Review
REVIEW: I Do! I Do!, Upstairs At The Gatehouse ✭✭✭
Ray Rackham reviews Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's musical I Do! I Do! which is now playing Upstairs At The Gatehouse. Book now!
R
Ray Rackham
News & Reviews
News & Reviews
The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
Showing 24 of 49 articles
Review
REVIEW: Soho Cinders, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Stiles and Drewe's Soho Cinders starring Luke Bayer and Millie O'Donnell now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre
Julian Eaves
News & Reviews
News
The Bunker Theatre London to close its doors in March 2020.
The Bunker Theatre in Southwark has announced that it will close on 28 March 2020 due to redevelopment.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Casting announced for Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis at Park Theatre
Casting has been announced for Charlotte Jones' play Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis at the Park Theatre, London. Book Tickets!
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
Misc
Marisha Wallace UK Tour
West End star Marisha Wallace is heading out on her debut tour. Star of Dreamgirls and Waitress, the Marisha Wallace UK Tour is now on sale.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Anders Lustgarten's Extremism at Theatre Peckham - Cast announced
A cast of emerging actors has been announced for Extremism, written by Harold Pinter award-winning playwright Anders Lustgarten at Theatre Peckham.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
VIDEO: Dear Evan Hansen - Four Evans, Four Forever
Dear Evan Hansen starts performances in London today and to celebrate producers have released this great video featuring FOUR Evan Hansens.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
MTFestUK is back at the new Turbine Theatre, Battersea
MTFestUK is back! Paul Taylor Mills' festival of new musical theatre writing returns with its 2020 season launching at the new Turbine Theatre in Battersea.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Dear Evan Hansen London starts performances tonight
Dear Evan Hansen London starts performances tonight at the Noel Coward Theatre with the announcement that it is extending and opening a digital lottery.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Winners in first Black British Theatre Awards 2019
Lenny Henry, Sharon D Clarke, Beverley Knight, Layton Williams and Arinzé Kene were among winners in the first Black British Theatre Awards.
Mark Ludmon
News & Reviews
News
David Hasselhoff joins cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Savoy Theatre
David Hasselhoff will join the cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical at the Savoy Theatre, London from 2 December 2019 to 8 February 2020.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
Review
REVIEW: Botticelli In The Fire, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Jordan Tannahill's Botticelli In The Fire which is having its European premiere at the Hampstead Theatre London.
Mark Ludmon
News & Reviews
News
The Life of Pi among winners in UK Theatre Awards 2019
Sheffield Theatres’ hit touring show Life of Pi was recognised with four trophies at this year’s UK Theatre Awards for regional and national productions.
Mark Ludmon
News & Reviews
Misc
Sister Act 2020 - Is age really but a number?
Ray Rackham looks at age appropriate casting in musicals and wonders if age isn't now trumped by talent or are audiences buying into the age changes.
R
Ray Rackham
News & Reviews
News
Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea join Hairspray cast at London Coliseum
Lizzie Bea and Marisha Wallace are to join Michael Ball in the 2020 revival of the musical Hairspray at the London Coliseum.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
Review
REVIEW: Meet Me At Dawn, Arcola Theatre London ✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Zinnie Harris’s Meet Me At Dawn at London’s Arcola Theatre
Mark Ludmon
News & Reviews
News
Jessica Chastain to make UK theatre debut in A Doll's House
The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that award-winning actress Jessica Chastain is to make her UK theatre debut in Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Playhouse …
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act
Whoopi Goldberg is to reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage opposite Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior in a new production o…
E
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Review
REVIEW: Cadets, Lakeside Theatre, University Of Essex ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Cadets, a one-woman solo show written and performed by Dani Kolanis at the Lakeside Theatre at the University Of Essex.
Paul T Davies
News & Reviews
News
Colchester's First Fringe Festival - Applications are now open.
Paul T Davies spoke to Cameron Abbott-Betts about the first-ever Colchester Fringe Festival in May 2020. Applications are now open.
Paul T Davies
News & Reviews
News
Britain's Got Talent's Mark McMullan to star in Joseph on tour.
Britain's Got Talent finalist Mark McMullan makes his musical theatre debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Doncaster Dome this Christ…
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
Jermyn Street Theatre announce 2020 season
Jermyn Street Theatre have announced their season for 2020 with an array of work that ranges from world premieres to rare revivals, theatre legends to new ta…
E
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Review
REVIEW: Translations, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Sophie Adnitt reviews Brian Friel's Translations now playing at the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre.
Sophie Adnitt
News & Reviews
News
FIRST LISTEN: Millie O'Connell and Luke Bayer singing from Soho Cinders
Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell perform Wishing For The Normal from Soho Cinders which is playing at Charing Cross Theatre from 24 October 2019.
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
News
FIRST LOOK: Afterglow, Waterloo East Theatre
Take a look at these great photos from Darren Bell as Afterglow transfers to Waterloo East Theatre, London. Opening night tonight!
Douglas Mayo
News & Reviews
![REVIEW: [Blank], Donmar Warehouse London ✭✭✭✭](https://content.tickadoo.com/bt/posts/review-blank-donmar-warehouse-london-1.avif)
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is British Theatre updated?
Our editorial team publishes new articles daily, covering the latest West End openings, regional theatre news, and in-depth reviews as they happen.
What topics do you cover?
We cover West End reviews, show guides, theatre news, interviews with actors and directors, behind-the-scenes features, and regional theatre across the UK.
Can I contribute to British Theatre?
We welcome pitches from theatre journalists and critics. Please visit our contact page to submit your ideas and writing samples to our editorial team.
How do I stay updated?
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly highlights, follow us on social media, or bookmark our News & Reviews page for the latest articles.