News & Reviews

Mischief Theatre Brings Festive Chaos with Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Mischief Theatre’s Christmas Carol Goes Wrong will bring festive chaos to the Apollo Theatre in the West End from 6 December 2025 before embarking on a UK to…

The Bodyguard Musical Announces Additional Dates for 2025/2026 UK & Europe Tour

The award-winning musical The Bodyguard has announced additional dates for its 2025/2026 UK and Europe tour, kicking off at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on…

Olivier-Nominated The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Extends West End Run to August 2025

The Olivier-nominated musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has extended its West End run at the Ambassadors Theatre until 30 August 2025

Disney Announces The Greatest Showman Stage Adaptation – World Premiere in Bristol, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group announces the world premiere of The Greatest Showman stage adaptation at the Bristol Hippodrome in Spring 2026, with a UK and Ireland…

Olivier Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: 'Fiddler on the Roof' Leads the Pack

The 2025 Olivier Award nominations have been unveiled, with 'Fiddler on the Roof' emerging as the frontrunner, receiving an impressive 13 nods.

Les Misérables Extends West End Run to March 2026 with New Production Photography

Les Misérables has released new production photography and extended its West End run at the Sondheim Theatre until March 2026.

New Production Photos Released for The Score Starring Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox

New production photos have been released for the highly anticipated West End premiere of The Score, starring Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox at the Theatre R…

Bridge Theatre Unveils Major New Production of Into The Woods and Return of Immersive A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Bridge Theatre announces a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods and the return of its hit immersive production of A Midsummer Night’s Drea…

MAMMA MIA! UK Tour Expands with New Dates and Venues for 2025-2026

The smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! has added new dates and venues to its highly anticipated UK tour, which begins in October 2025 and will now extend into 2026.

KELI: A Powerful New Play Brings Music, Memory, and Community to Scottish Stages in 2025

KELI, the debut play by Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green, premieres in Scotland in 2025, blending a gripping coming-of-age story with live br…

Ballet Shoes Returns to the National Theatre for Winter 2025 Festive Season

The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes returns to the Olivier Theatre for the festive season in winter 2025 as part of Indhu …

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies Extends West End Run Due to Phenomenal Demand

Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies has extended its West End run at the Noël Coward Theatre until 5 September 2025 due to overwhelming demand

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Announces New Lead as Show Extends Run at The Other Palace

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at The Other Palace announces an exciting cast change, with Morgan Gregory stepping into the title role from 5…

Kinky Boots UK & Ireland Tour Announces Full Cast for 2025

Kinky Boots The Musical returns for a UK and Ireland tour in 2025 with a stellar cast and an uplifting story.

Celebration and Triumph at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

The 25th WhatsOnStage Awards celebrated a milestone year with Starlight Express and Macbeth taking top honors at a star-studded ceremony at The London Pallad…

Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann to Lead The Great Gatsby Musical

Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann announced as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in the West End premiere of The Great Gatsby musical at the London Coliseum.

Beverley Knight and Billy Porter to Host 2025 Olivier Awards

Musical theatre stars Beverley Knight and Billy Porter announced as hosts for the 2025 Olivier Awards ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Shakespeare's Globe Sets Romeo and Juliet in American West with New Cast

Shakespeare's Globe announces cast for innovative production of Romeo and Juliet set in the American West, with Abdul Sessay and Lola Shalam in lead roles.

Ghosts Star Kiell Smith-Bynoe Announces National Comedy Tour

Taskmaster and Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe announces nationwide tour of his hit improvised comedy show 'Kool Story Bro', featuring rotating cast of comedy …

Hadestown Announces New West End Cast for Second Year

Award-winning musical Hadestown reveals new cast for its second year in the West End, with Desmonda Cathabel and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt leading the compan…

Elizabeth Debicki and Kate Fleetwood Join Ewan McGregor in 'My Master Builder

The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki makes her London stage return alongside Kate Fleetwood in Lila Raicek's contemporary adaptation of Ibsen's masterpiece, star…

Historic Granada Cinema Reborn as 960-Seat Soho Theatre Walthamstow

Soho Theatre announces May 2025 opening for its new Walthamstow venue in the restored Grade II listed Granada building, with programming spanning theatre, co…

RSC Unveils Star-Studded 2025/26 Season with Rose Leslie and Simon Russell Beale

The Royal Shakespeare Company announces its ambitious 2025/26 season, featuring Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie and theatre veteran Simon Russell Beale, alo…

Just Stop Oil Protesters Disrupt Sigourney Weaver's 'The Tempest' at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Environmental activists from Just Stop Oil interrupted Monday night's performance of 'The Tempest' starring Sigourney Weaver at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, lea…

British Youth Music Theatre Unveils Ambitious 2025 Season with 14 New Musicals

British Youth Music Theatre announces its most ambitious season to date, featuring 14 new musicals and providing opportunities for young performers across th…

Disney's 'Hercules' Reveals Complete West End Cast

Full cast for West End premiere of Hercules announced.

Martin Freeman Joins Jack Lowden for West End Transfer of 'The Fifth Step'

BAFTA winner Martin Freeman is set to join Jack Lowden in the West End transfer of David Ireland's acclaimed drama 'The Fifth Step', following its successful…

Dita Von Teese to Open London's Newest West End Venue with 'Diamonds and Dust'

International burlesque icon Dita Von Teese's new show 'Diamonds and Dust' will inaugurate London's newest theatrical venue, the Emerald Theatre

Oscar Winner Rami Malek Begins Previews in Groundbreaking 'Oedipus'

Rami Malek starts previews in groundbreaking Old Vic production of Oedipus, joined by Indira Varma in innovative adaptation featuring Hofesh Shechter choreog…

Regent's Park's Acclaimed 'Fiddler on the Roof' Announces Barbican Transfer and UK Tour

Following its sold-out success at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, the celebrated production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' announces transfer to the Barbican Theat…

Live Aid Musical 'Just For One Day' Reveals Full West End Cast

The highly anticipated West End production of 'Just For One Day', the musical celebrating the legacy of Live Aid, announces its complete cast ahead of its ex…

West End's Wicked Announces Major Cast Change with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen

Wicked announces new West End leads Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen as Elphaba and Glinda, joining refreshed cast from March 2025.

My Neighbour Totoro Announces Triumphant Return with New West End Cast

The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro reveals its new cast for its highly anticipated West End return, following it…

Beverley Knight to Star in UK Premiere of Marie and Rosetta at Rose Theatre

Beverley Knight is set to star as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the UK premiere of Marie and Rosetta at the Rose Theatre, highlighting the rich musical legacy of …

Brie Larson Electrifies Brighton in Greek Tragedy Debut

Oscar winner Brie Larson makes her UK stage debut in a powerful new adaptation of Sophocles' Elektra at Theatre Royal Brighton, ahead of its West End transfer.

Michael Sheen Launches Groundbreaking Welsh National Theatre Company

Actor Michael Sheen announces the creation of a new Welsh National Theatre company, marking a significant development for Welsh performing arts and regional …

Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter to Make History in Mother-Daughter West End Debut

In a landmark casting announcement, real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter are set to share the West End stage for the first time in…

Come Alive! Extends Run as Circus-Theatre Hybrid Finds New Audience

The innovative circus-theatre production 'Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular' announces extension through March 2025 at London's Earls Court…

Historic Welsh Theatre Secures Future: Blackwood Miners' Institute to Remain Open Indefinitely

In a victory for regional theatre, the historic Blackwood Miners' Institute has secured its future following a decisive commitment from Caerphilly County Bor…

Edinburgh International Festival's Future at Risk, Warns Director Benedetti

Nicola Benedetti, director of the Edinburgh International Festival, has issued a stark warning about the festival's future amid significant funding challenge…

Weekly Roundup: A Theatre Scene in Transition

The Tempest: Sigourney Weaver's West End Debut Divides Critics

Jamie Lloyd's stark, modernist production of The Tempest, featuring Sigourney Weaver's West End debut as Prospero, has sparked intense critical debate about …

West End Weekly Roundup: Holiday Spectaculars, 2025 Announcements, and Star Returns

A bustling pre-holiday week in London theatre sees festive productions in full swing, major 2025 announcements including Jamie Lloyd's Evita, and unprecedent…

Hadestown's Original Broadway Stars Spark West End Ticket Frenzy

In an extraordinary display of audience enthusiasm, the announced limited West End season featuring Hadestown's original Broadway leads has sold out within h…

Norwich Theatre Playhouse Unveils Ambitious £5m Transformation Plans

The long-awaited renovation project, previously delayed by the pandemic, promises to transform the beloved venue whilst preserving its historic character.

Critics Hail 'Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812' as a Theatrical Triumph at the Donmar

Tim Sheader's innovative production of Dave Malloy's electrifying musical at the Donmar Warehouse has critics reaching for superlatives, with its immersive s…

Broadway Stars Set to Light Up London's Hadestown in Remarkable West End Return

In a thrilling announcement for London theatregoers, the original Broadway leads of Hadestown are set to reunite for a limited West End season, bringing thei…

ATG Launches Groundbreaking Training Initiative for Global Majority Actors

ATG have launched a new 10-week training programme aimed at supporting actors from the global majority.

RSC's Twelfth Night Brings Fresh Magic to Shakespeare's Classic

Royal Shakespeare Company's Twelfth Night in Stratford-Upon-Avon is receiving rave reviews.