The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
Ceilidh, the new Scottish musical by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, opens at Pitlochry Town Hall on 7 October 2026 before Shoreditch Town Hall and a UK tour through early 2027.
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Explore musicals with our ranked list of the 100 best of all time. Top 10 write-ups, popular West End hits, and where to see great musicals via British Theat…
Miles
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Paranormal Activity extends at the Ambassadors Theatre through early 2027 as the scare-fest opens Broadway and a UK and Ireland tour. London tickets via the …
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Hadestown will embark on its first UK and Ireland tour from February 2027, opening at Curve Leicester, while the Lyric Theatre West End run continues with ti…
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From Old Vic Dickens and Coliseum Nutcracker to The Lion King, Matilda and Totoro, here are the best Christmas West End shows to book for late 2026, with liv…
Daphne
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Electric Press Productions unveils the full cast for Cinderella: An Immersive Pantomime Experience at National Trust East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, 4–23 Dec…
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Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's Calendar Girls the Musical brought the WI calendar story to UK theatres. Tour history, cast notes and the British Theatre show page.
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Plan your visit to Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club: immersive staging at the Playhouse Theatre, seating tips and how to book West End tickets now on sale.
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Production photos are out for the 2026/27 UK tour of Private Peaceful, with Benjamin Cain debuting as Tommo Peaceful on a run that stretches into February 2027.
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First rehearsal images are out for the West End revival of Rent at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, starring Gaten Matarazzo as Mark from 26 September 2026.
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Paranormal Activity extends for a fifth time at the Ambassadors Theatre, with new booking through 2 January 2027 after its Broadway opening and UK tour launch.
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Olivier-winning comedy Oh, Mary! reveals its full Trafalgar Theatre company joining Lolly Adefope as Mary Todd Lincoln from 28 September 2026.
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Robert Icke's stage adaptation of The Lives of Others reveals its full company, joining Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson at the Adelphi The…
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The multi-award-winning RSC stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro will now end on 3 January 2027 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
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Tim Sheader's hit Jesus Christ Superstar is now on sale for Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Sam Ryder as Jesus and Tyrone Huntley returning as Judas from 16 O…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton extends booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre until 2 October 2027 following a sold-out Leslie Odom Jr. season.
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The first UK non-replica production of Disney's High School Musical begins performances at The Lowry tonight, ahead of its London transfer to Wembley Park Th…
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A contemporary chamber opera reimagines the Greek myth with Bauhaus aesthetics and dark comedy at the Tête à Tête Opera Festival.
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One-woman show Call Me Elizabeth brings the life of Dame Elizabeth Taylor to The Playground Theatre from 1-6 September 2026, with tickets from £20.
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Shoreditch Town Hall marks its 160th birthday on 9th October 2026 with a spectacular variety night featuring cabaret, drag, spoken word and more.
Susan Novak
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Full casting revealed for the new West End production of Hay Fever, running at Wyndham's Theatre from 22 September to 12 December 2026.
Susan Novak
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Disney's stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will open in the West End in spring 2027, while the Stage Debut Awards 2026 shortlist spotlights standout n…
Susan Novak
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A gripping new play about family secrets and identity opens at London's Tabard Theatre from 23 September to 10 October 2026.
Susan Novak
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The powerful suicide awareness play Right Before I Go transfers to Soho Theatre for a limited run from 5-10 September, featuring real suicide notes and an al…
Susan Novak
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BritishTheatre.com has been acquired by ticketing and discovery platform tickadoo. The site keeps its name and archive, with new investment in UK theatre cov…
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