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Review: SHADOWLANDS, Starring Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 13, 2026

In his book, A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis wrote, 'The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That's the deal'. It's that deal that William Nicholson's poignant play explores in the true story of Lewis's late-in-life love, marriage and loss. Thoughtful, tender and touching, Shadowlands examines joy and grief as a profoundly human experience.

Review: I'M SORRY PRIME MINISTER starring Griff Rhys Jones, Apollo Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 13, 2026

The two old favourites are no longer in Whitehall, but need each other just as much

Photos: SUMMERFOLK in Rehearsal at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The National Theatre has released rehearsal images for Nina Raine and Moses Raine’s new version of Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk, a razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial.  Check out the photos here!

Photos: SHADOWLANDS At Aldwych Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Production photography is released for the highly anticipated West End production of William Nicholson’s beloved and deeply moving play SHADOWLANDS, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh at London’s Aldwych Theatre until Saturday 9 May 2026.

Photos: Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis in I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for the West End run of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which is now playing at the Apollo Theatre.

Review: CABLE STREET, Marylebone Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 27, 2026

October 1936, Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists march on East London. When they reach Cable Street, a stone’s throw from Whitechapel, they find that its people have gathered in a united front against fascism. British, Irish, Jewish, and communists are blocking the road, ready to fight. Written by Tim Gilvin and Alex Kanefsky, Cable Street couldn’t be more timely. After two successful runs at Southwark Playhouse, the musical returns to remind us that there’s strength in unity. As ICE murders innocent citizens who stand up to injustice across the pond and Union Flags keep going up on our home turf, this is the comeback we need. This is a high-energy, anti-fascist history lesson.

Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?, Royal Court Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 24, 2026

What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

Review: WOOLF WORKS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jan 19, 2026

Sir Wayne McGregor is a titan of the dance world - and a divisive one. For some he's the next Messiah, for others, the Emperor's new clothes. Normally I'm veering towards the latter, but his 2015 triptych Woolf Works is perhaps his most successful work to date.

Review: DISNEY'S TARZAN THE MUSICAL at Stage Theater Neue Flora
by Martin Ganeider - Jan 17, 2026

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S TARZAN THE MUSICAL at Stage Theater Neue Flora?

Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

London Theatre Company has released a trailer and new production photos from Into The Woods. The major new production, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now playing the Bridge Theatre.

Photos: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End run of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre from 30 January.

Review Roundup: Billy Crudup and Denise Gough in HIGH NOON
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 12, 2026

Set in the American West of the 1800s, High Noon rides on themes as relevant now as they were then. Courage vs. Cowardice. Justice vs. Peace. Duty vs. Desire. And at its heart, is the bond between Will Kane and Amy Fowler – a love tested by impossible choices as the clock ticks down to the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller on the high noon train. What did the critics think?

Review: HIGH NOON starring Billy Crudup, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 10, 2026

Denise Gough and Rosa Salazar also excel in unexpectedly deeply moving stage version of the much-loved movie

Critics' Choice: Gary Naylor's Best Theatre of 2025
by Gary Naylor - Dec 24, 2025

Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all. It is an escape - and who can deny that we need such refuges more than ever - but it can be so much more than mere escapism. The best theatre of 2025 made those lofty promises - and kept them.

Photos: Billy Crudup, Denise Gough, and More in HIGH NOON
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025

All new production photos have been released for the World Premiere of the play HIGH NOON, starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough. Check out the photos here of the show in London's West End!

Review: PINOCCHIO, Globe Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 22, 2025

Pinocchio at the Globe Theatre is a radiant and heartfelt triumph which transforms a much loved story into a richly imaginative new musical. The atmosphere is electric, with the standing audience filling the lower space, with a striking set emblazoned with giant letters spelling PINOCCHIO framed by grand red curtains, ensuring the sense of occasion is unmistakable.

The Best Theater of 2025: London Shows that Ruled the Year
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 19, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, London's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. The season has been full of so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works. Be sure to check back later for new additions as they're released!

Review: WHEN WE ARE MARRIED, Donmar Warehouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 18, 2025

Perfect medicine for the winter blues

Review: TOP HAT, Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Clementine Scott - Dec 18, 2025

Twenty or so dancers parade before an oversized Art Deco clock, to the familiar strains of ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ from a brass band offstage. In other words, the stage is set for a reassuringly old-fashioned taste of the Golden Age of movie musicals.

Review: INDIAN INK, Hampstead Theatre
by Clementine Scott - Dec 17, 2025

Indian Ink is not among Tom Stoppard’s greatest plays. The tale of a literary darling moving to 1930s India is awkwardly structured and hamfisted in its messages about Indian identity. Yet this revival breathes new life into the lesser-known work.