East London Blitz-era theatre set for 2028 reopening
The Broadway in Barking, closed in 2024 due to RAAC concrete, will partially reopen in 2027 and fully in 2028 under new operator artsdepot, after serving as an air raid shelter during WWII.
The Broadway in Barking, closed in 2024 due to RAAC concrete, will partially reopen in 2027 and fully in 2028 under new operator artsdepot, after serving as an air raid shelter during WWII.
David Corenswet protected Milly Alcock from a photographer who touched her back without permission at the Supergirl premiere, earning praise from fans as a 'real life' Superman.
Bea Pollard cuts off a doll's head in grim EastEnders scenes, grinning after successfully tearing Honey and Billy apart. Her obsession with Honey escalates.
Three London pubs have won Campaign for Real Ale's 2026 Pub Design Awards: Blue Stoops in Kensington, Leyton Engineer, and Lord Southampton in Kentish Town.
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RecommendedMercedes McQueen gets unexpected help from Rex Gallagher in Hollyoaks as she plots to expose Jenson Cole, who is secretly working for Gemma Johnston.
James Phelan's Showman blends telepathy, magic, and comedy in a slick, fast-paced show at Underbelly Boulevard, London. Review: ★★★★
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 features a controversial mother-son kiss between Aemond Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, sparking fan outrage over its shock value.
Will Todd's family opera Alice's Adventures in Wonderland moves indoors at Opera Holland Park, with Madeline Robinson and Le Gateau Chocolat shining in a slick, enjoyable production until 27 June.
Grange Park Opera's Das Rheingold, directed by Charlie Edwards, impresses with clear storytelling and strong performances despite modest budgets, launching a five-year Ring Cycle journey.
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RecommendedChelsea Walker's production of Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe is a summer blockbuster with gorgeous music, dance, and costumes, but avoids the play's problematic elements.
A to B, a new musical about a blind date, premieres at Soho Theatre, London, blending humour and heart in a 90-minute one-act show.
Ted Walliker's one-man play about a night gone wrong is boldly ambitious but misses its mark. At Riverside Studios, London, until 5 July.
Killing Eve star Sandra Oh, 54, discusses rage, therapy, and her pivot to theatre in a new production of Le Misanthrope at London's National Theatre.
London's free outdoor summer festival returns from Aug 21 to Sep 6, 2026, with spectacular shows including 360, Greenwich Fair, and Efectos Especiales.
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RecommendedGabriel Byrne and Geraldine James star in a stage adaptation of 45 Years, exploring a couple's anniversary marred by a frozen past. At Minerva Theatre, Chichester until 11 July.
Israeli performer Itai Erdal's autobiographical show about his time in the IDF is a thoughtful, heartfelt piece, despite some theatrical shortcomings.
Patrick Marber's all-female revival of Mamet's classic amps up comedy but misses the tragedy, with performances that feel like dress-up rather than genuine reinvention.
David Burke, known for playing Doctor Watson opposite Jeremy Brett, is remembered in letters for his work at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, with Richard Eyre and Clive Perry.
The musical adaptation of David Nicholls' novel 'One Day' will transfer to London's Garrick Theatre after an Edinburgh tryout, starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose.
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RecommendedDavid Mamet's classic play gets an all-female revival at the Old Vic, stripping machismo for a more universal tale of capitalism's corruption.
Helen Cammock defends her video at the National Portrait Gallery, which blames Winston Churchill for the Bengal famine, sparking controversy among peers and historians.
A review of the documentary 'Scamanda' about Amanda Riley, who faked terminal cancer for years, scamming her community out of thousands. The story is compelling but the telling is bloated.
A visit to the 115-year-old Italia Conti stage school reveals a softer teaching style, a food bank, and concerns about students' resilience in the face of industry changes.
Aqua Splash, a beloved waterpark in Hemel Hempstead less than an hour from London, closed in 2013 and was demolished in 2014, leaving only cherished memories.
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RecommendedPerrie Edwards wept for hours before her wedding to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after losing a precious diamond necklace, only for her hairstylist to find it tangled in hair extensions.
A stage adaptation of The Traitors titled 'The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal' will run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from May 2027, featuring five different plots that change nightly.
The stage adaptation of the hit BBC show The Traitors will feature five different versions, with weekend audiences able to pick which ending they see. The play opens in May at London's Gillian Lynne theatre.
London's Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent West End venue, will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre in February 2027, honoring the legendary actress.
Go behind the scenes at Glyndebourne as William Kentridge stages Monteverdi's 1607 opera L'Orfeo, exploring the power of music and art with a focus on La Musica and Euridice.
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RecommendedWillem Dafoe's second Venice theatre biennale features a Noh Othello centring Desdemona, a requiem for Rwandan genocide victims, and immersive works in care homes.