London Theatre News

'Elf: The Musical' to return to the West End

Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf tells the story of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag as a baby and is raised as an elf.

Cast revealed for 'Cow I Deer' at the Royal Court

Cow I Deer is described as "a new experiment in performance that radically decentres humans in an exploration of our relationship to animals and the environment."

Best theatre to see in London in July

Discover the best shows to see in London in July 2025, including new musicals coming to the West End and your final chance to see classic shows such as Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.

Joe Alwyn, John Macmillan, and more join cast of 'The Lady from the Sea'

Written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, The Lady from the Sea is a modern portrayal of a woman’s fight for autonomy within her relationship.

Concert of Victoria Wood's 'Acorn Antiques' to play in West End

Based on Victoria Wood's 1980s sketch show, which was turned into a musical in 2005, Acorn Antiques focuses on the struggles of the titular antique shop run by sisters Miss Babs and Miss Berta.

Simon Russell Beale to return to 'Titus Andronicus' at Hampstead Theatre

Directed by Max Webster (The Importance of Being Earnest, Macbeth), Shakespeare's bloodiest play is examined through the lens of 21st century aggression.

New cast announced for 'Titanique' in the West End

Titanique is a musical parody of James Cameron's epic 1997 film starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, and won Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play at the Olivier Awards this year.

A guide to all the songs in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'

Learn about the songs from Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's folk musical including "A Little Life", "Where E're She Looked at Me", and "The Moon and the Sea".

Tickets now on sale for 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Live Show'

This new immersive show will transform Riverside Studios 2 & 3, the connecting corridors, loading docks, and bar space into the imaginative world of Arthur Dent, who goes on a series of madcap adventures with his friends.

Jeevan Braich returns to 'Starlight Express' at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Jeevan Braich returns to the role in place of Gavin Adams, who is taking a temporary leave of absence from the show due to a recent injury.