Disney’s Frozen to re-open Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The smash-hit musical should sweep into London in Autumn 2020
Year: 2018
30 Rock’s Jack McBrayer to make West End debut in Waitress
30 Rock’s Kenneth to star in West End bound musical Waitress
Kit Harington in True West – Review Round-Up
Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington & Johnny Flynn star in Sam Shepard’s modern classic
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at The Other Palace
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical – a new performance every night.
Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly London: Tickets, plot, cast and opening date for the West End musical from Broadway
Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler possibly heading to London
Waitress invites audience to sing live on stage in Cast Album Karaoke
The show begins previews from 8 February at the Adelphi Theatre
Clueless, The Musical – Review Round-Up
Disney’s Dove Cameron stars in the musical stage adaptation of 90s film Clueless.
Fiddler on the Roof – Review Round-up
Trevor Nunn’s revival of Fiddler On The Roof opens to rave reviews
Waitress rounds out London cast
Dreamgirls’ Marisha Wallace and Kinky Boots’ David Hunter join the cast of Waitress
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat set for West End revival
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to run at the London Palladium
Bonnie Langford to join the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre.
Langford heads from 42nd Street to Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 musical
Katori Hall’s Our Lady of Kibeho set for UK premiere
Full cast and creative announced for Our Lady of Kibeho
Love Island’s Caroline Flack to star in musical Chicago
Caroline Flack will play Roxie Hart in Chicago from 10 December
David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy – Review Round-Up
David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy opens to rave reviews
Hugh Jackman announces world tour
Hugh Jackman’s world concert tour to play London on 2 and 3 June 2019.
The Man. The Music. The Show.
Live in concert, Hugh Jackman brings The Man. The Music. The Show. to London’s O2 Arena.
Elliot Harper to play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical tour
Harper joins the tour from 15 January 2019
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces new cast and extended booking period
Now booking until 3 November 2019 at the Criterion Theatre, London
Matthew Xia appointed Artistic Director of the Actors Touring Company
Zia was previously Associate Artistic Director at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester
Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2018 winners announced
Winners include Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo, Jamael Westman & Rosalie Craig
David Thaxton to star in The Phantom of the Opera in London
Olivier Award winner David Thaxton to play the Phantom from December 2018.
Lead casting announced for the UK premiere of Waitress
‘Smash’ actress Katharine McPhee to make London debut in Waitress
Kelsey Grammer confirmed for West End musical
Tickets on sale for Man of La Mancha at the London Coliseum
Hadestown – Review Round-Up
A review round-up for the highly anticipated National Theatre production of Hadestown
Top ten selling shows on Westendtheatre in October
Find out the top ten selling shows in October 2018
Casting Announced for The American Clock at the The Old Vic
Arthur Miller’s play about idealism and capitalism opens in February 2019.
Ian McKellen to celebrate his 80th birthday on 80 Stages
80 Stages for 80 Years! Ian McKellen will celebrate his birthday with a grand tour.
London premiere for The Light in the Piazza confirmed for 2019
Daniel Evans will direct the production at the Southbank Centre in June 2019
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Heathers the Musical to hold singalong performance in the West End
In a one-off performance, the West End production of Heathers the Musical will invite audiences to sing-a-long with the cast, ahead of the release of an original London cast recording. Audience members will be encouraged to belt out songs such “Candy Store”, “Seventeen”, “Big Fun” and “Beautiful” at the performance on 2nd November 2018 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, Heathers is a dark, hilariously camp musical comedy that takes an unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school. The musical is based on the 80s cult film starring Winona Ryder & Christian, and is …
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Little Miss Sunshine musical to open in London
Little Miss Sunshine the musical to premiere at the Arcola Theatre in March 2019
Wilton’s Music Hall announces Spring 2019 Season
A variety of colourful acts announced for the Spring 2019 season at Wiltons’ Music Hall.
Everybody’s Talking About Layton Williams
Layton Williams joins cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Take That musical to hold charity gala for Elton John Foundation
The Band opens on 1 December at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Height of the Storm – Review Round-Up
Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins star in The Height of the Storm – review round-up
Southwark Playhouse announces 2019 season
The season includes revivals of Andrew Lloyd Webbers Aspects of Love and James Phillips’ play The Rubenstein Kiss
In Pictures: A Very Very Very Dark Matter
Jim Broadbent stars in Martin McDonagh’s new play at the Bridge Theatre
David Suchet and Brendan Coyle to star in The Price
The production opens at the Wyndham’s Theatre in 2019
Sam Mendes’ The Lehman Trilogy to open in the West End
The show will open at the Piccadilly Theatre in 2019
Richard III
A classic new staging of Shakespeare’s most notorious villain, Richard III at Alexandra Palace
Horrible Christmas
Don’t miss the hilarious history of Christmas – as Horrible Histories – present Horrible Christmas
Hot Gay Time Machine
This (very, very gay) cabaret night is full of ’90s pop songs and fierce dance routines.
