The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
After a record-breaking first run, the stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is heading back on tour from April 2027 with Daniel Casey reprising Inspector Tom Barnaby.
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An all-female Glengarry Glen Ross arrives at the Old Vic, plus My Neighbour Totoro's final extension and exciting new plays across London's stages.
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Thousands of young patients will experience The Gruffalo Live On Stage for free this July, as Lowry, Tall Stories and Read for Good expand their pioneering h…
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Hotter Project return to Edinburgh Fringe with HAM, a bold eco-reimagining of Hamlet, previewing at Soho Theatre on 28 July before a full run at Summerhall.
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Disney Princess – The Concert is heading to the UK and Ireland for the first time in March 2027, with over 30 dates including five London performances at the…
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ALT B: Hamlet, A 70s Tragedy runs for two nights only at The Bush Theatre this June, with all proceeds supporting Compass Collective during Refugee Week.
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Mischief Theatre's hit spy spoof returns to the West End this summer with its original cast and a new addition, running at the Adelphi Theatre from 1 August …
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New production shots from Beetlejuice the Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre showcase the spectacular staging, costumes, and cast of the West End transfer.
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We’ve been waiting a lifetime for Beetlejuice the Musical to knock three times on West End's door, and just when we thought all ...
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From blockbuster West End musicals to outdoor theatre and iconic attractions, here's your ultimate guide to the best things to do in London this summer.
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Martina Laird's powerful play set in 1950s Trinidad finally reaches London after a remarkable 20-year journey from bottom drawer to RSC hit.
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Tony Award-winning creator Cole Escola will star in Oh, Mary! at London's Trafalgar Theatre for just four weeks from 20 July. Tickets go on sale 29 May.
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From the Royal Ballet's sun-drenched revival to a Jane Austen one-man show at the Garrick and Jesus Christ Superstar's Drury Lane transfer, here's what to se…
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FIGURE ensemble presents three unmissable concerts this June, featuring countertenors Iestyn Davies and Hugh Cutting, plus a reimagined Vivaldi Four Seasons.
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Comedian and actor Rosie Jones joins The Show People Podcast for an intimate one-night-only event at Clapham's iconic LGBTQIA+ venue on 10 June 2025.
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From 'My Way' to 'Fly Me To The Moon,' here's your full guide to every iconic Frank Sinatra song featured in the new West End musical at the Aldwych Theatre.
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Dame Maureen Lipman brings Peter Quilter's new comedy Allegra to London's Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited summer run from 8 July to 8 August 2026.
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From open-air Shakespeare to sizzling new plays and blockbuster musicals, here's your essential guide to the best London theatre shows this summer.
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From Kinky Boots to Wicked and Mamma Mia!, here are the ultimate musical theatre songs to soundtrack your Pride celebrations all year round.
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Lionsgate is developing a stage adaptation of The Housemaid, the bestselling psychological thriller that became a box office smash. A playwright and West End…
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Etiquette expert and podcast star William Hanson joins the cast of Titanique as Ruth for a limited six-week run, as the hit musical comedy extends its bookin…
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From the Broadway smash Beetlejuice arriving in the West End to Kristin Scott Thomas in Chekhov, here are the must-see shows and unmissable openings this week.
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VAULT Creative Arts presents their Playwriting Award winner Before I'm Dead, a powerful two-hander about mortality and human connection, following their sell…
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Musicals have been around for a long time. Following the success of operas, the first musical comedy, The Black Crook, hit the ...
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The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's beloved film will play its final West End performance on 10 January 2027 at the Gillian Lynne The…
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