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Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre: guide to the West End musical
Avenue Q is back in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 3 January 2027. Our guide to the story, cast, age guidance and getting there.
Miles
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Room on the Broom flies into the Lyric Theatre for a West End Christmas
Room on the Broom flies into the Lyric Theatre this Christmas. Dates, cast, running time, age guidance and relaxed performances for the Tall Stories show.
Daphne
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Taking under 10s to The Lion King: a first time family guide
Taking under 10s to The Lion King for the first time? Official age guidance, running time, matinee tips, effects and relaxed performances for families.
Daphne
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Regional Theatre
Moulin Rouge! The Musical in London: what to know before you go
Running time, age guidance, dress code, seating and access performances: everything to know before you see Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly.
Bridget
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Christmas shows in London 2026: nine festive picks for families and grown ups
Nine Christmas shows to book in London for 2026, from The Snowman and Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol and an adults only panto, with dates and age guidance.
Bridget
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Tosca reviews: what the critics say about ENO's new production
What the critics say about ENO's new Tosca at the London Coliseum, with Axelle Fanyo, Christopher Purves and Chaz'men Williams-Ali, conducted by Ben Glassberg.
Daphne
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The Lives of Others reviews: what the critics say about Keira Knightley
What the critics say about The Lives of Others at the Adelphi Theatre, with Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane in Robert Icke's new play.
Daphne
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Paddington The Musical now booking to June 2028 at the Savoy Theatre
Paddington The Musical is now booking to 25 June 2028 at the Savoy Theatre, with a new 2026 cast, running time and age guidance for families.
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The Lives of Others opens at the Adelphi as Keira Knightley returns to the London stage
Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane lead Robert Icke's The Lives of Others, which officially opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 29 October 2026.
Daphne
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical extends to July 2027 as it marks five years in the West End
Moulin Rouge! The Musical extends its run at the Piccadilly Theatre to July 2027 as it marks five years in the West End, with new photos of the current cast.
Bridget
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West End theatres to dim their lights for Sir Patrick Stewart on Tuesday 3 November
West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm on Tuesday 3 November in memory of Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, SOLT announced.
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Wicked marks Wicked Day in London with Ditch The Label and new Apollo Victoria photos
Wicked London marks Wicked Day 2026 with youth charity Ditch The Label and new Mark Senior and Matt Crockett photos of Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen at the…
Daphne
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Timberlake Wertenbaker's The Animals Come to the Table: first look at the Globe premiere
A new video previews Timberlake Wertenbaker's The Animals Come to the Table, with Annette Badland and Finbar Lynch, at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this winter.
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Teri Hatcher leads The Devil Wears Prada's third year cast in new Dominion photos
New Matt Crockett photos of The Devil Wears Prada show Teri Hatcher as Miranda with Jenna Bonner and Matt Henry, as the third year cast settles in at the Dom…
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Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86: a tribute to a great Shakespearean of the stage
Sir Patrick Stewart has died aged 86. We look back on a stage career that began with the Royal Shakespeare Company and brought him three Olivier Award wins.
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Sam Ryder leads Jesus Christ Superstar's Cancer Research UK gala at Drury Lane
Sam Ryder led a Jesus Christ Superstar gala for Cancer Research UK at Drury Lane, with Graham Norton, Amy Dowden and Self Esteem among the guests in the house.
Daphne
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Layton Live: Layton Williams marks 20 years on stage with a UK tour in 2027
Layton Live tours the UK from February 2027 as Layton Williams marks 20 years since his West End debut, with 27 dates ending at London's Adelphi Theatre.
Bridget
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Jessie Buckley returns to the stage in Afterbirth as Royal Court reveals new season
Jessie Buckley leads Afterbirth at the Royal Court in 2028, as Purpose opens the season in January with most of its Broadway cast. Booking opens on 4 November.
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Cirque Alice reveals full cast for festive European premiere at the Royal Festival Hall
Layla Schillert leads Cirque Alice as Alice, with Darren Partridge and Raphael Papo, at the Royal Festival Hall from 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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Original Broadway Rent cast reunites for 30th anniversary concert in New York
Rent's original Broadway cast, led by Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, reunited in New York on 26 October for a 30th anniversary benefit concert.
Miles
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Regional Theatre
The Wittering Whitehalls: Recollections May Vary UK tour dates for 2027 announced
The Wittering Whitehalls: Recollections May Vary brings Michael and Hilary Whitehall to 27 UK venues in spring 2027, with general sale opening on 30 October.
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The Greatest Showman musical sets Drury Lane dates as public booking opens 18 November
The Greatest Showman begins previews at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 14 April 2027, with Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. Public booking opens on 18 November.
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A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic: Giles Terera's Scrooge in new rehearsal photos
See Giles Terera rehearse as Ebenezer Scrooge for the Old Vic's tenth anniversary A Christmas Carol, which plays from 10 November 2026 to 9 January 2027.
Daphne
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Savage first look: Danny Beard as Lily Savage ahead of Curve premiere and UK tour
Savage first look shows Danny Beard as Lily Savage in Jonathan Harvey's play about Paul O'Grady, opening at Curve Leicester on 13 February 2027, then a UK tour.
Bridget
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Pink Rabbit: Farah Ashraf's Edinburgh Fringe solo show makes London debut at Soho Theatre
Farah Ashraf brings her award winning solo show Pink Rabbit, directed by Alessandro Babalola, to Soho Theatre Upstairs from 24 November to 12 December 2026.
Daphne
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