London theatre news
The Bridge House Theatre to relaunch
21 April 2021
Closed last December, The Bridge House Theatre is set to get a relaunch and a new lease of life this summer under the artistic direction of Luke Adamson
Reopening season at Old Red Lion
9 December 2020
Islington's acclaimed family-run pub theatre, The Old Red Lion, is bringing back shows as it announces its reopening season.
Arcola Theatre plans new space
26 October 2020
Dalston's Arcola Theatre plans to build a new outdoor performance space and bar, designed by multi-award-winning stage designer Jon Bausor.
Win a ticket to see Ian McKellen
16 September 2020
Donate to The Space's crowdfunder and you'll be entered into a draw for tickets to an exclusive online Q and A with Sir Ian McKellen!
Lion & Unicorn Theatre to reopen
16 September 2020
Live, covid-secure performance will return to the Lion & Unicorn Theatre from September 30 with some brand-new work and some old favourites.
Unlocked Festival
1 September 2020
For 3 weeks this Autumn, Nottingham Playhouse will open its doors to the public for the first time since March to host an eclectic festival of live and live-streamed events.
Theatre Search database launches early
3 August 2020
Spun Glass Theatre's 'Theatre Search' database - a free resource available for independent producers and touring arts companies - is launched today well ahead of schedule.
Performing arts can resume outdoors on July 11
9 July 2020
Performing arts can now take place outdoors from 11 July with a socially distanced audience present, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced today.
In Conversation With Miriam Margolyes
6 July 2020
Miriam Margolyes will be in conversation with Peter Guttridge, exploring stories from her legendary career on stage and screen, raising funds for Omnibus Theatre.
Government finds £1.57 billion to save UK arts
6 July 2020
At last ... the government finally stumps-up £1.57 billion to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions.
Theatre Search launched
20 June 2020
Spun Glass Theatre are developing 'Theatre Search' - a free, shared resource available from September for independent producers and touring arts companies.
Public Campaign for the Arts
18 June 2020
A nationwide, volunteer-led public campaign is underway to support Britain's imperilled performing arts industry - see how you can help ...
Open letter calls for government support
18 June 2020
Theatres on the "brink of ruin" force industry leaders and a host of top flight actors and creatives to write an open letter asking for government help.
House to House from Brixton House
30 May 2020
Brixton House is due to open in Spring 2021 - in the meantime, it's looking back to its Ovalhouse days with 4 virtual reality shows being released during June.
What's happening at ... Park Theatre?
30 May 2020
Park Theatre has been awarded an Arts Council England Emergency Support Grant of £35k and has reached the half-way stage in its Park Life campaign.
What's happening at ... Jermyn Street Theatre?
19 May 2020
Riverside Studios - charity quiz nights
14 May 2020
Riverside Studios to host charity quiz nights
22 April 2020
London theatre closures
11 April 2020
Jermyn Street Theatre Flooded
9 April 2020
Theatre closures and show postponements
16 March 2020
Fundraising at Applecart Arts
16 March 2020
BAC - world's first Relaxed Venue
10 February 2020
Persona - opening production at Riverside Studios
18 November 2019
Redevelopment project at CPT
4 November 2019