The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
Teresa Deevy's near-forgotten Irish play receives a compelling revival at Jermyn Street Theatre, exploring ambition, love and life-altering choices in 1930s Ireland.
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Oh, Mary! sees a temporary casting change at the Trafalgar Theatre, with Georgie Lagden taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln for multiple performances.
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Over 180 young performers bring Kenneth Grahame's classic to life in a rebellious new musical adaptation, running 30 July to 1 August.
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Contemporary circus show The Pieces makes its UK debut at Underbelly Circus Hub during Edinburgh Fringe 2026, running 8th to 29th August.
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The Duke of York's Theatre on St Martin's Lane is to be renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre, a permanent West End tribute to the late playwright as Arcadia retu…
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera returns to His Majesty's Theatre for a landmark 40th anniversary season, featuring Broadway star Jordan Donica and…
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Richard Coyle returns to lead Aaron Sorkin's acclaimed adaptation at the Gielgud Theatre, delivering a production that draws haunting parallels between 1930s…
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The RSC's new musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind brings William Kamkwamba's remarkable true story to @sohoplace, with African rhythms, puppetry and an up…
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From the rousing opening number to the showstopping 'Electricity', discover every song in Billy Elliot the Musical ahead of its 2027 West End return.
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What is on in the West End from 29 June to 5 July 2026: a major new opening, two stars on stage, two closing shows, plus live prices.
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The highest-rated and most-reviewed West End shows for 29 June to 5 July 2026, ranked from our live data, with the method explained.
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The lowest-priced West End tickets for 29 June to 5 July 2026: the £6 floor, the £31 median, and the best value by audience.
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UK theatre for 29 June to 5 July 2026: Operation Mincemeat in Plymouth, the RSC, Chichester, plus the West End sittings to book.
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Martin Crimp's dazzling adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac transfers to the West End with Adrian Lester in commanding form. Here's our verdict on this unmissab…
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Richard E. Grant returns to the West End alongside Christine Baranski in Noël Coward's beloved comedy Hay Fever, opening at Wyndham's Theatre this September.
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Billy Elliot the Musical comes back to the West End at the Adelphi Theatre from February 2027, with four young dancers sharing the title role and original 20…
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What is on in the West End from 22 to 28 June 2026: two press nights, Ralph Fiennes and Catherine Tate on stage, plus live ticket prices.
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The highest-rated and most-reviewed West End shows for 22 to 28 June 2026, ranked from our live data, with the method explained.
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The lowest-priced West End tickets for 22 to 28 June 2026: the £12.50 floor, the £32 median, and the best value by audience.
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UK theatre for 22 to 28 June 2026: Operation Mincemeat in Newcastle, the RSC, Chichester and the National, plus the West End sittings.
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Eight celebrity guest stars will rotate as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar this autumn, including Michael Ball, Layton Williams, Matt Bomer and Rob Brydon.
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David Nicholls' beloved novel One Day transfers to the Garrick Theatre as a new musical, with Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose reprising their Edinburgh roles.
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The complete company for Death Note: The Musical's London return has been unveiled, with Stephanie Zaharis, Telly Leung and Grace Mouat joining the Barbican …
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The Traitors is coming to the West End in 2027. Five interconnected plays, audience participation on Saturdays, and a bold new theatrical concept await at th…
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Edinburgh Fringe hit Some Masterchef Sh*t brings its darkly hilarious, queer reimagining of a shocking true crime to London for the first time this June.
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