Casting announced for Jamaica Kincaid’s A Small Place
A Small Place opens at the Gate Theatre in November 2018
Chinese National Opera comes to Sadler’s Wells
The highly anticipated production will have 65 performers on stage
Killer first year for Agatha Christie’s court room drama
Witness for the Prosecution is booking until September 2019 at London’s County Hall
Scottish Ballet celebrates 50th anniversary with a spirited 2019/2020 season
The anniversary season includes two world premieres
Inua Ellams’ Barber Shop Chronicles to tour UK in 2019
The acclaimed play was inspired by the barber shops in his hometown of Peckham
Danielle Hope cast as Snow White at the London Palladium
The star-studded spectacle features Dawn French, Julian Clary and Charlie Stemp
Tom Mothersdale to star in Richard III at Alexandra Palace
The production will play at the newly refurbished Bristol Od Vic and Alexandra Palace
Eugenius! shelves West End transfer
Key investors withdraw support leaving the West End transfer non-viable
The Greatest Showman The Musical
The Greatest Showman – The Musical is rumoured to open in London’s West End in 2020
Ralph Fiennes & Sophie Okonedo in Antony & Cleopatra
Simon Godwin’s production runs until 19 January 2019 at the National Theatre
Sam Mendes’ The Lehman Trilogy – photos!
First look at Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles in The Lehman Trilogy
Wicked alum Rachel Tucker returns to West End
Come From Away opens at the Phoenix Theatre in January 2019.
West End transfer for Almeida’s The Twilight Zone
Anne Washburn’s adaptation of the classic 1960s CBS series was a hit in 2017
Only Fools and Horses musical to premiere in West End
The production stars Paul Whitehouse, Tom Bennett and Ryan Hutton
Only Fools, The (Cushty) Dining Experience
This fully immersive show transports audiences to The Nags Head with the world famous Trotters
Foxfinder at The Ambassadors Theatre
Game of Thrones’ Iwan Rheon & Poldark’s Heida Reed star in the Foxfinder
Getting Around London
Tips and advice on getting from London’s airports to the centre of town, and using public transport to get around London.
Hotels – Finding London Deals
The global economic crisis has seen hotel rates fall by up to 10% in London. That means there are some great deals out there – you just need to find them.
Flights – cheap deals to London
Everyone wants a cheap flight to London – so here are some handy tips on getting a good value flight and a check-list of what you need to remember.
In pictures: Flowers for Mrs Harris at Chichester Fesitval Theatre
Check out these stunning production images of Flowers for Mrs Harris
Stage Debut Awards 2018 – Winners
Aidan Turner wins for The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Noel Coward Theatre
Aidan Turner wins best West End debut at The Stage Debut Awards 2018
Poldark star Aidan Turner wins best debut award for The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Waitress musical to go on-sale Tuesday 25 September 2018
Waitress begins previews on 8 February 2019 at the Adelphi Theatre, London.
The Woman In Black celebrates 12,000 performances
Susan Hill’s gripping thriller is the second longest running play in the West End.
Globe Theatre to broadcast The Winter’s Tale
The production is broadcast from the Globe Theatre on 9 October 2018
All About Eve with Gillian Anderson & Lily James confirmed for West End run
Tickets will go on general sale at 10:00am GMT on 28 September 2018.
Magic Mike Live release tickets and announce cast
The erotic dance show opens at the London Hippodrome Casino
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Michelle Visage to star in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Michelle Visage joins the cast from 18 October 2018
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical returns to the London Palladium
Bristol’s Tobacco Factory Theatres to re-open following major redevelopment
Construction work began in January 2018
Cush Jumbo to host Stage Debut Awards 2018
The Good Fight actress will host the awards on 23 September 2018 in London.
Matthew Warchus announces new productions as part of Old Vic season
The season includes two Arthur Miller plays and two world premieres.
Simon Callow to star in A Christmas Carol
The production will play a limited 5-week season at the Arts Theatre
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to return to the West End this Christmas
Curious Incident… will run at the Piccadilly Theatre from 29 November
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London this Christmas
Full casting announced for Les Misérables UK tour
The tour opens on 3 November 2018 at Curve, Leicester
Royal Court Theatre / casting announced for Ear For Eye
ear for eye opens on 25 October at the Royal Court Theatre
Jodie Prenger to star in UK tour of Abigail’s Party
The tour opens on 10 January 2019 at the Theatre Royal, Brighton
Pack of Lies
A suburban thriller that will leave you questioning what could be happening right next door
Lara Pulver, Stephen Mangan and Sharon D Clarke board Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall
The star-studded cast will play three performances at the Royal Albert Hall
2018 UK Theatre Awards nominees announced
The winners are announced on 14 October 2018 at London’s Guildhall
‘EastEnders’ Samantha Womack to star in ‘The Girl On the Train’
The UK tour opens on 21 January 2019 in Milton Keynes.
Fame 30th anniversary tour announces London dates
The musical comes to the Peacock Theatre in September 2019