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Discover unique feature articles on West End theatre, diving into trends, insights, and stories behind the magic on stage.

Starlight Express Character Guide

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Starlight Express Character Guide

Starlight Express returned to London in 2024—revved up, reimagined, and ready to race at the purp...

24 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

The Comedy About Spies Characters Guide

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The Comedy About Spies Characters Guide

From the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong comes The Comedy About Spies, a riotous West End co...

23 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

What are the critics saying about Burlesque the Musical?

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What are the critics saying about Burlesque the Musical?

There has been a lot of buzz around the musical adaptation of the 2010 cult-hit film starring Chr...

23 Jul, 2025 | By Sian McBride

How to pretend you love football (when you’d rather be at the theatre)

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How to pretend you love football (when you’d rather be at the theatre)

So, you’ve found yourself surrounded by football fever - again. And this time it’s not just any m...

22 Jul, 2025 | By Sian McBride

Harold Fry Musical to Transfer to London’s West End in 2026

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Harold Fry Musical to Transfer to London’s West End in 2026

What is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry about? Harold Fry is an ordinary man on an extra...

18 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

A Top-Secret Theatre Hit…Hidden in Plain Sight

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A Top-Secret Theatre Hit…Hidden in Plain Sight

Forget laugh-a-minute—this is laugh-every-10-seconds theatre. The Spy Spoof You Didn't Kn...

18 Jul, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon

Celebrating 40 years of Live Aid

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Celebrating 40 years of Live Aid

13th July 1985. It was the day the world came together, not in fear or mourning, but in music, ho...

13 Jul, 2025 | By Sian McBride