London Theatre News

First chance to listen to "The Explorer and The Bear" from 'Paddington The Musical'

Written and performed by the show’s composer Tom Fletcher, "The Explorer and The Bear" is one of more than 18 original songs created for the musical.

'Beetlejuice: The Musical' to open in the West End

Based on Tim Burton's classic film, the musical tells the story of unusual teenager Lydia Deetz, who shares her home with the ghosts of a recently deceased couple and rambunctious spirit Beetlejuice.

How are West End directors reinventing classic shows?

From revelatory queer readings to incorporating cameras or taking theatre outside, plays and musicals are being excitingly reimagined.

'Wicked: For Good' reveals final trailer

Wicked tells the untold story of Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, who were friends before being torn apart due to opposing views on how to deal with and challenge corruption.

Megan Hilty to star in solo concert in the West End

Megan Hilty is currently starring as Madeline Ashton in the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her opposite Jennifer Simard.

Full cast announced for 'Fallen Angels' at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The season will continue with two plays directed by Lindsay Posner: Ryan Craig’s The Holy Rosenbergs and Peter Shaffer’s modern classic Equus.

A guide to 'The Hunger Games' characters on stage

Get to know Katniss, Peeta, Haymitch, and more as Suzanne Collins's novel becomes a spectacular theatre production.

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' announces full third-year cast

Current cast members Ammar Duffus, Jack Gardner, Andy Langtree, Lauren O'Neil, and Rufus Wright will continue in the cast.

Find out where the original West End cast of 'Wicked' is now

The London premiere of the long-running musical featured stars like Idina Menzel, Helen Dallimore, and Miriam Margolyes.

Learn about the history of Shakespeare's 'Othello' in London

The gripping tragedy is returning to London in a new West End production, starring David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald.