London Theatre News

A complete guide to all the songs in 'Wicked'

No other musical theatre soundtrack defies gravity quite like Wicked! The West End favourite is constantly connecting with both new audiences and returning fans thanks to its combination of witty songs, heartfelt numbers and awesome power ballads. No wonder they need not one but two Hollywood movies to capture it all. Wicked is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel (which in turn riffs on L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), and features a book by Winnie Holzman and score by Stephen Schwartz....

‘Operation Mincemeat’ to transfer to the West End

The musical opens at the Fortune Theatre.

Everything you need to know about 'The Great British Bake Off Musical' in the West End

From how to get The Great British Bake Off Musical tickets to when to see the show in London, here’s your ultimate guide to The Great British Bake Off Musical.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to open in the West End

Help is on the way, dears!

A complete guide to London pantomimes in the West End

It’s just not Christmas without a pantomime. Oh yes it is! Oh no it isn’t! This merry tradition is a core part of festive theatregoing for families around the country. For many people, it’s their earliest introduction to stage shows, and a beloved celebration of their local community. At the glitzier end, there are lavish pantomimes in London with celebrity casts, featuring stars from the West End, comedy, TV and beyond. If you’re wondering where exactly pantomime came from and how it became a...

‘The Lehman Trilogy’ announces new West End cast

There’s a new trio of Lehman brothers.

‘A Sherlock Carol’ to open in London

The Christmas play combines Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge.

Discover Zachary Quinto's theatre roles, TV and film appearances, and more

James Graham’s hit play Best of Enemies, about a real-life series of debates that changed both TV and politics forever, has an exciting new cast member for its West End transfer: Zachary Quinto. The American actor, best known for playing Spock in the big-screen Star Trek reboot, is also a prestigious stage performer – and will make his keenly anticipated West End debut in this London run of Best of Enemies, at the Noël Coward Theatre. Quinto joins David Harewood in the play, the latter reprising...

Book tickets to festive Christmas concerts in the West End

Hear hymns, Christmas carols, and popular winter songs.

See ‘Christmas by Candlelight’ concerts in the West End

The festive events will take place in December.