Theatre & Comedy

Will a cabaret lead your post-tour blues astray?

Will a cabaret lead your post-tour blues astray?

David Oyelowo plays tragic Roman General Caius Marcius Coriolanus with enviable ease, running through Shakespeare’s verse and prose at speed, eating the very air before him.

David Oyelowo plays tragic Roman General Caius Marcius Coriolanus with enviable ease, running through Shakespeare’s verse and prose at speed, eating the very air before him.

Coriolanus is a 'tragedy of epic proportions' and is 'worth every penny': Review

Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones is set to make his stage debut in London in the musical comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones is set to make his stage debut in London in the musical comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Hollywood's Vinnie Jones to make stage debut in London's Only Fools and Horses

Mean Girls is showing at the Savoy Theatre in the West End

Mean Girls is showing at the Savoy Theatre in the West End

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Get your pinkest outfit on and get in, loser, Mean Girls is in the West End

Offer accepted to secure the future of much-loved Bromley theatre

Offer accepted to secure the future of much-loved Bromley theatre

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Offer accepted to secure the future of much-loved Bromley theatre

Jo Foster and Leesa Tulley as Oliver and Nancy

Jo Foster and Leesa Tulley as Oliver and Nancy

Why Am I So Single? - a relatable musical extravaganza with glitz, glam and hilarity

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

Dogs audition for Legally Blonde the Musical

Dogs audition for Legally Blonde the Musical

Dog auditions take place for Legally Blonde show at Dartford theatre

The Orchard West is the temporary home of the Orchard Theatre (pictured) as issues with RAAC are resolved

The Orchard West is the temporary home of the Orchard Theatre (pictured) as issues with RAAC are resolved

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All the shows on at The Orchard Theatre West theatre in September

The Great Murder Mystery by The Lost Estate is based on Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Great Murder Mystery by The Lost Estate is based on Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles

'I solved clues at a Sherlock Holmes dinner show but I didn't guess the murderer'

New Cluedo 2 play is coming to Bromley this September on UK tour

More than 100 kids to star in musical at Dartford theatre this summer

More than 100 kids to star in musical at Dartford theatre this summer

More than 100 kids to star in musical at Dartford theatre this summer

The Rocky Horror Show takes a classic rock and roll story to a new level – with the audience shivering in anticipation to get involved.

The Rocky Horror Show takes a classic rock and roll story to a new level – with the audience shivering in anticipation to get involved.

‘I did the Time Warp again at the Rocky Horror Show in Bromley'

Peppa Pig Live!

Peppa Pig Live!

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Peppa Pig Live to come to Orchard West in Dartford this Autumn

‘World’s finest’ Elvis Presley performer to come to Dartford

‘World’s finest’ Elvis Presley performer to come to Dartford

‘World’s finest’ Elvis Presley performer to come to Dartford

Beloved theatre in Lewisham announce Christmas 2024 pantomime

Beloved theatre in Lewisham announce Christmas 2024 pantomime

Beloved theatre in Lewisham announces Christmas 2024 pantomime

Shrek, his swamp and his band of friends have arrived in London and it’s the perfect family show to watch this summer.

Shrek, his swamp and his band of friends have arrived in London and it’s the perfect family show to watch this summer.

Shrek the Musical – the hilarious new London show that swamps you with entertainment

You can watch outdoor theatre within the setting of a stunning botanical gardens in London – with tickets starting from £18.

You can watch outdoor theatre within the setting of a stunning botanical gardens in London – with tickets starting from £18.

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South London historic botanical gardens to host summer outdoor theatre line-up

COME ALIVE! featuring a new story based on The Greatest Showman movie opens on September 23 in Earls Court

COME ALIVE! featuring a new story based on The Greatest Showman movie opens on September 23 in Earls Court

Big top spectacular based on The Greatest Showman opens in London

Orchard West Theatre Dartford announces 2024 Christmas pantomime

Orchard West Theatre Dartford announces 2024 Christmas pantomime

Orchard West Theatre Dartford announces 2024 Christmas pantomime

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular will be coming to London this autumn

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular will be coming to London this autumn

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is coming to London

Festivalgoers watch Ministry of Sound Classical

Festivalgoers watch Ministry of Sound Classical

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Why Kaleidoscope stands out as one of the best day festivals in London

I went to see The Constituent at The Old Vic and it was one of the most relatable and socially relevant plays I’ve watched.

I went to see The Constituent at The Old Vic and it was one of the most relatable and socially relevant plays I’ve watched.

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The Constituent – a socially relevant drama that captures issues of the day

The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

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The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

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The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show

Next To Normal plays at Wyndham’s Theatre until September 21 2024 for a strictly limited 14-week season.

Next To Normal plays at Wyndham’s Theatre until September 21 2024 for a strictly limited 14-week season.

Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre 'doesn't do anything by halves' : Review

The London play where you get to watch a chilling Agatha Christie story - and it feels just like you’re watching a trial.

The London play where you get to watch a chilling Agatha Christie story - and it feels just like you’re watching a trial.

‘I went to a courtroom - not as a criminal, but as the witness of a theatre show'

'If Bromley Churchill Theatre goes it'll be nail in coffin' amid RightMove listing

'If Bromley Churchill Theatre goes it'll be nail in coffin' amid RightMove listing

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'If Bromley Churchill Theatre goes it'll be nail in coffin' amid RightMove listing

These are London's most affordable musicals this summer

These are London's most affordable musicals this summer

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London's cheapest musicals to watch this summer revealed

Find out everything you need to know ahead of West End Live this weekend.

