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First look photos of Teri Hatcher and the cast in rehearsals for The Devil Wears Prada The Musical in the West End

Teri Hatcher in oversized sunglasses and a fuzzy brown coat holds a leather handbag while posing in the foreground, with ensemble cast members performing choreography with raised arms in a rehearsal studio behind her.

9 October 2026

First look photos of Teri Hatcher and the cast in rehearsals for The Devil Wears Prada The Musical in the West End

RENT reviews: critics praise a standout ensemble as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo makes his West End debut

Energetic stage show with a center-stage singer, dancers in front, and a live band on a balcony, under warm lights and banners that read “Life Cafe” and “Enjoy Life Every Day.”

9 October 2026

RENT reviews: critics praise a standout ensemble as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo makes his West End debut

Adrian Lester, Katie Leung and more join line-up for An Oak Tree at The Other Palace

Three close-up headshots in a vertical triptych: a Black man with short-cropped hair on the left, a fair-skinned woman with long brown hair in the center, and an East Asian woman with short black hair on the right.

9 October 2026

Adrian Lester, Katie Leung and more join line-up for An Oak Tree at The Other Palace

12 of the best West End musicals for teenagers

Cast members from four West End productions: Hadestown, Six, Wicked and RENT

8 October 2026

12 of the best West End musicals for teenagers

Already seen Phantom, Les Mis or Hamilton? Here are the 6 West End shows to book next

Titanique. Photo by Mark Senior : Into the Woods. Photo by Johan Persson : My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan

8 October 2026

Already seen Phantom, Les Mis or Hamilton? Here are the 6 West End shows to book next

Don Black’s From The Heart arrives in the West End with a star-studded cast

Don Black's From The Heart at the Garrick Theatre. Photo by Eamonn B Shanahan

8 October 2026

Don Black’s From The Heart arrives in the West End with a star-studded cast

My Neighbour Totoro unveils behind the scenes images as production enters final 12 weeks

Group of performers in vintage costumes smiling and chatting backstage at a theater backdrop.

8 October 2026

My Neighbour Totoro unveils behind the scenes images as production enters final 12 weeks

Joe Lycett and Olivia Cooke join White Rabbit Red Rabbit as anniversary West End run extends to December

Joe Lycett, Olivia Cooke, John Bradley and Riz Ahmed for White Rabbit Red Rabbit

8 October 2026

Joe Lycett and Olivia Cooke join White Rabbit Red Rabbit as anniversary West End run extends to December

Into the Woods reviews: critics agree the West End transfer keeps its magic

Woman in a feathered gown stands between two trees in a dark forest, arms extended, looking upward.

8 October 2026

Into the Woods reviews: critics agree the West End transfer keeps its magic

Joseph Vella joins Drag Race’s Victoria Scone and River Medway in Dick Whittington and His Cat at King’s Head Theatre

Six-panel collage of diverse individuals in close-up portraits, each with distinct styles and fashion.

8 October 2026

Joseph Vella joins Drag Race’s Victoria Scone and River Medway in Dick Whittington and His Cat at King’s Head Theatre

National Theatre Live announces new screenings for 2027 including Hay Fever with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant

HAY FEVER. Richard E. Grant (David Bliss) and Christine Baranski (Judith Bliss). Photo by Marc Brenner

8 October 2026

National Theatre Live announces new screenings for 2027 including Hay Fever with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant

James Graham turned 1970s parliamentary procedure into a hit play. Now he’s doing the same for an economist, a BBC drama and a Danny Boyle film, all at once

James Graham

7 October 2026

James Graham turned 1970s parliamentary procedure into a hit play. Now he’s doing the same for an economist, a BBC drama and a Danny Boyle film, all at once

Is Hamilton worth seeing in 2026?: For history buffs and rap fans, not for a light night out

Hamilton - Victoria Palace Theatre. 2025 cast - Jordan Benjamin, Alex Sawyer, Yeukayi Ushe, Jordan Castle and Company. Photo by Danny Kaan

7 October 2026

Is Hamilton worth seeing in 2026?: For history buffs and rap fans, not for a light night out

See newly released production images as Into the Woods casts its spell on the West End

Gabrielle Lewis Dodson (Florinda), Michael. S Seigel (Narrator), Hana Ichijo (Lucinda). Photo by Johan Persson

7 October 2026

See newly released production images as Into the Woods casts its spell on the West End

Everything you need to know about Jesus Christ Superstar in London

Jesus Christ Superstar - Casting announced to join Sam Ryder

7 October 2026

Everything you need to know about Jesus Christ Superstar in London

Phantom of the Opera to be filmed live at His Majesty’s Theatre for a 2027 cinema release, as it turns 40

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

7 October 2026

Phantom of the Opera to be filmed live at His Majesty’s Theatre for a 2027 cinema release, as it turns 40

Behind the scenes rehearsal photos of Elizabeth Anderson, Daniel Brocklebank and Neil McDermott in The Hunger Games: On Stage

Woman in a black tank top draws a bow, arrow nocked, while a man in a white shirt watches in an archery range.

7 October 2026

Behind the scenes rehearsal photos of Elizabeth Anderson, Daniel Brocklebank and Neil McDermott in The Hunger Games: On Stage

One Day releases teaser of Jamie Muscato performing ‘You’ as full cast for West End transfer announced

One Day The Musical - Lyceum Edinburgh 2026. Jamie Muscato as Dexter, Sharon Rose as Emma. Photos by Mihaela Bodlovic

7 October 2026

One Day releases teaser of Jamie Muscato performing ‘You’ as full cast for West End transfer announced

10 West End theatre shows to see during October half term 2026

Collage graphic on a lilac background reading "OCTOBER HALF TERM" in pale pink type, with characters from family shows: a lion-headed performer in gold costume, Paddington Bear holding a suitcase, a group of soot-streaked children in ragged costumes, and a group of school-uniformed performers leaping with arms raised, including one boy grinning in grey uniform

6 October 2026

10 West End theatre shows to see during October half term 2026

Kate Duchêne, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Adam Gillen and Natey Jones star in Julius Caesar at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Four-panel collage of head-and-shoulder portraits: a pale man with dark aged woman with dark hair, and a blond man with a beard.

6 October 2026

Kate Duchêne, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Adam Gillen and Natey Jones star in Julius Caesar at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

RENT extends its West End run to May 2027 along with first look new production images

Energetic stage show with a center-stage singer, dancers in front, and a live band on a balcony, under warm lights and banners that read “Life Cafe” and “Enjoy Life Every Day.”

6 October 2026

RENT extends its West End run to May 2027 along with first look new production images

Glenn Close to play Herod in final week of Jesus Christ Superstar’s London season

Close-up portrait of an older woman with short white hair and green eyes, neutral expression.

6 October 2026

Glenn Close to play Herod in final week of Jesus Christ Superstar’s London season

Adjoa Andoh, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Alfred Enoch among cast announced for UK premiere of The Pelicot Trial at London County Hall

Six-panel collage showing diverse adults, each in a vertical strip, with various ages and backgrounds.

6 October 2026

Adjoa Andoh, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Alfred Enoch among cast announced for UK premiere of The Pelicot Trial at London County Hall

West End top picks & new London shows in October 2026

Collage graphic reading "OCTOBER" in bold purple type, above cut-out production photos from West End shows in a horizontal line: two people laughing in a stylized car prop, two performers seated close together on a bare stage, three young performers in school uniform gathered around a glowing book, and a couple seated together on a teal sofa.

5 October 2026

West End top picks & new London shows in October 2026