Theatre News
Never miss a beat with our up to the minute theatre news covering a wide variety of London theatre productions. Keep up to date with cast changes, new show announcements and West End news hot off the press. Our contributors have their ears to the ground, taking in all the latest rumours of upcoming shows and industry headlines to keep you in the know.
Win The Bodyguard Tickets and an Exclusive Goody Bag
Win The Bodyguard tickets to the new musical opening at the Adelphi Theatre London and an exclusive goody bag.
The Michael Grandage Season
The Michael Grandage Season begins a year long residency at the Noel Coward Theatre from November 2012. Throughout 2013 five new productions of new and classic works will be presented by some of the country's leading acting talent, all directed by Michael Grandage under the banner of his brand new company.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Press Launch
One of the most exciting new musicals of 2013, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' held an exclusive Press Launch to reveal information about the upcoming show. We were lucky enough to talk to some of the creative team and find out exactly what was in store for audiences entering the world of the eccentric Willy Wonka.
A Chorus Line London Open Auditions
As the classic Broadway musical A Chorus Line prepares to open in London in 2013, open auditions were held at the London Palladium to try and discover a brand new West End star.
Jesus Christ Not-So-Super-Star
We recently visited the O2 arena to catch up with the brand new touring version of Jesus Christ Superstar which embarks on a nationwide arena tour. Find out our thoughts on the show, along with what we thought about Mel C, Tim Minchin and ITV Superstar Winner Ben Forster.
Once the Musical
The hit Broadway musical 'Once' is finding a UK home at the Phoenix Theatre in early 2013, completing the Spring season of US imports that also includes The Book of Mormon and A Chorus Line. Based on the film of the same name, this simple yet effective production won an impressive 8 Tony Awards this year and is one of the hottest tickets in New York. Will it have the same effect in London...?
Win an Exclusive Viva Forever Goody Bag
We visited the exclusive Press Launch of the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever which opens at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End in November 2012. To celebrate the launch of the event we held a competition to give away some of the exclusive goody bags including posters, flyers and the official logo T shirt!
Viva Forever the Musical Press Launch
We visited the exclusive Press Launch of the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever at the St Pancras Hotel in London. All five of the band members were in attendance along with Jennifer Saunders who has written and original story around smash hit songs such as 'Stop', 'Wannabe' and 'Mamma'. Read our views on the event and see some of the video footage of what to look forward to once it opens.
Viva Forever
The eagerly anticipated musical based on the songs of The Spice Girls has been announced as Viva Forever, and will be heading to London's West End in time for Christmas 2012. The story will feature an original book by comedian Jennifer Saunders and will include many of the band's famous songs. Keep updated with news of the musical and to find out when tickets go on sale!
2012 Tony Awards
The most spectacular event in the worldwide theatrical calendar is without doubt the Tony Awards. The 2012 ceremony was hosted once again by Neil Patrick Harris, and featured performances from shows such as Once, Ghost the Musical, Newsies and Porgy and Bess. Read our round-up of the winners and losers on the night and let us know your thoughts on who should have taken home the gongs...
