Theatre News & Reviews: 2018

Critic's Choice 2018 - Paul T Davies

BritishTheatre.com reviewer Paul T Davies selects his theatrical highlights for 2018.

Critic's Choice - Julian Eaves

BritishTheatre.com reviewer Julian Eaves talks about his theatre highlights of 2018.

Critic's Choice 2018 - Mark Ludmon

BritishTheatre.com reviewer Mark Ludmon nominates his theatre favourites from 2018.

Critic's Choice 2018 - Sophie Adnitt

BritishTheatre.com reviewer Sophie Adnitt selects her 2018 Theatre Highlights.

REVIEW: Caroline Or Change, Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Caroline, or Change at The Playhouse Theatre in London starring Sharon D Clarke

REVIEW: Rumpelstiltskin, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre London ✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Windmill Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia's production of Rumpelstiltskin now playing at the Queen Elizabeth Ha…

REVIEW: One Jewish Boy, Old Red Lion London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Reed reviews Stephen Laughton's play One Jewish Boy which is now playing at the Old Red Lion Theatre.

Tom Gates UK Tour

Birmingham Stage Company presented Liz Pichon's Tom Gates UK Tour. Tom Gates Live On Stage tickets are now on sale. Full schedule here.

REVIEW: The Tragedy Of King Richard The Second, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews The Tragedy of King Richard the Second at the Almeida Theatre starring Simon Russell Beale

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, LMTO, Lyceum Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews London Musical Theatre Orchestra's A Christmas Carol in Concert starring Gryff Rhys Jones at London's Lyceum Theatre.

REVIEW: Brigadoon - New York City Centre 2017 Cast Recording ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson in the new cast recording of Brigadoon featuring the New York City Centre 2017 Cast.

REVIEW: Doctor Faustus, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, The Globe London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Paulette Randall’s production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe in London

Casting announced for Rutherford and Son at Sheffield Crucible

Casting announced for revival of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford and Son directed by Caroline Steinbeis at Sheffield Crucible.

REVIEW: Switzerland, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Joanna Murray-Smith's play Switzerland now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre London.

Casting announced for Violet the musical at Charing Cross Theatre

Casting has been announced for Violet the musical by Jeanine Tesori, and Brian Crawley which has its UK Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre in January 2019.

Southwark Playhouse receives funding from Mayor Of London

Southwark Playhouse has recieved a grant for £750,000 from the Mayor Of London

Vote for Show Album Of The Year with the Curtain Up Show

Nominees have been announced for The Curtain Up Show Album of the Year 2018. Cast your vote now!

Caroline Routh steps down as Executive Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres

Caroline Routh is to step down as Executive Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres.

REVIEW: The Convert, Young Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews The Convert by Danai Gurira now playing at the Young Vic Theatre.

Michael Ball UK Tour

Multi-platinum recording artist and national treasure Michael Ball will hit the road in April 2019 until the end of May. Michael Ball UK Tour tickets are on …

Nigel Slater's Toast transfers to The Other Palace

Nigel Slater's Toast will transfer to The Other Palace following acclaimed seasons at The Lowry in Salford and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

REVIEW: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Upstairs At The Gatehouse ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Nice Work If You Can Get It by Joe DiPietro featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin presented by Ovation Productions Upstairs at …

Tom Stoppard's Rough Crossing UK Tour

Bill Kenwright presents Tom Stoppard's comedy Rough Crossing UK Tour in 2019.

REVIEW: Rubbed, Royal Vauxhall Tavern London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s panto Rubbed! starring Topsie Redfern, Robert McNeilly, Faye Reeves, Alan Hunter and Rich Watkins

MT Fest UK - New Musicals Festival Announced for February 2019

REVIEW: The Cane, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Mark Ravenhill's The Cane now playing at the Royal Court Theatre.

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow, Arts Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Simon Callow in Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol at the Arts Theatre.

FIRST LOOK: Sharon D Clarke in Caroline or Change at Playhouse Theatre

Cher UK Tour Tickets - Now On Sale

Cher has announced that she’ll be returning to the UK and Ireland for a headline tour in October & November 2019, taking to London, Manchester, Birmingha…

REVIEW: Nine Night, Trafalgar Studios ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Natasha Gordon's Nine Night now playing at the Trafalgar Studios.

REVIEW: The Messiah, The Other Palace ✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Messiah by Patrick Barlow now playing at The Other Palace Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Uncle Vanya, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Terry Johnson's new production of Chekov's Uncle Vanya now playing at Hampstead Theatre.

Matthew Barker completes cast of D H Lawrence's The Daughter-In-Law at Arcola Theatre

Matthew Barker – star of the National Theatre’s Husbands and Sons – returns to D H Lawrence, completing the cast of The Daughter-in-Law at Arcola Theatre.

Casting announced for Donmar Warehouse production of Berberian Sound Studio

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for Berberian Sound Studio conceived for the stage by Joel Horwood and Tom Scutt.

One-woman romantic comedy In Search Of Applause comes to Old Red Lion Theatre

One-woman romantic comedy In Search Of Applause starring Maroussia Vladi comes to the Old Red Lion Theatre in February 2019.

Shane Richie joins the cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Shane Richie will join the cast of the award-winning new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie in the role of Hugo from January 2019.

Hair UK Tour - 50th Anniversary Tour - Book Now!

Kiln Theatre fundraiser to be hosted by Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter

Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter are to host a special one-off cabaret event to raise funds for the Kiln Theatre in March 2019.

Hope Mill Theatre Manchester Announce 2019 Musicals Season

REVIEW: National Youth Theatre Monologues, Nick Hern Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews National Youth Theatre Monologues compiled by Michael Bryher and published by Nick Hern Books.

Critic's Choice: Shows We Are Looking Forward To In December 2019

Casting announced for encore season of Follies at the National Theatre

Casting has been announced for the return season of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's musical Follies at the National Theatre in February 2019.

Broadway's Laura Benanti to perform at Cadogan Hall

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti, the highly celebrated stage and screen actress, makes her London debut performance in 2019 …

New Production Of Joseph Announced For London Palladium in 2019

Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group announce that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be re-imagine…

REVIEW: Hole, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Ellie Kendrick’s debut play Hole at the Royal Court directed by the team behind RashDash theatre company

Hugh Jackman World Tour Tickets Now on sale

Hugh Jackman has announced details of his first ever world tour taking in Manchester, Birmingham and London. Hugh Jackman tickets are now on sale.

REVIEW: Hot Gay Time Machine, Trafalgar Studios 2 ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Hot Gay Time Machine starring Zak Ghazi-Torbati and Toby Marlow now playing at Trafalgar Studios 2.

Star Trek's Marina Sirtis makes West End debut in Dark Sublime

Making her West End debut, Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis will take the lead in the world premiere of Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios 2 …

REVIEW: Cinderella The Rock N Roll Panto, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Cinderella, The Rock N Roll Panto at The New Wolsewy Theatre, Ipswich.

Michelle Collins joins cast of new Park Theatre comedy

New 'secret' arts theatre festival in London's West End

Musical theatre, cabaret, comedy and drag feature in a new "secret" arts theatre festival in London this month, with a line-up including Louise Dearman, Mark…

REVIEW: A Christmas Story, Waterloo East Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews A Christmas Story, a musical by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Joseph Robinette now playing at Waterloo East Theatre.

Waitress London announces further casting

Laura Baldwin, Peter Hannah, David Hunter and Marisha Wallace are to join Katharine McPhee in the original London company of Waitress the musical.

Vault Festival unveils biggest-ever programme for 2019

More than 400 shows have been announced for next year’s Vault Festival in London – more than ever before.

REVIEW: Striking 12, Union Theatre London ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Striking 12 starring Declan Bennett and Bronte Barbe now playing at the Union Theatre, London.

New director at Cheek by Jowl to support touring challenges

Leading UK-based theatre company Cheek by Jowl has strengthened its management team as it faces increasing challenges to international touring.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical announces limited run at Other Palace

Olivier Award-Winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has just announced a limited season at The Other Palace London where the show will celebrate its 10…

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse ✭✭✭✭

Jonathan Hall reviews Deborah MacAndrew's adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens now playing at Leeds Playhouse.

REVIEW: Seussical The Musical, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭

Matthew Lunn reviews Seussical the musical now playing at the Southwark Playhouse London.

REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Jack and the Beanstalk, this year's Christmas offering from the Mercury Theatre Colchester.

Avenue Q UK Tour 2019 Book Now!

