Theatre – Articles about London

If you are after something firmly in the cosy Christmas zone, “The Snowman” is back at the Peacock Theatre from this weekend. It is the Birmingham Rep's long-running stage version of Raymond Briggs' picture book and the classic animated film “The Snowman”, and it has become a yearly comfort watch fo...

London's largest panlingual theatre festival, Voila! Theatre Festival 2025, returns from 3–23 November with its most ambitious edition yet, spanning eight venues, 110 events, 70 languages, and 450 artists.  The Uncontainable Nausea of Alec BaldwinProduced by The Cockpit, the festival continues...

On Monday 6 October, The Ivy Club is throwing open its doors for one rare cultural evening celebrating one of Britain's finest theatre legends: Noël Coward. American theatre critic Charles Isherwood will lead a cosy discussion on why Coward's influence is still going strong. Joining him are Oliver S...

This weekend, Shakespeare's classic play “The Tempest” is given a completely new direction by the acclaimed Polish theatre company Teatr Biuro Podróży as part of a festival celebrating contemporary Polish theatre in London. The Tempest - Teatr Biuro Podróży. Photo: Joanna MarchewkaThis free outdoor...

This summer, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will stage a dazzling new production of Lerner & Loewe's beloved musical “Brigadoon”, set against the romantic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. "Brigadoon" rehearsalThe story follows WW2 fighter pilots Tommy and Jeff, who stumble upon the mysterious...

On 24 and 25 July, SPLAT!, a fun physical comedy about art and collaboration, is landing at Underbelly Boulevard in Soho for just two can't-miss performances. Crafted for children aged 3 to 7 (plus their grown-ups), this language-free show has been exciting audiences around the UK with its visual st...

“Brixton Calling,” a thrilling new stage production with live music, premieres at Southwark Playhouse this summer. Inspired by Simon Parkes' memoir “Live at the Brixton Academy”, the play tells the incredible true story of how a 23-year-old bought a derelict cinema for £1 and transformed it into an...

When it comes to Fringe festivals, Edinburgh may be the most famous, but you don't need to head to Scotland to experience it. Peckham Fringe returns from 1 May to 6 June, bringing an exciting line-up of new work to South London. It's centred around Theatre Peckham, with events also taking place in n...

This June, Seven Dials Playhouse will host its iconic Pride Season, and with it comes a curated programme of LGBTQIA+ artists to the heart of London's West End.  From 3 to 22 June, The House and The Pen will feature a diverse selection of shows celebrating queer culture, spanning a variety of g...

Building on the massive success of the book and film series, the new production will be bringing the heroic story of Katniss Everdeen to the stage for the first time ever. Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (“Girl from the North Country”, “The Weir”) and director Matthew Dunster (“2:22 – A Gho...

This spring, famous actors Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are joining forces in a new West End production of the Bard's “Much Ado About Nothing”. Coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane this February, the new production of William Shakespeare's witty “Much Ado About Nothing” is directed by acclaimed Br...

MimeLondon, the successor to the long-running London International Mime Festival, is back for its second edition in January. MimeLondon is a series of theatrical performances highlighting edgy and unusual shows by accomplished mimes, puppeteers, and other creatives. Taking place at multiple venues f...

The Voila! Theatre Festival, London's annual panlingual theatre event, runs from 4 to 24 November, showcasing a diverse array of performances across multiple venues. This year's festival features an extensive range of cultures, stories, and aesthetics, emphasizing themes of challenge and change. Aud...

New York Times bestselling author and modern Stoicism advocate Ryan Holiday is bringing his inspiring insights and practical Stoic teachings to London in November. Holiday will appear at the Troxy in London on November 12, 2024. Fans can expect to hear thought-provoking lessons on Stoicism, the anci...

"The Gentlemen's Club," a hit production from India, makes its international debut in London this October through a collaboration between Soho Theatre and Mumbai's National Centre for Performing Arts.  The Gentlemen's Club artworkSet in a fictional club, the show features women embodying mascul...

Underbelly Boulevard is the brand-new home for the hottest cabaret, theatre and live music. Along with being a theatrical hot spot, it also houses an exciting new cocktail bar and Cafe Kitty, a stylish new restaurant from Kitty Fisher's Group serving an elevated British menu and exclusive pre- and p...

You are cordially invited to a spooky storytelling performance by author and actor C.J. Carter-Stephenson. Prepare to be scared as C.J. brings two of his horror stories vividly to life with words, projected images and an immersive soundscape. This readers theatre extravaganza will take you from the...

When you think of a fringe festival, the world-famous event in Edinburgh is probably the first thing that springs to mind. However, you don't have to go all the way to Scotland if you want to enjoy exciting and innovative new shows. Peckham Fringe takes place between 1st May and 8th June, bringing a...

Following the closure of “The Burnt City”, the world's leading immersive theatre company is gearing up for a new show. Founded in 2000, the award-winning Punchdrunk has revolutionised theatre by placing audiences at the centre of its immersive performances, earning recognition as one of the most inf...

Take the kids off to the theatre for a fun performance of a show that's suitable for ages 2+. Renowned North Finchley theatre Artsdepot is staging a production of the favourite children's book “Dear Zoo” between 14th and 18th February – ideal timing for a half-term or weekend treat. Whether your lit...

The spiritual successor to the London International Mime Festival highlights astonishing productions by four acclaimed international companies. For five decades, the London International Mime Festival was one of the top global events highlighting the art of mime, but it sadly ended in 2023. Helen La...

Aladdin takes flight in Hackney this festive season for an unforgettable pantomime performance at Hackney Empire Theatre on Mare Street. Aladdin, yearning for love and wealth, stumbles upon an enchanted lamp, unlocking the path to his dreams when encountering a mysterious genie. However, the questio...

Serving as the prequel to the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”, the new West End production has critics and audiences raving. “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is a major new play hosted by the Phoenix Theatre in the heart of London's Theatreland. Based on the massive Netflix hit “Stranger Thi...

For the first time ever, the candlelit and atmospheric Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe is staging a groundbreaking work written in 1881. Ghosts, a work by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, caused uproar in its day with its controversial themes of incest, religion, and euthanasia. Now...

Riverside theatre Shakespeare's Globe is naturally best-known for its productions of Shakespeare plays, but that's not the only kind of performance you can see here. On 24th September the theatre's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for intimate event 'Words of Peace.' Hosted by acclaimed actor Mark Rylance, t...

Experience theatre in the unique surroundings of Chelsea Physic Garden. Between 14th and 20th August (excluding 19th August), Wild Immersive Theatre brings its production of Alice in Wonderland to this elegant garden of medicinal botanicals. This is a family-friendly theatre production that'll enthr...

Theatre lovers in London have so many options. You could head to the West End to see a big glitzy show, check out a Shakespeare production next to the river, or go to one of the many fringe theatre venues that stage new and cutting-edge shows. Pub theatres are an ideal place for seeing shows by up-a...

Dynamic West London performing arts venue Riverside Studios is back with its four week festival celebrating new performance – Bitesize Festival. The event gives an opportunity for innovative and inspiring performance to be shown in front of a live audience in the capital following an open call for s...

Next to Broadway, London's West End is one of the most famous theatre quarters in the world, with audiences from all over the world coming to see the spectacular award-winning shows that are a constant there. But the city's theatrical scene extends far beyond Soho, with everything from cosy theatre...