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.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Showing 24 of 49 articles
News
How long is each West End show? Verified running times for Hamilton, The Lion King, Six, Wicked, Les Misérables, Beetlejuice, Paddington and more, plus inter…
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
News
A guide to the West End shows playing in London right now, from long-running musicals like The Lion King, Wicked and Les Misérables to new hits, family shows…
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
News
Everything you need to know about Peppa Pig's Big Family Show: the 2026 UK tour, London dates at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, running time and how to book.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
News
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.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
News
Over 180 young performers bring Kenneth Grahame's classic to life in a rebellious new musical adaptation, running 30 July to 1 August.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
News
Contemporary circus show The Pieces makes its UK debut at Underbelly Circus Hub during Edinburgh Fringe 2026, running 8th to 29th August.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
News
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…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
News
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…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Reviews
Richard Coyle returns to lead Aaron Sorkin's acclaimed adaptation at the Gielgud Theatre, delivering a production that draws haunting parallels between 1930s…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Features
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…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Guides
From the rousing opening number to the showstopping 'Electricity', discover every song in Billy Elliot the Musical ahead of its 2027 West End return.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
UK theatre for 29 June to 5 July 2026: Operation Mincemeat in Plymouth, the RSC, Chichester, plus the West End sittings to book.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Reviews
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…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Features
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…
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
The highest-rated and most-reviewed West End shows for 22 to 28 June 2026, ranked from our live data, with the method explained.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
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.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
Features
UK theatre for 22 to 28 June 2026: Operation Mincemeat in Newcastle, the RSC, Chichester and the National, plus the West End sittings.
Editorial Staff
News & Reviews
News
Eight celebrity guest stars will rotate as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar this autumn, including Michael Ball, Layton Williams, Matt Bomer and Rob Brydon.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
News
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.
Susan Novak
News & Reviews
