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Estella Daniels, Llewella Gideon, Sonya Cassidy and Dani Moseley in rehearsals for Nine Night at Kiln Theatre. Photo by Mark Senior
Theatre News

Rehearsal photos released for Nine Night revival at Kiln Theatre

Kiln Theatre has released the first rehearsal photographs for Nine Night, Amit Sharma's new revival of Natasha Gordon's award-winning play, which starts its run on 12 November.

Key art for Noises Off at Stratford East, starring Tameka Empson and Paterson Joseph, written by Michael Frayn and directed by Lisa Spirling
Upcoming and New Shows

Paterson Joseph and Tameka Empson lead Noises Off in Stratford East's 2027 season

Paterson Joseph and Tameka Empson open Stratford East's 2027 season in Noises Off from 5 February. The year also brings the first revival of Talking in Tongues, a new Uncle Vanya, a world premiere and a Jack and the…

Outside the Well Gel salon on the Holloway Road in National Youth Theatre's Nail Bar. Photo by Charlie Lyne
Upcoming and New Shows

National Youth Theatre’s Nail Bar reopens on the Holloway Road this Christmas

The National Youth Theatre’s immersive comedy-drama Nail Bar sold out in the summer. Now the salon is reopening on the Holloway Road for a Christmas run from 4-13 December 2026, and tickets are already on sale.

Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw in rehearsal for Eurotrash at the Young Vic. Photo by Ellie Kurttz
Theatre News

Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw in rehearsal as Eurotrash adds two Young Vic dates

The Young Vic has found room for two more performances of Eurotrash, its sold-out staging of Christian Kracht's novel, and has released the first photographs of Kathryn Hunter and Ben Whishaw at work in the rehearsal…

The company of Redcliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Photo by Pamela Raith Photography
Upcoming and New Shows

Jordan Luke Gage's Redcliffe transfers to the Criterion Theatre in January 2027

Redcliffe, the musical Jordan Luke Gage wrote and stars in, is coming to the West End for 12 weeks only at the Criterion Theatre from 28 January 2027, with tickets going on sale on Thursday 5 November.

West Side Story first-look poster for the National Theatre revival. Photo: Adam Fussell; design: National Theatre Creative Studio
Upcoming and New Shows

West Side Story sets its National Theatre dates and names more of its creative team

The National Theatre's revival of West Side Story now has dates: it plays the Olivier from 5 November 2027 to 12 February 2028, with general booking opening at midday on Thursday 12 November.

The Comedy About Spies tour artwork featuring the original West End cast
Upcoming and New Shows

The Comedy About Spies sets out a 17-venue UK tour for 2027

The Comedy About Spies has its 2027 UK tour route: 17 venues, opening at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury on 12 June and ending at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton on 9 October.

The Great Hall at Methodist Central Hall Westminster, where the first Great British Theatres Awards were presented. Photo by Colin via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Awards

Glasgow's Citizens Theatre named Great British Theatre 2026 as the first Great British Theatres Awards winners are revealed

The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has been named Great British Theatre 2026 at the first Great British Theatres Awards, presented at Central Hall Westminster on Monday night, and Julie Hesmondhalgh went home with the…

Artwork for The Actors House Christmas Songbook, Monday 7 December 2026
Cast Changes and Announcements

Kerry Ellis and Divina De Campo join The Actors House Christmas Songbook line-up

Kerry Ellis, Divina De Campo, Carly Mercedes Dyer and Declan Bennett are the latest names confirmed for The Actors House Christmas Songbook, the one-night fundraising concert Matt Henry hosts at the Gillian Lynne…