Selladoor Productions have announced that the Avenue Q UK Tour is back in January 2019 with musical theatre's naughtiest puppets returning to the stage start…

Bonnie Langford Joins Cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical

Bonnie Langford joins the cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the musical at the Savoy Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Magic Mike Live, Hippodrome Casino London ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live now playing at the Hippodrome Casino in London.

REVIEW: The Crumple Zone, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Crumple Zone by Buddy Thomas now playing at the King's Head Theatre.

Hidden Gershwin gem comes to Upstairs At The Gatehouse

Alces Productions are to present George and Ira Gershwin's Strike Up The Band at Upstairs At The Gatehouse in March 2019.

Revolutionary new season revealed at The Bunker Theatre

REVIEW: Dick Whittington, Lyric Hammersmith ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Dick Whittington, this year's pantomime offering from the Lyric Hammersmith.

REVIEW: Summer and Smoke, Duke Of York's Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the West End transfer of Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams at the Duke Of York's Theatre London.

Matilda UK Tour

Plaid Tidings to have UK premiere at Bridge House Theatre

Plaid Tidings - the sequel to the West End hit Forever Plaid will have its UK premiere at London's Bridge House Theatre.

REVIEW: The Musical Of Musicals, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Musical of Musicals by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell now playing at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall.

REVIEW: How To Catch A Krampus, Pleasance Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Sink The Pink's Christmas offering How To Catch A Krampus now playing at the Pleasance Theatre.

REVIEW: Gals Aloud, Christmas In Leicester Square Spiegeltent ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Gals Aloud at the Leicester Square Spiegeltent as part of Christmas In Leicester Square.

New musical Mythic extends run at Charing Cross Theatre to 15 December

New musical Mythic has extended its London premiere season at the Charing Cross Theatre by three weeks to 15 December 2019.

Cast Announced for West End transfer of Coming Clean at Trafalgar Studios

Producers have announced the cast for the West End transfer of Kevin Elyot's Coming Clean at Trafalgar Studios in January 2019.

Katharine McPhee To Star In Waitress West End

Following her success earlier this year playing the role of Jenna in Waitress on Broadway, producers have announced that Katharine McPhee will make her West …

REVIEW: All We Ever Wanted Was Everything, Bush Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews All We Ever Wanted Was Everything by James Frewer and Luke Barnes now playing at the Bush Theatre.

Cast announced for immersive clubbing musical Club Mex at Hope Mill

Producers have announced the final casting for the world premiere of Club Mex, a part immersive, part clubbing musical at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester.

Nancy Medina to premiere August Wilson play at Royal and Derngate

Royal & Derngate and English Touring Theatre announce that Nancy Medina, recipient of the 2018 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, will premiere Two Trai…

INTERVIEW: Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat talk Murder For Two

Full cast announced for Aspects Of Love at Southwark Playhouse

Full casting has been announced for Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre's production of Aspects Of Love at Southwark Playhouse in January 2019.

Cardiff's Sherman Theatre unveils Spring 2019 programme

Three world premieres have been announced as part of Sherman Theatre's last season under artistic director Rachel O'Riordan.

Two Young J M Barries Take To The Stage In Dumfries

A school drama club set up by J M Barrie helps celebrate the Dumfries legacy of the author or Peter Pan with Moat Brae patron Joanna Lumley attending as spec…

REVIEW: Fanatical, Playground Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Fanatical, a new musical by Matt Board and Reina Hardy now playing at the Playground Theatre.

Moulin Rouge Announces Broadway Opening At Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2019

Liza Pulman to Sing Streisand at Lyric Theatre London in March-April 2019

Following sell-out runs at London's The Other Palace and Wilton's Music Hall, Liza Pulman Sings Streisand is to play dates at the Lyric Theatre in early 2019.

REVIEW: Love-Lies-Bleeding, Print Room at the Coronet ✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews the European premiere of Love-Lies-Bleeding by Don Delillo now playing at the Print Room at the Coronet.

Hampstead Theatre announces first three productions of 2019

Hampstead Theatre have announced the first three productions of 2019 which will include a Pulitzer Prize Winning-drama and two world premieres.

The Girl On The Train UK Tour to star Samantha Womack

Samantha Womack is to star in The Girl On The Train UK Tour based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and Dreamworks film.

REVIEW: Hadestown, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Matthew Lunn reviews Hadestown, a new musical by Anais Mitchell now playing at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Vaudeville Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews The Simon and Garfunkel Story starring Sam O'Hanlon and Charles Blyth at the Vaudeville Theatre

REVIEW: Partition, Leeds Playhouse ✭✭✭✭✭

Jonathan Hall reviews Partition at the Leeds Playhouse.

Kelsey Grammer To Star In Man Of La Mancha at London Coliseum

REVIEW: The Things That We Wouldn't Otherwise Find, Leeds Library ✭✭✭✭✭

Jonathan Hall reviews The Things That We Wouldn't Otherwise Find at Leeds Library.

Pinter Season culminates with Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal

The critically acclaimed Pinter at the Pinter season will culminate with a limited 12 week run of Tim Hiddleston in Betrayal directed by Jamie Lloyd.

REVIEW: The Birth Of Modern Theatre, Routledge Press ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Norman S Poser's new book, The Birth of Modern Theatre, about David Garrick and his contemporaries and theatre-going in the 18th century

Doctor Dolittle UK Tour To Star Mark Williams

Music and Lyrics in association with the Churchill Theatre Bromley are to present the Doctor Dolittle UK Tour from November 2018. The Tour will star Mark Wil…

Rain Man UK Tour - Book Tickets!

Based on the award-winning hit film of the same name Bill Kenwright presents the Rain Man UK Tour starring Paul Nicholls and Chris Fountain. Book Now.

REVIEW: Hear Me Now, Oberon Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Hear Me Now - Audition Monologues for Actors of Colour published by Oberon Books.

The Lady Vanishes UK Tour

The Classic Thriller Theatre Company are to present Gwen Taylor and Andrew Lancel in The Lady Vanishes UK Tour based on the 1939 Hitchcock Classic Film.

Jesus Christ Superstar To Play Limited Barbican Season in 2019

The multi award-winning production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar will play a limited season at London's Barbican Centre in 2019

Cirque Du Soleil to bring Avatar based Toruk to Manchester Arena and O2 London

REVIEW: Pinter Four, Harold Pinter Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Pinter Four, part of the Pinter At The Pinter season at The Harold Pinter Theatre.

REVIEW: Being A Playwright, Nick Hern Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Being A Playwright - A Career Guide for Writers by Chris Foxon and George Turvey published by Nick Hern Books.

REVIEW: Monstersongs, The Other Palace ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Rob Rokicki's Monstersongs at The Other Palace Studio Theatre.

REVIEW: Pinter Three, Harold Pinter Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Pinter Three now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre comprising Landscape, A Kind Of Alaska and Monologue by Harold Pinter.

Ian McKellen Live On Stage UK Tour

Ian McKellen is to celebrate his 8oth birthday next year by raising funds for theatres, with a new solo show which will play on 80 stages across the UK.

REVIEW: Indebted To Chance, Old Red Lion Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Reed reviews Charlie Ryall's play Indebted To Chance now playing at the Old Red Lion Theatre London.

REVIEW: Fat Blokes, Purcell Rooms, Southbank Centre ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Fat Blokes at the Purcell Rooms at the Southbank Centre.

The Mousetrap UK Tour & West End - Tour cancelled due to COVID-19

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap UK Tour is at a theatre near you in 2019-20. Mousetrap Tour tickets are now on sale - see full schedule below.

REVIEW: Brass, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Brass by Benjamin Till now playing at the Union Theatre in London.

REVIEW: Chekhov's First Play, Battersea Arts Centre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Chekhov's First Play presented by Dead Centre at Battersea Arts Centre.

REVIEW: Sholom Aleichem In The Old Country, Lion and Unicorn Pub Theatre ✭

Julian Eaves reviews Sholom Aleichem In The Old Country at the Lion and Unicorn Pub Theatre.

Denis O'Hare to make National Theatre debut in Tartuffe

Denis O'Hare is to make his National Theatre debut playing the title role in John Donnelly's new adaptation of Moliere's comic masterpiece Tartuffe.

REVIEW: Girlfriends, Bishopsgate Institute ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Howard Goodall's musical Girlfriends performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra at the Bishopsgate Institute.

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast A Musical Parody, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Fat Rascal Theatre Company's Beauty and the Beast - a musical parody now playing at the King's Head Theatre.

REVIEW: Momma Golda, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Momma Golda starring Thelma Ruby at the King's Head Theatre.

REVIEW: Victoria's Knickers, Soho Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Victoria's Knickers at Soho Theatre presented by the National Youth Theatre Rep Company.

REVIEW: Ear For Eye, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Debbie Tucker Green's new play Ear For Eye at the Royal Court

REVIEW: Honour, Park Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the revival of Joanna Murray-Smith’s Honour at Park Theatre

Made In China bring multimedia show Super Super Close Up to Yard Theatre

Super Duper Close Up is the ambitious and adventurous new multimedia show from acclaimed UK company Made In China that will premiere at The Yard Theatre this…

Shakespeare's Globe announce casting for Oliver Chris's Ralegh The Treason Trial

Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce the full cast of Ralegh: The Treason Trial, compiled, edited, dramatized and directed by Oliver Chris.

REVIEW: I and You, Hampstead Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Lauren Gunderson’s I and You at Hampstead Theatre starring Maisie Williams

Celebrate Halloween With West End After Party

Wiltax Productions and the Musical Theatre Appreciation Society would like you to get your scare on as the West End After Party Does Halloween on 31 October …

Catherine Tate Show Live Wyndham's Theatre - Second Week Now On Sale

Cirque Du Soleil's Totem Comes To The Royal Albert Hall in January 2019

After almost a decade, Cirque Du Soleil returns to London's Royal Albert Hall with Totem in January 2019. Book Cirque Du Soleil tickets now.

REVIEW: Tuck, Wales Millennium Centre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Neontopia's production Tuck which is now playing at the Wales Millennium Centre.

REVIEW: Baby, Drayton Arms Theatre ✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Baby the musical which is now playing at the Drayton Arms Theatre presented by MKEC Productions.

REVIEW: Consensual, National Youth Theatre at Soho Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Consensual by Evan Placey performed by the National Youth Theatre at Soho Theatre.

REVIEW: A Very Very Very Dark Matter, Bridge Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Martin McDonagh’s A Very Very Very Dark Matter starring Jim Broadbent at the Bridge Theatre

Layton Williams To Step Into The Role Of Jamie New In January

REVIEW: The Darling and The Diva, Privee ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Darling and The Diva at Privee Knightsbridge.

REVIEW: The Distance You Have Come, Cockpit Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Distance You Have Come by Scott Allan now playing at the Cockpit Theatre.

Royal Court announces new writing as part of 2019 season

The Royal Court has announced a season of new work for 2019 featuring both emerging young writers and more established ones including Jack Thorne.

REVIEW: Ex Cathedra - In 40 Parts, Town Hall Birmingham ✭✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews In 40 Parts - a concert by Ex Cathedra at Town Hall Birmingham.

Little Miss Sunshine UK Tour

Selladoor Productions and the Arcola Theatre present the European Premiere of Little Miss Sunshine. The Little Miss Sunshine UK Tour will commence at the Arc…

REVIEW: Guys and Dolls Live in Concert, Royal Albert Hall ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Guys and Dolls Live In Concert directed by Stephen Mear at the Royal Albert Hall.

REVIEW: Tube, Stockwell Playhouse ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Joe Kerry's play Tube at Stockwell Playhouse

Judi Dench To Play Gender-Swapped Old Deuteronomy in Cats Movie

Dame Judi Dench has joined the cast of Tom Hooper's upcoming movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats along with Idris Elba according to sources today.

Alfie Boe UK Tour

Acclaimed singer Alfie Boe has announced a new tour in 2019. The Alfie Boe UK Tour celebrates his new album As Time Goes By.

REVIEW: Stories, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Matthew Lunn reviews Nina Raine's Stories now playing in the Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: Wise Children, Old Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Wise Children, and adaptation of Angela Carter's novel presented by Emma Rice's new company at the Old Vic Theatre.

REVIEW: Jersey Boys, New Victoria Theatre Woking ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Jersey Boys now playing at the New Victoria Theatre Woking as part of its current UK tour.

REVIEW: Europe, Leeds Playhouse ✭✭✭✭

Jonathan Hall reviews David Greig's play Europe now playing at Leeds Playhouse.

New writing, new musicals and revivals come to Southwark Playhouse

Southwark Playhouse has revealed its programme of shows for the first half of 2019, ranging from new writing and new musicals to revivals of modern plays.

REVIEW: The Watching, White Bear Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Nicholas Limm's play The Watching at the White Bear Theatre.

First London revival for The Rubenstein Kiss at Southwark Playhouse

James Phillips’s award-winning play The Rubenstein Kiss, inspired by the true-life story of Soviet spies Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, is to be revived at Sout…

REVIEW: Silence, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Nicola Werenowska's play Silence now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester as part of a UK tour.

Martha Plimpton joins cast for UK premiere of Sweat at Donmar

Full casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat at the Donmar Warehouse.

Aspects Of Love To Transfer to Southwark Playhouse

Following an acclaimed season at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre, Aspects Of Love is to transfer to London's Southwark Playhouse in January 2019.

REVIEW: Company, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company now playing at the Gielgud Theatre in a new production by Marianne Elliott.

Trial By Laughter Tour

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's new play Trial By Laughter will tour from September 2018.

REVIEW: Liza Pulman Sings Streisand, The Other Palace ✭✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews Liza Pulman Sings Streisand at The Other Palace.

The Price starring David Suchet transfers to West End in Spring 2019

All You Need Is Love UK Tour

All You Need Is Love - The ultimate Beatles experience is to tour the UK in 2019. The All You Need Is Love UK Tour will feature the National Philharmonic Con…

Michael McManus's An Honourable Man come to White Bear Theatre

The world premiere of Michael McManus's An Honourable Man, a disquieting, funny and touching play about the rise of a new populist party in the UK premieres …

REVIEW: To Have To Shoot Irishmen, Omnibus Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Almanac Arts’ new touring show To Have To Shoot Irishmen, currently at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham

Worldwide Hit Comedy Sexy Laundry Announced For Tabard Theatre

Sexy Laundry, the worldwide hit comedy by Michele Rimi will have its UK premiere at the Tabard Theatre in October 2018.

Peter Duncan to star in The Dame at Park Theatre

Olivier-nominated, Blue Peter star Peter Duncan is to star in Katie Duncan's play The Dame at the Park Theatre, London in January 2019.

Principal Casting Announced For Menier's Fiddler On The Roof

UK Theatre Awards 2018 Winners Announced

REVIEW: Measure For Measure, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Measure For Measure by Wiliam Shakespeare which is now playing at the Donmar Warehouse.

John Wilson Orchestra UK Tour

The John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra UK Tour will take the country by storm in December 2018 presenting a night at the movies with special guest Kim…

REVIEW: War With The Newts, Bunker Theatre ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Knaive Theatre's production of War With The Newts now playing at The Bunker Theatre.

West End Stars to be featured at One Night With...

Final casting announced for Snow White at the London Palladium

Greatest Show Tune Ever Poll Results - Top 50 Show Tunes

Eugenius! cancels planned West End transfer

Eugenius! the musical cancels its planned transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre as key investor pulls out.

REVIEW: Mythic, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Mythic now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre.

Edinburgh Fringe hit Brexit transfers to King's Head Theatre

Following an acclaimed season at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, Brexit (the play) is headed to the King's Head Theatre in November.

Enda Walsh's Grief Is The Thing With Feathers to open at Barbican

Enda Walsh's adaptation of Max Porter's award-winning novel Grief is the Thing with Feathers will open at the Barbican ahead of a New York season.

Club Tropicana the musical UK Tour

A Summer adventure of love in the sun and a soundtrack of feel-good smash-hit pop classics, it'sit's Club Tropicana the musical UK Tour.

REVIEW: The Taste Of The Town, Rose Theatre Kingston ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Nick Dear's new play The Taste of the Town, the follow-up to The Art of Success, which are playing together as Hogarth's Progress at the …

Cast Announced For Come From Away at Phoenix Theatre

REVIEW: The Height Of The Storm, Wyndham's Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Florian Zeller's The Height Of The Storm with Jonathan Pryce and Dame Eileen Atkins at the Wyndham's Theatre.

REVIEW: I'm Not Running, National Theatre ✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews I'm Not Running by David Hare now playing at the Lyttelton at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: Ramin Karimloo and Seth Rudetsky, Leicester Square Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Ramin Karimloo in Concert and Conversation with Seth Rudetsky at the Leicester Square Theatre.

REVIEW: The Art Of Success, Rose Theatre Kingston ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the revival of Nick Dear's play The Art of Success as part of the Hogarth's Progress double bill at the Rose Theatre in Kingston

Swan Lake Tour English National Ballet

English National Ballet will tour Derek Deane's production of Swan Lake in 2018. The Swan Lake Tour will be presented in London, Liverpool and Bristol.

Manon Tour English National Ballet

English National Ballet will present Kenneth MacMillan's acclaimed ballet Manon on tour in 2018. The Manon tour will be presented in Manchester, Southampton …

Bat Out Of Hell the musical to close on 5 January 2019.

REVIEW: Well-Strung, Live At Zedel ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews string quartet Well-Strung at Crazy Coqs, Live at Zedel, London.

Only Fools and Horses musical comes to Theatre Royal Haymarket

The Twilight Zone Transfers To Ambassador's Theatre

After a sell-out season at London's Almeida Theatre, the stage adaptation of The Twilight Zone will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre.

REVIEW: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Gynaecologic,Finborough Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Jennifer Christie reviews A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynaecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City now …

Dear Evan Hansen Opens In London Autumn 2019

Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical is to open at the Noel Coward Theatre London in Autumn 2019.

REVIEW: Liberty Rides Forth!, Waterloo East Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Liberty Rides Forth! a new musical by David Kent now playing at Waterloo East Theatre.

REVIEW: Moll Flanders, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders which is now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.

New high-tech caption glasses open up theatre to people with hearing loss

REVIEW: Pack Of Lies, Menier Chocolate Factory ✭✭✭✭

Mark Reed reviews Hugh Whitmore's play Pack Of Lies now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Josie Lawrence and Joe McGann lead cast of Love-Lies-Bleeding

Josie Lawrence and Joe McGann are to star in the UK premiere of Don DeLillo's Love Lies Bleeding at Print Room at the Coronet.

Soft Cell musical Tainted launches Kickstarter campaign

REVIEW: La Traviata, King's Head Theatre ✭✭

Matthew Lunn reviews Verdi's La Traviata now playing at the King's Head Theatre.

To Hell in a Handbag UK Tour

To Hell in a Handbag UK Tour brings a new take to The Importance Of Being Earnest

REVIEW: Fame, New Victoria Theatre Woking ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Fame the musical which as now playing at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking as part of its UK tour.

REVIEW: Austentatious, Savoy Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Austentatious, the improvised Jane Austen Novel on the first of its dates at London's Savoy Theatre.

Putting It Together at Hope Mill Theatre - Casting Announced

Casting has been announced for the musical revue Putting It Together featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim at the Hope Mill Theatre.

REVIEW: Xara Vaughan, Crazy Coqs ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Xara Vaughan sings Wanderlust - The Songs of Ty Jeffries at Crazy Coqs in Brasserie Zedel.

Thelma Ruby returns in Momma Golda at King's Head

Thelma Ruby returns to the role of Golda Meir in Momma Golda for a limited season at the King's Head Theatre.

REVIEW: 17c, Old Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Annie-B Parson's Big Dance Theater performing 17c at the Old Vic Theatre.

Controversial Play One Jewish Boy Comes To Old Red Lion Theatre

Stephen Laughton's new play One Jewish Boy, a bittersweet comedy fuelled by anti-Semitism comes to the Old Red Lion Theatre this December.

Buttons A Cinderella Story Comes To King's Head Theatre

Charles Court Opera's boutique pantomime Buttons: A Cinderella Story comes to the King's Head Theatre.

Time Travellers' Ball to open The Buzz

London's first ever purpose-built immersive theatre venue, The Buzz, will open with The Time Travellers' Ball this November.

European Premier of LaChiusa's Queen Of The Mist

Pint of Wine Theatre Company will bring the European professional premier of Michael John LaChiusa’s Queen of the Mist to the Jack Studio Theatre in Brockley.

New cast members for Hamilton London

Hamilton London welcomes 20 new cast members at the Victoria Palace Theatre as the show enters its second year.

Abigail's Party UK Tour starring Jodie Prenger

Jodie Prenger leads the cast in Mike Leigh's groundbreaking comedy classic as Abigail's Party UK Tour comes to a theatre near you in 2019.

Not About Heroes UK Tour

Not About Heroes UK Tour. Stephen MacDonald's fringe first winning play about World War One poets Sassoon and Owen to tour the UK

REVIEW: The Lesson, Hope Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Eugène Ionesco's The Lesson which is currently playing at the Hope Theatre, London.

REVIEW: Kinky Boots UK Tour, Royal and Derngate ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon returns to Northampton to see Kinky Boots at Royal & Derngate in the town where it is set as the show begins a new UK and Ireland tour

REVIEW: Pinter Two, Harold Pinter Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Pinter Two comprising The Lover and The Collection now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre as part of the Pinter at the Pinter season.

REVIEW: Pinter One, Harold Pinter Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Pinter One comprising One For The Road, The New World Order, Mountain Language, Ashes To Ashes and The Pres and an Officer now playing …

StageCon Postponed until 2019

Tickets on sale for All About Eve with Gillian Anderson and Lily James

Tickets go on sale today (27 September) for the new West End stage adaptation of classic movie All About Eve starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James at the …

REVIEW: Antony and Cleopatra, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Reed reviews Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo in William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra now playing at the National Theatre.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin UK Tour and West End

Book tickets for the Captain Corelli's Mandolin UK Tour. This first major stage production of Louis De Bernieres book is now underway.

Sally Field And Bill Pullman in All My Sons At Old Vic - Book Tickets Now

The Old Vic and Headlong Theatre have announced that Sally Field and Bill Pullman will star in Arthur Miller's All My Sons in Spring 2019

INTERVIEW: Keith Jack talks Fame the musical

New immersive theatre space to be launched in London

Waitress the Musical comes to London's Adelphi Theatre

The Tony Award-nominated hit musical Waitress will open next Spring at London's Adelphi Theatre. On Sale Now!

Eugenius! releases No Pants Dance video. Watch Now!

Cast Announced For London Musical Theatre Orchestra's Camelot at the Palladium

Casting announced for Ear For Eye at the Royal Court

The Royal Court Theatre announces cast for Ear For Eye, written and directed by Debbie Tucker Green runing in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

Floating Festivals Stages Cruise October 2018 - Book Now

New York Showtune Bar Marie's Crisis to Hit London For One Week Only

Austentatious The Improvised Jane Austen Novel Comes To Savoy Theatre

UPCOMING: Sylvia, Old Vic Theatre

Laura Tyrer joins London cast of Chicago as Velma Kelly

Laura Tyrer joins the West End cast of Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre playing Velma Kelly.

REVIEW: Still Alice, Richmond Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Matthew Lunn reviews Still Alice based on Lisa Genova's novel starring Sharon Small at Richmond Theatre as part of its UK Tour.

LMDC UK Tour - Lea Michele and Darren Criss UK Tour 2019

Glee stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss will tour the UK in the LMDC UK Tour later this year.

Almeida Theatre announces new season packed with world premieres

The Almeida Theatre has announced new plays including a work inspired by Donald Trump as well as productions of classics starring Simon Russell Beale and Pat…

REVIEW: The Woods, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Robert Alan Evans's play The Woods starring Lesley Sharp at the Royal Court Theatre.

Creative Team Announced For The Funeral Director at Southwark Playhouse

The creative team has been announced for The Funeral Director - Winner of the 10th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize to be presented at Southwark Playhouse …

Casting Announced for Rattigan's In Praise Of Love at Theatre Royal Bath

Full casting has been announced for Terrence Rattigan's In Praise Of Love at the Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio

FIRST LOOK: Rock Of Ages UK Tour Rehearsals

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you these great first look images from the Rock Of Ages UK Tour rehearsal room.

Sean Holmes joins Globe as it reveals casting and new shows

Shakespeare's Globe has announced a year-long cycle of history plays next year alongside casting for its winter season and the appointment of Sean Holmes, ou…

Michelle Visage Joins Cast Of Everybody's Talking About Jamie

RuPaul's Drag and Ireland's Got Talent Judge Michelle Visage to join the cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie to play Miss Hedge from 18 October 2018.

REVIEW: The Prisoner, National Theatre ✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews The Prisoner now playing at The National Theatre with text by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne.

Casting announced for Honour at Park Theatre London

Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs and Katie Brayben have been announced for a revival of Joanna Murray-Smith’s drama Honour at Park Theatre in London.

Casting Announced for Seussical the musical at Southwark Playhouse

Casting has been announced for Seussical the musical at Southwark Playhouse this December.

Divine casting for new pop musical Mythic at Charing Cross Theatre

Final casting has been announced for the world premiere of Mythic, a pop musical based on the classical Greek story of Persephone, at London’s Charing Cross …

Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time Returns To The West End

The National Theatre’s hit show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is returning to London’s West End for a limited run.

At Last - The Etta James Story UK Tour

At Last - The Etta James Story UK Tour is back in this September and October starring Vika Bull. Book Now!

Fame musical UK Tour - Book tickets now!

The Fame Musical UK Tour is now underway starring Jorgie Porter, Keith Jack and Mica Paris. Book your tickets now!

Simon Callow Brings A Christmas Carol To Arts Theatre This Christmas

Simon Callow returns to the Arts Theatre this Christmas in his acclaimed one-man production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Tickets on sale now.

REVIEW: Heathers the musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket ✭✭✭✭

Danny Coleman-Cooke reviews Heathers the musical based on the film of the same name now playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

REVIEW: Foxfinder, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Iwan Rheon in Dawn King's play Foxfinder at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Full casting for Wizard Of Oz at The Rep in Birmingham

Full casting had been announced for Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s revival of the stage version of The Wizard of Oz this Christmas.

REVIEW: Wasted, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭

Alexa Terry reviews Wasted, a new rock 'n' roll musical take on the Brontes, now playing at Southwark Playhouse.

Old Vic Theatre announces new productions for 2019

The Old Vic Theatre has announced an Arthur Miller double bill and a new play by Lucy Prebble in 2019 plus further casting for its production of A Christmas …

London Horror Festival returns with over 30 productions

An immersive horror story that takes place over nearly three weeks is part of the terrifying theatrical experiences planned for this year’s London Horror Fes…

INTERVIEW: Mathew Horne talks Rain Man

Disney's Aladdin To Close In West End

It has been reported that Disney's Aladdin is to close at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 31 August 2019.

FIRST LOOK: Pinter One at the Harold Pinter Theatre

On the 10th anniversary of Harold Pinter's death, Pinter One launches the first ever season featuring all of Pinter's one-act plays.

Dolly Parton Presents 9 To 5 The Musical At Savoy Theatre

Dolly Parton is to present 9 to 5 the musical at London's Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited season from 28 January 2019.

More star names announced for Guys and Dolls at Royal Albert Hall

Lara Pulver, Stephen Mangan, Sharon D Clarke and Paul Nicholas are to join the cast of the new concert production of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall.

REVIEW: Midnight, Union Theatre ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Midnight presented by Debunk Theatre at the Union Theatre, London.

Thrills and Spills As Two West End Shows Celebrate Tonight

The West End production of The Play That Goes Wrong and Thriller Live celebrate milestone performances tonight.

REVIEW: Once, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's Tony Award-winning musical Once which is making its regional debut at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Theatre Royal Brighton

The Theatre Royal in Brighton is one of the oldest working theatres in the UK with an exquisite example of a Regency auditorium.

Full Casting Announced For Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Curve

Curve and Jamie Wilson have revealed the full casting for the upcoming festive Made at Curve production ofIrving Berlin’s White Christmas.

REVIEW: Holy Shit, Kiln Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Holy Shit, a new play by Alexis Zegerman now playing at the Kiln Theatre (Formerly the Tricycle Theatre)

Shakespeare In Love UK Tour

The Shakespeare In Love UK Tour opens at the Theatre Royal Bath on 4 October 2018 with full casting announced.

The Full Monty UK Tour

West End Transfer For Songs For Nobodies

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

The multi-purpose 1200 seat Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is located on Exchange Street in the heart of Aylesbury. Find out what's on.

RSC announces new touring rep company as part of 2019 season

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced its summer 2019 season, featuring a new work by John Kani plus two Restoration classics and three Shakespeare pla…

Award-winning Play Skin A Cat To Tour UK

Isley Lynn's critically acclaimed play Skin A Cat will tour the UK in September - October 2018.

Denise Van Outen Withdraws From Chicago Due To Injury

Denise Van Outen Withdraws from London cast of Chicago due to injury.

REVIEW: The Quentin Dentin Show, Original London Cast Recording ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews the original London cast recording of The Quentin Dentin Show.

Full Casting Announced For National Theatre's Nine Night At Trafalgar Studios

Full casting has been announced for the National Theatre's production of Nine Night at the Trafalgar Studios.

REVIEW: Distance, Park Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Simon Pittman's production of Alex McSweeney's play Distance now playing at the Park Theatre.

Sink The Pink Present A Super Scary Christmas Show At Pleasance

OBITUARY: Janis Claxton - Leading female choreographer, teacher and producer.

Leading female choreographer, movement director, mentor, teacher and producer Janis Claxton died peacefully on Friday morning.

Manchester Theatre Awards to end after 37 years

The organisers of the Manchester Theatre Awards (MTA) have announced that the annual event is to come to an end after 37 years.

The enduring appeal of Abigail's Party

Young Vic announces cast for new play by Danai Gurira

Casting has been announced for The Convert, a new play at The Young Vic by American actor and writer Danai Gurira.

REVIEW: Unexpected Joy, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Unexpected Joy, a new musical by Bill Russell and Janet Hood now playing at Southwark Playhouse.

REVIEW: Abi, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Abi, Atiha Sen Gupta's contemporary response to Abigail's Party now playing at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.

REVIEW: Abigail's Party, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Mike Leigh's iconic play Abigail's Party now playing at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch prior to a tour.

Lyric Hammersmith reveals new artistic director

The Lyric Hammersmith has announced that award-winning director Rachel O’Riordan will take over as its new artistic director and joint chief executive.

REVIEW: Sh*t Faced Showtime, Leicester Square Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Magnificent Bastards latest production Sh*t-Faced Showtime - Oliver With A Twist at Leicester Square Theatre.

REVIEW: Dance Nation, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Clare Barron's Dance Nation which is now playing at the Almeida Theatre.

Political Drama By Rib Davis Comes To White Bear Theatre

Bush Theatre announces departure of artistic director

The Bush Theatre has announced that its artistic director and chief executive Madani Younis is leaving after six years.

Lyric Hammersmith announces new shows and revives Ghost Stories

New artistic director announced at Bunker Theatre

The new artistic director has been announced for The Bunker theatre in London.

Denise Van Outen Joins The Cast Of Chicago London from 24 Sept

Denise Van Outen will join the cast of Chicago in the role of Velma Kelly at London's Phoenix Theatre.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Surprises Bring It On Cast At Southwark Playhouse

REVIEW: Guy The Musical, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Guy the musical now playing at the King's Head Theatre.

Mamma Mia The Party To Open At O2 Spring 2019

Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive theatrical dining experience is to open at the O2 in late Spring 2019 in a specially designed venue.

A Very Very Very Dark Matter Casting Announced

Casting is confirmed for the world premiere of Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre as rehearsals begin.

High Ridin' World Premiere Casting Announced at King's Head Theatre

Full casting has been announced for the world stage premiere of High Ridin' by James Hogan at the King's Head Theatre.

Strictly Ballroom Announces London Closing October 27

After a seven month run at the Piccadilly Theatre, Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom has announced it will close early on 27 October 2018.

Kids Play Transfers To Above The Stag

Edinburgh Fringe hit Kids Play by Glenn Chandler has announced that it will transfer to London's Above the Stage Theatre.

Edinburgh Fringe Shows Transfer

Mark Ludmon reports on where you can catch some of the hits from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

Play Something Comes To Drayton Arms Theatre

REVIEW: Next Lesson, Above The Stag Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Chris Wodley's play Next Lesson at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall.

The Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Build a Rocket wins major award

The Stephen Joseph Theatre's production of Build A Rocket wins prestigious award at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Shit-faced Showtime presents Oliver With A Twist!

In Shit-faced Showtime: Oliver With A Twist one actor's gotta sink a bottle or two before curtain up.

Early Doors Live UK Tour Cast Announced

Final casting has been announced for Early Doors Live, which will begin its sold out three week run in Salford on 29 August.

Edward Hall announces his departure from Hampstead Theatre

After almost ten years, Edward Hall will be stepping down as Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of Hampstead Theatre in the spring of 2019.

FIRST LISTEN: Comic Book Kind Of Love from Eugenius! with Rob Houchen and Laura Baldwin

Pleasance wins two Fringe Firsts

The Archive of Educated Hearts, an intimate and innovative storytelling installation, and Power Play: Funeral Flowers, a site-specific witty portrayal of ado…

London shows inspire cocktail list at Theatreland bar

The Showstopper Collection has been introduced at Christopher’s in Wellington Street in the heart of Theatreland, ranging from pre-show sharpeners through to…

Duncan James Joins Cast Of Chicago As Billy Flynn

Duncan James is to star as Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre from 10 September 2018.

REVIEW: Little Shop Of Horrors, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's LIttle Shop of Horrors at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London

REVIEW: Brawn, the Space Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Brawn, written and performed by Christopher Wollaton at the Space at Surgeons Hall at Edinburgh Fringe.

World Premiere Of People Like Us Announced For Union Theatre

Jane Robins and Julie Burchill's play People Like Us will receive its world premiere at London's Union Theatre in October 2018.

REVIEW: Skin Deep, Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Skin Deep the musical at the Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Kids Play, the Space Niddry Street, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Kids Play at the Space at Niddry Street at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Le Gateau Chocolat Icons, Assembly George Square Gardens, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Le Gateau Chocolat's Icons now playing at Assembly George Square Gardens at the Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: After The Cuts, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Gary McNair's play After The Cuts now playing at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.

West End Musical Offers September 2018

REVIEW: Heaven Burns, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Jen McGregor's new play, Heaven Burns, at Assembly Roxy at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: One Life Stand, Roundabout at Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews One Life Stand at Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Timmy, Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Roxy Dunn's Timmy, co-starring Joz Norris, at Assembly George Square Studios at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Tremor, Roundabout at Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Tremor now playing at Roundabout at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Alabama God Damn, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Hippana Theatre's Alabama God Damn at Pleasance Dome at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: From Today Everything Changes, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews From Today Everything Changes now playing at the Space on North Bridge at the Edinburgh Fringe

Cast confirmed for West End transfer of The Inheritance

Nearly the whole cast of the Young Vic's hit two-part play The Inheritance has been confirmed for its West End transfer as rehearsals get underway.

REVIEW: Square Go, Roundabout at Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Square Go at Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe

Playwrights recruited for new series of Doctor Who

Two playwrights have been enlisted to write episodes for the new series of Doctor Who.

REVIEW: Drip, Roundabout at Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Drip, now playing at Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe.

FIRST LOOK: Rob Houchen and the cast of Eugenius!

We are pleased to bring you some great photos by Nik Dudley of Rob Houchen and the cast of Eugenius! in rehearsals.

REVIEW: The Political History Of Smack and Crack, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews The Political History Of Smack and Crack now playing at Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Drip Feed, Assembly George Square Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Karen Cogan's new play Drip Feed at Assembly George Square Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre in London

REVIEW: Class, The Traverse, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Class now playing at the Traverse Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Forget Me Nots, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Forget Me Nots now playing as part of the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

REVIEW: What Girls Are Made Of, Traverse Theatre. Edinbrgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews What Girls Are Made Of now playing at Traverse Theatre as part of Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Vivarium, Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Don McCamphill's new play Vivarium starring John Travers at Bedlam Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Infinita, Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Famile Floez's production Infinita now playing at the Pleasance Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Virgin, the Space at Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Virgin now playing at the Space at Surgeon's Hall at Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Henry, Pleasance Dome,Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Blind Summit's production of Henry now playing at the Pleasance Dome as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Trans Pennine, The Space On North Bridge, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Ian Tucker-Bell's Trans Pennine now playing at The Space on North Bridge at Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Nigel Slater's Toast, Traverse Theatre. Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Henry Filloux-Bennett's adaption of Nigel Slater's Toast at the Traverse Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Iconic A Brief History Of Drag, Assembly Checkpoint, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Iconic A Brief History Of Drag now playing at Assembly Checkpoint at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Bottom, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Willy Hudson's play Bottom now playing at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: De Profundis, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Simon Callow in Frank McGuinness's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's De Profundis at the Assembly Rooms at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Mark Thomas: Check Up: Our NHS at 70, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Mark Thomas: Check Up: Our NHS @ 70 now playing at the Traverse Theatre as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Love Song To Lavender Menace, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Love Song To Lavender Menace at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Midsummer, The Hub, Edinburgh International Festival ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews David Greig and Gordon McIntyre's new version of Midsummer at the Edinburgh International Festival

REVIEW: Ulster American, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews David Ireland's play Ulster American now playing at The Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: The Thinking Drinkers Pub Crawl, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews The Thinking Drinkers' Pub Crawl at Underbelly, Bristo Square at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Lost In Thought, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Lucy Danser's Lost in Thought at Underbelly, Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: On The Exhale, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Martin Zimmerman's play On the Exhale now playing at the Traverse Theatre as part of the Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: How To Keep Time A Drum Solo For Dementia, Summerhall,Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews How To Keep Time A Drum Solo For Dimentia at Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Meek, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Penelope Skiner's play Meek now playing at the Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe.

New Weekly West End Cabaret The Show Goes On Announced At Studio 88

Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) are teaming up with Studio 88 and MAD Trust to present a brand-new weekly cabaret entitled The Show Goes On.

Motown The Musical Announces Closing April 2019

Motown The Musical will conclude its more-than three year run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre on 20 April 2019.

REVIEW: Underground Railroad Game, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Underground Railroad Game at the Traverse Theatre presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Coriolanus Vanishes, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews David Leddy's play Coriolanus Vanishes at the Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Power Play :The Empty Chair, Pleasance Pop Up, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Power Play: The Empty Chair at the Pleasance Pop Up presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: 1-2-1 This Sex Is Real, C Royale, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews 1-2-1 This Sex Is Real presented by Selfie Productions at the Edinburgh Fringe.

REVIEW: Extinguished Things, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Molly Taylor's Extinguished Things at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: A Gallant Life, theSpace on North Bridge, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews A Gallant Life at theSpace on North Bridge presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist, Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Byron Lane's comedy Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist, starring Tom Lenk, at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Hamilton (Lewis), Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews new musical Hamilton (Lewis), a parody of Hamilton, at Edinburgh Fringe and the King's Head in London

New Adaptation Of Moll Flanders Comes To Mercury Theatre Colchester

The Mercury Theatre Colchester announces the World Premiere of Nick Perry's Moll Flanders, adapted from the novel by Daniel Defoe.

REVIEW: Pickle Jar, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Pickle Jar, written and performed by Maddie Rice, at Underbelly, Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe

Guy, A Musical About Modern Masculinity Comes To King's Head Theatre

leo&hyde bring Guy, a new musical gay rom-com to the King's Heads for a limited season from August 28.

Andrew Polec To Depart Bat Out Of Hell London

Producers have announced that Andrew Polec will depart the London cast of Bat Out Of Hell at the Dominion Theatre.

Full Cast Announced For Hadestown The Musical At The National Theatre

Full casting has been announced for Hadestown the musical at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: Funeral Flowers, Pleasance Pop-Up, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: 89 Nights, C Too, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: The Greatest Play In The History Of The World,Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

StageCon - First Ever Theatre Convention Announced For UK and Europe

For the first time ever in the UK, StageCon, a convention for theatre fans throughout the UK and Europe, will be held over the weekend of 3 & 4 November …

Hayden Tee Joins New Cast Of Matilda London From September 2018

Hayden Tee will join the cast of Matilda the musical London as Miss Trunchbull from September along with other new cast members.

REVIEW: Island Town, Roundabout Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Simon Longman’s Island Town at Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe

Full Cast Announced For UK Tour of Othello

English Touring Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK tour of Richard Twyman’s critically acclaimed production of Othello.

Linzi Hateley Joins Blood Brothers UK Tour As Mrs Johnston

West End star Linzi Hateley will make her debut as Mrs Johnson in the Blood Brothers Autumn 2018 tour.

Homos, Or Everyone In America Announces Extra Performances

Extra performances have been added to the run of Jordan Seavey's Homos, Or Everyone In America at the Finborough Theatre.

REVIEW: Desperate Measures, Original Cast Recording ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Desperate Measures, the Original Cast Recording on Sony Masterworks.

REVIEW: First Snow, CanadaHub King's Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews First Snow, or Première neige, at CanadaHub at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Harpy, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Philip Meeks' new play Harpy starring Su Pollard at Underbelly, Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: The War On Terry, Landor Space ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Hugh Dichmont's play The War On Terry at Landor Space in London.

