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London Theatre Casting Announcements

Get the latest casting news from the West End, featuring new actors, roles, and updates on your favourite theatre stars.

It’s an Oh, Mary! Summer - Full West End Casting Announced

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It’s an Oh, Mary! Summer - Full West End Casting Announced

It’s an Oh, Mary! summer and the colour of the season is Mary Todd yellow. See what new cast are ...

15 Jul, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Matt Lucas Joins Oliver! as Fagin for Six-Week West End Run

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Matt Lucas Joins Oliver! as Fagin for Six-Week West End Run

BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian and writer Matt Lucas will step into the role of Fag...

15 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

New Hadestown cast revealed as West End musical reaches 1,000-show milestone

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New Hadestown cast revealed as West End musical reaches 1,000-show milestone

Hadestown has announced five new principal cast members who will join the award-winning West End ...

14 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

RENT Announces further West End Cast

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RENT Announces further West End Cast

UPDATE: The role of Mimi will now be played by Alexa Lopez as Bella Brown has withdrawn from the ...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

That was all. Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry confirm final The Devil Wears Prada performance dates

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That was all. Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry confirm final The Devil Wears Prada performance dates

Two of The Devil Wears Prada Musical's original stars have confirmed when they'll be strutting ou...

7 Jul, 2026 | By Sian McBride

James Norton to play Hamlet in Thomas Ostermeier's new West End production

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James Norton to play Hamlet in Thomas Ostermeier's new West End production

James Norton is set to take on one of theatre's most iconic roles, starring as Hamlet in a new We...

29 Jun, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Billy Elliot Casting Announcement for the Billy Elliot West End Return!

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Billy Elliot Casting Announcement for the Billy Elliot West End Return!

The much anticipated return of Billy Elliot the Musical returns to the West End for a strictly li...

24 Jun, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge