From the Broadway smash Beetlejuice arriving in the West End to Kristin Scott Thomas in Chekhov, here are the must-see shows and unmissable openings this week.

Musicals have been around for a long time. Following the success of operas, the first musical comedy, The Black Crook, hit the New York stage in 1866. But a lot has changed since then. Over the past ...

First look footage from the Mean Girls UK tour has arrived, with the musical now playing at Manchester Opera House before touring the country through January 2027. Susan Novak Susan Novak has a ...

Michael Arden's thrilling new stage adaptation of the 1987 cult classic opens on Broadway to rapturous acclaim, delivering nostalgia, spectacle, and the best new musical of the season. Susan Novak ...

Equity has warned of a 'summer of turbulence' as it ballots members on potential Saturday strike action and overtime bans across London's West End theatres. Susan Novak Susan Novak has a lifelong ...

[*Miss Saigon*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/miss-saigon-to-return-to-the-west-end-in-2027-for-a-strictly-limited-run)[ ... Susan Novak Susan Novak has a ...

War Horse gallops back to the National Theatre this summer with a highly anticipated revival of the Olivier Award-winning production. Susan Novak Susan Novak has a lifelong passion for theatre. With a ...

Susan Novak has a lifelong passion for theatre. With a degree in English, she brings a deep appreciation for storytelling and drama to her writing. She also loves reading and poetry. When not ...

The musical features music by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and Mark Sonnenblick, and a book by Kate Wetherhead based on Lauren Weisberger's novel and the Twentieth Century Studios film. It's ...

A radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats transforms the feline musical into a vibrant ballroom drag competition, and critics are calling it the biggest party on Broadway. Susan Novak Susan ...

The Olivier Awards, the most prestigious accolades in British theatre, return in 2026 for a landmark 50th anniversary celebration. Comedian, actor, and writer Nick Mohammed is confirmed as the host ...