as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games On Stage. Photo by Johan Persson

4 November 2026

New company takes the stage as The Hunger Games: On Stage enters second year at Troubadour Canary Wharf

Kate Winslet, Brian Cox, Tobias Menzies and more join the company for the UK premiere of The Pelicot Trial, live-streamed from London County Hall

Brian Cox (c.David Ho), Olivia Williams, Tobias Menzies (c. Jeremy Bernard), Indira Varma

4 November 2026

Kate Winslet, Brian Cox, Tobias Menzies and more join the company for the UK premiere of The Pelicot Trial, live-streamed from London County Hall

Into the Woods cast perform live on St Martin’s Lane and switch on West End’s Theatreland-inspired Christmas lights

The cast of Into the Woods switch on Art of London’s Theatreland-inspired Christmas lights on St Martin’s Lane, shining until 6 January 2027

4 November 2026

Into the Woods cast perform live on St Martin’s Lane and switch on West End’s Theatreland-inspired Christmas lights

Adam Riches brings Fringe First-winning The Captain and hit solo show Jimmy to the Park Theatre in January

Triptych of three men: left close-up portrait in a white shirt, center in vest and cap posing, right in tennis attire celebrating with a racket.

3 November 2026

Adam Riches brings Fringe First-winning The Captain and hit solo show Jimmy to the Park Theatre in January

First listen: Julian Ovenden and Laura Pitt-Pulford sing ‘Marie / C’est le Ballet’ in a newly released music video for Little Dancer at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Julian Ovenden and Laura Pitt-Pulford sing 'Marie/C’est le Ballet' from Little Dancer

3 November 2026

First listen: Julian Ovenden and Laura Pitt-Pulford sing ‘Marie / C’est le Ballet’ in a newly released music video for Little Dancer at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express: Live on Stage races into cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 26 November

The cast of Starlight Express (June 2025) at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Photo by Pamela Raith

3 November 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express: Live on Stage races into cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 26 November

Fringe First-Winning Parasocial Activity transfers to Southwark Playhouse Borough for limited run in January 2027

Parasocial Activity. Studio shot 3 by F&M Media

3 November 2026

Fringe First-Winning Parasocial Activity transfers to Southwark Playhouse Borough for limited run in January 2027

See newly released images from Leslie Odom Jr.’s solo concert at the London Palladium

Leslie Odom Jr. in concert Photo by Danny Kaan

3 November 2026

See newly released images from Leslie Odom Jr.’s solo concert at the London Palladium

See the cast of Nine Night in rehearsals as production extends Kiln Theatre run into January 2027

Nine Night at Kiln Theatre. (l-r) Estella Daniels, Llewella Gideon, Sonya Cassidy and Dani Moseley in rehearsals. Photo by Mark Senior

3 November 2026

See the cast of Nine Night in rehearsals as production extends Kiln Theatre run into January 2027

West Side Story going on sale for a bold new production at the National

Promotional poster: silhouettes of people on scaffolding under an orange glow with the title 'West Side Story' on the left.

3 November 2026

West Side Story going on sale for a bold new production at the National

Stratford East announces 2027 Season with Paterson Joseph and Tameka Empson in Noises Off

Stratford East by Ikin Yum

3 November 2026

Stratford East announces 2027 Season with Paterson Joseph and Tameka Empson in Noises Off

See Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw in rehearsals for Eurotrash at the Young Vic as two new performances added to run

Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw in rehearsals for Eurotrash at the Young Vic. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

3 November 2026

See Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw in rehearsals for Eurotrash at the Young Vic as two new performances added to run