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We are devoted West End theatre enthusiasts, providing theatre lovers with honest, frank reviews to help you choose the best shows to go and see.
Now in its 14th year, Matilda The Musical has become the 15th longest-running West End show, playing to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre through May 2026.
#MatildaMusical #WestEnd #TheatreNews #LondonTheatre #RSC
#MatildaMusical #WestEnd #TheatreNews #LondonTheatre #RSC
April 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Now in its 14th year, Matilda The Musical has become the 15th longest-running West End show, playing to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre through May 2026.
#MatildaMusical #WestEnd #TheatreNews #LondonTheatre #RSC
#MatildaMusical #WestEnd #TheatreNews #LondonTheatre #RSC
Michael Sheen unveils the Welsh National Theatre’s debut season, aiming to take world-class Welsh stories global. Two major plays announced: Our Town and Owain and Henry.
#WelshTheatre #MichaelSheen #OurTown #OwainGlyndŵr #TheatreNews
#WelshTheatre #MichaelSheen #OurTown #OwainGlyndŵr #TheatreNews
April 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Michael Sheen unveils the Welsh National Theatre’s debut season, aiming to take world-class Welsh stories global. Two major plays announced: Our Town and Owain and Henry.
#WelshTheatre #MichaelSheen #OurTown #OwainGlyndŵr #TheatreNews
#WelshTheatre #MichaelSheen #OurTown #OwainGlyndŵr #TheatreNews
The acclaimed Regent’s Park production of Fiddler on the Roof transfers to the Barbican this summer! Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, and Beverley Klein reprise their roles from 24 May to 19 July.
#FiddlerOnTheRoof #BarbicanTheatre #LondonTheatre #WestEnd
#FiddlerOnTheRoof #BarbicanTheatre #LondonTheatre #WestEnd
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The acclaimed Regent’s Park production of Fiddler on the Roof transfers to the Barbican this summer! Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, and Beverley Klein reprise their roles from 24 May to 19 July.
#FiddlerOnTheRoof #BarbicanTheatre #LondonTheatre #WestEnd
#FiddlerOnTheRoof #BarbicanTheatre #LondonTheatre #WestEnd
Heathers the Musical returns to New York this summer.
Performances begin 22 June at New World Stages, with a July opening night. Directed by Andy Fickman, with a new US cast to be announced soon.
Tickets on sale 31 March.
#HeathersMusical #NYTheatre
Performances begin 22 June at New World Stages, with a July opening night. Directed by Andy Fickman, with a new US cast to be announced soon.
Tickets on sale 31 March.
#HeathersMusical #NYTheatre
February 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Heathers the Musical returns to New York this summer.
Performances begin 22 June at New World Stages, with a July opening night. Directed by Andy Fickman, with a new US cast to be announced soon.
Tickets on sale 31 March.
#HeathersMusical #NYTheatre
Performances begin 22 June at New World Stages, with a July opening night. Directed by Andy Fickman, with a new US cast to be announced soon.
Tickets on sale 31 March.
#HeathersMusical #NYTheatre
Military Wives – the Musical will have its world premiere this autumn.
Written & directed by Nativity!’s Debbie Isitt, the show follows a group of women who form a choir while their partners are deployed.
Opens 10 Sept at York Theatre Royal.
#MilitaryWivesMusical #Theatre #York
Written & directed by Nativity!’s Debbie Isitt, the show follows a group of women who form a choir while their partners are deployed.
Opens 10 Sept at York Theatre Royal.
#MilitaryWivesMusical #Theatre #York
February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Military Wives – the Musical will have its world premiere this autumn.
Written & directed by Nativity!’s Debbie Isitt, the show follows a group of women who form a choir while their partners are deployed.
Opens 10 Sept at York Theatre Royal.
#MilitaryWivesMusical #Theatre #York
Written & directed by Nativity!’s Debbie Isitt, the show follows a group of women who form a choir while their partners are deployed.
Opens 10 Sept at York Theatre Royal.
#MilitaryWivesMusical #Theatre #York
Asa Butterfield makes his stage debut in Second Best, a one-man play based on David Foenkinos' novel.
He plays Martin Hill, a man haunted by missing out on the role of Harry Potter. A compelling reflection on life’s "what ifs."
#SecondBest #Theatre #WestEnd
He plays Martin Hill, a man haunted by missing out on the role of Harry Potter. A compelling reflection on life’s "what ifs."
