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RENT Announces further West End Cast

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RENT Announces further West End Cast

UPDATE: The role of Mimi will now be played by Alexa Lopez as Bella Brown has withdrawn from the ...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

A Complete Guide to the Songs in RENT

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A Complete Guide to the Songs in RENT

Johnathan Larson’s rock musical RENT returns to the West End, starring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger ...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Stars On Stage: This Year's Big Stars in the West End

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Stars On Stage: This Year's Big Stars in the West End

The West End is sparkling this year with a line-up of world-class talent from stage, film, televi...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Jesus Christ Superstar London Palladium Review: Sam Ryder is Heaven-Sent

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Jesus Christ Superstar London Palladium Review: Sam Ryder is Heaven-Sent

There’s been more than enough Jesus Christ Superstar adaptations to feed the five thousand (nay, ...

8 Jul, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

New Theatre this Month

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New Theatre this Month

The West End has a reputation for producing some of the best theatre in the world. And it’s a rep...

7 Jul, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

Shows Similar to Oliver!

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Shows Similar to Oliver!

Did you leave the Gielgud Theatre and utter the words, "Please, sir. Can I have some more?" If yo...

7 Jul, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

That was all. Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry confirm final The Devil Wears Prada performance dates

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That was all. Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry confirm final The Devil Wears Prada performance dates

Two of The Devil Wears Prada Musical's original stars have confirmed when they'll be strutting ou...

7 Jul, 2026 | By Sian McBride