London Theatre News & Reviews

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express Returns to London in Spectacular Fashion
Published Thu, 21 September 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, 'Starlight Express,' is set to make a triumphant return to London's theater scene next year. This revival will be accompanied by the creation of a specially designed venue at Wembley, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the production's...

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Cast Revealed
Published Wed, 20 September 2023

Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have unveiled the complete ensemble for the highly anticipated world premiere of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a stage production inspired by the beloved Netflix series. Scheduled to debut at London's Phoenix Theatre on December...

The Devil Wears Prada Musical: Coming to London's West End
Published Wed, 13 September 2023

The Devil Wears Prada, the beloved tale of high fashion and ambition, is set to make its glamorous debut in London's West End in October 2024. This highly anticipated musical adaptation, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, promises to bring the iconic...

Matt Smith Returns to West End in An Enemy of the People
Published Thu, 7 September 2023

Famous for his iconic portrayal of the Doctor in the long-running series "Doctor Who," Matt Smith is making a long-awaited return to London's West End with his upcoming role in "An Enemy of the People." Although Smith has ventured into various roles on screen, including in "American Psycho" and...

Disruptive Audience Members Ejected from London's Grease Musical
Published Tue, 29 August 2023

Police were called to intervene during a showing of Grease the Musical in London, with disruptive audience members being escorted out to the applause of others present. The incident unfolded at Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road, causing a delay in the show's second half. Video footage...

London Theatre Week Begins: Get Discounted Tickets for Great Shows Now!
Published Tue, 22 August 2023

The grand annual theatre ticket sale of the West End has returned, currently underway. This marks the fifth consecutive year of the campaign's presence, which has now expanded to encompass a plethora of performances across both West End and Off-West End locations. Showcasing a diverse range of...

McKellen and Allam Reunite for West End's Frank and Percy
Published Tue, 15 August 2023

Sir Ian McKellen, the iconic actor, is making a much-anticipated return to London's West End theatre scene. Teaming up with Roger Allam, renowned for his role in Endeavour, they are set to grace the stage of The Other Palace with the comedic production, "Frank and Percy." The play, penned by the...

Adam Kay Sets the Stage with Undoctored in West End Comeback
Published Wed, 9 August 2023

Adam Kay is all set for a West End encore this fall, limited to a seven-show spree. Hailing from Brighton, this doctor who transitioned into a writer-comic authored the hit memoir "This Is Going to Hurt." Released in 2017, this piece quickly transformed into a stage act by 2018 and later evolved...

7th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Published Mon, 31 July 2023

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" marked its seven-year milestone at the Palace Theatre in London on July 30, 2023. Since the inaugural preview in 2016, this acclaimed two-part original production has attracted over 1.5 million audience members from 146 countries. To date, the...

West End's 'Ain't Too Proud' Musical Concludes Earlier than Expected
Published Tue, 25 July 2023

'Ain't Too Proud', the acclaimed West End musical, will conclude its stay at the Prince Edward Theatre on Sunday, 17 September 2023, instead of its previously set closure date on 7 January 2024, as announced by the production team.  The musical elegantly narrates the exceptional odyssey of...