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Monthly what's on guides, West End news, and honest editorial from independent theatre experts — written to help you choose the right show, not to sell you one.
The entire West End autumn season opens in a single fortnight. Christine Baranski makes her West End debut in Hay Fever, James Graham's new play goes straight into the Haymarket, Sondheim's Into the Woods returns for the first time since 1991, and a landmark theatre reopens under a new name. Meanwhile six productions close this month. Our complete guide to what to book — and what you have days left to catch.
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The summer holidays bring London's family shows out in force — Dog Man, a brand-new Cats, and the Olivier-winning Brainiac Live all open for the school break, alongside two new comedies and the summer's best plays. What to book first, whether you're bringing the children or heading out for the evening.
Read moreFive of summer's biggest London openings are in previews with their press nights still to come — Glengarry Glen Ross, Sinatra, Arcadia, The Oresteia and Trainspotting. We explain why that window is the smart time to book, and rank all five by how soon the critics arrive.
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Our complete editorial guide to June 2026 — five major productions opening in a single week, the open-air season, world premieres and Olivier-nominated revivals. What's worth your time, and where to start.
Read moreNew editorial published monthly — what's on guides, reviews, news, and theatre buzz from across the West End.