London Theatre News

First look at Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Gillian Anderson returns to the West End alongside Billy Crudup in this new production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf directed by Marianne Elliot.

'Jaja’s African Hair Braiding' to return to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

The show reunites writer Jocelyn Bioh and director Monique Touko following their collaboration on School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.

Lucian Msamati to lead the cast of Ryan Calais Cameron's 'The Afronauts'

Co-directed with Monique Touko, Ryan Calais Cameron's play is a Zambian space race epic, which sees a schoolteacher bring together a group of dreamers and train them for lift-off.

Casting announced for 'Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage'

Dirty Dancing follows teenager Baby as she falls in love with dancing — and her dance instructor — over one memorable summer.

Across the Pond: 5 NYC theatre highlights from September

In our monthly series, we're catching you up on the Broadway and Off-Broadway news you shouldn't miss, especially if you're planning a stateside theatre trip.

First look at 'Sylvia' musical ahead of London return

After a run at The Old Vic in 2023, Sylvia tours the UK ahead of a London return at the Royal Albert Hall.

First look at Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland in 'Cabaret' in the West End

Stage and screen stars Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland make their West End debut in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

Opinion: Why are we so obsessed with 'The Traitors'?

As well as second series of The Celebrity Traitors beginning, London theatre is serving up a new stage show and The Traitors: Live Experience.

Learn about the stage history of 'The Celebrity Traitors' cast

The incredible Traitors series two line-up, including Richard E. Grant and Michael Sheen, have plenty of great theatre experience.

'Christmas by Candlelight' to run at Winter Wonderland

The sing-along concert of beloved festive songs will be held at a purpose-built and immersive 1000-seat ‘Candlelight Arena’ within Hyde Park Winter Wonderland’s ‘Show Town.’