DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL WILL RETURN TO LONDON’S THE BARBICAN THEATRE
This bold new production brings the iconic Japanese manga to life with a thrilling rock score, soaring power ballads, spectacular design and a striking visual world.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE HAS RELEASED REHEARSAL IMAGES FOR SOME WOMAN, A NEW PLAY BY HELEN EDMUNDSON
Playing in the Dorfman theatre from 7 October to 21 November 2026.
THE JUNGLE BOOK COMES TO LIFE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE IN A SPECTACULAR NEW ADAPTATION
Olivier Award-winning actor Hiran Abeysekera leads an extraordinary cast in a new production featuring innovative puppetry, an orchestral score and a fresh reimagining of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale.
LONDON’S WEST END: FIVE MUST-SEE SHOWS TO BOOK THIS SEASON THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK
London’s West End is home to some of the world’s most spectacular theatre productions, but seeing a show doesn’t always have to come with a premium price tag.
PRIDE TO BRING ITS JOYFUL STORY OF COMMUNITY AND SOLIDARITY TO THE BRIDGE THEATRE
London’s National Theatre Pride, the acclaimed new British musical inspired by the extraordinary true story of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), is transferring to the Bridge Theatre from 12 November 2026.
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR DANIEL EVANS’ AS YOU LIKE IT, STARRING JONATHAN GROFF AS ROSALIND
Elliot Barnes-Worrell plays Orlando, joining the previously announced Jonathan Groff as Rosalind and Fisayo Akinade as Celia.
THE UPCOMING ALMEIDA THEATRE REVIVAL OF CLIFFORD ODETS’ GOLDEN BOY WITH JOSH O’CONNOR TO RECEIVE GLOBAL CINEMA RELEASE VIA NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
An American classic, written by Clifford Odets and directed by Olivier Award winner Sam Yates (VANYA; Magpie).
WORLD PREMIERE OF GEORGE R. R. MARTIN’S GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING OPENS AT THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Creator and Executive Producer George R. R. Martin attended the premiere performance, which received a standing ovation, and congratulated the cast and creative team during a post-show reception.
ANNIE WOBBLER (REVISITED): FROM EDINBURGH FESTIVAL TO THE FINBOROUGH THEATRE
And now 45 years later, Nichola McAuliffe returns with Annie Wobbler (Revisited), a new version of the original play cycle for the 21st century.
FIRST LOOK: REHEARSAL IMAGES RELEASED FOR THE UK PREMIERE OF TRACEY SCOTT WILSON’S THE STORY
Directed by NT Associate Artist, Clint Dyer (the Death of England trilogy), this gripping and adrenaline-fuelled examination of racial politics and journalistic ethics will debut at the National Theare’s Olivier theatre from 27 August until 24 October 2026.
BARBICAN CELEBRATES HARUKI MURAKAMI WITH THE EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND THIS AUTUMN
The boundaries between dreams, memories and realities blur in this dazzling stage adaptation of Haruki Murakami's popular novel about consciousness and identity.
FIRST LOOK AT PRODUCTION IMAGES FOR RSC'S THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Multi-award winners Helen Hunt and Kenneth Branagh war over a cherished estate in Laura Wade’s vital new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play, directed by Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey.
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN’S GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING OPENS AT THE RSC
The world of Westeros has arrived on stage as the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) opened the world premiere of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon last night.
WAR HORSE HAS RETURNED TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE
The Olivier Award-winning production once again brings Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel to life in a spectacular theatrical experience that remains as moving today as it was when it first premiered.
FIRST LOOK AT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE JOY-FILLED NEW MUSICAL: PRIDE
Ahead of its world premiere this evening, producers P&P Productions, with the National Theatre release the first look at new musical Pride.
PAM TANOWITZ DANCE RETURNS TO THE BARBICAN
This major collaboration between Tanowitz, Shaw and award-winning visual artist Sarah Crowner, is set to a specially commissioned score that responds to and transforms Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F major (Pastoral).
SANDRA OH AND THE CAST OF THE MISANTHROPE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) makes her National Theatre debut as Alice, reimagined from Molière's most infamous character – the misanthropic Alceste.
CATHERINE TATE SHINES IN OH, MARY!
Her unique style and larger-than-life stage presence have made her a perfect fit for the wildly funny comedy.
ATC MUSIC GROUP, VIVEK J. TIWARY FOR TEG+ AND NATE KOCH PRESENT HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF
Shakespeare meets Radiohead as Hamlet Hail to the Thief has its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026.
‘LOCAL’ COMES TO FINBOROUGH THEATRE
A show exploring what it means to be local – whoever you are and wherever you’re from.

