Theatre News

Everything happening across London's Theatreland, gathered in one place. Opening nights, closures and transfers, casting news, industry talking points and the stories shaping the West End — updated as the news breaks.

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Emma Thompson
West End News & Gossip

Could Emma Thompson be coming to the West End? (in Sweeney Todd)

The Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson is doing the rounds on the theatreland rumour mill, with the whisper that she may reprise her performance as Mrs Lovett alongside Bryn Terfel in Stephen…

Upcoming and New Shows

Coming up in the West End (March - April 2014)

At last the weathers turning Spring-like and thankfully the West End is coming alive again after one of the dullest, quietest February’s I can remember.

Gypsy Musical London
Upcoming and New Shows

Imelda Staunton to star in the musical GYPSY. A Big Star for a Big Role.

A dream team collaboration has been announced for a major revival of the musical GYPSY. Imelda Staunton, who was such a hit in SWEENEY TODD last year, will reunite with its director Jonathan Kent to portray Mamma Rose…

Upcoming and New Shows

Headlong’s 1984 to take over Spamalot at the Playhouse Theatre

Headlong’s critically acclaimed production of George Orwell’s 1984 transfers from the Almeida Theatre to the West End’s Playhouse Theatre from 28 April.

Laurence Olivier Awards
Laurence Olivier Awards

2014 Olivier Award Nominations wrap up

The 2014 Oliver Awards are set to take place at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden today. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Merrily We Roll Along are leading from the front after receiving seven nominations…

Upcoming and New Shows

A Fresh Spin on The Importance of Being Earnest

A new production of The Importance of Being Earnest will open at the Harold Pinter Theatre this summer, with a cast including Nigel Havers and Siân Phillips, opening on 17th July.

Upcoming and New Shows

The RSC’s double bill of Wolf Hall & Bring Up the Bodies comes to the West End

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash-hit adaptations of the award-winning Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies by novelist Hilary Mantel is due to transfer to the Aldwych Theatre in London’s West End from 1 May 2014.

West End News & Gossip

The Attraction of FATAL ATTRACTION

Not long to go until we get to see the stage version of FATAL ATTRACTION, opening at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on 11 March and currently booking to 21 June 2014.

West End News & Gossip

I Can't Sing! cancels previews due to technical problems

Preview performances of X Factor musical I Can't Sing! have been postponed for the second time due to technical issues with the complex stage machinery.