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Radiohead's 'Hamlet Hail to the Thief' to have London premiere at the Barbican Theatre
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (366+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Radiohead's Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027. Following runs at the Royal Shakespeare Company and…...
Jinkx Monsoon to star in 'Oh, Mary!' in the West End
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (466+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Jinkx Monsoon will reprise her Broadway role as Mary from 17 August until 26 September 2026. Jinkx Monsoon will take over as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's madcap comedy…...
The Old Vic announces the next two shows in Matthew Warchus's final season
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (250+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. The Old Vic has announced the next two shows in Artistic Director Matthew Warchus's final In The Round Season. Phillip Breen will direct Alan Ayckbourn's 1969 play How…...
Why theatre is the perfect place for 'Game of Thrones"
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (793+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. The Royal Shakespeare Company is bringing George R. R. Martin's world to the stage in Game of Thrones: The Mad King this summer. The new hotspot for buzzy franchises…...
Khalil Madovi joins Josh Radnor, Noah Galvin in 'Hit Machine' at Soho Theatre
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (380+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. The award-winning actor/musician completes the cast of Jonathan Caren's play, for which he is also the sound designer. Khalil Madovi completes the cast of the world-premiere…...
'Driftwood' review " the personal and political collide in this intriguing snapshot of Caribbean history
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (403+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Read our review of Martina Laird's play Driftwood, now in performances at the Kiln Theatre to 4 July. As the mixed-race Ruby, White rather resembles Carmen Jones star…...
Opinion: Why are stars so drawn to improvised work on stage?
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (501+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] and White Rabbit Red Rabbit are back in London, attracting a host of star names to test their improv skills. But just why do actors…...
Everything you need to know about 'Trainspotting the Musical"
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (962+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Irvine Welsh's iconic novel comes to the stage in a brand-new West End show at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Choose life " and choose theatre. The explosive, unforgettable Trainspotting,…...
'Under the Shadow' review " this supernatural Iranian war horror is the stuff of nightmares
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (324+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. Read our review of Under the Shadow, adapted from Babak Anvari's film, now in performances at the Almeida Theatre to 4 July. Babak Anvari's film, on which Carmen…...
Opinion: Why Simon Stone is the director of the moment
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (559+ words) Let us be your guide. Best shows to see in London this summer. The visionary Australian auteur is putting a contemporary twist on The Oresteia at the Bridge Theatre this summer. One of the buzziest shows of the year is…...