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UK:Judi Dench lands 'overwhelming' West End honour

Veteran actor Judi Dench is to be immortalised in London's West End with a theatre being renamed in her honour.

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Judi Dench lands 'overwhelming' West End honour

Veteran actor Judi Dench is to be immortalised in London's West End with a theatre being renamed in her honour.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York

The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling more than 1.5m tickets

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Anthony Head obituary

Stage and screen actor best known for playing Rupert Giles in the US television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Mighty Hoopla 2026 review: Lily Allen shines as our West End Girl at a festival packed with surprises

5/5 The UK’s biggest pop celebration returns, bigger and better than ever

The Independent UK

Loss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting

Musician says ‘we’ve lost that direction for our energy’ as his musical The Last Ship returns to West End

The Guardian - UK

Nicole Roberts in ‘heaven on earth’ after having first baby

The Girls Aloud singer revealed she gave birth several weeks ago following a difficult pregnancy that required surgery and forced her to step back from West End performances.

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Dame Maureen Lipman to return to West End stage as star of Allegra

Tony Award-winner Peter Quilter’s play, which is currently embarking on its UK tour, is set to take the stage in London this July.

Evening Standard

Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes

London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says union

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Zegler’s award-winning Evita to hit Broadway in 2027

After an acclaimed, Olivier-winning run on the West End, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical revival will transfer to New York

The Guardian - US

Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts Reveals 22-Week Pregnancy Surgery to 'Help Keep Baby In'

Nicola Roberts, expecting her first child, underwent emergency surgery at 22 weeks pregnant. The procedure was crucial to ensure her baby's safety, marking a significant milestone in her pregnancy.

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Musical theatre star Samantha Barks to return to Les Miserables

She played the role of Eponine in the Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2012, and will now play Fantine for eight performances.

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David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed to star in daring unrehearsed West End play

‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit‘ sees a different performer take to the stage each night to be presented with a sealed envelope, inside is a script they have never seen before, which they will perform only once - with no rehearsal and no director

The Independent UK

Christine Baranski says West End debut 'a dream come true' alongside Richard E Grant

The pair will star in a revival of the classic comedy of Bad Manners at Wyndham’s Theatre in London for a limited 12-week run from 22 September

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Everything you need to know about Paddington: The Musical after Oliviers triumph

The award-winning West End musical, by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, is currently being staged at the Savoy Theatre in London.

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Paddington The Musical sweeps Oliviers as Evita and Into The Woods also triumph

The smash-hit musical won in seven categories from 11 nominations

The Guardian - UK

No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at Olivier awards

West End spectacular about beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Paapa Essiedu all recognised

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Sadie Sink Wore That Dress on Purpose: The Claire Danes Prada Callback Nobody Saw Coming

The custom Prada gown Sadie Sink wore to her 'Romeo & Juliet' opening night was no coincidence. Here's the Claire Danes red carpet fashion story behind it.

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The Independent UK

Nineties cult film to become the ‘ultimate anti-musical’ this summer

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The London Standard Theatre Awards: Rachel Zegler, Cate Banchett among the winners

The stars came out for this year’s edition of the historic Standard Theatre Awards

The Independent UK

Leslie Odom, Jr. to reprise iconic Hamilton role in the West End

Leslie Odom, Jr., who originated the role of Aaron Burr on Broadway in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s critically acclaimed musical Hamilton, will reprise his role in the West End production. He is scheduled to perform for a nine-week season, running from 3 July to 5 September at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom…

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Just in: England's Most Lavish Train, the British Pullman by Belmond, Is Getting a New "Cinematic" Carriage — Can You Guess Which BAFTA-Winning Filmmaker Designed It?

Spoiler: it has a certain 'The Great Gatsby' energy to it...

The Guardian - UK

Sheila Bernette obituary

Singer and actor who appeared in theatrical variety and worked on TV light entertainment programmes such as Candid Camera and The Leslie Crowther Show

Marie Claire

Head to Soho Hotel for SIX the Musical's Tudor-Inspired Afternoon Tea

Tuck into Boleyn’s Strawberry Biscuit or Seymour’s ‘Heart of Stone’ Blueberry Choux

The Independent UK

The seven best shows to see on and off Broadway, according to a theater kid

The 2025-2026 theatrical season is in full swing, with plenty of options on offer for New York City visitors this holiday season

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