London theatre news
DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan
4 May 2016
Based on the ancient Chinese legend of DiaoChan, an epic story of lust, jealousy and revenge - sometimes called the Chinese Macbeth - is heading to the Arts Theatre from 9 to 28 May 2016.
Get 'Em Off!
29 April 2016
Emotions and more are apparently going to be laid bare in this 'outrageous new musical comedy' from Above The Stag Theatre - from 22 June 2016.
The Buskers Opera
28 April 2016
Previews start today for this new show from the Park Theatre, written by Dougal Irvine (based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay) and directed by Lotte Wakeham - continues to 4 June 2016.
in the absence of silence
27 April 2016
A verbatim theatre piece from Chickenshed starts tonight and continues to 14 May 2016 - inspired by interviews conducted with women as part of an outreach project ...
Art in Antarctica
22 April 2016
Artist and performer Chris Dobrowolski is taking his fascinating and humorous tales of life in Antarctica on a UK tour with three dates in London at Shoreditch Town Hall on 4, 5, and 6 May 2016.
Omnibus Edition
22 April 2016
Celebrate the written and spoken word with Omnibus Edition, Clapham's biggest and most ambitious literary festival yet. From Tue 3 to Sun 8 May ...
National Theatre Live - encore screenings
13 April 2016
UK and international repeat screenings for Hangmen, The Audience, A View from the Bridge, War Horse, Frankenstein and One Man, Two Guvnors from 16 April 2016 ...
Deathwatch
11 April 2016
Starting today, Monday 11 April, the Print Room at the Coronet is presenting the first major revival in nearly thirty years of Deathwatch by Jean Genet, in a new translation by David Rudkin. Contnues to 7 May ...
Cinderella at the Palladium
8 April 2016
Panto returns to the London Palladium after on absence of almost 3 decades. Cinderella is set to run at the prestigious venue from 9 December 2016 until Sunday 15 January 2017.
Olivier Awards 2016 - Winners
4 April 2016
Watch the stars on the red carpet then take a look at the list of winners and watch a video of their reactions ... the full ceremony is on ITV tonight ...
Billy Elliot - the final performance
4 April 2016
Just a few days of performances left for Billy Elliot The Musical - its final show will be at the Victoria Palace this Saturday, 9 April 2016 ...
On The Night
30 March 2016
This event at the Arcola Theatre, produced by Falling Pennies Theatre Company, aims to showcase 15 minute segments of writers' work with the help of professional actors and directors - 17 April 2016, with tickets at £10.
Cabaret Fundraiser at The Union Theatre
29 March 2016
The Union Theatre is moving to new premises later in the year and this cabaret, featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim, is a fundraiser for the new premises - Sunday April 10 2016 at 8pm, with tickets priced at £20.
Musical politics at Waterloo East
26 March 2016
Political musicals are on the agenda in the coming month at Waterloo East Theatre - UKIP The Musical starts on 30 March, followed by Corbyn the Musical: The Motorcycle Diaries in mid-April.
Camden Fringe 2016
23 March 2016
The Camden Fringe returns in August for another celebration of theatre, comedy and fringe - applications to perform are being taken now, but the deadline is fast approaching.
Spring Season at the Bread & Roses Theatre
23 March 2016
Incoming Festival Fundraiser
23 March 2016
NEW: 2016
22 March 2016
First Credit
21 March 2016
The Festival - Hampstead Theatre
15 March 2016
Women in the West End
14 March 2016
Round The Horne: 50th Anniversary Tour
8 March 2016
Crew For Calais
7 March 2016
Run
7 March 2016
Omnibus Patrons' Night
7 March 2016