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Nanny McPhee Musical Set for London World Premiere in November 2027

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Nanny McPhee Musical Set for London World Premiere in November 2027

A new musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee will receive its world premiere at London's Aldwych Thea...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End Play The Popinjay Cavalier

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Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End Play The Popinjay Cavalier

Quentin Tarantino is bringing a new stage comedy to London’s West End, with Sacha Baron Cohen ann...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

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August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

Written in 1985, August Wilson’s Fences is part of his American Century Cycle, a landmark series ...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

Thirty years after it first took the musical theatre world by storm, RENT is back in London with ...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

RENT more than measures up

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RENT more than measures up

How do you measure 30 years of RENT? We’ve measured the days since its West End debut; 10,376 day...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Phantom of the Opera: 15 Things You Didn’t Know

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Phantom of the Opera: 15 Things You Didn’t Know

As Phantom of the Opera celebrates its 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the fascinating hi...

8 Oct, 2026 | By London Theatre Direct

Florian Zeller’s Smash-Hit Comedy The Truth Returns to the West End Next Summer

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Florian Zeller’s Smash-Hit Comedy The Truth Returns to the West End Next Summer

Following its hugely successful West End run earlier this year, Florian Zeller’s The Truth is ret...

8 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon