August 2013

Upcoming and New Shows

Ghost Stories returns to the West End

After terrifying audiences in the West End, Ghost Stories is set to return in the New Year; this time to the Arts Theatre.

Cast Changes and Announcements

Cast announced for new musical The Commitments

Cast announced for new musical The Commitments, due to arrive at the Palace Theatre in September 2013. Surprisingly, director Jamie Lloyd, who is well known for working with big-name actors such as James McAvoy and…

London Theatre Reviews

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review

Visually stunning, inventive and magical. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is imaginatively brought to life on stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

London Theatre Reviews

A Doll's House Review

The Young Vic’s transfer of A Doll’s House shines bright at the Duke of York’s Theatre. After its acclaimed opening run at the Young Vic last year, Henrik Ibsen’s seminal play A Doll’s House then went on to enjoy anther…

West End News & Gossip

Rock of Ages due to finish its West End run at the Garrick Theatre in November

It is with a very heavy heart that American import Rock of Ages posted its closing notice. After over two years of phenomenal success at both the Shaftesbury and Garrick Theatres, the metal musical will take its final…

Afraid of the Dark
Cast Changes and Announcements

Afraid of The Dark - Full Cast announced for brand new terrifying West End show

The brand-new play Afraid of The Dark, written by an anonymous writer, looks set to delve into audiences’ deepest darkest fears in a live spectacular show due to open on 2 September at the Charing Cross Theatre.

Upcoming and New Shows

The Young Vic’s acclaimed production of A Doll’s House gets ready for its West End opening!

Henrick Ibsen’s seminal play A Doll’s House enjoyed two sell out runs at The Young Vic, now the award-winning production transfers to the Duke of York’s theatre for a very limited run.

Top London Shows

Top London Shows - August 2013

Our August chart reflects the Theatreland shows our customers loved most during July. It’s turning out to be a long, hot summer and holidaymakers are flocking to town to experience some genuinely amazing performances.

Upcoming and New Shows

Diabolically funny new comedy Barking In Essex has got the West End cracking up

Brand new publicity shots of Clive Exston’s hilarious new comedy Barking in Essex starring Lee Evans, Sheila Hancock, Keeley Hawes and Karl Johnson, have had the whole of London’s theatreland laughing.

Upcoming and New Shows

Chimerica transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre

After premiering earlier this year at the Almeida Theatre in north London, Chimerica transferred to the West End for a strictly limited run, opening on the 15 August.

Kids Week
West End News & Gossip

Kids Week 2013 looks set to be the biggest ever!

It’s never easy entertaining the kids over, what can sometimes be, a long hot summer holiday… Well thankfully, London’s West End has the answer with the launch of Kids Week 2013.

Show of the Month

Rock Of Ages - Show of the Month

Rock Of Ages blows the roof off London’s Garrick Theatre! Rock Of Ages is the epitome of irreverent theatre. This five-time Tony nominated musical has been wowing audiences at the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End…