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Catch up on celebrity appearances and performances in the West End, along with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories.

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

Jesus Christ Superstar London Palladium Review: Sam Ryder is Heaven-Sent

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Jesus Christ Superstar London Palladium Review: Sam Ryder is Heaven-Sent

There’s been more than enough Jesus Christ Superstar adaptations to feed the five thousand (nay, ...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

New Theatre this Month

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New Theatre this Month

The West End has a reputation for producing some of the best theatre in the world. And it’s a rep...

7 Jul, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

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

First Look: Production Photos Released of Jesus Christ Superstar Starring Sam Ryder

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First Look: Production Photos Released of Jesus Christ Superstar Starring Sam Ryder

First look production images have been released for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic mus...

26 Jun, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon