Archive London Theatre News May 2026

Summer Showstoppers: 10 Theatre Shows to Light Up Your Summer

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Summer Showstoppers: 10 Theatre Shows to Light Up Your Summer

It’s good vibes and tan lines time! As the temperatures rise to the highest degree and the scent ...

18 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

William Hanson Joins Olivier Award Winning Titanique For West End Debut

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William Hanson Joins Olivier Award Winning Titanique For West End Debut

William Hanson, etiquette coach and co-host of award-winning podcast Help I Sexted My Boss, which...

18 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

My Neighbour Totoro announces final West End extension, now playing until January 2027

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My Neighbour Totoro announces final West End extension, now playing until January 2027

The Royal Shakespeare Company, in collaboration with Joe Hisaishi, Nippon TV and Improbable, has ...

15 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

The 100 Best Musicals of All Time

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The 100 Best Musicals of All Time

Musicals have been around for a long time. Following the success of operas, the first musical com...

14 May, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

Lyn Gardner talks to Paula Varjack about Nine Sixteenths

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Lyn Gardner talks to Paula Varjack about Nine Sixteenths

Growing up in the 1990s, theatre maker Paula Varjack was a huge fan of Janet Jackson. “She was a ...

14 May, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

Jesus Christ Superstar to Transfer to Theatre Royal Drury Lane Following Summer Run at the London Palladium

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Jesus Christ Superstar to Transfer to Theatre Royal Drury Lane Following Summer Run at the London Palladium

After playing at the London Palladium this summer, Jesus Christ Superstar will transfer to the Th...

14 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican

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Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in Death Note: The Musical at the Barbican

Xander Pang and Colin Ryan have been announced to star in the brand new reimagined production of ...

14 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

40 Musical Quiz Questions For Your Next Pub Quiz

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40 Musical Quiz Questions For Your Next Pub Quiz

Are you even running a quiz if you don’t include a musicals round? With so many shows, songs, act...

13 May, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu

The 10 Best Broadway Shows

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The 10 Best Broadway Shows

It’s a crime not to see a musical while in New York. It’s not official law, but it should be. Som...

13 May, 2026 | By Carly Clements-Yu