Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says union The Guardian - UK · May 19
Rachel Zegler’s award-winning Evita to hit Broadway in 2027 After an acclaimed, Olivier-winning run on the West End, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical revival will transfer to New York The Guardian - US · Apr 29
Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts Reveals 22-Week Pregnancy Surgery to 'Help Keep Baby In' Nicola Roberts, expecting her first child, underwent emergency surgery at 22 weeks pregnant. The procedure was crucial to ensure her baby's safety, marking a significant milestone in her pregnancy. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Musical theatre star Samantha Barks to return to Les Miserables She played the role of Eponine in the Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2012, and will now play Fantine for eight performances. Evening Standard · Apr 22
David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed to star in daring unrehearsed West End play ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit‘ sees a different performer take to the stage each night to be presented with a sealed envelope, inside is a script they have never seen before, which they will perform only once - with no rehearsal and no director The Independent UK · Apr 17
Christine Baranski says West End debut 'a dream come true' alongside Richard E Grant The pair will star in a revival of the classic comedy of Bad Manners at Wyndham’s Theatre in London for a limited 12-week run from 22 September Evening Standard · Apr 17
Everything you need to know about Paddington: The Musical after Oliviers triumph The award-winning West End musical, by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, is currently being staged at the Savoy Theatre in London. Evening Standard · Apr 12
Paddington The Musical sweeps Oliviers as Evita and Into The Woods also triumph The smash-hit musical won in seven categories from 11 nominations Evening Standard · Apr 12
No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at Olivier awards West End spectacular about beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Paapa Essiedu all recognised The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Sadie Sink Wore That Dress on Purpose: The Claire Danes Prada Callback Nobody Saw Coming The custom Prada gown Sadie Sink wore to her 'Romeo & Juliet' opening night was no coincidence. Here's the Claire Danes red carpet fashion story behind it. Fashion Times · Apr 3
Nineties cult film to become the ‘ultimate anti-musical’ this summer IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 24
The London Standard Theatre Awards: Rachel Zegler, Cate Banchett among the winners The stars came out for this year’s edition of the historic Standard Theatre Awards Evening Standard · Mar 23
Leslie Odom, Jr. to reprise iconic Hamilton role in the West End Leslie Odom, Jr., who originated the role of Aaron Burr on Broadway in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s critically acclaimed musical Hamilton, will reprise his role in the West End production. He is scheduled to perform for a nine-week season, running from 3 July to 5 September at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom… The Independent UK · Mar 6
Just in: England's Most Lavish Train, the British Pullman by Belmond, Is Getting a New "Cinematic" Carriage — Can You Guess Which BAFTA-Winning Filmmaker Designed It? Spoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it... Livingetc · Feb 10
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Sheila Bernette obituary Singer and actor who appeared in theatrical variety and worked on TV light entertainment programmes such as Candid Camera and The Leslie Crowther Show
Marie Claire · Dec 10, 2025 Head to Soho Hotel for SIX the Musical's Tudor-Inspired Afternoon Tea Tuck into Boleyn’s Strawberry Biscuit or Seymour’s ‘Heart of Stone’ Blueberry Choux
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 The seven best shows to see on and off Broadway, according to a theater kid The 2025-2026 theatrical season is in full swing, with plenty of options on offer for New York City visitors this holiday season
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025 The Standard podcast: Paddington The Musical wows West End critics Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 Back to the Future celebrates 40th with three Marty McFlys performing the musical The West End show’s former lead actors will travel back in their careers to share the role with its current star for the 1985 film’s anniversary
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’ ‘I don’t think they have really been recognised traditionally, the music was sidelined on radio,’ says singer
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 Singer Beverley Knight says Windrush generation has been treated ‘abysmally’ Knight said British music would look very different without the impact of the Windrush generation.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Pauline Collins obituary Actor who earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Shirley Valentine, a dissatisfied housewife who sets off on a romantic quest in Greece
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025 Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket: 'Why does this star vehicle feel so humdrum?' 3/5 David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald are an accomplished team but this West End Shakespeare is oddly flat
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 First look at Paddington The Musical ahead of its West End opening Paddington The Musical, which opened on Saturday, follows the bear after he arrives in London
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025 Priced out of the West End? Go to Glasgow or the Globe instead Letters: Guardian readers reflect on theatreland’s fixation with celebrity casting