Find out everything you need to know ahead of West End Live this weekend.

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See West End Musicals for free this weekend as festival returns to London

Popular Dartford theatre which closed last year will not open until 2025

Popular Dartford theatre which closed last year will not open until 2025

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Popular Dartford theatre which closed last year will not open until 2025

The cast, crew and director of Spontaneous Productions returned to revive Hansel and Gretel at the Sydenham Centre

The cast, crew and director of Spontaneous Productions returned to revive Hansel and Gretel at the Sydenham Centre

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Actors of Sydenham theatre company revive play with just ONE week's notice

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is coming to Bromley this year – and will feature a star-studded line-up.

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is coming to Bromley this year – and will feature a star-studded line-up.

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Only Fools and Horses musical casting announced as tour to begin in Bromley

BABIES The Musical cast

BABIES The Musical cast

Think Gen Z, year 11, singing, dancing and plastic babies - a show on in London now

Hadestown is London’s hottest new musical – after all, it is set in the depths of the underworld.

Hadestown is London’s hottest new musical – after all, it is set in the depths of the underworld.

The moving new musical that combines American music with Greek tragedy

Tom Holland’s Romeo vacillated between hard man in a hoodie and Hamlet-style clinical depressive.

Tom Holland’s Romeo vacillated between hard man in a hoodie and Hamlet-style clinical depressive.

Romeo & Juliet with Tom Holland had 'zero intimacy or signs of life': Review

I went to see Fawlty Towers on stage, and it was a perfect recreation of some of the show’s most iconic moments.

I went to see Fawlty Towers on stage, and it was a perfect recreation of some of the show’s most iconic moments.

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'Fawlty Towers is a hilarious and hugely entertaining recreation of a classic sitcom'

Lewisham's emerging talent will be supported by the festival, through grants and mentoring

Lewisham's emerging talent will be supported by the festival, through grants and mentoring

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New Lewisham festival to taking place in June announces headliners

Screengrab from Amazon Prime film, Babe Camp.

Screengrab from Amazon Prime film, Babe Camp.

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Deputy head of Chislehurst school 'suspended' after starring in X-rated film

Dougal and Robin living it up in New York

Dougal and Robin living it up in New York

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The most heartwarming, belly-laughing, witty and smile-provoking show in London now

Find out how you can get free West End tickets.

Find out how you can get free West End tickets.

Kids can get free West End theatre tickets this summer - find out how

Sophie's Surprise 29th at Underbelly Boulevard in Soho

Sophie's Surprise 29th at Underbelly Boulevard in Soho

The surprise birthday party in London with circus, screams and cheap tickets

Director Jonathan Kaufman with Spontaneous Productions' outdoor cast of Robin Hood, performed in July 2023

Director Jonathan Kaufman with Spontaneous Productions' outdoor cast of Robin Hood, performed in July 2023

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Sydenham theatre company in second desperate plea for help to keep shows alive

I watched Sophie Treadwell’s new play Machinal, and it was an astounding portrayal of a true crime story that captured a nation.

I watched Sophie Treadwell’s new play Machinal, and it was an astounding portrayal of a true crime story that captured a nation.

Sophie Treadwell’s ‘Machinal’ - a haunting look into the mind of a murderess

'Hans Zimmer's show at the O2 Arena left me in a three-hour state of euphoria'

'Hans Zimmer's show at the O2 Arena left me in a three-hour state of euphoria'

'Hans Zimmer's show at the O2 Arena left me in a three-hour state of euphoria'

Mock The Week comedic duo Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis

Mock The Week comedic duo Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis

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Mock The Week comedic duo to come to Dartford theatre next month

Ed Gamble's poster for his 'Hot Diggity Dog' tour now features a cucumber

Ed Gamble's poster for his 'Hot Diggity Dog' tour now features a cucumber

TfL bans comedian's stand-up tour poster for featuring a hot dog

All the musicals showing at The Orchard West Theatre Dartford this Spring

All the musicals showing at The Orchard West Theatre Dartford this Spring

All the musicals showing at The Orchard West Theatre Dartford this Spring

The festival will showcase the best of Lewisham's artistic talent

The festival will showcase the best of Lewisham's artistic talent

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New Lewisham festival to spotlight Black, Asian and global majority artists

Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT tour is coming to London's O2 Arena this April

Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT tour is coming to London's O2 Arena this April

Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre is coming to the O2 Arena to 'make you laugh until it hurts'

James Corden is returning to the London stage as he takes on new theatre role

James Corden is returning to the London stage as he takes on new theatre role

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James Corden to make stage return in new political drama this summer

A one-person show is a physical and emotional feat for any actor – it’s something special.

A one-person show is a physical and emotional feat for any actor – it’s something special.

Review: David Cale’s 'hugely funny play' 'Harry Clarke' is also 'expertly subtle'

'One of the best musicals ever written' to show at Dartford Orchard West

'One of the best musicals ever written' to show at Dartford Orchard West

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'One of the best musicals ever written' to show at Dartford Orchard West

Nye is running at the National Theatre until 11 May

Nye is running at the National Theatre until 11 May

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‘Nye is a funny and moving depiction of one man’s journey to build the NHS’

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