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Elf Artwork

Elf The Musical returning for Christmas

The hit musical based on the much-loved Christmas film is returning to the West End for a stricly limited ten-week run until the new year.

Johannes Radebe for Kinky Boots West End

Strictly’s Johannes to strut into the West End with Kinky Boots

Following a record-breaking tour, Strictly Come Dancing star, Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut in the new production of Kinky Boots The Musical opening in March 2026.

Mamma Mia! UK Tour UK Tour-2-(previous UK tour cast)

Further venues announced for Mamma Mia! UK tour

Mamma Mia! will head out on a UK tour from October 2025, and additional dates include runs at theatres nationwide through to August 2026.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live Show

Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy live show coming to London

The interactive show will open at Riverside Studios in November, with visitors able to explore the world based on Douglas Adams’ novels and the 2005 film.

Rachel Zegler (Eva Perón) & James Olivas (Juan Perón) in Evita.

London Theatre Review: Evita

Magnetic vocals, emotive routines and a unique and surprising performance of its most well-known number make Jamie Lloyd’s production of Evita a must see in London’s West End.

Disney's Hercules - The Muses (Brianna Ogunbawo, Candace Furbert, Malinda Parris, Sharlene Hector, Robyn Rose-Li)

London Theatre Review: Hercules

Disney on Stage delivers another fun, high-energy musical adaptation that fans of the film and newcomers alike are sure to enjoy.

Mean Girls The Musical touring UK theatres in 2026

Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions have announced the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical will open at Manchester Opera House on 23rd February 2026.

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Stunning, lavish, gorgeous: Top Hat at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Groups can enjoy some of Hollywood’s greatest songs in Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, playing at the Chichester Festival Theatre from 14th July to 6th September 2025.

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The cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button closing in October

The award winning musical has announced its final extension at The Ambassadors Theatre, with its last West End performance taking place on 11th October 2025.

Macbeth 2025

RSC announces 2025/26 programme starring Outlander’s Sam Heughan

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced its 2025/26 programme of shows, including a new production of Shakespeare’s Henry V and a West End run of Born With Teeth.

Les Misérables

Special anniversary cast announced for Les Misérables, London

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the West End musical, producers of Les Misérables have announced a new cast including Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean and Bradley Jaden as Javert.

The cast of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical.

London Theatre Review: Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Non-stop classic hits and emotional storytelling bring this true story to life in London’s West End, 40 years on from the concerts that united the world.

The Talented Mr Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley set for first UK tour

The stage adaptation of the 1955 novel and hit film will tour UK theatres from 4th September, 70 years after the novel’s publication.

Company of Nutcracker in Havana 2024 production.

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana announces second UK tour

Nutcracker in Havana, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, will embark on its second UK tour from the end of October 2025.

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde to tour UK in 2026

A new production of Legally Blonde The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, opening at Leicester’s Curve Theatre in February.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical to finish West End run

After seven years Tina, the stage show based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, will conclude its run in London’s West End.

Henry Shields (left), Dave Hearn (centre) and Nancy Zamit (right) in The Comedy About Spies.

London Theatre Review: The Comedy About Spies

Blueprints go missing and accents go wildly off course in this chaotic Cold War caper from Mischief, the makers of The Play That Goes Wrong. We went along to see it for ourselves.

David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE and Caitlin FitzGerald in Othello

Toby Jones and David Harewood to star in Othello

A new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello will open in October, at Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE and Caitlin FitzGerald.

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