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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

Lyn Gardner interviews Laurie Kynaston about The Standard of Living and the value of the arts

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Lyn Gardner interviews Laurie Kynaston about The Standard of Living and the value of the arts

When actor Laurie Kynaston, currently playing Friedrich Hayek in James Graham’s The Standard of L...

7 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Casting Announced for the West End transfer of One Day The Musical

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Casting Announced for the West End transfer of One Day The Musical

One Day The Musical has announced their full cast for the West End transfer. Based on the global ...

7 Oct, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

Head over to the Lyric Hammersmith for Daniel Bailey’s revival of Fences, August Wilson’s Pulitze...

5 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

20 Musical Theatre Songs That Separate the Pros From Everyone Else

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20 Musical Theatre Songs That Separate the Pros From Everyone Else

So you think you can sing. But how do you stack up against West End stars? Songs from musical ...

5 Oct, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu