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New Shows and Transfer News in London Theatre

Discover new West End shows and transfers, including premieres, upcoming performances, and international hits making their debut.

The Best of Both Worlds: Why Plays with Music Are Having a Moment

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The Best of Both Worlds: Why Plays with Music Are Having a Moment

Theatre has always thrived on variety. Straight plays bring us the thrill of great writing and pe...

19 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

First look: Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in Born With Teeth

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First look: Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in Born With Teeth

Previews are underway for Liz Duffy Adams’ Born With Teeth at Wyndham’s Theatre, and with today’s...

18 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride

Making waves: First look at The Lady from the Sea rehearsals

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Making waves: First look at The Lady from the Sea rehearsals

Sea Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln dive into Simon Stone’s bold new take on Henrik Ibsen, as ...

18 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride

The Importance of Being Earnest Character Guide

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The Importance of Being Earnest Character Guide

Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest returns to London this autumn, transferring from it...

15 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

Initial Cast Revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket from January 2026

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Initial Cast Revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket from January 2026

Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry wi...

15 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

Mary Page Marlowe and the multiverse of Matilda's

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Mary Page Marlowe and the multiverse of Matilda's

Forget Marvel, there’s a new MCU in town. The Matilda Cinemative Universe. The Old Vic is abo...

14 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride

Top Hat to Dance into London this Festive Season

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Top Hat to Dance into London this Festive Season

This Christmas, Top Hat is bringing Hollywood glamour to London. Following its acclaimed run at C...

13 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon