London Theatre News

Learn more about Jonathan Bailey before seeing him in 'Richard II'

The acclaimed actor and Bridgerton star is back on stage in Nicholas Hytner's new Bridge Theatre production of Shakespeare's Richard II in 2025.

Tracy-Ann Oberman to reprise role in 'The Merchant of Venice 1936' in the West End

EastEnders and Doctor Who actor Tracy-Ann Oberman became the first British actress to play Shylock when The Merchant of Venice 1936 toured the UK last year.

James Graham’s 'Punch' to transfer to Young Vic in London

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Tony Hirst will reprise their roles as Joan and David in James Graham's play about a single punch that has fatal consequences.

'Matilda the Musical' announces new casting

Angelica Scott will join Anna Deikalo, Ava Posniak, and Sophia Saravanan as Matilda, in Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's musical about an extraordinary little girl.

New cast announced for 'Back to the Future: The Musical' in the West End

Vasco Emauz makes his West End debut as Marty McFly in Bob Gale, Alan Silvestri, and Glen Ballard's musical about a time-travelling teenager and an eccentric scientist.

Everything you need to know about 'Why Am I So Single?' in the West End

The hotly anticipated new show about modern dating by SIX writers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss arrives at the Garrick Theatre in the West End this August.

John Gielgud to Jonathan Bailey: Stars on stage in Shakespeare's 'Richard II'

Ahead of Jonathan Bailey's performance as Richard II at the Bridge Theatre, we look at other leading actors to have played the tragic medieval monarch.

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati-led 'Waiting for Godot' announces further casting

Samuel Beckett's play follows Vladimir and Estragon as they discuss a variety of subjects while waiting for the titular Godot, who never arrives.

A complete guide to all the songs from 'Next to Normal'

Ahead of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical's West End transfer, we take a look at the songs — including "I'm Alive" — that comprise the pulsating rock score.

Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone to join 'The Real Thing' at the Old Vic

James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) will also star in Tom Stoppard’s play.