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The full cast of PRIDE the Musical announced with special video from Andrew Scott, Jessica Gunning, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Dominic West, who starred in original film

Sam Barnett, Ryan Kopel and Dan Hand in PRIDE the Musical

14 October 2026

The full cast of PRIDE the Musical announced with special video from Andrew Scott, Jessica Gunning, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Dominic West, who starred in original film

Christine Baranski on playing Judith Bliss in Hay Fever: “If this is my last play, it’s the perfect play to say okay, bye”

Three women stand close together smiling for a portrait, each with an arm around another in a friendly pose.

14 October 2026

Christine Baranski on playing Judith Bliss in Hay Fever: “If this is my last play, it’s the perfect play to say okay, bye”

Pillion and Punch among the big winners at the Sky Arts Awards 2026

Aerialist performs on a hoop suspended from above, bathed in blue and yellow spotlights over a dark theater and seated audience below.

14 October 2026

Pillion and Punch among the big winners at the Sky Arts Awards 2026

See first look photos of Jamie Muscato and Celinde Schoenmaker in rehearsals for Love Never Dies in Concert

Two coworkers smiling and talking in a bright room; woman in a white turtleneck and jeans, man in a blue jacket holding a tablet.

13 October 2026

See first look photos of Jamie Muscato and Celinde Schoenmaker in rehearsals for Love Never Dies in Concert

Why Keira Knightley chose The Lives of Others for her stage return

Left: close-up portrait of a woman with long brown hair; right: a man and woman seated on the floor in a studio with a hanging light.

13 October 2026

Why Keira Knightley chose The Lives of Others for her stage return

How screen star Kristin Scott Thomas is rediscovering herself on the West End stage

Kristin Scott Thomas (Photo by Jon Compson)

13 October 2026

How screen star Kristin Scott Thomas is rediscovering herself on the West End stage

See first look photos of Kristin Scott Thomas in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard

Two women in vintage dresses smiling on a stage, with a musician in the background.

13 October 2026

See first look photos of Kristin Scott Thomas in Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard

Five shows we’re most excited about seeing right now and why you don’t want to miss them

Feature Cover - Cabaret, photo by Marc Brenner. The Lives of Others, photo by Olivier Rosser. Martin Guerre, photo by Helen Maybanks

13 October 2026

Five shows we’re most excited about seeing right now and why you don’t want to miss them

12 West End shows we can’t wait to see in 2027, from Billy Elliot to Tarantino’s debut

Must See Theatre West End 2027

13 October 2026

12 West End shows we can’t wait to see in 2027, from Billy Elliot to Tarantino’s debut

Production photos released for CATS UK and Ireland tour following record-breaking Regent’s Park run

A scene from CATS featuring multiple performers in cat makeup and costumes arranged around a central figure in white fur costume, with an elaborate red and orange illuminated set piece against a starry black background.

13 October 2026

Production photos released for CATS UK and Ireland tour following record-breaking Regent’s Park run

See newly released rehearsal images for Girls, Theresa Ikoko’s powerful story of friendship under fire at the Young Vic

Girls, directed by Ewa Dina. Rehearsal Photography by Feruzi Afewerki.

13 October 2026

See newly released rehearsal images for Girls, Theresa Ikoko’s powerful story of friendship under fire at the Young Vic

UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners announced, with Adrian Lester and Julianne Pundan among winners

Two award winners at the UK Theatre Awards ceremony: a man in a blue blazer speaking at a microphone on the left, and a woman in a black sequined dress holding a crystal award on the right.

13 October 2026

UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners announced, with Adrian Lester and Julianne Pundan among winners

Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee the Musical to land at the Aldwych Theatre from November 2027

Emma Thompson. Photo by Davide Padovan

12 October 2026

Emma Thompson’s Nanny McPhee the Musical to land at the Aldwych Theatre from November 2027

Kimberly Akimbo extends at Hampstead Theatre until 14 November following glowing reviews at European premiere

Woman in a Labyrinth shirt and beaded necklace sits cross‑legged in a library, talking with a person in a camo jacket.

12 October 2026

Kimberly Akimbo extends at Hampstead Theatre until 14 November following glowing reviews at European premiere

Rules for surviving the woods, from the cast of Into the Woods: Stay fed and keep your eyes open

Kate Fleetwood, Keith Ramsey and Gracie McGonigal on opening night of Into the Woods

12 October 2026

Rules for surviving the woods, from the cast of Into the Woods: Stay fed and keep your eyes open

High School Musical arrives in London: See brand-new production photos as the cast takes the stage at Troubadour Wembley Park

Cheerleaders in red uniforms pose on a stage with a wolf mascot center, pom-poms raised in a pyramid formation.

12 October 2026

High School Musical arrives in London: See brand-new production photos as the cast takes the stage at Troubadour Wembley Park

Neil Morrissey joins Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett in Fourteen Again at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with a gray beard and warm brown eyes, looking into the camera.

12 October 2026

Neil Morrissey joins Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett in Fourteen Again at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Sacha Baron Cohen is swashbuckling into the West End in Quentin Tarantino’s first-ever play, The Popinjay Cavalier, now on sale at the Phoenix Theatre

Quentin Tarantino and Sacha Baron Cohen for The Popinjay Cavalier

12 October 2026

Sacha Baron Cohen is swashbuckling into the West End in Quentin Tarantino’s first-ever play, The Popinjay Cavalier, now on sale at the Phoenix Theatre

Brand-new production images released for Martin Guerre at the Old Vic, from the creators of Les Misérables

The cast of Martin Guerre 2. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

9 October 2026

Brand-new production images released for Martin Guerre at the Old Vic, from the creators of Les Misérables

8 kid-friendly theatre shows to see in London this autumn(that the whole family will enjoy)

Family theatre productions: My Neighbour Totoro’s forest spirit character, a stage scene with children and adult performers, and The Lion King’s iconic lion puppet with flowing fabric.

9 October 2026

8 kid-friendly theatre shows to see in London this autumn(that the whole family will enjoy)

Spotlight on Jonathan Larson: the composer’s life and legacy beyond RENT

Man standing beside a large RENT theatre poster with a red SOLD OUT sticker

9 October 2026

Spotlight on Jonathan Larson: the composer’s life and legacy beyond RENT

One of a kind: Everything you need to know about Six The Musical in the West End

Six queens in jeweled, geometric-patterned costumes strike dynamic poses on a stage illuminated by red and purple lighting. The performers wear contemporary silhouettes with sparkly gold, pink, and blue bodysuit-style outfits adorned with intricate beadwork. They stand against a backdrop of glowing red geometric shapes and LED light installations. Some queens have their arms raised triumphantly, others adopt confident power stances. The stage design is minimalist and modern, emphasizing the performers’ presence. The overall aesthetic captures Six the Musical’s signature blend of contemporary pop concert energy with Tudor historical references.

9 October 2026

One of a kind: Everything you need to know about Six The Musical in the West End

See Janie Dee and cast in rehearsals for the world premiere of Torben Betts’ political thriller Speculations, directed by Trevor Nunn

Janie Dee in Speculations. Photo by Pamela Raith

9 October 2026

See Janie Dee and cast in rehearsals for the world premiere of Torben Betts’ political thriller Speculations, directed by Trevor Nunn

Is it insulting to film curtain calls? Inside theatre’s latest etiquette debate

Collage of four stage performers: singer in a sequined gown, a group with flowers, a woman in an orange dress at a microphone, and a dancer in a black gown.

9 October 2026

Is it insulting to film curtain calls? Inside theatre’s latest etiquette debate