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Including a stop in London Christian Lunn in Grindr The Opera, © Nick Brittain Grindr: The Opera will return to London in a new production prior to a UK tour. Directed and choreographed by William Spencer, the musical describes itself as “putting the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera.” The musical styles range from baroque to pop, with music and lyrics by Erik Ransom. He said: “Class and crass were the elements I sought to blend in the creatio

Another trip down the rabbit hole! Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre, © Steve Gregson Alice in Wonderland will play in London this Easter. The kaleidoscopic classic, involving a young girl who falls into a rabbit hole of surreality and intrigue, is directed and designed by Nate Bertone. Penny Farrow’s adaptation of the Lewis Caroll favourite was seen last summer at the Marylebone Theatre. It is suitable for audiences aged five and over and has a running time of one ho

It’s astounding! Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Dratch and Andrew Durand, © Tricia Baron Full casting has been announced for Sam Pinkleton’s revival of The Rocky Horror Show, by Richard O’Brien. Joining the previously announced Luke Evans (Dr. Frank-N-Furter) are Rachel Dratch as the Narrator, Andrew Durand as Brad, Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Amber Gray as Riff Raff, Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr Scott, Juliette Lewis as Magenta, Josh Rivera as Rocky, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

The one-night-only event will take place in May Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers, headshots supplied by the production A one-night gala event celebrating the work of Jim Steinman is heading to the London Coliseum this May. Produced by Tony Award nominee Tyce Green, who previously recorded with Steinman, alongside executive producers Darren Bell and Sam Quested, the show is entitled Total Eclipse and will feature a plethora of guest vocalists performing with the English Nat

See what’s joining the previously revealed Cats Regents Park Open Theatre Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, the second for artistic director Drew McOnie. The season opens with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood, running from 2 May to 6 June. The production is directed by Sean Holmes and stars Joshua James as Sherlock Holmes. The creative team includes Sean Holmes as director, Jherek Bischoff as composer, Grace Smart

The internet is for cast announcements! The Avenue Q company, © Danny Kaan Exclusive: Avenue Q has revealed its 2026 revival company. The show will return to the West End to mark its 20th anniversary, with a new production set to open at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March to 29 August 2026. Produced by Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions, it will feature the original Broadway puppets and reunite members of the creative team behind the musical’s debut. Book Avenue

See what’s in store at the National Theatre and on tour! Nina Hoss, Sandra Oh, Cate Blanchett, Francesca Mills and Letita Wright, © Pascal Bünning, National Theatre, Renato Campora, Phil Sharp and National Theatre The National Theatre has announced its full programme for 2026 – with new shows detailed below. The smaller Dorfman Theatre will host several productions across the year. Francesca Mills will star in a new production of Jim Cartwright’s The Rise and Fall of Little V

Now that’s set a cat amongst the pigeons! Artwork for The Traitors TV show, supplied by the production A stage adaptation of smash-hit series The Traitors is in development for a London run in 2027, said to be a “twist” on the TV format. Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions are collaborating on the project, which is being written by John Finnemore and directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre. The production is based on the television s

From Monday 2 February 2026, acclaimed performers Harry Hepple and Lizzie Bea will take on the roles of the infamous innkeepers Storm the barricades for a Les Mis London ticket. New cast members are set to join the West End company of Les Misérables , Cameron Mackintosh’s celebrated production of Boublil and Schönberg’s iconic musical, currently playing at the Sondheim Theatre. From Monday 2 February 2026, acclaimed performers Harry Hepple and Lizzie Bea will take on the role

The world premiere stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film runs until 7 March Denise Gough and Billy Crudup in High Noon, © Johan Persson In 1952, Fred Zinnemann’s classic Western High Noon was released against the backdrop of the activities of the House of Un-American Activities Committee, which cut a swathe through American civil liberties in pursuit of its anti-communist purge. Its screenwriter Carl Foreman was blacklisted shortly after its release for his refusal to n

Omigod you guys! Hannah Lowther, George Crawford, Annabelle Terry, Jamie Chatterton and Karen Mavundukure for Legally Blonde, © Matt Crockett Exclusive: Legally Blonde has confirmed its full cast. The much-loved musical, which follows a misjudged young woman who overcomes social expectations and becomes a successful Harvard Law School graduate, is heading out on a new tour this year. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach, the

Don’t burst this bubble! Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked: For Good, © Giles Keyte, Universal Studios Film adaptations of stage favourites have triumphed at the Golden Globes, as nominations have been revealed. Wicked: For Good, the second part of Jon M Chu’s screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, was released in November. You can read our review here. Based on the hit novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory M

The thriller hits UK stages next year! Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner, © Seamus Ryan The full cast has been confirmed for the world premiere stage production of Single White Female, which begins rehearsals this week ahead of a UK and Ireland tour from January 2026. The production is adapted from the 1992 Columbia Pictures film and the novel by John Lutz. Kym Marsh (Abigail’s Party) and Lisa Faulkner (Missing You) will lead the tour as Hedy and Allie. Faulkner returns to the stag

Theatre Royal Haymarket The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry London tickets Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will open at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29 January 2026, running until 18 April. Book your tickets now. About The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Based on Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry follows one ordinary man on an extraordinary journey across England. A

Peacock Theatre I’m Every Woman The Musical London Tickets Alexandra Burke is Chaka Khan! Get ready for a powerful new musical experience as I’m Every Woman: The Musical makes its global premiere at London’s Peacock Theatre. This strictly limited run brings the extraordinary life and music of Chaka Khan to the stage and reveals the woman behind the diva for the very first time. About I’m Every Woman The Musical From the streets of Chicago to the world stage, I’m Every Woman:

Duke of York's Theatre Teeth 'N' Smiles London tickets Playing a strictly limited run at Duke of York’s Theatre, witness the 50th anniversary revival of David Hare's rebel play, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, with Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem). Book your official tickets today. About Teeth 'N' Smiles Before punk icons like the New York Dolls, Debbie Harry, or Kurt Cobain, there was Maggie Frisby, the unforgettable voice of 1960s counterculture. Once a symbol of rebellion and raw p

@SohoPlace The Spy Who Came In From The Cold London tickets For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré is being adapted for the stage — and it’s his most iconic work. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold makes its West End premiere following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Don’t miss this gripping theatrical debut of one of the 20th century’s greatest spy novels, running this autumn in London. About The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Set against the backdrop

The Bridge Theatre Into the Woods London tickets Playing a strictly limited run at the Bridge Theatre, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece takes audiences deep into a realm where fairy tales collide, wishes come true, and the consequences of desire unravel before your eyes. Book your official Into the Woods tickets now! About Into the Woods In this thrilling reimagining, the Baker and his Wife embark on a desperate quest to break a wicked curse,

The Bridge Theatre Ivanov London tickets Chris Pine (Star Trek, Wonder Woman) makes his London stage debut in Simon Stone’s bold new adaptation of Chekhov’s Ivanov. Playing a strictly limited run at the Bridge Theatre, book your official tickets to Ivanov today! About Ivanov Nikolai has forgotten how to be happy, if he ever was. Burned out and restless, he should be enjoying midlife: a perfect wife, a strong career, a comfortable home. But debts are mounting, his wife Anna is

Aldwych Theatre Shadowlands London tickets Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) reprises his critically acclaimed role in the West End transfer of Shadowlands. Playing a strictly limited run at the Aldwych Theatre, book now to be among the first to see it. Running from February to May 2026. About Shadowlands Set in the quiet world of 1950s Oxford, Shadowlands follows Oxford don and author C. S. Lewis (Hugh Bonneville) as he opens his heart to a surprising and transform