January 2014

The Critics' Circle
Critics' Circle Awards

Winners announced for 25th Critics Circle Awards

The 25th Critics Circle Awards were held on 28 January and saw a whole host of winners walk away clutching the much sought after accolades.

London Theatre Reviews

The Weir Review

Wonderful to get a chance to see Conor McPherson’s spooky little play The Weir at the Wyndham’s Theatre. For some reason I missed its previous sell out runs at the Royal Court & at the Duke of York’s in 1997 and this…

London Theatre Reviews

The Wind in the Willows Review

Stunning choreography and theatrical flair brings this children’s classic to life at the Duchess Theatre. Back in 2002, choreographer Will Tuckett took on Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic and turned it into a dance…

Cast Changes and Announcements

Full cast announced for Miss Saigon

Full casting has been announced for producer Cameron Mackintosh's eagerly awaited West End revival of Miss Saigon, which opens at the Prince Edward Theatre on 3 May 2014, 25 years after its original London debut.

London Theatre Reviews

Stephen Ward Review

Funny and political – Stephen Ward marks a new era for Andrew Lloyd Webber. Everyone knows the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Tom Hanks - Lucky Guy
West End News & Gossip

Could Tom Hanks be coming to the West End in Lucky Guy?

Rumours are flying that the Broadway mega-hit Lucky Guy starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks might be on its way to the West End.

20th Century Boy
Upcoming and New Shows

20th Century Boy looks set for West End transfer

A new musical inspired by rock icon Marc Bolan and the music of T.Rex has hinted at plans for a West End transfer after its 2014 UK tour.

Cast Changes and Announcements

Full cast announced for X Factor musical: I Can’t Sing!

The full cast has been announced for I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, which is set to open at the London Palladium in March.

Cast Changes and Announcements

Full cast revealed for Blithe Spirit starring Angela Lansbury at the Gielgud Theatre

The full casting for the much-anticipated production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre has been announced.

West End News & Gossip

V&A acquires original War Horse puppet!

Handspring Puppet Company has donated the original horse puppet of Joey from the National Theater’s award-winning stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel War Horse to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.

London Theatre Reviews

Jeeves and Wooster Review

Full to the brim with spirit and energy, Jeeves and Wooster Perfect Nonsense is a hilarious theatrical delight P.G.

Harry Potter Musical
West End News & Gossip

Harry Potter in a London Theatre

J.K Rowling confirms Harry Potter stage adaptation will arrive in the West End in 2015. Author of the Harry Potter books J.K Rowling has announced that she is currently working with London theatre producers Colin…

Top London Shows

Top London Shows - January 2014

The festive season in the West End is always a hugely exciting time and Christmas 2013 was no exception. This year theatre lovers from all over the world made a beeline to a fascinating selection of shows.