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Star-studded presenters & performances announced for this year’s Olivier Awards

Published: 4 April 2022

With less than a week to go, we're counting down the days to the Olivier Awards, and we're excited to announce some of the stars of stage and screen who… Read More

Death Drop takeover at TKTS

Published: 1 April 2022

There was quite a commotion at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square this afternoon, as the Queens from Death Drop paid a special visit. Kitty Scott-Claus, Jujubee, Anna Phylactic and… Read More

Full cast announcement for My Fair Lady

Published: 31 March 2022

Producers are delighted to announce the full cast line up for Bartlett Sher’s glorious and lavish production of My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum, as rehearsals begin next week.… Read More

2:22 A Ghost Story announce cast for third West End run

Published: 29 March 2022

The much-anticipated cast announcement for the new season of 2:22 A Ghost Story has been released today. The show will enjoy its third consecutive West End run at the Criterion… Read More

Extensions galore! These shows have all extended their West End seasons

Published: 28 March 2022

With the shutdown of theatres not too distant in our memories, it's still so exciting to say 'I'm going to see a show!' Last week, a number of shows announced… Read More

Full Casting Announcement for To Kill A Mockingbird

Published: 24 March 2022

The full casting has been announced today for the West End première of To Kill A Mockingbird. The production will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 31 March 2022, with… Read More

Olivier Award-nominated shows you can still see in London

Published: 24 March 2022

The Olivier Awards nominations are packed with talent this year, and you can still catch loads of the nominated shows and actors on the West End right now! Check out… Read More

Meet the 2022 Olivier Awards Special Recognition recipients

Published: 24 March 2022

Each year, alongside the backstage and onstage accolades of the night, the Olivier Awards recognise a number of individuals who deserve special recognition for their work in and contribution to… Read More

How the theatre industry is supporting Ukraine

Published: 23 March 2022

Theatres and audiences up and down the country have been coming together to fundraise for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees. We've pulled together a list of some… Read More

Theatre for kids on in London this Easter

Published: 20 March 2022

In celebration of World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People, we've put together a list of some of the great family theatre you can see in London this… Read More

Hallelujah! Heavenly casting for Sister Act, Beverly Knight as lead

Published: 18 March 2022

Hallelujah! Heavenly casting announced for this summer’s musical comedy sensation, Sister Act. Beverley Knight joins the sisterhood as Disco diva in disguise, Deloris Van Cartier. Comedy legend Jennifer Saunders takes… Read More

Original West End Queens to perform Six Live at Hampton Court Palace

Published: 18 March 2022

Don't Lose Ur Head, but there's going to be some incredibly regal performances by the Six original Queens this summer and we can't wait. Six Live at Hampton Court Palace… Read More

David Harbour and Bill Pullman to star in world premiere of Mad House

Published: 17 March 2022

Icons of the stage and screen David Harbour and Bill Pullman will star in the world première of Theresa Rebeck’s dark and funny new play Mad House. The show opens… Read More

120,000 Red Roses, 30,000 Bottles of Prosecco and 1,000 Performances of Magic Mike Live!

Published: 17 March 2022

What do you get if you mix 20 inflatable unicorns, 10,000 cans of whipped cream and 30,000 bottles of Prosecco? The answer... 1,000 performances of Magic Mike Live! Today marks… Read More

Celebrating this year’s Olivier Award nominees

Published: 17 March 2022

Now that we've announced all of our fantastic nominees for this years Olivier Awards with Mastercard, we thought they all deserved a bit of a celebration! We gathered together all… Read More

Principal Cast Announced For Legally Blonde The Musical

Published: 16 March 2022

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have today announced principal casting for their forthcoming production of Legally Blonde, along with the full creative team. The show will run over summer for a… Read More

Full Casting Announcement For The Return Season Of Jerusalem

Published: 15 March 2022

Today, producer Sonia Friedman announced the cast of Jerusalem, the greatly anticipated show returning after more than ten years! Jez Butterworth’s award-winning play will return to the West End for… Read More

Love Your Local Theatre with 2-for-1 tickets until end of April

Published: 11 March 2022

We know there's only a few weeks left of our Show Time sale, but we've got good news - our sister organisation, UK Theatre, are offering 2-for-1 tickets to theatre's… Read More

Behind the music of Back To The Future with Huey Lewis, Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri

Published: 11 March 2022

To mark the highly anticipated release of the Back To The Future The Musical Original Cast Recording, exactly two years to the day since the world premiere performance, we sat… Read More

Nominations announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard

Published: 8 March 2022

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard are in! We are beyond excited to announce the nominees for this year’s awards; our first Olivier Awards since 2020. The… Read More

