New Shows and Transfer News in London Theatre
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Paddington the Musical confirms lead cast
After the roaring success of the Paddington films, Michael Bond’s beloved creation is about to ta...
21 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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Why does this image upset so many people?
For almost three decades, The Snowman has been a festive fixture in London. Flying into the Peaco...
20 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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The Best of Both Worlds: Why Plays with Music Are Having a Moment
Theatre has always thrived on variety. Straight plays bring us the thrill of great writing and pe...
19 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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First look: Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in Born With Teeth
Previews are underway for Liz Duffy Adams’ Born With Teeth at Wyndham’s Theatre, and with today’s...
18 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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Making waves: First look at The Lady from the Sea rehearsals
Sea Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln dive into Simon Stone’s bold new take on Henrik Ibsen, as ...
18 Aug, 2025 | By Sian McBride
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The Importance of Being Earnest Character Guide
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest returns to London this autumn, transferring from it...
15 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
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Initial Cast Revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket from January 2026
Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry wi...
15 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon