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

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

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

1536 Review: Funny, Furious and Frighteningly Relevant. A Brilliantly Sharp Study of Male Entitlement.

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1536 Review: Funny, Furious and Frighteningly Relevant. A Brilliantly Sharp Study of Male Entitlement.

1536 takes a well-known headline - King Henry VIII Has Arrested Anne Boleyn for Treason - and shi...

13 May, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

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Lyn Gardner's Weekly Picks

Head over to the Menier for Equus, Peter Shaffer’s undeniably entertaining and powerful story—ins...

11 May, 2026 | By Lyn Gardner

The Devil Wears Prada: Film vs West End Musical

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The Devil Wears Prada: Film vs West End Musical

Few films have defined fashion and ambition (or produced as many memes and iconic quotes) quite l...

7 May, 2026 | By Sian McBride