Union Theatre

HE SAID/SHE SAID Double-Bill of One-Act Plays Comes to The White Bear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Two one-act plays presented as a double-bill, each centring on an act of knife violence, He Said/She Said revives Dom Riley's Misconduct and Madeline Gould's Ladykiller.

OH SISTER MARY Comes to The Arches Lane Theatre, Battersea in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Following her show last year at Charring Cross Theatre and her summer season in New York and Provincetown, join Sister for a new fun filled show of singing, comedy, silliness, showtunes, some surprises and a few games.

OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.

Joel Harper-Jackson to Play Frank Sinatra in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.

GRINDR THE OPERA Returns to London Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

GRINDR THE OPERA will return to London with a new production before touring Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham.

GRINDR MOM Starring Jessica Martin to Have European Premiere at Waterloo East Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Grindr Mom, starring Jessica Martin, will have its European premiere at Waterloo East Theatre, directed by Gerald Armin. When a well‑meaning Mormon mother discovers her son is gay, she does what any loving parent might do… she joins Grindr.

HORIZONS VOL #3 Comes to Crazy Coqs in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2025

HORIZONS VOL #3, the third annual concert series dedicated to the future of musical theatre, will be performed at Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel on Monday 19 January.

Review: POOR SHIRLEY MUST MAKE HER ESCAPE, Union Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 12, 2025

They may be strangers on a train but, in Tom George Hammond’s two-and-a-bit-hander, Shirley and Kieran are not here to swap murders but to discover what real happiness looks like.

MILES. Transfers to London's Southwark Playhouse Borough Following Sell-Out Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Delving into the creative chaos behind Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time, MILES. is a dynamic two-hander blending live jazz and multi-rolling performance to explore the life and legacy of Miles Davis.

Cast Set For THE LOST LIBRARY OF LEAKE STREET At The Glitch
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

VAULT Creative Arts has announced the cast bringing The Lost Library of Leake Street to life this Christmas. The cast is led by Ronay Poole and Malcolm Jeffries. Learn more here!

Vagabond Players to Hold Auditions For THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Vagabond Players will hold auditions for The Heidi Chronicles, written by Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Lee Conderacci.

New British Musical WHY WOULD WE CARE? Will Premiere At The Union Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The darkly comic new British musical Why Would We Care? will premiere at London’s Union Theatre January 26–31, 2026. With music and lyrics by John-Michael Mahoney and direction by James Connor.

Review: BLOODY MARY AND THE NINE DAY QUEEN, Union Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 27, 2025

Even from the title of Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen, one can tell whose side writer Gareth Hides is on. The new musical, directed by Adam Stone, tells the story of Mary I of England (Cezarah Bonner) and Lady Jane Grey (Anna Unwin), cousins who were caught up in a battle for the Queendom after the death of Edward VI (played by a literal puppet), the son of Henry VIII. The title of the show comes from the nicknames for the two women, with Mary executing Jane after convicting her of treason for her nine-day reign as Queen of England and Ireland.

MR JONES: An Aberfan Story to Have London Premiere at Finborough Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Direct from a run at the Edinburgh Festival and a Welsh tour, Mr Jones, a new play about the Aberfan disaster, will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four-week limited run in London!

Forbes Masson in ORPHANS and More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre 2026 Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

With rehearsals currently underway for Katherine Moar’s world premiere Ragdoll, Jermyn Street Theatre revealed the first two productions in its 2026 Season. Learn more here!

OSCAR AT THE CROWN Extends Booking Until January 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race Star, Jan Sport, will be extending her run in OSCAR AT THE CROWN at The Crown on Tottenham Court Road by two weeks due to popular demand.

STORMS, MAYBE SNOW Opens at Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

Lovely, Dark & Deep Productions will present the premiere of Storms, Maybe Snow, a powerful new work by playwright and director Miranda Lapworth. The production will tour three London venues this autumn.

Kirsten Vangsness and Tom Lenk Cross The Pond For Staged Reading of NIMROD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Bespoke Plays London, now in its second year as the UK branch of the celebrated Los Angeles theatre company, will bring a staged reading of Phinneas Kiyomura's NIMROD to The Union Theatre this September.

Full Cast Set For the RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN at The Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson's exhilarating take on JM Barrie's beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan, directed by Jonathan Munby.

April De Angelis To Adapt THE TURN OF THE SCREW for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

Laurence Olivier award-nominated playwright, April De Angelis, is to adapt the classic Henry James novella, The Turn of the Screw, for a major UK tour opening in September 2026. Learn more!