Tell Us In 10: International Women’s Day special with Chanel Haynes and Aisha Jawando

Published: 8 March 2022

This International Women's Day we have a special treat for you! Not one but two subjects for our Tell Us In 10 series, as Chanel Haynes and Aisha Jawando -… Read More

Review: Persuasion at the Rose Theatre

Published: 4 March 2022

Last night, I attended press night for Persuasion; a fresh, glittering, sensational adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic. Right now you can grab tickets for as little as £20 in our… Read More

WhatsOnStage Award-winning shows to see in Show Time

Published: 28 February 2022

The WhatsOnStage Awards happened last night and a couple of London's newest musicals swept the board with big wins! Disney's Frozen and Back To The Future - The Musical were… Read More

Check out these pop-up musical performances in London stations

Published: 25 February 2022

We brightened up commutes at Waterloo Station, Victoria Station and Charing Cross Station over the last few weeks injecting a hit of musical theatre into your journeys! With our very… Read More

5 things we learnt from the Mamma Mia backstage vlog

Published: 23 February 2022

1. They do the quickest set change The guys backstage claim this is the quickest set change in the West End, clocking in at under 5 seconds. We think it’s… Read More

Don’t miss these short-running Show Time shows

Published: 17 February 2022

With tickets from £10 - £50 until 31 March, there's tonnes to see in our Show Time sale. We've made choosing a little easier by highlighting some short-running shows you… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Michele Austin

Published: 16 February 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Introducing Official London Theatre’s Show Time!

Published: 14 February 2022

Love stories to see in Show Time

Published: 14 February 2022

Yes, it is truly the day of love, but there are so many different tales of love you can find on in Theatreland at the moment. Check out all the… Read More

Clybourne Park returns to the Park Theatre

Published: 14 February 2022

Having had to shut down Bruce Norris’ seminal play Clybourne Park at final dress rehearsal in March 2020, the production will open at the venue in March. Originally planned for… Read More

Theatre for the whole family this half term

Published: 8 February 2022

Great shows for kids You can travel all around the world from your theatre seat this half term, with shows that will completely transport you to far flung places. Head… Read More

Musical theatre and British theatre stars recognised in Oscar nominations

Published: 8 February 2022

It's been a bit of a stagey and musical year in the 2022 Academy Award nominations, announced live today! West Side Story picked up nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best… Read More

The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals to be broadcast on BBC One

Published: 21 January 2022

The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals is coming to the AO Arena Manchester this Monday 24 January, with a blockbuster lineup, featuring the casts of some of the country’s best-loved musicals. Hosted by… Read More

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Is Coming To The London Palladium This Summer

Published: 21 January 2022

The most enchanted musical of all time is coming to the London Palladium for a limited season! Reimagining the much-loved, Olivier Award winning production. Starring Courtney Stapleton as Belle and… Read More

Keala Settle to make her West End Debut in & Juliet

Published: 18 January 2022

Tony Award-nominated actor and star of The Greatest Showman, Keala Settle, will make her West End debut this spring in Olivier Award-Winning & Juliet. Keala shot to fame as Lettie… Read More

10 fun and funny shows to brighten up Blue Monday

Published: 15 January 2022

Look, it's been a pretty cold couple of weeks and we've all got a touch of that post-Christmas feeling. But this Monday doesn't have to be blue! For a double… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Courtney-Mae Briggs

Published: 13 January 2022

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Performance By Rankin Exhibition Now Extended to 12 March 2022

Published: 7 January 2022

The Performance By Rankin exhibition has now been extended to 12 March 2022. In this incredible, large-scale project, iconic British photographer Rankin captures the faces of West End talent; chronicling… Read More

Vanessa Redgrave and many more recognised in New Year’s Honours List

Published: 1 January 2022

The 2022 New Year’s Honours list has been revealed and feature a whole host of names who have contributed to the theatre industry. Being named Dame are Olivier Award-winning actress Vanessa… Read More

West End shows to help you keep your new years resolutions

Published: 31 December 2021

Happy New Year! 2021's been a weird one, and we know we're lining up our resolutions for 2022 to try and make it a better year! More theatre is always… Read More

Theatre & TV Performers Release Short Film In Support Of Theatre Freelancers

Published: 29 December 2021

Samantha Womack, Shelley King and Saffron Coomber lead a cast from Theatre and TV in a film to raise money for theatre freelancers affected by the pandemic. As the theatre… Read More

£2 million raised in less than 48 hours for Theatre Artists Fund

Published: 23 December 2021

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport via Arts Council England, Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the Backstage Trust have led a campaign for donations to the Theatre Artists Fund… Read More

Last minute Christmas gifts for theatre lovers

Published: 22 December 2021

Are you panicking about those last few gifts you've yet to get?? Christmas has come round so quickly this year, and we can't quite believe it's upon us either, but… Read More

Sally Ann Howes dies at 91

Published: 22 December 2021

Screen and stage actor Sally Ann Howes has died at 91. Perhaps best known for her role as Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, she had a career that… Read More

Statement following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement

Published: 21 December 2021

We welcome the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of business grants and a £30 million top-up to the Culture Recovery Fund. This is a clear signal that the Chancellor and… Read More

Review: Nutcracker, by Ruth Sherry

Published: 17 December 2021

Ruth Sherry reviews the English National Ballet's Nutcracker at the London Coliseum. Seeing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker around Christmas has always been a dream of mine. Whilst I am an avid London… Read More

A Statement On The Current Situation For Theatres

Published: 16 December 2021

The following is a statement from SOLT and UK Theatre on the current situation: The current rise in Covid cases is creating a challenging situation for theatres UK-wide during the… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Sophie Isaacs

Published: 14 December 2021

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week… Read More

Review: Pantoland At The Palladium

Published: 10 December 2021

[inline-image-gallery id="Julian, Donny"] Panto is back at the Palladium! We returned to the home of Pantomime for this season's must-see Christmas treat. Starring the greatest entertainer on earth Donny Osmond… Read More

Festive shows to catch in the New Year Sale

Published: 9 December 2021

Once the twelve days of Christmas are up and the tree and lights come down, it's easy to get stuck in a post-Christmas funk. And you spent so long doing… Read More

Review: A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story

Published: 9 December 2021

Last week, we braved the wintery weather (bah humbug!) to ascend the heights of Alexandra Palace for the opening night of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story, Mark Gatiss's… Read More

A statement from SOLT & UK Theatre on Plan B

Published: 9 December 2021

The following is a statement from the Society Of London Theatre and UK Theatre on the new measures announced by the Government yesterday. 'We understand the government’s decision to introduce… Read More

Mayor of London and Rankin launch New Year Sale under Piccadilly Lights

Published: 7 December 2021

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and renowned photographer Rankin joined stars from the West End this afternoon as the Piccadilly lights were lit with portraits of theatre workers and performers.… Read More

West End Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Sir Antony Sher

Published: 3 December 2021

West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 8 December), in memory of renowned actor Sir Antony Sher, whose death was announced on Friday. … Read More

SOLT and UK Theatre ask audiences to play part in upholding See it Safely measures

Published: 2 December 2021

SOLT and UK Theatre have today put out a statement asking audiences to play their part in upholding See it Safely measures in place in theatres: As Christmas approaches, it… Read More

Review: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Published: 2 December 2021

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has just opened at Troubadour Wembley Park, and I urge you to see it. It's an incredibly heartwarming story with a… Read More

Review: Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith

Published: 2 December 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… it is officially panto season! The time has come to get in the festive spirit, take your friends or family to the… Read More

Performance By Rankin interviews: Back To The Future – The Musical

Published: 1 December 2021

Rose Theatre Announces Newly Created Young People’s Board

Published: 1 December 2021

Rose Theatre’s Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon, is delighted to announce the theatre’s first ever Young People’s Board during his inaugural season. The Rose is committed to ensuring that young people… Read More

Julian Bird to step down as Chief Executive of Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre

Published: 1 December 2021

Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre, Julian Bird, has announced that he will leave his role in May 2022, after over 11 years in… Read More

Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

Published: 27 November 2021

Legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has died aged 91 at his home in Connecticut. In the words of our Chief Executive, Julian Bird: "The theatre world is a smaller… Read More

Applications for the Olivier Awards 2025 public panels

Published: 26 November 2021

Applications for the Olivier Awards 2025 with Mastercard public panels are now open. We, at Society of London Theatre (SOLT), are looking for new panellists to help judge categories for… Read More

Cinderella and Les Mis nominated for Grammy Awards

Published: 24 November 2021

The West End is well represented in this year's 64th Grammy Awards! The 2020 original cast recording albums of both Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella and Les Misérables: The Staged Concert… Read More

Performance by Rankin opens in Covent Garden

Published: 12 November 2021

Performance by Rankin is opened this week at the Fujifilm House Of Photography in Covent Garden. On Monday, cast and creatives from all over the West end attended a private view to… Read More

Matt Borgatti, Stage One investment recipient, brings new adaptation of A Christmas Carol to life

Published: 10 November 2021

This festive season, in the magnificent unique setting of the Painted Hall, known as Britain’s Sistine Chapel, Goblin Theatre will present a vibrant new adaptation of Charles Dickens’s spooky classic… Read More

Tell Us In 10: Shane David-Joseph

Published: 5 November 2021

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week,… Read More

New Year Sale dates announced

Published: 5 November 2021

This is an old article for 2021/22. Please click here for the Official London Theatre Sale 2022/23 Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale is back, with tickets to some of… Read More

New shows to see this Winter

Published: 29 October 2021

If you're looking to escape the dark and dreary nights with a trip to the theatre, you're in luck as there are plenty of new shows opening in London this… Read More

Cyrano de Bergerac and The Seagull to return to the West End next year

Published: 29 October 2021

The Jamie Lloyd Company, the hugely successful partnership between the UK’s leading theatre company Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and Artistic Director Jamie Lloyd, today announces the return of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of Edmond… Read More

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News Archive

Star-studded presenters & performances announced for this year’s Olivier Awards

Death Drop takeover at TKTS

Full cast announcement for My Fair Lady

2:22 A Ghost Story announce cast for third West End run

Extensions galore! These shows have all extended their West End seasons

West End LIVE dates announced

Full Casting Announcement for To Kill A Mockingbird

Olivier Award-nominated shows you can still see in London

Meet the 2022 Olivier Awards Special Recognition recipients

How the theatre industry is supporting Ukraine

Theatre for kids on in London this Easter

Hallelujah! Heavenly casting for Sister Act, Beverly Knight as lead

Original West End Queens to perform Six Live at Hampton Court Palace

David Harbour and Bill Pullman to star in world premiere of Mad House

120,000 Red Roses, 30,000 Bottles of Prosecco and 1,000 Performances of Magic Mike Live!

Celebrating this year’s Olivier Award nominees

Principal Cast Announced For Legally Blonde The Musical

Full Casting Announcement For The Return Season Of Jerusalem

Love Your Local Theatre with 2-for-1 tickets until end of April

Behind the music of Back To The Future with Huey Lewis, Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri

Nominations announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard

Tell Us In 10: International Women’s Day special with Chanel Haynes and Aisha Jawando

Review: Persuasion at the Rose Theatre

WhatsOnStage Award-winning shows to see in Show Time

Check out these pop-up musical performances in London stations

5 things we learnt from the Mamma Mia backstage vlog

Don’t miss these short-running Show Time shows

Tell Us In 10: Michele Austin

Introducing Official London Theatre’s Show Time!

Love stories to see in Show Time

Clybourne Park returns to the Park Theatre

Theatre for the whole family this half term

Musical theatre and British theatre stars recognised in Oscar nominations

The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals to be broadcast on BBC One

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Is Coming To The London Palladium This Summer

Keala Settle to make her West End Debut in & Juliet

10 fun and funny shows to brighten up Blue Monday

Tell Us In 10: Courtney-Mae Briggs

Performance By Rankin Exhibition Now Extended to 12 March 2022

Vanessa Redgrave and many more recognised in New Year’s Honours List

West End shows to help you keep your new years resolutions

Theatre & TV Performers Release Short Film In Support Of Theatre Freelancers

£2 million raised in less than 48 hours for Theatre Artists Fund

Last minute Christmas gifts for theatre lovers

Sally Ann Howes dies at 91

Statement following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement

Review: Nutcracker, by Ruth Sherry

A Statement On The Current Situation For Theatres

Tell Us In 10: Sophie Isaacs

Review: Pantoland At The Palladium

Festive shows to catch in the New Year Sale

Review: A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story

A statement from SOLT & UK Theatre on Plan B

Mayor of London and Rankin launch New Year Sale under Piccadilly Lights

West End Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Sir Antony Sher

SOLT and UK Theatre ask audiences to play part in upholding See it Safely measures

Review: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Review: Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith

Performance By Rankin interviews: Back To The Future – The Musical

Rose Theatre Announces Newly Created Young People’s Board

Julian Bird to step down as Chief Executive of Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre

Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

Applications for the Olivier Awards 2025 public panels

Cinderella and Les Mis nominated for Grammy Awards

Performance by Rankin opens in Covent Garden

Matt Borgatti, Stage One investment recipient, brings new adaptation of A Christmas Carol to life

Tell Us In 10: Shane David-Joseph

New Year Sale dates announced

New shows to see this Winter

Cyrano de Bergerac and The Seagull to return to the West End next year

Original recording Queens of Six receive surprise Gold discs at Vinyl Launch

Andrew Lloyd Webber to host a special gala performance of Cinderella with Malala Yousafzai

Behind the stage door with Jersey Boys

Tell Us In 10: Rebecca McKinnis

The Reign of the Bio-Musicals