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Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

Tom Hiddleston: Maybe these are the productions that made me want to do theatre

What were the greatest stage disasters?

What were the greatest stage disasters?

How do West End musicals build an audience?

How do West End musicals build an audience?

The most exciting plays and musicals – Sarah Crompton’s top picks for 2025

The most exciting plays and musicals – Sarah Crompton’s top picks for 2025

Top stage shows and musicals to see in 2024

Top stage shows and musicals to see in 2024

Critic’s pick – Sarah Crompton selects her favourite stage shows of 2023

Critic’s pick – Sarah Crompton selects her favourite stage shows of 2023

Why we’ve moved our star ratings

Why we’ve moved our star ratings

James Graham's <em>Best of Enemies</em> to transfer to the West End

James Graham's Best of Enemies to transfer to the West End

Richard Coyle and Niall Buggy join <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> in the West End

Richard Coyle and Niall Buggy join To Kill a Mockingbird in the West End

<em>The Wife of Willesden</em> to return to the Kiln with American transfer announced

The Wife of Willesden to return to the Kiln with American transfer announced

Tony winner <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to return to the West End

Tony winner The Lehman Trilogy to return to the West End

<em>Prima Facie</em> with Jodie Comer to run on Broadway

Prima Facie with Jodie Comer to run on Broadway

Was it a positive verdict for <em>Legally Blonde</em> or did the critics get serious?

Review Round-Ups

Was it a positive verdict for Legally Blonde or did the critics get serious?

<em>The Upstart Crow</em> with David Mitchell to return to the West End

The Upstart Crow with David Mitchell to return to the West End

Producers of <em>Cock</em> lower premium prices after criticism

Producers of Cock lower premium prices after criticism

Was the jury out for Jodie Comer's West End debut in <em>Prima Facie</em>?

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Was the jury out for Jodie Comer's West End debut in Prima Facie?

Video: Amy Lennox and Fra Fee talk joining <em>Cabaret</em> in the West End

Video: Amy Lennox and Fra Fee talk joining Cabaret in the West End

<em>Cabaret</em> in the West End: first look at the new cast

Cabaret in the West End: first look at the new cast

<em>The Drifters Girl</em> extends West End run into 2023 with Beverley Knight setting final date for this summer

The Drifters Girl extends West End run into 2023 with Beverley Knight setting final date for this summer

Kit Harington back on stage – <em>Henry V</em> at the Donmar Warehouse interviews

Kit Harington back on stage – Henry V at the Donmar Warehouse interviews

<em>Small Island</em> at the National Theatre announces full cast

Small Island at the National Theatre announces full cast

Meet the <em>Spring Awakening</em> revival cast

Meet the Spring Awakening revival cast

<em>Spring Awakening</em> revival extends Almeida Theatre run

Spring Awakening revival extends Almeida Theatre run

Critic's pick – Sarah Crompton's top theatre of 2021

Critic's pick – Sarah Crompton's top theatre of 2021

<em>Cabaret</em> opening night – on the red carpet with Josh O'Connor, Layton Williams, Aimee Lou Wood and more

Cabaret opening night – on the red carpet with Josh O'Connor, Layton Williams, Aimee Lou Wood and more

James McAvoy in <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em> to return to the West End and visit Glasgow

James McAvoy in Cyrano de Bergerac to return to the West End and visit Glasgow

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah</em> film

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's Allelujah film

Did critics melt for <em>Frozen</em>'s West End premiere?

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Did critics melt for Frozen's West End premiere?

<em>Carousel</em> revival at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre releases footage in new trailer

Carousel revival at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre releases footage in new trailer

<em>Cinderella</em> extends West End run

Cinderella extends West End run

Did critics have a ball at Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em>?

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Did critics have a ball at Lloyd Webber's Cinderella?

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Lydia Wilson and Fehinti Balogun – cinema release exclusive first look

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Lydia Wilson and Fehinti Balogun – cinema release exclusive first look

Did <em>Carousel</em> have critics in a spin?

Review Round-Ups

Did Carousel have critics in a spin?

Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em>: Did critics smile and smile at the age-blind production?

Review Round-Ups

Ian McKellen's Hamlet: Did critics smile and smile at the age-blind production?

New West End cast revealed for <em>Leopoldstadt</em>

New West End cast revealed for Leopoldstadt

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

Review Round-Up: <em>In the Heights</em> finally hits the big screen

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-Up: In the Heights finally hits the big screen

West End <em>Uncle Vanya</em> to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray

West End Uncle Vanya to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray

<em>The Comeback</em> to reopen in the West End this summer

The Comeback to reopen in the West End this summer

New <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End trailer released

New The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End trailer released

Almeida's <em>Hymn</em> to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel this month

Almeida's Hymn to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel this month

Almeida Theatre's <em>Hymn</em> to be streamed on-demand next month

Almeida Theatre's Hymn to be streamed on-demand next month

National Theatre's <em>Beginning</em> tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

National Theatre's Beginning tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

<em>The Greatest Play in the History of the World…</em> starring Julie Hesmondhalgh to tour from next month

The Greatest Play in the History of the World… starring Julie Hesmondhalgh to tour from next month

Review: <em>Uncle Vanya</em> on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Uncle Vanya on screen (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

West End <em>Uncle Vanya</em> cinema release – first trailer unveiled

West End Uncle Vanya cinema release – first trailer unveiled

Review round-up: Did Andrew Scott reign supreme in <em>Three Kings</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Did Andrew Scott reign supreme in Three Kings?

Filmed recording of West End <em>Uncle Vanya</em> with Richard Armitage and Toby Jones to be released in cinemas and broadcast on BBC

Filmed recording of West End Uncle Vanya with Richard Armitage and Toby Jones to be released in cinemas and broadcast on BBC

<em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

The Ocean at the End of the Lane moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

Review round-up: Was the <em>Sleepless</em> musical the stuff of dreams?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Was the Sleepless musical the stuff of dreams?

Watch newly released footage from socially distanced <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> in Regent's Park

Watch newly released footage from socially distanced Jesus Christ Superstar in Regent's Park

Donmar Warehouse extends <em>Blindness</em> show run

Donmar Warehouse extends Blindness show run

BBC announces broadcast date for Mike Bartlett's <em>Albion</em> with Victoria Hamilton and Daisy Edgar-Jones

BBC announces broadcast date for Mike Bartlett's Albion with Victoria Hamilton and Daisy Edgar-Jones

How satisfied were the critics with <em>Hamilton</em> on Disney Plus?

Review Round-Ups

How satisfied were the critics with Hamilton on Disney Plus?

<em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em> with James McAvoy to transfer to New York

Cyrano de Bergerac with James McAvoy to transfer to New York

Neil Gaiman's <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Was <em>The Upstart Crow</em> in the West End the critics' food of love, or the winter of their discontent?

Review Round-Ups

Was The Upstart Crow in the West End the critics' food of love, or the winter of their discontent?

<em>Far Away</em> at Donmar Warehouse: opening night with Jessica Hynes, Simon Manyonda and Aisling Loftus

Far Away at Donmar Warehouse: opening night with Jessica Hynes, Simon Manyonda and Aisling Loftus

James Graham's <em>Quiz</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

James Graham's Quiz to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2019

Sarah Crompton's top 10 theatre shows of 2019

<em>Fairview</em> at the Young Vic cast celebrate opening night with Joss Whedon among guests

Fairview at the Young Vic cast celebrate opening night with Joss Whedon among guests

Did <em>Lungs</em> take the critics' breath away at the Old Vic?

Review Round-Ups

Did Lungs take the critics' breath away at the Old Vic?

Evening Standard Theatre Awards to be hosted by Cush Jumbo, Damian Lewis, Anna Wintour and Helen McCrory

Evening Standard Theatre Awards to be hosted by Cush Jumbo, Damian Lewis, Anna Wintour and Helen McCrory

<em>The Doctor</em> to transfer to the West End starring Juliet Stevenson

The Doctor to transfer to the West End starring Juliet Stevenson

<em>Noises Off</em> in the West End full casting announced

Noises Off in the West End full casting announced

<em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to transfer to Broadway

The Lehman Trilogy to transfer to Broadway

Julie Hesmondhalgh to star in <em>The Greatest Play in the History of the World </em> at Trafalgar Studios

Julie Hesmondhalgh to star in The Greatest Play in the History of the World at Trafalgar Studios

Did critics cry for <em>Evita</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics cry for Evita at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre?

Edinburgh Festival 2019: Sarah Crompton's top shows to see

Edinburgh Festival 2019: Sarah Crompton's top shows to see

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in May

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in May

Did critics rave about the <em>Rosmersholm</em> revival?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics rave about the Rosmersholm revival?

Did critics find <em>Sweet Charity</em> a sweet success?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics find Sweet Charity a sweet success?

