London Theatre News

Full cast announced for 'The Misanthrope' at the National Theatre

Molière’s satire interrogates 21st-century private relationships and public debate, with the misanthropic Alceste here reimagined as Alice.

Full cast revealed for final extension of 'Hercules'

With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Hercules tells the story of demigod Hercules as he tries to prove his worth to return to Mount Olympus.

Full cast announced for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in the West End

Directed by Tim Sheader, Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas, with a score that includes "I Don’t Know How to Love Him", "Gethsemane", and the title number "Superstar".

Across the Pond: 5 NYC theatre highlights from April

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.

'Rent' to return to the West End in autumn 2026

Created by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning rock musical follows a group of young artists in New York, as they struggle with addiction and gentrification in the shadow of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Full casting announced for 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

The production, directed by Atri Banerjee, follows four lovers who find themselves adrift in an enchanted forest, with their romantic entanglements complicated by fairies like the mischievous sprite Puck.

Rob Madge's 'My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)' will return to the West End

Directed by Luke Sheppard (Paddington the Musical, Starlight Express, Just For One Day, & Juliet), Rob Madge's autobiographical show celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child.

Full cast announced for 'Much Ado About Nothing' at the Globe

Directed by Chelsea Walker, Shakespeare's comedy follows two couples — Claudio and Hero, and rivals Benedick and Beatrice — as they navigate misunderstandings, deceit, and love.

Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillan, Luke Thompson to star in 'The Lives of Others'

Robert Icke will adapt and direct this story about a writer and an actor who are placed under state surveillance. But as their spy listens for evidence of subversion, he finds his own life is changed by the couple, leading to conflicting loyalties and difficult decisions.

'Hamilton' announces new West End cast, including Georgina Onuorah

With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, from poor beginnings to becoming George Washington’s right-hand man.