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Now You See Me Live Review Roundup

ReviewsKevin, August 4th, 2026

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Now you see it, now you don't... but one thing's for certain: this show will make even the most cynical amongst us believe in the impossible! Fans of the hit franchise starring Jesse Eisenberg are in for a treat as Now You See Me Live hits...

ReviewsKevin, August 4th, 2026

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The Reviews For Tao of Glass Are In!

ReviewsKevin, August 3rd, 2026

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Inspired by a dream and shaped by reflections on life, loss and Taoist philosophy, the show sees McDermott sharing personal stories alongside ten new pieces of music by Glass, brought to life by a company of musicians and puppeteers. Here's...

ReviewsKevin, August 3rd, 2026

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Star Spotlight: Aaron Tveit

From HQKevin, July 30th, 2026

Romantic hero? Charming conman? Sondheim anti-hero? Tick, tick, tick! Whether he's singing pop mashups in Moulin Rouge! or navigating the emotional rollercoaster of Next to Normal, there's no place like home on the Broadway stage for Aaron...

From HQKevin, July 30th, 2026

Stars To See On Stage!

From HQKevin, July 29th, 2026

The next few months will see no shortage of stars lighting up stages across London, with award-winning actors, musicians and celebrities coming to show London audiences what it takes to become a household name!...

From HQKevin, July 29th, 2026

Must-Read Reviews From Around The World

ReviewsDaniel, July 28th, 2026

From New York to London and across the US, the past month has seen a bunch of exciting new productions and theatre hits take to the stage. But what did the critics make of them? We've rounded up some of the latest reviews from thea...

ReviewsDaniel, July 28th, 2026

Review Roundup: The Jonathan Larson Project

ReviewsDaniel, July 23rd, 2026

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The Jonathan Larson Project made its highly anticipated London debut last week, following a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run. Playing in London's Southwark Playhouse, The Jonathan Larson Project brings to life a treasure trove......

ReviewsDaniel, July 23rd, 2026

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The Theatreland App Just Got Even Better!

Kevin, July 16th, 2026

The Theatreland app is your ultimate GPS for live entertainment, allowing you to find the perfect night out, no matter where you are in the world!Think of it as having your own personal theatre concierge right in your pocket!Since lau...

Kevin, July 16th, 2026

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The Jury Experience: Can You Uncover the Truth?

Kevin, July 22nd, 2026

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Never been called for jury service? Well, now's the time. This immersive courtroom production invites you to become a member of the jury, where you'll hear witness testimonies, examine evidence and weigh up every argument before deciding on...

Kevin, July 22nd, 2026

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Awards

2026 Olivier Awards: Full List Of Winners

Daniel, April 13th, 2026

London's Royal Albert Hall lit up this past weekend as the 50th Olivier Awards celebrated the best of theatre, hosted by Nick Mohammed. Audiences were treated to electrifying performances from the casts of The Phantom of the Opera, Shuck...

Daniel, April 13th, 2026

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The Phantom of the Opera Unmasks a New Cast

Kevin, June 30th, 2026

Forty years after it first emerged from the shadows in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical continues to haunt the West End as one of the most successful stage productions ever made. The global phenomenon has now captivated an esti...

Kevin, June 30th, 2026

Trainspotting The Musical: A Hit or a Bad Trip?

ReviewsKevin, July 23rd, 2026

The list goes on. Still, this revival didn't quite get the critics high. It's a fascinating phenomenon in theatre when a major new musical becomes one of the season's most talked-about shows for all the wrong reasons. But as the saying goes...

ReviewsKevin, July 23rd, 2026

The Reviews Are In For Here Comes J. Edgar!

ReviewsKevin, July 20th, 2026

Written by comedy legends Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, This Is Spinal Tap) and Tom Leopold (Seinfeld, Cheers), with a dazzling score by Peter Matz, Here Comes J. Edgar! transforms the life of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover into a riotous Broa...

ReviewsKevin, July 20th, 2026

What Did Critics Think Of The Oresteia?

ReviewsKevin, July 16th, 2026

The reviews are in for The Oresteia, Simon Stone's bold new interpretation of Aeschylus's ancient Greek tragedy at the Bridge Theatre. Known for his contemporary reworkings of classic texts, Stone brings a modern lens to Aeschylus's trilog...

ReviewsKevin, July 16th, 2026

Staff Picks: Theater Villains We Secretly Love

From HQScarlet, July 16th, 2026

Whether it's a major production or your local pantomime, there's something about a great villain that has us waiting in anticipation for their grand entrance. The moment they step into the spotlight, you know you're in for a show....

From HQScarlet, July 16th, 2026

So Very! The Reviews For Heathers Are In!

ReviewsKevin, July 15th, 2026

The original high school mean girls are back. After becoming a cult musical phenomenon with hit productions in Los Angeles, London, New York and Melbourne, Heathers The Musical has returned to the capital for a strictly limited 52-performan...

ReviewsKevin, July 15th, 2026

The Reviews For Jesus Christ Superstar Are In!

ReviewsKevin, July 8th, 2026

The angels are singing and the guitars are rip-roaring as Jesus Christ Superstar makes a heavenly return to London. Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's award-winning production has landed at the Palladium, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim...

ReviewsKevin, July 8th, 2026

The Reviews For Cyrano de Bergerac Are In!

ReviewsScarlet, July 2nd, 2026

Edmond Rostand's tale of love, identity and sacrifice returned to the West End in a new production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Following its acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Cyrano de Bergerac arrived at the Noel Coward Theatre...

ReviewsScarlet, July 2nd, 2026

The Reviews For Pride Are In!

ReviewsKevin, June 26th, 2026

Following the true story of LGBTQ+ activists who travel to a Welsh mining village in 1984 to support striking miners, building an unlikely yet powerful alliance rooted in shared struggle, Stephen Beresford's stage adaptation of Pride, direc...

ReviewsKevin, June 26th, 2026

The Truth Review Roundup

ReviewsKevin, June 26th, 2026

The Apollo Theatre welcomes the return of Oscar-winning writer Florian Zeller's Olivier-nominated comedy hit, a limited 14-week season of one of his most acclaimed works. With an all-star cast, led by Tony Award-nominated Stephen Mangan, al...

ReviewsKevin, June 26th, 2026

The Reviews For Sinatra The Musical Are In!

ReviewsKevin, June 25th, 2026

Following its acclaimed premiere in Birmingham, Sinatra The Musical arrives in London's West End, charting the rise of "Ol' Blue Eyes" from a young singer from Hoboken to one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time, through a soundt...

ReviewsKevin, June 25th, 2026