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  • Photo credit: Kerry Ellis in BBC Musicals: The Greatest Show (Photo by Guy Levy)

    As part of Radio 2 celebrating the best of West End musicals, an all-star theatre concert was broadcast on BBC One. Over four million audience members tuned in to watch worldwide performers who have all appeared in the West End took part as well as a West End ensemble, all singing together at the London Palladium. If you missed the televised broadcast on 7 February, you can relive some of the best bits with us. So, if "You Can't Stop The Beat" or think that West End theatre is now "The...

  • Photo credit: Mountain landscape (Photo by Fabio Comparelli on Unsplash)

    William Shakespeare plays are not just dramatic works, they've shaped how the world sees British culture. Considered to be the greatest British playwright of all time, Shakespeare plays are loved world over, with his social commentary continuing to influence and impact communities today. So much so, Shakespeare quotes about life are used in present-day conversation.Here's some of our top quotes about life found in Shakespeare plays.See Shakespeare plays in London today. Tickets for Shakespeare...

  • Photo credit: Mamma Mia! Cast (Photo courtesy of Mamma Mia!)

    How can you resist Mamma Mia!, the original musical? The long-running West End hit is packed with ABBA’s greatest hits and even inspired a global movie franchise. Set on the sunny Greek island of Kalokairi, this upbeat, easygoing show sees a young woman discover family secrets just before her wedding day. Walking down the aisle has never been so dramatic. West End audiences continue to unleash their inner "Dancing Queen" and say "Thank You For The Music" at the Novello Theatre. It's no surprise...

  • Photo credit: Matilda the Musical (Photo by Manuel Harlan)

    Matilda the Musical is one of Britain's biggest musicals of the 21st century. Adapted from the Roald Dahl novel, audiences have taken Matilda Wormwood's David and Goliath inspired story into their hearts. There's nowhere that brings Crunchem Hall to life quite like the West End. Matilda captures the essence of an innocent schoolkid with the wit and cleverness to match. Matilda London performances began in 2011, and there's no signs of slowing down. Here's our complete guide to the West End...

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