#SecondBest #Theatre #WestEnd
February 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Asa Butterfield makes his stage debut in Second Best, a one-man play based on David Foenkinos' novel.
He plays Martin Hill, a man haunted by missing out on the role of Harry Potter. A compelling reflection on life’s "what ifs."
#SecondBest #Theatre #WestEnd
He plays Martin Hill, a man haunted by missing out on the role of Harry Potter. A compelling reflection on life’s "what ifs."
#SecondBest #Theatre #WestEnd
🎭 Eline Arbo's The Years, adapted from Annie Ernaux’s memoir, has sparked debate over its graphic content, including a backstreet abortion scene.
Despite acclaim, audience disruptions have raised questions on sensitive themes in theatre.
What are your thoughts?
Despite acclaim, audience disruptions have raised questions on sensitive themes in theatre.
What are your thoughts?
January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎭 Eline Arbo's The Years, adapted from Annie Ernaux’s memoir, has sparked debate over its graphic content, including a backstreet abortion scene.
Despite acclaim, audience disruptions have raised questions on sensitive themes in theatre.
What are your thoughts?
Despite acclaim, audience disruptions have raised questions on sensitive themes in theatre.
What are your thoughts?
The historic Granada cinema in Walthamstow has been transformed into the Soho Theatre, reopening with a 960-seat auditorium and diverse programming.
The inaugural lineup features comedians like Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones, along with a pantomime directed by Susie McKenna.
The inaugural lineup features comedians like Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones, along with a pantomime directed by Susie McKenna.
January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The historic Granada cinema in Walthamstow has been transformed into the Soho Theatre, reopening with a 960-seat auditorium and diverse programming.
The inaugural lineup features comedians like Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones, along with a pantomime directed by Susie McKenna.
The inaugural lineup features comedians like Sara Pascoe and Rosie Jones, along with a pantomime directed by Susie McKenna.
🎭 Second Best, a one-man play about a boy who nearly landed the role of Harry Potter, marks Asa Butterfield's stage debut.
Known for Sex Education, Butterfield confronts his stage fright in this new role.
Are you excited to see him live?
#SecondBest #AsaButterfield
Known for Sex Education, Butterfield confronts his stage fright in this new role.
Are you excited to see him live?
#SecondBest #AsaButterfield
January 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎭 Second Best, a one-man play about a boy who nearly landed the role of Harry Potter, marks Asa Butterfield's stage debut.
Known for Sex Education, Butterfield confronts his stage fright in this new role.
Are you excited to see him live?
#SecondBest #AsaButterfield
Known for Sex Education, Butterfield confronts his stage fright in this new role.
Are you excited to see him live?
#SecondBest #AsaButterfield
🎭 Play On!
at Bristol Old Vic brings Twelfth Night to life with Duke Ellington’s music, set in a vibrant Cotton Club.
Directed by Michael Buffong, this jazz musical blends classic literature with iconic jazz tunes.
Will you be attending? #PlayOn #JazzMusical
at Bristol Old Vic brings Twelfth Night to life with Duke Ellington’s music, set in a vibrant Cotton Club.
Directed by Michael Buffong, this jazz musical blends classic literature with iconic jazz tunes.
Will you be attending? #PlayOn #JazzMusical
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎭 Play On!
at Bristol Old Vic brings Twelfth Night to life with Duke Ellington’s music, set in a vibrant Cotton Club.
Directed by Michael Buffong, this jazz musical blends classic literature with iconic jazz tunes.
Will you be attending? #PlayOn #JazzMusical
at Bristol Old Vic brings Twelfth Night to life with Duke Ellington’s music, set in a vibrant Cotton Club.
Directed by Michael Buffong, this jazz musical blends classic literature with iconic jazz tunes.
Will you be attending? #PlayOn #JazzMusical
🎭 Moby Dick at the Barbican Centre has been a hit.
Nearly all performances sold out.
This adaptation by Plexus Polaire uses 50 puppets to bring Melville's classic to life.
Did you manage to catch this visually captivating show? #MobyDick #BarbicanCentre
Nearly all performances sold out.
This adaptation by Plexus Polaire uses 50 puppets to bring Melville's classic to life.
Did you manage to catch this visually captivating show? #MobyDick #BarbicanCentre
January 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎭 Moby Dick at the Barbican Centre has been a hit.
