London Theatre News & Reviews
Only the Phantom Need Wear His Mask: Mask-Wearing in Theatres to End
Published Tue, 25 January 2022
In the latest update to the government’s coronavirus plans, mandatory face-masks are set to be dropped once-and-for-all. The Prime Minister made the announcement as part of plans to drop current “Plan B” restrictions from 27th January. This means that face masks and so-called...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Four
Published Wed, 19 January 2022
Great news abounds in theatreland, with many shows reopening sooner-than-expected, after the Omicron variant put a temporary hurdle in the way of the West End’s revival. This week, in the final instalment of our top picks for 2022, we’re showcasing exciting musical productions –...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Three
Published Thu, 13 January 2022
So far in our look ahead to 2022 in theatre, we’ve mainly focused on West End musicals. This week it’s time to cast a spotlight on the most exciting plays lined up for London theatregoers over the next year. A couple of pre-pandemic favourites are back, and there are some incredibly...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part Two
Published Wed, 5 January 2022
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022 – the year your theatre addiction gets back on track following two years of painful withdrawal. Theatreland has so many incredible shows in store for us this year, from world premieres to reworkings of our all-time favourites. If you missed part one of our...
22 West End Shows to See in 2022 – Part One
Published Wed, 29 December 2021
As we approach the new year, it’s a time to look for with excitement to the next twelve months of theatre, and start planning out the diary to fit it all in. Theatreland looks set for a big year in 2022, so if you’re looking to make up for lost time over the last couple of years, here...
Omicron Variant Presses Pause on West End Recovery
Published Wed, 22 December 2021
Almost half of London’s West End theatres have cancelled performances due to the latest major variant of Covid-19. London has been a hotspot for the Omicron variant of the virus, first reported in South Africa and now the dominant strain of Covid around the world. Of the 46 members of the...
It’s a Bumper Musical Christmas on Sky Arts
Published Thu, 16 December 2021
Sky Arts is really pulling out all the stops with their festive schedule. The free-to-view channel (Channel 11 on Freeview) is filling our Christmas with a bundle of opportunities to enjoy our favourite shows from the comfort of the sofa this Christmas. With a line-up which is sure to inspire...
West End Honours Late Great Stephen Sondheim
Published Tue, 7 December 2021
Legendary composer Stephen Sondheim died on Friday 26 November 2021, aged 91. The sad news was marked by the London theatre community with a respectful dimming of the lights on the following Monday evening. Sondheim won multiple awards through his career and, whilst he did write lyrics, he will be...
Catch Half a Sixpence on TV this Christmas
Published Tue, 7 December 2021
The smash-hit production of Half a Sixpence, which launched Charlie Stemp into the spotlight in 2016, is back for one night only this Christmas. The award-winning production, which starred Charlie Stemp as Arthur Kipps and Emma Williams as Helen Walsingham, was recorded and will be broadcast on...
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Malala Yousafzai Join Forces for Cinderella Gala Performance
Published Wed, 1 December 2021
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new music, Cinderella, has had its fair share of headlines over the past year. It is the composer’s first original score for six years. It was supposed to be one of the government’s selected test events, before Lloyd Webber pulled out of the trial. It finally...