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Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican: Everything You Need to Know
Death Note: The Musical gets its world-premiere staging at London’s Barbican. The story, cast, score, dates and how to book, everything you need to know.
Beetlejuice the Musical London: Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing at London’s Prince Edward Theatre: the story, the cast, age guidance and how to book.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Wicked in London Worth It? An Honest Verdict
Is Wicked in London worth it? With two record-breaking films sending new fans to the original, here is our honest verdict: what makes the stage show special, how it compares to the films, who will love it, and whether it is good value.
West End Insider: London theatre 15 to 21 June 2026
Adrian Lester is mid-preview as Cyrano at the Noël Coward Theatre, A Midsummer Night's Dream opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and West End LIVE returns to Trafalgar Square for the year's biggest free musical theatre festival. The West End Insider for 15 to 21 June 2026 with verified live prices.
Is Beetlejuice The Musical Worth Seeing? The West End Verdict
The critics gave Beetlejuice The Musical a measured three stars, but that number hides the more useful truth. Here is an honest verdict on the West End spectacle: what it nails, where critics were divided, and exactly who will love it.
Sinatra: The Musical, First Look: The London Production in Photos
The first production photos for Sinatra: The Musical have arrived as the show enters previews at the Aldwych. Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank, Ava and Nancy, Jenna Russell's Dolly and the full company, in pictures.