London Theatre News

'Spirited Away' to return to London Coliseum as part of world tour

Based on Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar-winning 2001 animated film, Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro who stumbles into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba.

Christopher Eccleston, Mel Giedroyc, Munya Chawawa added to 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' line-up

Written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (ECHO, NASSIM) and directed by Omar Elerian (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Rhinoceros), the improvised piece sees a new performer take to the stage each night with a sealed envelope, which contains a script they have never seen before.

James Norton to return to the West End in 'Hamlet'

James Norton last performed on stage in Ivo Van Hove’s production of Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.

First look at Sam Ryder in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the London Palladium

After successful runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the Barbican, Tim Sheader's production of Jesus Christ Superstar has started previews at the London Palladium.

First look images for 'Pride' musical at the National Theatre

Based on the 2014 film of the same name, Pride explores a gay and lesbian support group for miners who find themselves entwined with a small pit village in South Wales.

Rose Ayling-Ellis among cast for 'Private Jones' at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

This coming-of-age story, set during the First World War and written and directed by Marshall Pailet, features a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers.

'Billy Elliot The Musical' names West End cast for title role

Four child actors will play the young boy, and one Olivier Award-winning performer from the musical's original London production will return as his older self.

Revisit the starry casts of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Ahead of a major West End revival of Edward Albee's play, look back at dynamite past performers like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

Learn all about the history of 'Billy Elliot the Musical'

As the iconic British musical returns to the West End, find out about past productions and stars who have appeared in the show.

New Timberlake Wertenbaker play 'The Animals Come to the Table' to premiere at the Globe

The Animals Come to the Table is the latest piece of new writing to open at Shakespeare’s Globe, following in the footsteps of Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights (2022), Princess Essex (2024), Pinocchio (2025), and Deep Azure (2026).