West End theatre

Mainstream professional theatre staged in and near the West End of London

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West End theatre is mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres in and near the West End of London. Along with New York City's Broadway theatre, West End theatre represents the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Seeing a West End show is a common tourist activity in London. Famous screen actors, British and international alike, frequently appear on the London stage.

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Sir Ian McKellen pulls out of play tour after fall from West End stage Sir Ian McKellen has pulled out of a national tour after falling from a stage in the West End while performing in a play. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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Is now a golden age for original musicals on the West End? At a time when jukebox musicals dominate London's West End, some of theatreland's stars argue the success of original shows is proof "audiences are ready to take a risk". Sky News - Published on May 4, 2024

West End show 'carefully considering' black-only nights after criticism from PM Producers of a West End show are "carefully considering" holding evenings aimed at black-only audiences following criticism from Downing Street. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
Police appeal for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters stormed West End performance of Les Miserables Police have appealed for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters invaded the stage at a West End performance of Les Miserables. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2023
Police called to 'disturbance' at Grease show as theatregoers escorted out Police were called to a "disturbance" at a West End performance of Grease, as officers had to escort four theatregoers from the theatre. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023

Succession star to play 26 parts in West End show Succession actress Sarah Snook is to star in a one-woman adaptation of Oscar Wilde's only novel, The Picture Of Dorian Gray, coming to the West End next year. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2023
Cheryl on her West End debut: 'Disasters are part of the experience' Singer Cheryl says she has a "healthy amount of nerves" about making her West End debut. Sky News - Published on February 1, 2023
'So excited': Cheryl set for West End debut in spooky thriller Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl is set to make her West End debut when she joins the new cast for supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2022
Amy Adams on her West End theatre debut - and getting hooked on Love Island She might be a Hollywood star, but even Amy Adams admits to still being mildly "horrified" at seeing herself on giant posters as she makes her West End debut. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2022

West End shows including The Lion King, Life of Pi and Hex cancelled after COVID outbreaks Several West End shows including The Lion King have been forced to cancel performances due to outbreaks of coronavirus among cast and crew. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2021