The Latest Breaking News from West End

London West End theatre changing name to honour Judi Dench

Oscar-winning British thespian’s name will be immortalised in lights to ‘ensure legacy continues to inspire future generations’

The Independent UK · Jun 16

The Traitors West End show will ‘do what TV series cannot’

The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal will feature a cycle of five brand new plays, which have been written by John Finnemore.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York

The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling more than 1.5m tickets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

The West End’s Trocadero is being turned into one of London’s largest Wetherspoon pubs

The 3,600 square foot pub will open in London’s Theatreland

The Independent UK · May 22

Wetherspoon to open West End pub in London's iconic Trocadero

Piccadilly Hall will be Wetherspoon’s first ever pub in the West End, and will span over 3,600 square-feet with the capacity for 280 covers

Evening Standard · May 21

West End shows could face 'summer of strikes' over pay dispute

Performers and stage managers voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action

Evening Standard · May 20

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

I saw Liza Minnelli’s performance on the Muppet Show – and was inspired to become a drag star

A late-night viewing of the Cabaret star’s appearance with Kermit and co set me on the path to the West End. I even have a tattoo of her on my thigh!

The Guardian - UK · May 16

Rebecca Lucy Taylor on booze, sexist double standards — and her West End revival

Rebecca Lucy Taylor is storming the West End in a play about how the music industry treats women. But she had already confronted the reality of the business — as Self Esteem

Evening Standard · May 7

Performers at West End theatres threaten strike action over pay and conditions

Equity said it has not conducted an indicative ballot of this type in the West End since the 1980s

The Independent UK · Apr 29