London Theatre News

First look at Sam Ryder in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the London Palladium

After successful runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the Barbican, Tim Sheader's production of Jesus Christ Superstar has started previews at the London Palladium.

First look images for 'Pride' musical at the National Theatre

Based on the 2014 film of the same name, Pride explores a gay and lesbian support group for miners who find themselves entwined with a small pit village in South Wales.

Rose Ayling-Ellis among cast for 'Private Jones' at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

This coming-of-age story, set during the First World War and written and directed by Marshall Pailet, features a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers.

'Billy Elliot The Musical' names West End cast for title role

Four child actors will play the young boy, and one Olivier Award-winning performer from the musical's original London production will return as his older self.

Revisit the starry casts of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Ahead of a major West End revival of Edward Albee's play, look back at dynamite past performers like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

Learn all about the history of 'Billy Elliot the Musical'

As the iconic British musical returns to the West End, find out about past productions and stars who have appeared in the show.

New Timberlake Wertenbaker play 'The Animals Come to the Table' to premiere at the Globe

The Animals Come to the Table is the latest piece of new writing to open at Shakespeare’s Globe, following in the footsteps of Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights (2022), Princess Essex (2024), Pinocchio (2025), and Deep Azure (2026).

First look at 'Hot Mess' at The Other Palace

Following runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Southwark Playhouse Elephant, Hot Mess has transferred to The Other Palace for a summer season playing until 6 September.

Full casting set for 'How the Other Half Loves' at The Old Vic

Directed by Phillip Breen (Anna Karenina, Red or Dead), the cast will include Ayesha Antoine as Teresa Phillips, Laura Elsworthy as Mary Featherstone, Adam Gillen as William Featherstone and Rowan Polonski as Bob Phillips.

Gerardine Sacdalan to star in London return of 'Heathers the Musical'

Gerardine Sacdalan previously starred as Juliet in the UK tour of & Juliet, as well as Made In Dagenham In Concert at the London Palladium.