London Theatre News

A complete guide to Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Get to know this London icon: the world's oldest theatre still in use, and the West End's grand-scale star. Director Jamie Lloyd's Shakespeare season is currently playing at the venue.

Indira Varma, Luke Thompson, and Russell Tovey among guest stars in Tim Crouch’s 'An Oak Tree'

Since its premiere in 2005, over 350 different guest artists including Sharon D Clarke, Alanis Morrissette, Sophie Okonedo, and Peter Dinklage have performed in An Oak Tree.

Dita Von Teese's 'Diamonds and Dust' to open at new West End venue

Dita Von Teese presents a story about the Wild West’s most notorious card dealer, finding her way in a man's world. The show will also feature experiential dining and late-night entertainment.

Further casting revealed for 'The Land of the Living', starring Juliet Stevenson

Directed by Stephen Daldry and written by David Lan, The Land of the Living looks at the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality.

Further casting announced for Rosamund Pike-led 'Inter Alia'

Rosamund Pike returns to the stage in Suzie Miller's Inter Alia following a 15-year absence. The performance also marks her National Theatre debut.

Complete casting set for 'End' at the National Theatre

David Eldridge's plays Beginning and Middle about love and relationships were performed at the National in 2017 and 2022. He returns with the final chapter in the trilogy this winter.

'Fiddler on the Roof' to transfer to the Barbican this summer

The creative team includes director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma), choreographer Julia Cheng (Cabaret), and Tony Award-winning designer Tom Scutt (Cabaret).

John Cleese’s 'Fawlty Towers' to return for limited West End summer run

The play features many of the beloved characters from the original 1970s TV sitcom including Basil, Sybil, Manuel, Polly and The Major.

More details revealed for 'Evita' revival at the London Palladium

The musical tells the story of Argentine politician, activist, actress, and philanthropist Eva Perón, who rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America.

Further cast announced for 'The Score', starring Brian Cox

Directed by Trevor Nunn, The Score follows the meeting of composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach, and Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader.