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Catch up on celebrity appearances and performances in the West End, along with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories.

Simon Russell Beale Reschedules Jesus Christ Superstar Dates as Richard Armitage Extends Run as Herod

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Simon Russell Beale Reschedules Jesus Christ Superstar Dates as Richard Armitage Extends Run as Herod

Further casting details have been confirmed for Jesus Christ Superstar ahead of its upcoming Lond...

22 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Allegra with Dame Maureen Lipman transfers to the West End

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Allegra with Dame Maureen Lipman transfers to the West End

Dame Maureen Lipman will return to London’s West End this summer as Allegra completes its UK tour...

21 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo to Make West End debut in Rent, Plus Dates and Venue Just Confirmed

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Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo to Make West End debut in Rent, Plus Dates and Venue Just Confirmed

Gaten Matarazzo will make his West End debut in the new revival of Rent. The Stranger Things star...

19 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Jesus Christ Superstar to Transfer to Theatre Royal Drury Lane Following Summer Run at the London Palladium

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Jesus Christ Superstar to Transfer to Theatre Royal Drury Lane Following Summer Run at the London Palladium

After playing at the London Palladium this summer, Jesus Christ Superstar will transfer to the Th...

14 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Welcome to the Tate Administration - Catherine Tate is Mary Todd Lincoln.

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Welcome to the Tate Administration - Catherine Tate is Mary Todd Lincoln.

Catherine Tate is Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! Here’s your first look with Tate in her Lincoln ...

1 May, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

McFly’s Harry Judd to Star in London Transfer of Disney’s High School Musical

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McFly’s Harry Judd to Star in London Transfer of Disney’s High School Musical

A brand-new UK production of Disney’s High School Musical will arrive in London in a major new st...

1 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson set for ‘The Lives of Others’ Stage Premiere

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Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson set for ‘The Lives of Others’ Stage Premiere

Robert Icke is set to write and direct a new stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck...

29 Apr, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon