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Review: MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET, Starring Ben Platt, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Clementine Scott - Jul 20, 2026

In Midnight at the Never Get, time is not a straightforward thing. It’s never clear what’s real and what’s fiction, how old the characters are, or what decade we’re in. We’re hearing Gershwin-esque jazz standards, but also references to “peaceniks” and Woody Allen.

Review Roundup: Simon Stone's THE ORESTEIA, Now Open At The Bridge Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 15, 2026

A contemporary family wakes up in a Greek myth and can’t seem to find a way out of their hellish destiny. Writer and director Simon Stone is joined by the same creative team that brought the “fantastically original, gripping and magnificent” (The Guardian) The Lady from the Sea to life; set designer Lizzie Clachan, costume designer Mel Page, music by Stefan Gregory, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, and casting director Jessica Ronane CDG.

Review: THE ORESTEIA, Bridge Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jul 15, 2026

There is a dig at Simon Stone in the National Theatre's new Misanthrope, a jab at ultra-contemporary classical reboots staged in rotating glass boxes, the Australian auteur's calling card. His adaptions of Phaedra and Yerma turn his actors into caged zoo animals prowling around their confines waiting for pent up emotions to burst. It’s rinse and repeat for Stone’s take on The Oresteia at The Bridge. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it?

Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson as Hercules in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

Broadway's Bradley Gibson is currently starring as Hercules in the West End Production of Hercules. Get a first look at photos of Bradley in the leading role!

Photos: George R. R. Martin’s GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin. Check out the photos here!

Photos: THE ORESTEIA is Now Playing at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2026

London Theatre Company has released all new production photos from The Oresteia, written and directed by Simon Stone. Learn more and check out the photos here!

Review Roundup: Was Sam Ryder Heavenly in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 8, 2026

The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar redefined the Broadway musical and 40 years later it remains a beloved classic. The instantly recognisable tunes and daringly contemporary lyrics made it one of the most popular albums of all-time, selling over seven million copies, as well as creating a truly global smash hit, with sold-out productions in more than 40 countries.

Photos: THE CHERRY ORCHARD in Rehearsal at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal images for the forthcoming production of The Cherry Orchard. Learn more and check out the photos here!

Photos: New Look At JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR West End Starring Sam Ryder and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

New production photos have been released of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder as Jesus. The production is now playing at The London Palladium through September 5, with an official opening night set for July 7, before transferring to Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a limited 12-week engagement from October 16, 2026, through January 9, 2027.

Photos: Ben Platt and More in Rehearsal For MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, starring Ben Platt. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Starring Sam Ryder
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 7, 2026

Ten years after Tim Sheader's hit version of Jesus Christ Superstar entranced audiences under the stars in Regent's Park, it is back in a much-hyped revival at the London Palladium. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's seminal rock musical was originally released as a concept album in 1970 and features huge rock numbers, lung-bursting ballads and a wealth of earworms. It takes a talented director to create a show from a soundtrack that retains huge appeal, but sometimes lacks personal story arcs. Sheader's engaging staging and a hugely talented cast bring the album powerfully to life.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Wyndham's Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 1, 2026

Like many in the audience, my introduction to To Kill A Mockingbird was at school, a set book on the English Literature curriculum. If you don’t count Enid Blyton and Edward Ardizzone, it was pretty much my introduction to books full stop.

Photos: Sam Ryder and More in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

All new photos have been released from Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder as Jesus. The production is now playing The London Palladium. Check out photos here!

Interview: 'You Have To Bring Your Own Version To The Role': Actor David Fynn On Taking On BEETLEJUICE
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 30, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.

It's Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2026

New York, please look after this bear. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the record-breaking, smash hit, seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical  PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances Tuesday, March 30, 2027 and officially open Sunday, April 18, 2027  at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Jun 15, 2026

Based on the terrifying movies written and directed by Oren Peli, the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, now playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, holds just as much edge-of-your-seat tension with the right amount of carefully timed jump scares that will keep you excited for more. If you're a horror junkie, buckle up.

Review: SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jun 12, 2026

Having your work performed by the Royal Ballet is going to be a big deal at any point - so imagine waiting some 37 years…enter the room Paul Lightfoot and Sol León.

Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh
by Cindy Marcolina - May 31, 2026

Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble. This time around, Branagh takes on Shakespeare’s swan song under Richard Eyre. He gets to tick Prospero off his Shakespearean to-do list, and we get to watch another project where the actor-director-writer-producer sticks out like a sore thumb. Eyre struggles to keep Branagh under control.

Review: BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL, Prince Edward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 29, 2026

For musical fans, it's been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Beetlejuice: The Musical has crossed the pond and landed in London. It's loud, brash, and certainly won't please Tim Burton purists. 

Photos: Aimie Atkinson, David Fynn and More in BEETLEJUICE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

You can now get a first look at the West End transfer of Beetlejuice The Musical now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. See the cast in action in new production photos of the show.