Fame musical to transfer to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this Christmas

After its eighth West End run at the Peacock Theatre was met with widespread acclaim, the hit touring production of Fame The Musical is set to run at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:15am on October 23, 2019☆⚑

Hannah Tointon cast in the West End's Waitress

Cast changes seem to occur as often as Jenna invents a new pie with Waitress in the West End. So, once again, we have more cast change news for you! Aprons will be passed over, mixed bouq…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 6:30am on October 23, 2019☆⚑

First Look: Translations at London's Olivier Theatre, National

First-look photos have been released for Ian Rickson's highly praised production of Translations, which has returned to the National Theatre in London to play a strictly limited …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 5:55am on October 23, 2019☆⚑

The Boy Friend announces further casting for Menier Chocolate Factory run

Further casting has been announced for the forthcoming Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Boy Friend. The new cast members are set to join the previously announced Adrian Edmondson, …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 4:50am on October 23, 2019☆⚑

Q&A with Jodie Prenger from A Taste of Honey

The beloved British Classic is making a long-awaited return to the West End this winter and it comes as a sweet relief after sixty years of absence. Tickets for A Taste of Honey are avail…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on October 22, 2019☆⚑

London Theatre Review: Our Lady Of Kibeho

Katori Hall's Our Lady of Kibeho lands at the Theatre Royal Stratford East " a production that delivers a hard-hitting true story to defy expectations. In 1981 a 16-year-old sch…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:20pm on October 18, 2019☆⚑

Come From Away extends its run at the West End's Phoenix Theatre

Backed by popular demand, multi-award-winning Canadian-American musical Come From Away has announced a West End extension as it continues to warm the hearts of London audiences on the …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:55am on October 18, 2019☆⚑

Broadway's Moulin Rouge to can-can to the West End in 2021

We can-can confirm that Broadway's Moulin Rouge will be making a trip over the pond and will be transferring to the West End's Piccadilly Theatre. The show is set to open in spring 2021 for …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:00am on October 18, 2019☆⚑

London Theatre Review: Oh, Come From Away, please don't drift too far!

On the surface, Come From Away, currently in situ at London's Phoenix Theatre, doesn't seem like a show that you would want to indulge in if you are having a bad day. How wrong was I?! …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 9:40am on October 18, 2019☆⚑

Life of Pi officially sets sail to the West End next summer

It was docked on our West End wish list following its highly successful run at The Crucible, now the Sheffield Theatres production of Life of Pi is officially sailing to Wyndham's Thea…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:45am on October 18, 2019☆⚑

Further casting announced for new Uncle Vanya production at The Pinter

A lot of buzz has been circling Conor McPherson's new show after the initial announcement was made last month and London theatre fans have been aching for some additional details. Now,…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 6:20am on October 18, 2019☆⚑

Q&A with Sarah Hadland from Noises Off at London's Garrick Theatre

Considered to be one of the undisputed funniest plays of all time, Michael Frayn's Noises Off is enjoying an acclaimed West End run at the Garrick Theatre where audiences have been lau…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:40am on October 17, 2019☆⚑

Rags The Musical to make its London premiere at the Park Theatre

From Manchester to riches! It has just been confirmed that the highly-acclaimed, revised version of Rags The Musical is set to open at the Park Theatre in London this January following…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 6:35am on October 17, 2019☆⚑

New West End cast announced for Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong

The hit play from Mischief Theatre has announced a new West End cast that will be ensuring things continue to go wrong at London's Duchess Theatre. Since the show began in 2014, it has wo…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:20pm on October 16, 2019☆⚑

Q&A with Charlie Russell from Groan Ups at The Vaudeville

Mischief Theatre actress Charlie Russell (Katie) takes time out of busy performance schedule to share all the details about herself and her latest show Groan Ups. Having premiered on 2…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 9:20am on October 16, 2019☆⚑

Q&A with Nancy Zamit from Groan Ups at The Vaudeville

It only just premiered last month and Mischief Theatre's latest comedy Groan Ups is raking in outstanding reviews from both audiences and critics alike. This bundle of joy and comedic gol…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:40am on October 16, 2019☆⚑

Nicholas McLean to join Wicked West End cast as Boq

It's been 13 years since this iconic production opened at the West End's Apollo Victoria following the huge success the spellbinding show had on Broadway. Since then, the show has continu…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:25am on October 16, 2019☆⚑

Roger Bart to play Doc Brown in Back To The Future musical

The new West End musical adaptation of Back To The Future welcomes Roger Bart among its cast. The Tony Award-winning American actor is set to portray the iconic Doc Brown when the show pr…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:20am on October 16, 2019☆⚑

Last chance to see Fiddler On The Roof at the Playhouse Theatre!

Only a few tickets are left for Fiddler On The Roof, which will have its final curtain call on 2 November at the Playhouse Theatre in London. If you've been "fiddling" around and have not…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:00am on October 15, 2019☆⚑

Full casting announced for Cyrano de Bergerac starring James McAvoy

The full cast for the highly anticipated West End revival of Cyrano de Bergerac has been announced and are set to join the previously confirmed James McAvoy. London theatre maven Jamie Lloyd…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 9:00am on October 15, 2019☆⚑

Cast and creative team announced for Message In A Bottle at the Peacock Theatre

Casting has been announced for the upcoming Sadler's Wells show, Message In A Bottle, which opens at London's Peacock Theatre on 6 February for a strictly limited run. The highly-anticipated…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 6:40am on October 15, 2019☆⚑

Sophie Isaacs cast in the titular role of Goldilocks in the new Palladium panto

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming London Palladium pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which is set to open for previews on 7 December just in time for Christm…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:10am on October 11, 2019☆⚑

Upstart Crow to mark David Mitchell's West End debut

Ben Elton's popular sitcom Upstart Crow gets a lease of new life as the series' creator takes his hit show to the Gielgud Theatre stage this February. Next year's stage adaptatio…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:00am on October 11, 2019☆⚑

Last chance to see Fame at the Peacock Theatre!

If you live for the fame, then your 15 minutes is almost up, as only one week is left before Fame The Musical closes on Saturday, 19 October at London's Peacock Theatre. The 30th-anniv…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 4:50am on October 11, 2019☆⚑

Casting announced for Translations at the National's Olivier Theatre

The highly-anticipated return of Translations has found its cast. Following a sell-out run at the National in 2018, Brian Friel's masterpiece is set to re-open at London's …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on October 10, 2019☆⚑