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Review: ILFORD BOY, Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 21, 2026

Coming-of-age plays are not new, but they vary hugely in quality and impact. Danny Lee Wynter's new work, Ilford Boy is a witty, sensitive and beautifully performed piece of theatre that will warm your soul and break your heart

SINATRA THE MUSICAL Star Joel Harper-Jackson to Take Time Away Due to Injury
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson, who is currently starring in Sinatra the Musical in London, has revealed that he will be taking time away from the show due to an injury. Learn more here.

SINATRA THE MUSICAL to Support Nordoff and Robbins with Gala Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

The West End production will hold a special gala performance at the Aldwych Theatre to benefit the UK's largest music therapy charity, with cast members visiting the organization's center for a therapeutic session.

Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Le Théâtre Du Lido
by Patrick Honoré - Sep 21, 2026

Robert Carsen turns the Lido’s cabaret heritage into a theatrical advantage, creating the most convincing production yet of its musical-theatre era.

Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 3, 2026

What did our critic think of PRESENT LAUGHTER, THEATRE ROYAL BATH at Theatre Royal Bath?

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and More in Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

All new photos have been released for Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Augusta Productions’ Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Check out the photos here!

Jodie McNee Replaces Sinéad Matthews in ILFORD BOY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Jodie McNee has joined the cast of Danny Lee Wynter’s Ilford Boy at the Donmar Warehouse. She will take on the role of Jackie, replacing Sinéad Matthews. Learn more here.

Review Roundup: Nadia Falls's ABIGAIL'S PARTY Lands In The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 20, 2026

Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue's teenage daughter Abigail can't seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it'd be rude to leave. What did the critics think?

Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Starring Tamzin Outhwaite, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 20, 2026

Nadia Fall is now firmly ensconced in her role as Artistic Director of the Young Vic, but her final show at Stratford East back in 2024 was a brilliantly realised revival of Mike Leigh's seminal work, Abigail's Party. Now having a much-deserved West End transfer, it lands on the Harold Pinter stage in all its excruciating glory.

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and More Rehearse PRESENT LAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Noël Coward's Present Laughter, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as Geri Essendine alongside James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis. The production begins at Theatre Royal Bath on August 27 before embarking on a national tour.

Tracy-Ann Oberman, James Dreyfus and Adrian Lukis to Star in Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the UK tour of Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity.

Review: SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Aldwych Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 24, 2026

The stories about Francis Albert Sinatra are endless. Two decades before Beatlemania hit the States, thousands of girls queued around the block so they could see the short, skinny kid from Hoboken sing while they cried, screamed and fainted. He had a thick New Jersey accent and a thin skin, punching one critic in the back of the head and physically threatening other members of the press. His friendship with mob members and their goons supposedly helped him out of a recording contract and for decades the FBI kept a file on him running to thousands of pages. He was close friends with Marilyn Monroe and gifted her a dog; she named it “Maf”, short for Mafia Honey, just to wind him up. At the age of 48, he dated a teenage Mia Farrow and the two eventually married in 1966.

Photos: Joel Harper-Jackson and More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

All new photos have been released of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the photos here.

Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.

Photos/Video: Joel Harper-Jackson, Ana Villafañe, and More in Rehearsal For SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

New rehearsal photos and footage have been released from the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the video and photos here!

Review: TOP HAT at Châtelet
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 20, 2026

Kathleen Marshall’s sumptuous revival of (Top Hat) transforms the Théâtre du Châtelet into a 1930s fantasia of tap brilliance, screwball romance, and Irving Berlin classics. Phillip Attmore and Nicole‑Lily Baisden lead a radiant cast through a whirlwind of mistaken identities, Art Deco glamour, and showstopping choreography. Running until 3 May.

Jenna Russell Joins West End Premiere of SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.

Review Roundup: SUMMERFOLK at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 18, 2026

It’s a hot, beautiful summer in 1905, and Russia’s elite retreat to the countryside to swim, sip champagne and start affairs. When they’re having this much fun, why care about anything else? But Varvara just can’t shake the feeling that their holiday idyll is built on borrowed time. As the party continues, how long can they ignore the storm on the horizon?

Review: SUMMERFOLK starring Sophie Rundle, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 18, 2026

Splendid new adaptation of a play that can be seen as a respectful response to The Cherry Orchard

Photos: First Look at SUMMERFOLK at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The National Theatre has released photos of Nina Raine and Moses Raine’s new version of Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk, a razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial.