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Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh
by Cindy Marcolina - May 31, 2026

Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble. This time around, Branagh takes on Shakespeare’s swan song under Richard Eyre. He gets to tick Prospero off his Shakespearean to-do list, and we get to watch another project where the actor-director-writer-producer sticks out like a sore thumb. Eyre struggles to keep Branagh under control.

Review: BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL, Prince Edward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 29, 2026

For musical fans, it's been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Beetlejuice: The Musical has crossed the pond and landed in London. It's loud, brash, and certainly won't please Tim Burton purists. 

Photos: Amie Atkinson, David Fynn and More in BEETLEJUICE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

You can now get a first look at the West End transfer of Beetlejuice The Musical now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. See the cast in action in new production photos of the show.

Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - May 28, 2026

Initially a 1963 novel by John le Carré, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold sneaks into Glasgow this week in a fresh new stage adaptation . Set amid the deceptive terrain of Cold War Europe, the story follows British intelligence officer Alec Leamas as he is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germany.

Photos: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Rehearsal with Sam Ryder and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Go inside rehearsal for the new West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar. Check out photos of vocalist Sam Ryder and more as they prepare to ressurect the classic rock musical.

Review: I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 27, 2026

Former Prime Minister Jim Hacker and former Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey are reunited in poignant and nostalgic fashion in Jonathan Lynn's I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter for two characters so beloved from the TV series that made them British institutions.

Review: CARE, Young Vic
by Clementine Scott - May 19, 2026

Rosanna Vize’s set for the world premiere of Care is sterile, harshly lit and unromantic. Like Alexander Zeldin’s script, it is almost mundane in its naturalism, yet unflinching in how it approaches its subject: life in a care home, both for the elderly residents and for those who care for them.

Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, Starring Ralf Little
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 20, 2026

Author John Le Carré famously banned stage versions of his work, and he may well have felt quietly vindicated with his decision having seen David Eldridge's adaptation of his third book, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Jeremy Herrin directs a cinematic and darkly-tinged production that ends up being more style over substance.

Exclusive Video: Watch 'Cheek to Cheek' From IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT on GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026

Jerry Travers is in heaven in a new clip from Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, which BroadwayWorld can exclusively share ahead of its PBS debut. Check out Phillip Attmore's performance of 'Cheek to Cheek' here.

Photos: CARE is Now Playing at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Production photos have been released for Alexander Zeldin’s new play CARE, currently in previews at the Young Vic Theatre. Learn more and check out the photos here!

Videos: Watch Performance Clips From IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT on GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

New performance clips have been released from the Great Performances presentation of Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, premiering on PBS this Friday, May 15. Watch renditions of 'No Strings' and 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' now.

Photos/Video: HIGH SOCIETY in Rehearsal at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released from High Society featuring Freddie Fox, Felicity Kendall, Helen George, Julian Ovenden and Carly Mercedes Dyer. Check them out here!

Photos: Melanie La Barrie, John Owen-Jones, and More in INTO THE WOODS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

London Theatre Company has released new production photos of Into The Woods featuring new cast members Melanie La Barrie, John Owen-Jones, and more. Check out the photos below!

Photos: Carrie Hope Fletcher and More in WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Get a first look at production photos for the UK and Ireland tour of the romantic musical comedy Waitress, touring until Saturday 31 October 2026. The tour stars Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna.

Review: INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS at Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Apr 2, 2026

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts brings the iconic TV detective to the stage in a new original mystery. 

BOOK REVIEW: THE PLAYS OF HENRICK IBSEN, by David Irvin
by Cheryl Markosky - Mar 28, 2026

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Review: HENRY V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 29, 2026

Henry V of England is one of those big roles for an actor. Alfie Enoch follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier and Tom Hiddleston as the king who led a battalion of tired and outnumbered soldiers to victory. Excellent performances may save it, but co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Tamara Harvey’s take on this history play is unfortunately bland and unfocused. It’s something we’ve seen too many times before.

2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Award Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026

The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!

Review: ZURÜCK IN DIE ZUKUNFT DAS MUSICAL at Stage Operettenhaus
by Martin Ganeider - Mar 23, 2026

It feels like yesterday, when the final curtain went down for &Juliet at the Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, no home for the German Opening Night of ZURÜCK IN DIE ZUKUNFT- THE MUSICAL (BACK TO THE FUTURE).

Photos: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD UK Tour - First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

A stage adaptation of The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will continue its UK tour through August 2026, with new production images released from the Chichester Festival Theatre production. The tour opened March 12 at Curve Theatre and is scheduled to visit 21 venues nationwide.