The Lion King, Back to the Future, The Devil Wears Prada and Disney’s Hercules are among the most popular West End shows!

Will and Grace’s Sean Hayes stars as trouble pianist Oscar Levant in a fast-paced, zinger-packed play which has an unforgettable climax

‘It’s rare to really frighten a theatre audience. So it surprised us when people said, “I didn’t sleep for three nights after seeing your show”’

Jordan Waller’s 007-themed comedy runs until 30 August

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Due to exceptional demand, West End star Jamie Muscato has added an extra performance to his new solo concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane next year.

A man sets out on a spy mission. What follows is a series of adventures, with a car chase, fight sequences, surveillance operations and much more. But what is real and what is imagined, and is the mission as high stakes as the man believes?

A wonderfully creative and ambitious pace, performed with conviction by a young cast.

Olivia Vinall and Jonathan Hyde are part of the cast

Telling the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is back to entertain the whole family this Summer.

Original Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere tour of Murder at Midnight, a brand-new comedy thriller by acclaimed

Alexandra Burke will take on the role of Captain Hook, with Dr Ranj as The Magical Merman and Max Fulham playing Smee.

Principals of two of the country’s leading dance schools have issued a rallying call for the government to properly fund specialist institutions

Theatre by the Lake and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have revealed the cast and creative team for their exciting co-production of Di and Viv and Rose by Amelia Bullmore, directed by Fay Lomas. Opening in September at Theatre by the Lake, this sharply funny and heartfelt play explores the trials and triumphs of three women as

Already very popular online, this London group of four improv comics take on the Pleasance Grand in a hilarious hour-long show that feels much shorter.

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A disjointed meditation on grappling with unwanted things that are passed down to us.

The Donmar Warehouse has unveiled first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Juniper Blood, a new play by Mike Bartlett,

The National Theatre has revealed further casting for its highly anticipated UK tour of Dear England by James Graham

Writer: Victor Richards This show tells the story of Augustus Johnson’s arrival at Tilbury in June 1948 on HMS Empire Windrush. He’s left his home in Barbados for a new life in England, the ‘mother country’ that has granted British citizenship to its colonial subjects. Arriving in the hope of finding a home and a

Jamie Muscato will be bringing his solo concert to Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 22 March 2026. Tickets on sale now! The concert coincides with the release of Jamie’s new album Live London 2024 which was recorded from his sell-out shows at Cadogan Hall last year.

A bright, compelling and very funny Fleabag-influenced solo performance, a gloriously unfiltered gonzo Gen Z sex comedy/social satire, and a bruisingly authentic football-themed monologue take centre stage in our latest batch of Fringe theatre reviews.

Perform Productions proudly presents the return of Magical Merlin to the West End this October half-term for a limited run of magical, musical fun for children and their families. Set in the enchanted world of Ancient Britain, Magical Merlin whisks audiences away to a land of witches, wizards and legendary adventures.

A slick, heightened comedy about the cut-throat world of selling cars leads our latest roundup of Fringe theatre. Reviews by Sally Stott, Ariane Branigan, David Kettle, Rory Ford and Róisin McMullan

As the country continues to celebrate the Lionesses’ Euros victory, the National Theatre today reveals further casting for its highly anticipated national tou

Whimsical, thought-provoking art history enlivened through sleight-of-hand.

Our latest round-up of dance and physical theatre reviews includes a circus troupe with canine blood pumping through its veins, a highly engaging interactive show about adolescence through the ages, and a surrealist solo show starring fruit and veg with recognisable human emotions.

Our latest round-up of Fringe theatre reviews includes a delightfully defiant panto-about-panto, a take-no-prisoners yet big-hearted farce about contemporary student life, and a radical reimagining of a Euripides epic.

Oh yes he will! Andrew Pollard will play the dame for the second year running in the pantomime at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax.

Joyce McMillan hails Kanpur: 1857 as one of the most important political dramas at this year’s festival, leading our latest roundup of Fringe theatre

A bold debut that is unpredictable and often entertaining.

The producers of the brand-new musical HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation Steps, have announced the full cast for the upcoming UK

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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits! presents the grizzly tales of British history with gusto. Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Histories Live on Stage and 14 years of entertaining London audiences, Birmingham Stage Company’s latest incarnation proves that even after two decades, history is far from dull, especially when it’s packed with peril and poo jokes.

The Insider at Pleasance Dome (King Dome) Review: “Its exploration of multimedia to expand the power of storytelling is first-rate.”

Wondering what theatre you should see at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe? Here are the best shows our critics have seen, so far.

0G Crush at Assembly – The Drawing Room Review: “You’re in for a rewarding and thought-provoking ride.” the production

Returning to the Fringe for a second year running, this fast-paced two-woman show has the audience in stitches from take-off to landing.

The Genesis at Assembly Hall (Main Hall) Review: “A breathtaking hour of acrobatic skill, trust, resilience and community.”

This dark comedy about intergenerational trauma in Northern Ireland crushes itself under the weight of its own plot twists

Strangers With Benefits at Paradise in Augustines (Studio) Review: “The premise is strong, but the execution lacks emotional momentum.”

There are no firm tabloid-headline conclusions to be found in Clive about how technology’s ruining our lives, or how younger generations don’t know how to speak to people, and the play is all the better, and more timeless, for it.

PALS at Gilded Balloon Patter House (Doonstairs) Review: “a Fringe adventure worth taking” the production is

West End star JAMIE MUSCATO will now present both a matinee and an evening performance of his solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets here!

MTAO Productions staged ‘Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime’ at Hampton Hill Theatre, offering humor, clever puns, and stellar performances.

A reviews round-up for the world premiere production of James Graham’s new play Make It Happen starring Brian Cox.

2:22 – A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre in September. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

If I were composing a headline to go with this review and I wanted to make the reader pay attention, I would write “Film and TV star Jason Isaacs is starring

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A ‘powerful’ new play set in Oxton during the Victorian era is to hit the stage next month