Sarah Keyworth Wins Edinburgh Festival Herald Angel Award

Sarah Keyworth has been awarded a Herald Angel Award for her debut show Dark Horse which is playing at the Pleasance as part of the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

Tim Howar To Play Phantom In London

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that Tim Howar will play The Phantom Of The Opera from 3 September 2018.

REVIEW: Geek, C Aquilla, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Infinity Rep's new musical, Geek, at C Aquila at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: The Approach, Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Mark O'Rowe's latest play The Approach at Assembly Hall at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Aristocrats, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Lyndsey Turner's production of Brian Friel's play Aristocrats at the Donmar Warehouse.

REVIEW: Sitting, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Katherine Parkinson’s debut play Sitting at Gilded Balloon Teviot at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: The Journey, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Stuart Laws’ play The Journey at Pleasance Dome at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: The Abode, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Davey Anderson’s new play The Abode at Underbelly, Cowgate at Edinburgh Fringe

Sing Along Performances For Bat Out Of Hell Announced

Producers have announced that audiences are now invited to sing along at certain performances of Bat Out Of Hell the musical.

Silence UK Tour

World Premiere Of Cuckoo At Soho Theatre Explores Gender Identity

The world premiere of debut playwright Lisa Carroll's Cuckoo at Soho Theatre will explore gender identity, belonging and ego.

REVIEW: The Fishermen, Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews the touring production of Gbolahan Obisesan’s adaptation of Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen, currently at Edinburgh Fringe.

FIRST LOOK: Little Shop Of Horrors at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Wicked Plays Its 5000th Performance In London Tonight

Wicked the musical is to play its 5000th performance in London tonight - 9 August 2018 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

REVIEW: Love Virtually, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Eileen Horne's adaptation of Daniel Glattauer's Love Virtually at the Frinton Summer Theatre.

REVIEW: The Ladder, Gilded Ballroom Teviot, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Helen Rutter’s The Ladder at Gilded Balloon Teviot at Edinburgh Fringe

INTERVIEW: Tom Wells on his new musical Drip at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Bodyguard UK Tour

Based on the hit film of the same name The Bodyguard UK Tour starring Alexandra Burke features the music of Whitney Houston.

REVIEW: Sticks and Stones, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Vinay Patel’s new play Sticks and Stones at Paines Plough’s Roundabout at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe

Marianne Elliott's New Production of Company Begins Rehearsals

Rehearsals began today for Marianne Elliott's new production of George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's Company.

REVIEW: Killymuck, Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Kat Woods' new play Killymuck at Underbelly Bristo Square at Edinburgh Fringe

REVIEW: Give My Regards To Broadway, Upstairs At The Gatehouse ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves visits Upstairs at the Gatehouse to review Give My Regards To Broadway.

REVIEW: Lear, Valley Of The Rocks, Lynton ✭✭✭✭✭

Millie Dunne rages against the dying of the light as she attends Lear at Lynton's Valley Of The Rocks presented by Pleasure Dome Theatre Company.

REVIEW: Broken Wings, Theatre Royal Haymarket ✭✭

REVIEW: Dusty Limits, Life and I CD ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Dusty Limits’ new album, Life & I

Edinburgh Fringe LGBTQ Preview Part Two

REVIEW: Babe The Sheep Pig, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews David Wood's adaptation of Dick King-Smith's Babe The Sheep Pig which is now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester.

REVIEW: Home, I'm Darling, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Laura Wade's play Home, I'm Darling now playing at the National Theatre.

Casting Announced For Tony Harrison Rediscovery At The Finborough

Casting has been announced for a new production of Tony Harrison's play Square Rounds. The production commissioned by the Finborough will be the first UK pr…

The Case Of The Frightened Lady UK Tour

Bill Kenwright's Classic Thriller Theatre Company is to present Edgar Wallace's The Case Of The Frightened Lady UK Tour

Edinburgh Fringe - New Musical Theatre Preview

Casting Announced For Zelda At The Other Palace

REVIEW: For Reasons That Remain Unclear, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭

INTERVIEW: Sigrid Neilson and Lavender Menace Creatives

REVIEW: Spamilton, Menier Chocolate Factory ✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Spamilton - An American Parody which is now playing at Menier Chocolate Factory

REVIEW: Exit The King, National Theatre ✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Patrick Marber's production of Ionesco's Exit The King now playing at the National Theatre.

Alexandra Burke Joins Chicago London Cast As Roxie

Alexandra Burke will join the West End cast of Kander and Ebb's musical Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre as Roxie Hart.

World Premiere of Guy Slater's Eastern Star Comes To Tara Arts

Guy Slater's play Eastern Star is to have its World Premiere at Tara Arts in September 2018.

REVIEW: Private Peaceful, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Simon Reade's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book Private Peaceful presented at the Frinton Summer Theatre.

Is Hamilton Headed To A Movie Screen Or A TV Near You?

Salad Days The Musical Tour

Wendi Peters is to star in Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds' musical Salad Days when it tours in 2018.

Dublin Theatre Festival 2018 Programme Announced

Edinburgh Fringe Preview Part Two

Edinburgh Fringe Preview Part One

GOSSIP: Bette Midler to star in Hello Dolly! at London Palladium in 2019

New musical Wikipedilove Comes To Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Learn about sex and romance, both human and animal in new musical Wikipedilove at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

REVIEW: My Fair Lady, 2018 Broadway Cast Album ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews the 2018 Broadway Cast Album of My Fair Lady by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner starring Lauren Ambrose and Harry Haddon-Paton.

Bjorn Again UK Tour

If you are a fan of Mamma Mia! then you're sure to love the Bjorn Again UK Tour.

PODCAST Episode 2: Alice Fearn

Welcome to the second episode of The British Theatre Podcast. Our special guest for this episode is the fabulous Alice Fearn.

FIRST LOOK: Rehearsals from World Premiere of Broken Wings

Edinburgh Fringe LGBT Preview

BIG INTERVIEW: Brenda Edwards on Hairspray

REVIEW: Pity, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Sam Pritchard's production of Rory Mullarkey's play Pity at the Royal Court Theatre.

Cats Movie Casting Announced

York Theatre Royal unveils shows for autumn and winter

Two plays by Alan Bennett and a new political satire set in Brexit Britain based on a Dario Fo classic will be part of the line-up at York Theatre Royal for …

Othello English Touring Theatre

Victor Oshin is to play the title role in Othello for English Touring Company.

REVIEW: Allelujah!, Bridge Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Alan Bennett's new play Allelujah! now playing at the Bridge Theatre.

REVIEW: A Monster Calls, Old Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews Sally Cookson's production of A Monster Calls which is now playingt at the Old Vic.

West End Bares reveals theme for 2018 fundraising show

The theme of this year’s West End Bares show has been announced as Top Off the Pops, celebrating the sexiest tracks from some of the world’s most iconic musi…

Park Theatre announces cast for new play about male mental health

The cast has been announced for Distance – the only male-directed play in the Park90 season at Park Theatre, shining a light on male mental health and suicide.

Full casting announced for Love’s Labour’s Lost at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced full casting for its new production of Love’s Labour’s Lost at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Creation Theatre's Brave New World Seeks To Overcome Accessibility Barriers

Creation Theatre welcomes back the artistic team behind Nineteen Eighty-Four for a brand new adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World which takes enormo…

REVIEW: Our Man In Havana, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Our Man In Havana presented as part of the Frinton Summer Theatre Season.

School Of Rock Announces Broadway Closure

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical School Of Rock has announced that it will play its final performance at the Wintergarden Theatre on 20 January 2019.

FIRST LOOK: David Witts and Chris Jarman Join London Wicked Cast

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Rebels Season

Jermyn Street Theatre announces World and European premieres in their Autumn 'Rebels' Season.

Longest Running West End Shows

Adam Walsh / Welsh Drama Comes To Soho Theatre

n 1983, Adam Walsh went missing from a Hollywood shopping mall and quickly became the most famous missing child in American history. In 2017, a man called A…

Pirates! - New Musical Dance Spectacular To Open In UK

Pirates! the musical dance spectacular of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates Of Penzance will open in the UK in 2019.

Manchester Fringe Plays Host To Zombie Apocalypse

Narthern Productions bring Jonathan Hall's How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse to the Manchester Fringe only it's not what you think...