Nearly all performances sold out.
This adaptation by Plexus Polaire uses 50 puppets to bring Melville's classic to life.
Did you manage to catch this visually captivating show? #MobyDick #BarbicanCentre
Nearly all performances sold out.
This adaptation by Plexus Polaire uses 50 puppets to bring Melville's classic to life.
Did you manage to catch this visually captivating show? #MobyDick #BarbicanCentre
Do you guys agree? 😅😂
January 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Do you guys agree? 😅😂
🎬 The 2025 Glasgow Film Festival kicks off on February 26.
Featuring Scottish stars like James McAvoy, Jack Lowden, and Tilda Swinton.
With 67 UK and 12 Scottish premieres, it's a cinematic event not to be missed! 🎥
#GFF2025 #ScottishCinema
Featuring Scottish stars like James McAvoy, Jack Lowden, and Tilda Swinton.
With 67 UK and 12 Scottish premieres, it's a cinematic event not to be missed! 🎥
#GFF2025 #ScottishCinema
January 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎬 The 2025 Glasgow Film Festival kicks off on February 26.
Featuring Scottish stars like James McAvoy, Jack Lowden, and Tilda Swinton.
With 67 UK and 12 Scottish premieres, it's a cinematic event not to be missed! 🎥
#GFF2025 #ScottishCinema
Featuring Scottish stars like James McAvoy, Jack Lowden, and Tilda Swinton.
With 67 UK and 12 Scottish premieres, it's a cinematic event not to be missed! 🎥
#GFF2025 #ScottishCinema
The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical.
Based on the iconic film, the tour brings the classic story to the stage with a nostalgic twist.
Are you planning to attend?
#CruelIntentionsMusical #UKTour
Based on the iconic film, the tour brings the classic story to the stage with a nostalgic twist.
Are you planning to attend?
#CruelIntentionsMusical #UKTour
January 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical.
Based on the iconic film, the tour brings the classic story to the stage with a nostalgic twist.
Are you planning to attend?
#CruelIntentionsMusical #UKTour
Based on the iconic film, the tour brings the classic story to the stage with a nostalgic twist.
Are you planning to attend?
#CruelIntentionsMusical #UKTour
🎶 The full cast has been announced for Anne-Marie Casey's new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women.
Starring Belinda Lang as Aunt March and Honeysuckle Weeks as Marmee, the UK tour begins soon.
Are you planning to attend? #LittleWomen #UKTour
Starring Belinda Lang as Aunt March and Honeysuckle Weeks as Marmee, the UK tour begins soon.
Are you planning to attend? #LittleWomen #UKTour
January 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎶 The full cast has been announced for Anne-Marie Casey's new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women.
Starring Belinda Lang as Aunt March and Honeysuckle Weeks as Marmee, the UK tour begins soon.
Are you planning to attend? #LittleWomen #UKTour
Starring Belinda Lang as Aunt March and Honeysuckle Weeks as Marmee, the UK tour begins soon.
Are you planning to attend? #LittleWomen #UKTour
🌟 The Barbican Centre has announced four additional productions for its spring season, focusing on themes of gathering and renewal.
The Theatre & Dance programme runs from January 14 to May 11, 2025.
Which show are you most excited to see?
The Theatre & Dance programme runs from January 14 to May 11, 2025.
Which show are you most excited to see?
January 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌟 The Barbican Centre has announced four additional productions for its spring season, focusing on themes of gathering and renewal.
The Theatre & Dance programme runs from January 14 to May 11, 2025.
Which show are you most excited to see?
The Theatre & Dance programme runs from January 14 to May 11, 2025.
Which show are you most excited to see?
🎶 Scottish singer KT Tunstall is making her musical theatre debut by composing the score for Clueless: The Musical.
The show, based on the 1995 comedy film, is set to run in the West End from February to June.
Are you excited to see this '90s classic come to life on stage?
The show, based on the 1995 comedy film, is set to run in the West End from February to June.
Are you excited to see this '90s classic come to life on stage?
January 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎶 Scottish singer KT Tunstall is making her musical theatre debut by composing the score for Clueless: The Musical.
The show, based on the 1995 comedy film, is set to run in the West End from February to June.
Are you excited to see this '90s classic come to life on stage?
The show, based on the 1995 comedy film, is set to run in the West End from February to June.
