Theatre Spotlight
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read moreStunning, lavish, gorgeous: Top Hat at Chichester Festival Theatre
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Olly Alexander starring in The Importance of Being Earnest
The actor and singer-songwriter will take on the role of Algernon Moncrieff when the National Theatre production transfers to the West End.
Brian Conley to join the cast of Back to the Future The Musical
The stage and screen star will play Doctor Emmett Brown in Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre.
Cynthia Erivo to lead new adaptation of Dracula in the West End
Kip Williams’ one actor adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula will begin performances at London’s Noël Coward Theatre in February 2026.
Olly Alexander starring in The Importance of Being Earnest
Brian Conley to join the cast of Back to the Future The Musical
Cynthia Erivo to lead new adaptation of Dracula in the West End
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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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