The Normal Heart tickets at the National Theatre, London
Larry Kramer’s heart-wrenching autobiographical play about love, anger and activism during the 1980s AIDS crisis
Year: 2021
Rumi: The Musical tickets at the London Coliseum
Ramin Karimloo stars in this new musical exploring the origins of poet and philosopher Rumi
Long-running Musicals and Plays in London
Our guide to the long-running London Theatre musicals, drama and comedies playing in the West End.
Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-winning London Theatre
London Theatre shows which have won Olivier Awards and Tony Awards and that are now playing or booking in the West End.
London Stage Revivals: Returning London Theatre plays and musicals
A guide to acclaimed musicals and plays that have been revived and are now playing in London’s West End Theatre district.
New Work: New London Theatre plays and musicals now on stage
New work staged in the West End, including brand new musicals, drama and comedies on stage in London.
London Theatre by famous writers, now on stage in London
A guide to famous writers and their plays and musicals currently on stage in London.
Stars on stage: London Theatre shows featuring Stars
Our guide to London theatre shows featuring stars currently appearing on London’s West End stage.
London Theatre based on a true story
A collection of London Theatre shows that is based on a true story or biography.
‘Potted Panto’ reveals London cast for Christmas run
School of Rock’s Gray Trainor joins the cast of Potted Panto London 2021
Saturday Night Fever tickets at the Peacock Theatre, London
Experience the bestselling Bee Gees soundtrack live on stage in this spectacularly reimagined music and dance extravaganza.
What’s on this Easter 2022 in London’s theatre district
A guide to theatre playing in London’s West End during the Easter long weekend.
London stage show ‘Life of Pi’ reveals full West End cast
Hiran Abeysekera leads the West End cast of Life of Pi
London Theatre for February 2022 Half Term school holidays
A guide to what’s on for kids at London Theatres during the February half term school holidays.
Celebrating an Anniversary at a London Theatre
Ensure that your relationship or wedding anniversary goes with a bang with these great London Theatre suggestions.
Mum or Gran’s Birthday at the theatre in London
Finding a show for your Mum or Gran’s birthday or special occasion at the London Theatre
West End Musical Christmas tickets at the Lyric Theatre, London
Celebrate all things musical theatre with West End Musical Christmas live at the Lyric Theatre
London Theatre shows playing on Valentine’s Day 2022 in the West End
A Valentine’s Day guide to London Theatre shows playing 14 February 2022 in London’s West End.
Doctor Who Time Fracture tickets at Immersive London
The TARDIS flies into London in 2021 for the new Doctor Who immersive production.
Dick Whittington tickets at the Phoenix Theatre, London
Get ready for Tuck Shop’s all-drag adult panto, Dick Whittington
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ celebrates 35 years in London
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed London production of The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 35 years on stage
BRIAN AND ROGER tickets at Menier Chocolate Factory, London
BRIAN AND ROGER – a highly offensive new comedy
Christmas Shows playing in London Theatres this festive season
Our guide to the best Christmas Shows playing at London Theatres this holiday season
Panto and Entertainment shows playing this Christmas 2021 in London Theatres
Our rundown of what Entertainment shows are playing in London Theatre this Christmas 2021
Ballet and Dance playing this Christmas 2021 in London Theatres
Acclaimed Ballet and Dance shows playing in London Theatre this Christmas 2021.
Family Shows playing this Christmas 2021 in London Theatres
A guide to the best Family Shows playing in London Theatre this Christmas
Plays performing this Christmas 2021 in London Theatres
The best London Theatre plays, dramas and comedies on stage in the West End this Christmas
Musicals playing this Christmas 2021 in London Theatres
What London Theatre musicals are running during the Christmas 2021 period in the West End
Christmas 2021 – Every London Theatre show playing this Christmas in the West End
Our handy guide to what London Theatre shows are running during the Christmas 2021 period in the West End
Nigel Harman and Danny John-Jules to star in ‘The Da Vinci Code’ UK stage adaptation
Nigel Harman to play Robert Langdon in UK stage adaptation of The Da Vinci Code
New London Theatre opening in 2022
A run down of what new shows are opening in London’s West End Theatre district in 2022
‘The Prince Of Egypt’ to close in London in January 2022
The Prince Of Egypt will play its final performance at the Dominion Theatre on 8 January 2022.
London Theatre opening in December 2021
Our review of the West End shows opening in December 2021 in London
London Theatre opening in November 2021
Great new London Shows opening in the West End in November 2021
Best theatre shows for Kids now playing or coming soon to London
A guide to the best kids and children’s theatre now playing in London, or coming soon to the West End.
The Woman in Black tickets the Fortune Theatre, London
Susan Hill’s spine-tingling tale of The Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre, London
Prima Facie tickets at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer makes her West End debut in Prima Facie
Jodie Comer to make London theatre debut in ‘Prima Facie’
Jodie Comer to star in Prima Facie at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London
Circus 1903 at the Southbank Centre: line-up revealed
The retro circus bonanza plays at Southbank Centre London from 16 December to 2 January
Casting announced for Mark Gatiss led ‘A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story’
Mark Gatiss leads an ensemble cast, in his own retelling of Dickens’ classic winter ghost story
Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker / casting and tour dates announced
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker to play 8-week season at Sadler’s Well this Christmas
Justine Themen announces exit from Belgrade Theatre
Themen will leave the Belgrade Theatre in May 2022 as Coventry’s City of Culture Year draws to a a close.
The Nutcracker tickets at the London Coliseum
English National Ballet’s spectacular production of The Nutcracker returns to the London Coliseum this Christmas.
‘Wicked’ celebrates 15 years in London
Wicked is currently the 9th longest running West End musical of all time
The Barricade Boys announce new Bring Him Home Tour for 2022
The Barricade Boys are hitting the road in 2022, with their new Bring Him Home Tour. Fresh from their crowd loving appearance at West End Live earlier this month – their fifth consecutive appearance at the annual celebration of London theatre – the boys will kick off their tour at Wales Millennium Centre on 1 May 2022. Starring past performers from the global theatrical sensation that is Les Misérables, The Barricade Boys features Craig Mather, Kieran Brown, Scott Garnham and Simon Schofield. Simon and Scott established The Barricade Boys in 2015 with the aim of creating a night at the …
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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ heads out on tour this Autumn
Family favourite The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show to tour the UK this Autumn
Blayne George and Alison Holder to head-up The Mono Box
The Mono Box provides affordable training and creative inspiration to emerging and mid-career artists
Stephen Mangan to lead ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Old Vic
Stephen Mangan will star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic this winter.
Su Pollard signs on for ‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’ panto in Sunderland
Hi-De-Hi star Su Pollard to play the Wicked Queen in Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs pantomime
Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey to star in ‘Cock’ in London’s West End
Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp play to open at the Ambassadors Theatre in March 2022. Tickets on sale now.
Tony Awards announced; Moulin Rouge wins Best Musical
The annual Tony Awards have been announced on Broadway, with Moulin Rouge! The Musical winning 10 awards and The inheritance winning Best Play
Tony Awards 2020 – The Full List of Award Winners
The full list of winners of the 2021 Tony Awards on Broadway
Aladdin tickets at the Lyric Hammersmith, London
The Lyric’s traditional panto returns in 2016 with Aladdin
Cock tickets at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
Marianne Elliott directs Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp play Cock at The Ambassadors Theatre
Taboo tickets at the London Palladium
Boy George’s award-winning musical Taboo returns to London for one night only
Liisi LaFontaine to headline ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ in London’s West End
Full casting announced for the West End premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Fir Tree tickets at the Globe Theatre, London
Shakespeare’s complex exploration of prejudice, patriarchy, and capitalism, The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice tickets at the Globe Theatre, London
Shakespeare’s complex exploration of prejudice, patriarchy, and capitalism, The Merchant of Venice
Hamlet tickets at the Globe Theatre, London
Go inside the mind of Shakespeare’s grief stricken prince as Hamlet is performed in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse London
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT
Measure for Measure tickets at the Globe Theatre, London
Shakespeare’s powerful and darkly comic Measure for Measure comes to light in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical!’ take up a five-month West End residency at the Lyric Theatre
Olivier Award winning improv troupe The Showstoppers will take up a five-month residency at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End this November. With 12 years as an Edinburgh Festival must-see phenomenon, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have blazed a trail in world class improvised comedy since 2008 and delighted audiences across the globe. Now, with well over 1000 performances under their belts, they’re back in the West End for a limited run of singular, one-night-only musical extravaganzas. The Showstoppers transform audience suggestions – for setting, musical styles, show title and …
Back To The Future Reviews Round-up at the Adelphi Theatre
Back To The Future round-up of reviews for the new movie-to-stage musical at the Adelphi Theatre
Amy Adams to make London stage debut in ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Hollywood actress Amy Adams to make West End debut in The Glass Menagerie in 2022
Dad or Grandad’s Birthday at the theatre in London
Help to find a show that you can take your Dad or Grandad to at the theatre in London.
