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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.
The Duke of York's Theatre Is Being Renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre
The West End's Duke of York's Theatre is being renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre, honouring the late playwright as a new Arcadia opens at the venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.