The Latest Breaking News from West End

EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison looks unrecognisable as she reunites with former co-star

Cheryl Fergison took a trip to London this week, reuniting with one of her former co-stars from EastEnders whilst she was there and getting glammed up to attend the press night of a West End show

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Gladiator sequel filming is 'delayed' as rumoured star Paul Mescal heads to the West End

Filming for the sequel to the much loved 2000 movie Gladiator has reportedly been pushed back so that leading man Paul Mescal can reprise his role as Stanley Kowalski in play A Streetcar Named Desire at the West End

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Glasgow casting call for next West End musical stars for ITV Mamma Mia show

ITV casting directors are making the trip north as they search for the next Sky and Sophie to star in smash hit West End musical Mamma Mia. Actors and actresses will compete on a TV show for the coveted roles.

Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023

Cheryl's sold out West End debut 'delayed' due to show's popularity

The X Factor legend Cheryl took over from former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore as she took on the role of Jenny in the supernatural thriller, 2:22 A Ghost Story

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

‘I had people stalking me – it was unbearable’: Cheryl on her ‘perfect storm’ of fame, Sarah Harding, and her West End debut

As she prepares to take on ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’, the pop star and ‘X Factor’ judge talks to Nick Levine about loss, music and Simon Cowell

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Steven Moffat says friend’s true story inspired West End play The Unfriend

The Unfriend stars Reece Shearsmith and Amanda Abbington as a timid couple too polite to stop a brash American, played by Frances Barber, from inviting herself to stay

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

West End shows facing strike threat as Equity puts in 17% pay claim

Some of the West End’s biggest shows could be hit by strike action after performers union Equity put in a 17% pay claim for thousands of its members in theatreland.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

Elaine Paige addresses rumours she's The Masked Singer's Knitting with huge hint

West End star Elaine Paige was quizzed on the possibility she is underneath the extravagant ITV singing competition costume after Knitting performed the Cats track Memories

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023

Frasier reboot: Kelsey Grammer raves about ‘magnificent’ new co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst

The Only Fools and Horses favourite and Grammer first met when they appeared in the West End together back in 2019

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023

Cheryl in 2:22: A Ghost Story rehearsals with days to go until West End debut

Cheryl has joined the cast of hit London show 2:22: A Ghost Story in the role of Jenny

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023