Strictly favourite Anton Du Beke will make his National Theatre debut in the NT’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes when the family favourite embarks on a major UK tour next summer.
National Theatre’s 2027 season includes new musical Glorious Madness and West Side Story revival
The world premiere of a new British musical featuring the music of Joan Armatrading and a major revival of West Side Story will be part of the National Theatre’s 2027 season
Barbican encore for critically acclaimed Death Note: The Musical
Following a sold-out, record-breaking season in the summer, manga musical Death Note: The Musical will return to London’s Barbican Theatre for a limited season from 23 March to 15 May 2027.
Kimberly Akimbo – Hampstead Theatre
Kimberly Akimbo continues at the Hampstead Theatre, London until 7 November 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An exceptionally entertaining evening out with exactly as much to give as you are emotionally able to take.
Jane Eyre A Musical – Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Jane Eyre A Musical continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London until 24 October 2026. Star rating: two stars ★ ★ This musical version is imaginatively staged with an ensemble of nine from which most of the roles emerge.
Nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026
Jordan Luke Gage’s Redcliffe and Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale’s Paddington the Musical are the leading musical theatre nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026 in association with Netflix.
Avenue Q original London cast members to join current West End production for a special performance
The original London cast of the award-winning puppet show with bite – Avenue Q – will join the current West End cast for a special finale performance later this month.
Billy Elliot the Musical – full cast and further tour dates
Annette McLaughlin will reprise her performance in the pivotal role of Mrs Wilkinson in the new UK and Ireland tour of the original award-winning production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
London premiere for Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae’s Fourteen Again
Victoria Wood and Tom MacRae’s critically acclaimed Fourteen Again will receive its London premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory this winter.
Teri Hatcher to play Miranda Priestly in West End’s The Devil Wears Prada
Multi-award-winning actress Teri Hatcher will take charge of London’s most high fashion musical The Devil Wears Prada when she steps into the role of the ultimate boss from hell Miranda Priestly at the Dominion Theatre from 20 October.
Million Dollar Quartet London season cast confirmed
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming London transfer of the Barn Theatre’s hit production of the Tony Award-winning rock ‘n’ roll musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Michael Ball to star as Willy Wonka in the West End
Musical theatre royalty Michael Ball will step into another iconic role when he stars as Willy Wonka in a strictly limited London season of a major new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
