Theatre Spotlight

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Dancers from Ballet Black

Sadler’s Wells announces autumn/winter programme

The 2026 season at Sadler’s Wells Theatre features big names and new productions, including BalletBoyz and the return of Matthew Bourne’s Christmas residency. 

Heathers the Musical

Big fun! Heathers The Musical to open The Arts at Marble Arch

The award-winning production will have a limited 52-show summer run at the new temporary home of The Arts Theatre, followed by a UK tour beginning in September.

Daniel Casey on stage

Whodunit? Midsomer Murders back on stage for 2027 tour

Daniel Casey will be reprising the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby for the return tour of The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which opens in April 2027.

The company in Hadestown

“An evening in theatre like no other” - Hadestown tour to open in 2027

The award-winning musical Hadestown, currently playing its third hit year in the West End, will embark on its first-ever UK & Ireland tour in 2027. 

The cast of Matilda The Musical

15 years: the enduring appeal of Matilda The Musical

As it enters its 15th year in the West End, we look back on the record-breaking success of Matilda The Musical and explore what it is that continues to appeal to audiences year on year. 

Company of Paddington The Musical

Encore! Theatre shows extending in the West End

It’s always sad to see a good thing go, which is why we’re thrilled that these major productions are extending their run in London, one until 2028.

London Theatre Review: Beetlejuice The Musical

The much-anticipated West End debut of Beetlejuice The Musical delivers a spectacularly chaotic show, with 200+ special effects and David Fynn’s outlandish performance. 

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English National Opera announces 2026/27 season in London

This season will feature nine operas, including classics such as Puccini’s Tosca and Verdi’s La traviata plus new productions, performed at London Coliseum.

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The Choir of Man

Regional Theatre Review: The Choir of Man

Taking you through the doors of the on-stage pub called The Jungle, The Choir of Man invites audiences to join the cast for two hours of foot-stomping, hand-clapping fun.

Harry Judd in High School Musical

McFly’s Harry Judd to star in Disney’s High School Musical

Group rates are now available for the London transfer of Disney’s High School Musical which opens at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in October. 

Singin' In The Rain

Making a splash… Singin’ In The Rain tour set to dazzle audiences

The hit show returns for a major new UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from 28th January, and including a summer season at Sadler’s Wells. 

Headshot of Gaten Matarazzo

30 years of RENT: the groundbreaking musical returns to the West End

Celebrating three decades since its debut on Broadway, Jonathan Larson’s hit musical returns to London in October led by Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo.

The cast of Starlight Express

All aboard! World tour announced for Starlight Express

The world tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Starlight Express, will start in the UK, opening in Leicester in May 2027.

Pretty Woman the Musical

Pretty Woman: The Musical returns for UK tour

The musical production based on the classic Hollywood rom-com is set to perform around the UK again in 2027 after a record-breaking run in the West End. 

Alan Cumming sat in red theatre seat smiling at camera

Pitlochry Festival Theatre unveils full 2026 season

Actor Alan Cumming joins as artistic director as the Scottish theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary with a season of world premieres and much-loved revivals.

The Comedy About Spies

The Comedy About Spies returns to the West End

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MISCHIEF’s award-winning The Comedy About Spies will return to London’s Adelphi Theatre for an eight-week season this summer.

John Patridge has been cast as Hannibal Lector in the stage adaptation of The Silence of The Lambs.

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Silence of the Lambs casting

EastEnders star and theatre veteran cast as the notorious character for the world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs which opens in August, touring various UK theatres.

Man poses with arms out in front of blue brick wall

Derren Brown brings sold-out show to the West End

Following his current UK tour, the renowned illusionist will begin a three-month residency at the Apollo Theatre in October with his mysterious new show, Only Human.

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