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London Theatre Features News

Discover unique feature articles on West End theatre, diving into trends, insights, and stories behind the magic on stage.

Role Up, Role Up, It’s the Understudy’s Time to Shine!

Features

Role Up, Role Up, It’s the Understudy’s Time to Shine!

I went to see Dreamgirls the other week (you can read that write-up here) and one of the understu...

7 Oct, 2017 | By Kay Johal

Featured news

Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre Review

Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre Review

19 December 2025
Paranormal Activity review: A dead good, edge-of-your-seat, thrill ride

Paranormal Activity review: A dead good, edge-of-your-seat, thrill ride

18 December 2025
How the Warner Bros. Netflix deal impacts live theatre

How the Warner Bros. Netflix deal impacts live theatre

17 December 2025
REVIEW: An American in Paris ". . . an enjoyable evening at the theatre"

Reviews / Features

REVIEW: An American in Paris ". . . an enjoyable evening at the theatre"

The art deco features of the Dominion Theatre provide a fitting home for 1940s musical An America...

4 Oct, 2017 | By Harrison Fuller

8 Things The Lion King Teaches Us About Life

Features

8 Things The Lion King Teaches Us About Life

Seeing The Lion King recently made me remember just how great a show it is. The staging is sublim...

4 Oct, 2017 | By Harriet Wilson

REVIEW: Matilda  (in exactly 250 words)

Reviews / Features

REVIEW: Matilda (in exactly 250 words)

Matilda the Musical, based on Roald Dahl's book, is a feel-good show that both kids and adults wi...

4 Oct, 2017 | By Harriet Wilson

REVIEW: Kinky Boots

Reviews / Features

REVIEW: Kinky Boots

Strutting into its third year at the Adelphi Theatre, Kinky Boots is still playing to full houses...

29 Sep, 2017 | By Harrison Fuller

REVIEW: The Lion King "must be seen"

Reviews / Features

REVIEW: The Lion King "must be seen"

Multi-award winning. Loved worldwide. Running at London's Lyceum Theatre for 18 years. This is th...

29 Sep, 2017 | By Jade Ali

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