Archive London Theatre News 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Cast, Songs & London Tickets

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Everything You Need to Know About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Cast, Songs & London Tickets

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical returns to the West End, but this time with a brand...

22 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

The History Boys to Return to the West End for the First Time in 20 Years

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The History Boys to Return to the West End for the First Time in 20 Years

The History Boys will return to the West End for the first time in 20 years, with Alan Bennett’s ...

22 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Calling all Freshers: Don't miss Avenue Q

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Calling all Freshers: Don't miss Avenue Q

With three months before Avenue Q closes at the Shaftesbury Theatre, I thought it my duty to impl...

21 Oct, 2026 | By Tess Thompson

High School Musical Review

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High School Musical Review

Like many others, I’d say I’m a self-proclaimed Queen of Teen Movie Quotes, Mayor of Nostalgia To...

21 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Everything you need to know about Legally Blonde

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Everything you need to know about Legally Blonde

Ohmigod, you guys! Legally Blonde is back in London’s West End after more than 15 years and we co...

20 Oct, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

The big opening this week is undoubtedly Robert Icke’s take on The Lives of Others, Florian Henck...

19 Oct, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Which Musical Should You Watch Next? 25 Shows for Every Mood

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Which Musical Should You Watch Next? 25 Shows for Every Mood

So you want to see a musical, but you don’t know what to watch. Don’t worry. Chill. We’re here to...

19 Oct, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

The Traitors: Live Experience Review – Is It Worth It?

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The Traitors: Live Experience Review – Is It Worth It?

Having watched every episode of The Traitors and Celebrity Traitors, I was probably the ideal can...

14 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan harvest laughs from Chekhov’s final play

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Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan harvest laughs from Chekhov’s final play

Chekhov is fruitful ground for Director Ian Rickson and playwright Conor McPherson. Following the...

14 Oct, 2026 | By Sian McBride