Where Are They Going Bring Gay Drama Leviticus To Edinburgh Fringe

Where Are They Going are to bring Mandi Riggi's gay drama Leviticus to the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

REVIEW: Present Laughter, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews the recent Broadway production of Noel Coward's Present Laughter starring Kevin Kline now streaming on BroadwayHD

To Kill A Mockingbird UK Tour

Jonathan Church Productions, Curve Leicester and Regent's Park Theatre have announced the To Kill A Mockingbird UK Tour for 2019.

Painted Love Brings Spirit of Marc Almond to Edinburgh Fringe

Two Foolish Productions brings new comedy-drama Painted Love to the Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Dance Nation at Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre announce the full cast for the UK premiere of Clare Barron’s new play Dance Nation, directed by Bijan Sheibani.

Dirk Darrow Comes to the Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Australia's favourite comedy psychic detective will make his Scottish premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

Wicked Becomes Sixth Longest Running Show On Broadway

Wicked Broadway has become the sixth longest running show on Broadway with a run now surpassing 6,138 performances.

Jordan, Pasquale, Washington and Lee Star In American Son

Producers have announced that Jeremy Jordan, Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Eugene Lee will star in Broadway premiere of American Son at the Booth The…

Jeremy Jordan Reschedules London Concerts

Club 11 London have announced that Jeremy Jordan has rescheduled his London concerts to September 2018.

REVIEW: Peggy to her Playwrights, Oberon Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Peggy to her Playwrights, The Letters of Margaret Ramsay, Play Agent, published by Oberon Books.

Love, Genius and a Walk Mixes a Modern Love Story with Historical Drama

Mixing a modern love story with fact-based historical drama, Love, Genius and a Walk transfers from New York for a London pub theatre tour, with dates at the…

Gillian Anderson and Lily James to Star in All About Eve in West End

Ivo van Hove is to direct a new adaptation of All About Eve in London's West End starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James.

REVIEW: Dearest Squirrel, Oberon Books ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews 'Dearest Squirrell' The Intimate Letters of John Osborne and Pamela Lane, edited by Peter Whitebrook, published by Oberon Books.

Ivo van Hove to direct West Side Story Broadway Revival

Ivo van Hove is to direct a Broadway revival of West Side Story at a theatre to be announced commencing performances in December 2019.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake UK Tour

Following acclaimed performances internationally, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake UK Tour returns with a fresh look for the 21st Century

Casting Announced For Sheffield Crucible's Kiss Me Kate

Full casting has been announced for Sheffield Cruicible's Christmas Musical Kiss Me Kate.

New Cast Announced For School Of Rock West End

New casting is announced as Andrew Lloyd Webber's School Of Rock enters its third year at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Bonnie Langford Joins Cast Of 42nd Street from 3 September 2018

Bonnie Langford is to join the cast of the spectacular musical 42nd Street at London's Theatre Royal Druty Lane from 3 September 2018.

REVIEW: The Lehman Trilogy, National Theatre ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Ben Power's adaptation of Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy now playing at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: Fat Jewels, Hope Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Joseph Skelton's play Fat Jewels starring Robert Walters and Hugh Train at The Hope Theatre.

Alex Gaumond and Jonathan Bailey join Marianne Elliott's production of Company

Alex Gaumond and Jonathan Bailey complete the cast of Marianne Elliott's highly anticipated new production of Company at the Gielgud Theatre.

REVIEW: It Happened In Key West, Charing Cross Theatre ✭

Julian Eaves reviews new musical It Happened In Key West by Jill Santoriello and Jason Huza now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre.

REVIEW: Falsettos, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon enjoys hit Broadway musical Falsettos thanks to BroadwayHD

A Very Brexit Musical To Play Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Students from the University Of Cambridge will present A Very Brexit Musical by Molly Cook and Anthony Gray at the Edinburgh Fringe.

UPCOMING: Prelude, Tristan Bates Theatre

John LeMesurier Tribute Comes To Edinburgh Fringe

Julian Dutton is to bring his one-man tribute to John LeMesurier to the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 prior to a UK Tour

FIRST LOOK: As You Like It, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

FIRST LOOK: Katherine Kingsley and Rufus Hound in Dusty UK Tour

Matt Cardle Joins The Cast Of Strictly Ballroom

Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical.

REVIEW: The Jungle Playhouse Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s The Jungle after its transfer to the Playhouse Theatre

Casting Announced For New Musical Unexpected Joy at Southwark Playhouse

Casting has been announced for the European premiere of Bill Russell and Janet Hood's heartfelt and hilarious new musical Unexpected Joy at Southwark Playhouse.

REVIEW: Blonde, RADA Festival ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews new musical Blonde by Adam Howell and Paul Hurt presented as part of the RADA Festival.

REVIEW: King, Hackney Empire ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews King the musical by Martin Smith presented by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra at Hackney Empire.

REVIEW: Knights Of The Rose Arts Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Knights Of The Rose now playing at London's Arts Theatre.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie Number One in UK Cinema Charts

On 5 July 2018 Everybody's Talking About Jamie reached UK Cinema Box Office Number 1 as the show was screened live into over 500 cinemas

REVIEW: The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Noel Coward Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore presented by the Michael Grandage Company at the Noel Coward Theatre.

Heathers The Musical Announces West End Transfer

Following its sell-out season at The Other Palace, Heathers the musical will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from a strictly limited season.

Kinky Boots UK Tour

The Kinky Boots UK Tour is now underway. Check our page for the Kinky Boots UK Tour Schedule and Kinky Boots ticket links.

REVIEW: The King And I, London Palladium ✭✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Bartlett Sher's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I at the London Palladium.

REVIEW: A Lesson From Auschwitz, Time and Leisure Studio Wimbledon ✭✭✭✭✭

Sophie Adnitt reviews A Lesson From Auschwitz by James Hyland at the Time and Leisure Studio Wimbledon.

INTERVIEW: Clive Brill - Artistic Director Frinton Summer Theatre

Paul T Davies speaks to Clive Brill, Producer and Artistic Director of Frinton Summer Theatre.

REVIEW: Imperium Parts 1 and 2, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Imperium, the RSC adaptation by Mike Poulton of Robert Harris's Cicero novels now playing at the Gielgud Theatre.

Award-winning Musical Come From Away Comes To London's Phoenix Theatre

Dame Gillian Lynne Remembered

REVIEW: West Side Story, Bishopsgate Institute ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim at the Bishopsgate Institute.

REVIEW: Crazy For You, Trinity Laban Conservatoire ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Crazy For You presented by third year musical theatre students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2018 Winners Announced

REVIEW: Fly Half, RADA Festival ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Fly Half by Gary Lagden presented as part of the RADA Festival.

REVIEW: Kiss Me Kate, London Coliseum ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Opera North's production of Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate now playing for a limited season at the London Coliseum.

Magic Mike Live To Hold Auditions In London

Encore Season Of National Theatre's Follies - Casting Update

The National Theatre are bringing their acclaimed sell-out production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies back in 2019.

REVIEW: An Octoroon, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews An Octoroon by Dion Boucicault adapted by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins now playing at the National Theatre.

REVIEW: Daddy Long Legs, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭✭

Douglas Mayo reviews Daddy Long Legs the musical now streaming on BroadwayHD.

REVIEW: The Oberon Book Of Queer Monologues, Oberon Books ✭✭✭✭✭

Actors and readers should come to The Oberon Book Of Queer Monologues ready to be armed and enthused with diversity, representation and, above all, pride.

REVIEW: She Loves Me, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon is charmed by Broadway hit She Loves Me from the comfort of his living room through BroadwayHD.com

Play About Online Drugs Site Silk Road Comes To Trafalgar Studios 2

Alex Oates' Silk Road (How To Buy Drugs Online), the first production to be funded through Bitcoin comes to Trafalgar Studios 2 in August 2018.

Danny O'Hare I Feel Fuzzy brings music, comedy and crisis to the Fringe

Danny O'Hare: I Feel Fuzzy brings a fizzy cocktail of music, comedy and crisis to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Baby Daddy Comes To The Edinburgh Fringe

Elinor Coleman's autobiographical Baby Daddy comes to the Edinburgh Fringe with a painfully honest insight into the world of a young single mother.

Award-winning comedy Enter The Dragons makes Edinburgh Debut

Award-winning comedy Enter the Dragons set to make its Edinburgh Fringe debut following acclaimed Brighton Fringe run.

REVIEW: Julie, National Theatre ✭✭✭

Jessica Wretlind reviews Julie, a new adaptation of Miss Julie by Polly Stenham now playing at the National Theatre.