City Guides, Theatre Reviews & Travel Tips
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First Look: Leslie Odom, Jr. in Rehearsal for Hamilton
First look: rehearsal images of Leslie Odom, Jr. back as Aaron Burr for his Hamilton West End debut at the Victoria Palace, 3 July to 5 September.
The Phantom of the Opera Turns 40: Meet the Anniversary Cast
The Phantom of the Opera turns 40 at His Majesty's Theatre. Meet the special anniversary cast led by Jordan Donica and Beatrice Penny-Touré.
Best Things to Do With Kids in London This Week: 29 June to 5 July 2026
Open-air Shakespeare made for younger audiences, the free family museums, London Zoo and the best family shows in the West End. Our guide to the best things to do with kids in London this week, with the live prices we verified on Monday.
Best Free Things to Do in London This Week: 29 June to 5 July 2026
The Pride in London parade, a brand new free exhibition at the National Gallery, the great free museums and the summer parks. Here is the best of free London this week, with a few well-judged paid extras.
West End Insider: London Theatre This Week, 29 June to 5 July 2026
Arcadia opens at the Duke of York's, The Oresteia begins, Kinky Boots enters its final fortnight, and the long-runners are at their best. Our insider read on the West End this week, with the live prices we verified on Monday.
What's On in London This Week: 29 June to 5 July 2026
Wimbledon's opening week, the Pride in London parade, a festival weekend at Hyde Park and a brand new Frida exhibition. Here is what is genuinely worth your time in London this week, with the live ticket prices we verified on Monday.
Dark of the Moon: Everything You Need to Know
A world-premiere folk musical of love and witchcraft at the Charing Cross Theatre. The story, the cast, the dates and how to book.
July on Broadway 2026: What's Closing and What's Coming Next
No new Broadway openings in July 2026, but three star-led shows take their final bows. Here is your last chance to catch them.
Opening and Closing in the West End: July 2026
From world premieres to last-chance closings, here is everything opening and closing in the West End this July, with the dates checked.
Which West End Theatres Have Air Conditioning? The Coolest Seats for a Hot Day
Which West End theatres have air conditioning and stay cool on a hot day? Our verified, venue-by-venue guide to the coolest seats in London theatre.
Billy Elliot the Musical Returns to the West End in 2027: Meet the Four New Billys
Billy Elliot the Musical returns to the West End in 2027. Meet the four boys cast as Billy, Liam Mower as Older Billy, plus the full UK tour dates.
Best Things to Do With Kids in London This Week: 22 to 28 June 2026
The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End, two new children's shows open in Islington, and the Horniman throws a free birthday party. The best things to do with kids in London this week, with verified prices.
What's On in Ibiza This Week: 22 to 28 June 2026
A night-by-night guide to Ibiza for 22 to 28 June 2026, checked against the venues' own calendars: Swedish House Mafia's season opener, Calvin Harris, Ozuna, Solomun, plus daytime boats and the island's best free spots.
Best Free Things to Do in London This Week: 22 to 28 June 2026
Covent Garden becomes an open-air dance venue, two museums open free exhibitions, a gallery drops its admission and the Horniman throws a free party. The best genuinely free things to do in London this week.
West End Insider: London Theatre This Week, 22 to 28 June 2026
To Kill a Mockingbird arrives at Wyndham's, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the Haymarket, and the long-running musicals are at some of the most accessible prices of the year. Our West End Insider for the week, with verified prices.
What's On in London This Week: 22 to 28 June 2026
From the new Frida exhibition at Tate Modern to To Kill a Mockingbird opening in the West End, stadium concerts and the start of festival season, here is everything worth your time in London this week, with our verified live prices.
Hay Fever Tickets: Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant at Wyndham's Theatre
Christine Baranski makes her West End debut opposite Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's Hay Fever at Wyndham's Theatre. Here is everything you need to know, and how to book.
The Must-See Guide to Venice in 2026: Top Sights, Tickets and Tips
Venice rewards a little planning. Our up-to-date guide covers the must-see sights, from St Mark's Basilica to the Doge's Palace and a gondola ride, with 2026 ticket prices, the new day-tripper access fee, and how to skip the queues and the crowds.
Mamma Mia! The Party Tickets: The Complete Guide to Tiers, Tables and the Best Seats
Booking Mamma Mia! The Party is nothing like a normal West End ticket: no seat numbers, no single stage, just a price tier and a table inside a Greek taverna at The O2. Here is how the three tiers work and exactly which table to book.
Just On Sale: 7 New London Shows to Book Now
A fresh wave of London shows has just gone on sale at tickadoo, from a starry Cherry Orchard and an all-female Glengarry Glen Ross to the return of A Christmas Carol and a clutch of one-night-only events. Here are seven to book now.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Is Coming to Sphere Las Vegas in 2027
The cult classic is heading to the world's most advanced venue: a new version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show arrives at Sphere Las Vegas in 2027. The announcement, what to expect from the Sphere treatment, and how to be first for tickets.
The Shaftesbury Theatre Is Being Renamed the Judi Dench Theatre
The Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre from February 2027. The story behind the honour, the venue's history, and what's playing there now.
Is It Suitable for Kids? The Age Guide to Every West End Show
Is that West End show suitable for your kids? The official age guidance and the real content reasons behind it for every major London show, grouped from most family-friendly to adults-only, so you can book with confidence.
Are Restricted View Seats Worth It? Budget Seats for London's Top 10 Shows
Restricted view and budget seats are usually nowhere near as bad as their reputation, and they cost up to 50% less. The honest guide to choosing a great budget seat, plus the best-value seats for London's top 10 West End shows.