On Stage
By Phillipa Ellis

I Want My Hat Back Review: The Perfect Antidote To Seasonal Schmaltz

Beloved children's book comes to National Theatre.

 ★★★★☆
By BelindaL

Four Minutes Twelve Seconds Interview: Ringside Seats At Teen Sex And Technology Drama

We chat with the play's director.
By Londonist

Ticket Alert: Disney's Aladdin Comes To The London Stage

Cast announced as tickets go on sale.
By Partner

Deal Of The Day: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

A ★★★★★ show for £25 tonight.
By Franco Milazzo

We Talk To The Man Who's Starred In The Mikado Since 1986

Richard Suart is the definitive Ko-Ko.
Family
By Londonist

The Best Shows In London This Christmas

Festive theatre and playful panto.
By Partner

5 Shows To Catch In The West End This Winter

Comic capers, iconic musicals and razzle dazzle.
By Zoe Craig

Three Of A Kind: Cultural Guidebooks For Kids

Extend your kid's cultural experiences with these fab guide books.
By Holli-Mae Johnson

Review: Morgen Und Abend Is A Relentless Sensory Assault

New opera lives in limbo.

 ★★★☆☆
By Partner

Deal Of The Day: The World Burlesque Games, The Final

The cream of the cabaret crop.
By Sam Smith

Review: Cry God For Harry At The Barbican

The Royal Shakespeare Company hits the capital in anticipation of the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.

 ★★★★☆
By Sam Smith

Preview: Royal Ballet To Showcase Two Works From Its Founder Choreographer

A double bill from the peerless Frederick Ashton.
By Londonist

The National Theatre's Husbands And Sons: Divisive In More Ways Than One

Three plays going on at the same time.

 ★★★☆☆
By Stuart Black

Two Great Comedy Double Acts Heading To London: Max And Ivan Vs The Pajama Men

Superlative comic world building at Soho Theatre.
By Sam Smith

English National Opera Triumphs With Underrated Verdi Masterpiece: Review

Move over Aida and La traviata - it's time to give this lesser known gem an airing!

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

Ian McKellen Leads Stellar Cast In Free Live Readings Of The Odyssey

Taking place all over town.
By Laura Dodge

Review: Is Elf The Musical Worth The High Price Tag?

Top price is £240.

 ★★★☆☆
By Londonist

This Is What Teen Spirit Smells Like: Dry Land Review

Teen pregnancy story is gloriously complex.

 ★★★★☆
By Partner

Deal Of The Day: Billy Elliot With A Hefty Discount

One of the most award-winning musicals of all time for a reason.
By James FitzGerald

Kenneth Branagh Season Storms Out Of The Gate

Shakespeare and Rattigan line up at the Garrick.

 ★★★★☆
By Partner

Deal Of The Day: La Soirée's Spiegeltent At The South Bank

A saucy and sizzling spectacular.
By Will Noble

In Conversation With A Biscuit Sommelier

All those vital questioned answered.
By Franco Milazzo

As You Like It Review: A Game Of Bridget Jones

Life, love and lucha libre at the National Theatre.

 ★★★☆☆
By Ben Venables

Race, Politics And Drinking: Meet Desiree Burch

Funny Women competition winner talks to Londonist.