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Magic Mike Live London: Tickets, Best Seats & What to Expect
Your guide to Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome: what to expect, where to sit around the stage, the 18+ and ID rules, running time and how to book.
First Look: The Oresteia at the Bridge Theatre, Starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey
First-look photos of The Oresteia at the Bridge Theatre: Simon Stone's blazing modern tragedy starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey, to 19 Sep.
Catherine Tate Leaves Oh, Mary! Early, With Cole Escola Stepping In as Mary
Catherine Tate has left Oh, Mary! early for personal reasons. Here is who plays Mary now, including creator Cole Escola from 20 July.
Your Child's First West End Show: A Parent's Guide
A parent's practical guide to your child's first West End show: choosing by age, the age rules, running times, where to sit and what to expect.
The Best London Theatres for Families
The best London theatres for families, with the detail that matters with kids: booster cushions, sightlines, comfort, facilities and getting in.
The Best London Shows for Kids This Summer, by Age
The best London shows for kids this summer, sorted by age: under-5s, 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and teens, with verified running times and age guidance.
RENT London Cast Announced: Gaten Matarazzo Leads the 30th-Anniversary Company
RENT's full West End cast is here: Gaten Matarazzo leads a company of eight, and booking now runs to March 2027 at the Duke of York's Theatre.
The Star-Studded Autumn on the London Stage 2026
Knightley, Scott Thomas, Baranski, Matarazzo and more light up London this autumn. The five star-led shows to book now, plus the season at a glance.
Is The Book of Mormon Worth It? An Honest London Review
Is The Book of Mormon worth it? Our honest verdict on the 4.7-rated West End hit: the songs, the best seats at the Prince of Wales, and when to book.
As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe: Full 2026 Cast Announced
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast for As You Like It, playing 14 August to 25 October 2026, with standing tickets from just £6.25.
Last Chance to See Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada
Vanessa Williams plays her final performance as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada on 19 September 2026. Your last chance to catch her, from £25.
West End Insider: London Theatre This Week, 6 to 12 July 2026
Three openings, a brand-new theatre, a Palladium press night and four Saturday farewells led by Kinky Boots from GBP 20.31. Our insider guide to the West End's newsiest week of the summer, with live prices verified Monday.
Is Les Misérables Worth It? An Honest Review (2026)
Is Les Misérables worth it? Our honest 2026 verdict on the Sondheim Theatre epic: the pros, the honest caveats, the price and who it is for.
Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican: Everything You Need to Know
Death Note: The Musical gets its world-premiere staging at London’s Barbican. The story, cast, score, dates and how to book, everything you need to know.
Beetlejuice the Musical London: Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing at London’s Prince Edward Theatre: the story, the cast, age guidance and how to book.
The Best New West End Shows to See This Summer 2026
From Beetlejuice and Death Note to Arcadia at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, here are the best new West End shows to book this summer, plus tried-and-true favourites.
Tom Stoppard at 89: A Birthday Tribute to a Stage Great
On what would have been his 89th birthday, a warm tribute to Sir Tom Stoppard: his life, his greatest plays and where to start, with Arcadia now in the West End.
Is The Lion King Worth It? An Honest Review (2026)
Is The Lion King worth it? Our honest 2026 verdict on Disney's Lyceum Theatre spectacle, the price, the puppetry, and who should see it.
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.
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.
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.
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.