Tom Hiddleston and the cast of <em>Betrayal</em> celebrate opening night with stars including Andrew Scott

Tom Hiddleston and the cast of Betrayal celebrate opening night with stars including Andrew Scott

Did critics think <em>All About Eve</em> was all the rage?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics think All About Eve was all the rage?

Were critics sufficiently tortured by Cate Blanchett's National Theatre debut?

Review Round-Ups

Were critics sufficiently tortured by Cate Blanchett's National Theatre debut?

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Glenn Close and Elaine May's performances in New York prove that experience is a gift

Glenn Close and Elaine May's performances in New York prove that experience is a gift

Playwrights are casting more light on the state of things than politicians

Playwrights are casting more light on the state of things than politicians

Review: <em>Thor and Loki</em> (Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Fringe)

Review: Thor and Loki (Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Fringe)

Review: <em>Ulster American</em> (Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Festival)

Review: Ulster American (Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Festival)

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

Lead actor? Pah. I'd buy a ticket to see a good supporting one

Lead actor? Pah. I'd buy a ticket to see a good supporting one

Did Alan Bennett have the critics crying <em>Allelujah!</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did Alan Bennett have the critics crying Allelujah!?

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Sarah Crompton's top picks of what to see

Edinburgh Festival 2018: Sarah Crompton's top picks of what to see

Orlando Bloom celebrates opening of <em>Killer Joe</em> with cast and stars

Orlando Bloom celebrates opening of Killer Joe with cast and stars

Review: <em>Confidence</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Confidence (Southwark Playhouse)

The Germans have arts funding right: why doesn't Britain follow their example?

The Germans have arts funding right: why doesn't Britain follow their example?

We need new theatregoers to discover just how urgent Harold Pinter's work is

We need new theatregoers to discover just how urgent Harold Pinter's work is

Theatre criticism is in desperate need of greater diversity

Theatre criticism is in desperate need of greater diversity

As <em>Plough and the Stars</em> shows, radical rethinkings of classic works must be handled with care

As Plough and the Stars shows, radical rethinkings of classic works must be handled with care

Re-inventing <em>Macbeth</em>: why staging the play is notoriously difficult

Re-inventing Macbeth: why staging the play is notoriously difficult

Theatre must continue the change Josie Rourke brought

Theatre must continue the change Josie Rourke brought

The National Theatre announces West End transfer for David Eldridge's <em>Beginning</em>

The National Theatre announces West End transfer for David Eldridge's Beginning

Lin Manuel-Miranda and Cate Blanchett announced as co-hosts of Evening Standard Awards

Lin Manuel-Miranda and Cate Blanchett announced as co-hosts of Evening Standard Awards

Were critics for or <em>Against</em> Ben Whishaw's Almeida performance?

Review Round-Ups

Were critics for or Against Ben Whishaw's Almeida performance?

Demystifying dance will make more fall under its spell

Demystifying dance will make more fall under its spell

Did the critics get on board with <em>Committee</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics get on board with Committee?

'David Lan's risk-taking has made the Young Vic a beacon of excellence'

'David Lan's risk-taking has made the Young Vic a beacon of excellence'

Directors must deal with how older plays depict women

Directors must deal with how older plays depict women

Nicholas Hytner's book doesn't dish the dirt, but it is revelatory

Nicholas Hytner's book doesn't dish the dirt, but it is revelatory

Why we should be comparing Kenneth Branagh to Laurence Olivier

Why we should be comparing Kenneth Branagh to Laurence Olivier

Did <em>42nd Street</em> get the critics' toes tapping?

Review Round-Ups

Did 42nd Street get the critics' toes tapping?

<em>School of Rock</em> extends in the West End

School of Rock extends in the West End

Sarah Crompton: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2017

Sarah Crompton: ten shows I'm looking forward to in 2017

Directors must not forget that sight lines are sacred

Directors must not forget that sight lines are sacred

David Bowie's art collection shows his true genius

David Bowie's art collection shows his true genius

Microphones should not replace the ability to project

Microphones should not replace the ability to project

Sarah Crompton: Beckett's writing liberates women

Sarah Crompton: Beckett's writing liberates women

Top 5 theatre openings: 5 – 11 September

Top 5 theatre openings: 5 – 11 September

Sarah Crompton: No one could have predicted James Corden's success

Sarah Crompton: No one could have predicted James Corden's success

Sarah Crompton and Holly Williams join WhatsOnStage

Sarah Crompton and Holly Williams join WhatsOnStage

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