London Theatre News

'Mean Girls' to close in the West End this summer

Mean Girls follows the story of teenager Cady Heron, who is initiated into the world of high school cliques and toxic female friendships when she moves to the US from Africa.

Billy Porter to make directorial debut at Soho Theatre this summer

Billy Porter will direct It's a Sin star Omari Douglas — recently seen on stage in the Bush Theatre's Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew — as Jesse, and Alexander Lincoln as Neil.

Catherine Tate to make Palladium pantomime debut in 'Sleeping Beauty'

Catherine Tate is joined by Palladium panto regular Julian Clary as King Julian, as well as Paul Zerdin as The Great Zerdini, Nigel Havers as Keeper of the Privy, and Rob Madge as The Diva of Dreams.

Secret Cinema to return with 'GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical'

The two-and-a-half-hour production based on the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will feature a cast of 30 performing amidst giant multi-screen platforms.

First look at Zizi Strallen and Emma Kingston in 'Wicked' in the West End

Check out these production images of Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda, as part of the new 2025/26 cast of Wicked in the West End.

Rachel Zegler to star in Jamie Lloyd's 'Evita' at the London Palladium

Rachel Zegler made her Broadway debut in Romeo and Juliet alongside Heartstopper actor Kit Connor last year and will star in a live action version of Disney's Snow White later this month.

Casting revealed for 'Sabrage'

Sabrage will combine the worlds of circus and cabaret for what is being described as "a live entertainment experience like no other".

Best stage shows celebrating the 1970s

From Seventies-set plays like Alterations and Stereophonic to musical fun with ABBA Voyage and Grease, there are plenty of groovy shows to enjoy on London's stages this year.

Further guest casting announced for 'An Oak Tree', including Jessie Buckley and Adjoa Andoh

Since its premiere in 2005, over 350 different guest artists have appeared in An Oak Tree, including Frances McDormand, Geoffrey Rush, and Sharon D Clarke.

Lead casting announced for 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Fiddler on the Roof has been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards following its run at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, including Best Musical Revival and Best Director.