Lucie Jones gets festive with Christmas shows in London and Cardiff
Waitress star Lucie Jones to perform festive concerts this Christmas
Michael J Fox pays tribute to ‘Back To The Future The Musical’ in London
Back To The Future to feature on Comic Relief on BBC1 Friday 19 March
Reviews Round-up of Frozen The Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The reviews are in for Disney’s Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and they are mostly positive for this major new musical
David Suchet: Poirot and More, A Retrospective tickets at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
David Suchet returns to the West End for an intimate retrospective look at his career
Shirley Valentine tickets in London’s West End
Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy Shirley Valentine is revived in London’s West End
The Choir of Man tickets at the Arts Theatre, London
DIVORCED. BEHEADED. LIVE IN CONCERT! 500 years of Tudor Queens remixed into a celebration of sisterly sass-itude.
‘Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)’ to open at the Criterion Theatre in London
A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s iconic love story set to classic romantic pop hits.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) tickets at the Criterion Theatre, London
Jane Austen’s iconic love story retold – Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) coming to the Criterion Theatre
Punchdrunk announces new London show The Burnt City
The Burnt City will be the next show from acclaimed immersive theatre company Punchdrunk
ABBA Voyage tickets at the ABBA Arena, London
ABBA Voyage is the extraordinary new concert at ABBA Arena in London
ABBA Arena – what we know so far: more images and info released
What we know so far about the huge 3,000 seater ABBA Arena venue in East London that will host ABBA Voyage
London Theatre Week ticket promotion extended until 12 September
WestEndTheatre.com launches major LONDON THEATRE WEEK promotion, with tickets to over 40 spectacular West End shows
West End superstar: Interview with Marisha Wallace
Stage sensation Marisha Wallace talks about pandemic life, her return to the West End, and preparing for her latest UK tour.
ABBA Voyage live concert to launch in London at ABBA Arena
ABBA has announced that it will stage a new live concert in London in May 2022, at a new venue called ABBA Arena
Children of Eden tickets at Cadogan Hall, London
A rare concert production of Stephen Schwartz & John Caird’s Children of Eden
‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ complete Autumn Season at The Watermill Theatre
The season includes David Suchet, Lone Flyer and Little Women
Barbican announces new Theatre and Dance productions for autumn 2021
Following an 18-month hiatus due to covid, Barbican returns with a strong line-up
London premiere of ‘Little Women – The Musical’ set for Park Theatre this November
A musical stage adaptation of American classic Little Women to play at the Park Theatre
Suzan-Lori Parks’ ‘White Noise’ to run at Bridge Theatre this October
Casting announced for the European premiere of White Noise
Chichester Festival Theatre labels hybrid shows a huge success
Chichester’s production of South Pacific has been a roaring success for in-person and streaming
London Theatre Shows opening in October 2021
A guide to what London Theatre shows are opening in the West End in October 2021
London Theatre Shows opening in September 2021
A look at what West End shows are scheduled to open in London during September 2021
Break dance champions head to London’s West End
Breakin’ champions The Ruggeds will bring their explosive show to the Peacock Theatre from 15-18 September 2021.
Danny Robins to tour ‘The Battersea Poltergeist – Live’
The global #1 podcast phenomenon about Britain’s strangest ever haunting is now live on stage in
‘The Battersea Poltergeist – Live!’
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ full casting & tour dates revealed
Wendi Peters and Bill Ward lead an incredible ensemble in this thrilling new adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Edinburgh Fringe hit play ‘Fake News’ to run at the Bridge Theatre in London
This one-man show will force you to ask if there really is such a thing as bad publicity.
West End Theatre marks spectacular Autumn return with exclusive London Theatre Week promotion
From today, 23 August 2021, London theatre’s leading portal WestEndTheatre.com is launching London Theatre Week, an exclusive promotion covering over 40 sensational West End shows including The Book of Mormon, Back to the Future, Anything Goes, The Mirror and the Light, Mary Poppins, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and many more
London Theatre Week promotion launches featuring over 40 West End shows
WestEndTheatre.com launches major LONDON THEATRE WEEK promotion, with tickets to over 40 spectacular West End shows
Donny Osmond joins Julian Clary in ‘Pantoland at the Palladium’ this Christmas
Donny Osmond to camp it up for Pantoland at the Palladium from 4 December 2021
Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre – Reviews Round-up
Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s blockbuster new reimagining of the Cinderella story has finally opened at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London to strong reviews
Final casting announced for Hilary Mantel’s ‘The Mirror and the Light’ at the Gielgud
Full cast confirmed for the West End premiere of Hilary Mantel’s ‘The Mirror and the Light’ at the Gielgud
Bach & Sons tickets at the Bridge Theatre, London
The power of music meets the power of theatre in this new play about Johann Sebastian
Linda Bassett and John Heffernan to star in new Caryl Churchill play ‘What If If Only’
The play is 14 minutes long
Indecent Proposal – A Musical tickets at Southwark Playhouse, London
The London premiere of Indecent Proposal – A Musical at Southwark Playhouse
King’s Head Theatre cancels Shaun Kitchener’s ‘All That’ due to Covid
Devastating blow for King’s Head Theatre forced to cancel performances due to covid
Ballot tickets for Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Sian Clifford in conversation | RADA Talks series
Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Sian Clifford to sit down for RADA Talks in conversation series
Catherine Tate and West End stars unite for reading of children’s book ‘Broadway Baby’
Catherine Tate, Sharon D Clarke, Kerry Ellis and a host of West End stars perform an online reading of children’s book Broadway Baby.
Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre – Reviews Round-up
Anything Goes has started its run at the Barbican Theatre in London. And it’s a solid gold, five star hit!
Four Quartets tickets at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Ralph Fiennes stars in the West End premiere of Four Quartets by T S Elliot
‘What’s New Pussycat?’ / Casting announced for new Tom Jones musical
Dominic Andersen to play Tom Jones in What’s New Pussycat? musical
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho tickets Garrick Theatre, London
Michael Frayn’s classic comedy returns to London’s West End.
Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Jaden and Lucy St. Louis to star in ‘Camelot in Concert’
Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot returns to the West End for 1 night only
‘Jerusalem’ with Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook set for West End run in 2022
Jerusalem returns to London’s Apollo Theatre in 2022 starring Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook
Delfont Mackintosh introduces Covid status certification for West End theatres
Audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination, negative covid status or natural immunity to enter DMT West End venues
Ore Oduba to headline ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in London
The Rocky Horror Show plays the Peacock Theatre from 20-30 October 2021
The Rocky Horror Show tickets at the Peacock Theatre, London
Ore Oduba stars in legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show
Cast announced to join Ben Miles and Nathaniel Parker in Hilary Mantel’s ‘The Mirror and the Light’ at the Gielgud
Further casting has been announced for Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror and Light, alongside Ben Miles and Nathaniel Parker
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ reveals UK & Ireland tour cast
C. S Lewis’ classic tale returns to the stage this November
London Theatre Shows opening in August 2021
What’s coming to the West End this August 2021, in our handy round-up of London shows opening this month
‘Hamilton’ cast revealed for August return; Karl Queensborough back as the lead
Producers of Hamilton have announced the cast ahead of its August return to the Victoria Palace
New cast announced for ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at County Hall
Agatha Christie’s thrilling court room drama has announced its new cast ahead of its return to London
West End hit ‘Six’ transfers to the Vaudeville Theatre
Smash hit musical SIX transfers to the Vaudeville Theatre from 29 September 2021
New dates announced for Julian Clary and Matthew Kelly in ‘The Dresser’ UK tour
The tour opens in Cheltenham on 9 September 2021
‘Hamlet’ with Ian McKellen extends Theatre Royal Windsor run
Ian McKellen leads a reimagined age, colour, and gender-blind production of Hamlet
‘Mary Poppins’ full West End cast announced
Petula Clarke returns to Mary Poppins, alongside Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp
‘Cabaret’ with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley confirms West End dates and details
Kander & Ebb’s iconic musical Cabaret gets West End revival starring Jessie Buckley and Eddie Redmayne
‘Heathers the Musical’ launches UK & Ireland tour
Smash hit West End musical Heathers embarks on UK & Ireland tour
A Gay Night Out: An LGBTQ+ London Theatre evening out
Visiting the theatre in London as an LGBTQ+ gay group to see a London Theatre show
Oleanna tickets at the Arts Theatre, London
A brilliant revival of David Mamet’s masterpiece, Oleanna starring Rosie Sheehy and Jonathan Slinger
The Comedy of Errors tickets at the Barbican, London
The Comedy of Errors – Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy at the Barbican
Full casting announced for ‘Tina- The Tina Turner Musical’ in London’s West End
Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo will play Tina and Ike Turner.
JAWS comedy ‘The Shark is Broken’ to open in West End this October
New dates announced for The Shark is Broken at The Ambassadors Theatre in London
The Shark is Broken tickets at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
The Shark is Broken reveals the hilarious behind the scenes drama of the blockbuster hit film
The Prince of Egypt: until 4 September 2021
Based on the iconic Dreamworks animation film The Prince of Egypt