The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners: acting prizes for Adrian Lester, Julianne Pundan and Gloria Obianyo, an award for Jodie Comer and 2 wins for Theatr Clwyd.
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The Hunger Games: On Stage has a new cast at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre from 23 October 2026, led by Elizabeth Anderson as Katniss and Neil McDermott.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now one show at the Palace Theatre. Meet the new cast, led by Ethan Rouse and Bill Stanley, with booking to June 2027.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at the Arts Theatre in Cambridge features Ian McKellen as the voice of The Giant. Dates, cast and accessible performances for 2026.
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Ballet Black at 25 brings the Olivier-winning Ingoma and a new Hope Boykin commission to Sadler’s Wells, 14 to 17 October 2026. Dates, times and age guidance.
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Hay Fever with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant will be screened by NT Live from 14 January 2027. See it live at Wyndham’s Theatre until 12 December.
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From The Heart, Don Black’s celebration in song, plays its final week at the Garrick Theatre until 18 October. See new photos and the last dates to book.
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Tristan & Yseult, Emma Rice’s acclaimed original production, comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre from 11 to 27 March 2027 for its first London run in ten years.
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Not a panto person? Christmas musicals 2026 on tour, from Mamma Mia! in Liverpool to Billy Elliot in Manchester. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Rent reviews: what critics say about Gaten Matarazzo and Luke Sheppard’s revival at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, booking until 29 May 2027. See dates and tickets.
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Zog and the Flying Doctors returns to the stage in 2027, opening at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in March and ending with a summer run at Cadogan Hall. Full to…
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From Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith to Aladdin in Glasgow, here are the best UK pantomimes for Christmas 2026. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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From French and Saunders at the London Palladium to Clive Rowe at Hackney Empire, here are the best pantomimes in London for Christmas 2026, plus family shows.
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It Gets Bitter, Bianca Del Rio's new stand-up show, tours 13 UK and Ireland venues from 31 March to 15 April 2027, with one London night at the Palladium.
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One Day the Musical's full West End cast: Dan Buckley and Kelly Hampson join Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose at the Garrick Theatre. See dates and tickets here.
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The Phantom of the Opera will be filmed live at His Majesty's Theatre at its 40th anniversary gala on 9 October, for international cinema release in 2027.
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Kate Duchêne and Caoilfhionn Dunne lead a four-actor Julius Caesar at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this winter. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Paranormal Activity extends for a sixth time at the Ambassadors Theatre and is now booking until 27 February 2027. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Jodie Steele, Stewart Clarke and Alfie Friedman lead Wild About You at Charing Cross Theatre from 18 January 2027. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan lead The Cherry Orchard at the Harold Pinter Theatre until 9 January 2027. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Dave Hearn returns as Max in Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at Wyndham's Theatre this Christmas, until 23 January 2027. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Glenn Close plays Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at Drury Lane from 4 to 9 January 2027. See the full Herod line-up and tickets on British Theatre.
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Rowan Atkinson returns to the West End with Rowan Live at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 8 February to 13 March 2027. See Rowan Live dates on British Theatre.
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Rent has extended at the Tom Stoppard Theatre until 29 May 2027, with 35,000 more tickets released. See Rent dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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New photos show Lolly Adefope as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre, where she plays until 5 December 2026. See Oh, Mary! dates and tick…
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