London Theatre News

StarKid's 'The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals' to play in the West End

First seen online in 2018, the musical follows Paul Matthews, whose life is upended when aliens land in his tiny town of Hatchetfield and it turns into a fully staged musical.

'1536' to transfer to the West End

1536 is set during the period of King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn and explores the impact of royal drama on the common folk, specifically three as-of-yet unmarried friends, Anna, Jane, and Mariella.

Gift Guide: Get West End theatre tickets for Christmas

LondonTheatre.co.uk's editor has curated a list of 20 top shows for friends, family, and more so you can give the gift of theatre this Christmas.

Aaron Pierre and Giles Terera to star in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' at The Old Vic

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest follows gambler and provocateur Randle P. McMurphy, who is sent to a psychiatric facility and disrupts the restrictive and repressive rule of Nurse Ratched.

Keala Settle to star in 'Mrs President' in London

Set during the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Mrs President follows Mary as she suffers from immense grief and sets out to redefine her public image with the help of portraiture photographer Mathew Brady.

New musical 'Rosie' to have gala performance in the West End

The new musical tells the remarkable true story of Miss Rosie Boote, who was raised in a convent in Ireland and dreamed of becoming a star in the West End in Edwardian London.

Maggie Siff to join 'Shadowlands' in the West End

Maggie Siff will play the spirited American poet Joy Davidman, who transforms the life of writer C.S. Lewis, creator of The Chronicles of Narnia series.

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s 'Inside No 9' to return to London

Nominated for an Olivier Award this year in the Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play category, Inside No.9 Stage/Fright is based on Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s much-loved TV series

'The Mousetrap' welcomes new director and cast

The play, which recently celebrated its 30,000th performance in the West End, opened in 1952 and tells the story of a group of seven strangers who find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse.

'Hercules' tickets now available through July 2026

The production has also issued a casting update. Leslie Beehann will join fellow Muses Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, Brianna Ogunbawo, and Robyn Rose-Li to play Calliope in Hercules from 8 December.