Are you excited to see this '90s classic come to life on stage?
London’s West End is booming, with visitor numbers and revenues now surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Shows like The Importance of Being Earnest and A Streetcar Named Desire are selling out fast!
Have you been to any shows recently?
Share your experiences! 🎭
Shows like The Importance of Being Earnest and A Streetcar Named Desire are selling out fast!
Have you been to any shows recently?
Share your experiences! 🎭
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
London’s West End is booming, with visitor numbers and revenues now surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Shows like The Importance of Being Earnest and A Streetcar Named Desire are selling out fast!
Have you been to any shows recently?
Share your experiences! 🎭
Shows like The Importance of Being Earnest and A Streetcar Named Desire are selling out fast!
Have you been to any shows recently?
Share your experiences! 🎭
🎭 Oliver has returned to the West End with a vibrant revival at the Gielgud Theatre!
Co-directed by Matthew Bourne and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, this production features new orchestrations and polished choreography.
Running until March 29, 2026. Have you seen it yet?
Co-directed by Matthew Bourne and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, this production features new orchestrations and polished choreography.
Running until March 29, 2026. Have you seen it yet?
January 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎭 Oliver has returned to the West End with a vibrant revival at the Gielgud Theatre!
Co-directed by Matthew Bourne and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, this production features new orchestrations and polished choreography.
Running until March 29, 2026. Have you seen it yet?
Co-directed by Matthew Bourne and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, this production features new orchestrations and polished choreography.
Running until March 29, 2026. Have you seen it yet?
Titanique 🚢🎭
The musical spoof reimagining the Titanic story with Céline Dion aboard, has arrived in London.
Expect sequins, camp humor, and a singalong finale of My Heart Will Go On.
Now booking until March 30. Who's ready for a night of laughter? #Titanique #LondonTheatre
The musical spoof reimagining the Titanic story with Céline Dion aboard, has arrived in London.
Expect sequins, camp humor, and a singalong finale of My Heart Will Go On.
Now booking until March 30. Who's ready for a night of laughter? #Titanique #LondonTheatre
January 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Titanique 🚢🎭
The musical spoof reimagining the Titanic story with Céline Dion aboard, has arrived in London.
Expect sequins, camp humor, and a singalong finale of My Heart Will Go On.
Now booking until March 30. Who's ready for a night of laughter? #Titanique #LondonTheatre
The musical spoof reimagining the Titanic story with Céline Dion aboard, has arrived in London.
Expect sequins, camp humor, and a singalong finale of My Heart Will Go On.
Now booking until March 30. Who's ready for a night of laughter? #Titanique #LondonTheatre
Exciting times for Scottish theatre!
The historic Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has reopened after a £40 million redevelopment.
Artistic Director Dominic Hill aims to re-engage the community with varied programming.
Planning a visit? 🎭
#CitizensTheatre #ScottishTheatre
The historic Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has reopened after a £40 million redevelopment.
Artistic Director Dominic Hill aims to re-engage the community with varied programming.
Planning a visit? 🎭
#CitizensTheatre #ScottishTheatre
January 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Exciting times for Scottish theatre!
The historic Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has reopened after a £40 million redevelopment.
Artistic Director Dominic Hill aims to re-engage the community with varied programming.
Planning a visit? 🎭
#CitizensTheatre #ScottishTheatre
The historic Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has reopened after a £40 million redevelopment.
Artistic Director Dominic Hill aims to re-engage the community with varied programming.
Planning a visit? 🎭
#CitizensTheatre #ScottishTheatre
Clueless 🎭
The Musical is set to make its West End debut at the Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.
Marking 30 years since the film's release and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth.
Who's ready to see them live on stage? 💁♀️ #CluelessMusical #WestEnd
The Musical is set to make its West End debut at the Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.
Marking 30 years since the film's release and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth.
Who's ready to see them live on stage? 💁♀️ #CluelessMusical #WestEnd
January 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Clueless 🎭
The Musical is set to make its West End debut at the Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.
Marking 30 years since the film's release and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth.
Who's ready to see them live on stage? 💁♀️ #CluelessMusical #WestEnd
The Musical is set to make its West End debut at the Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.
Marking 30 years since the film's release and 250 years since Jane Austen's birth.
Who's ready to see them live on stage? 💁♀️ #CluelessMusical #WestEnd