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London Theatre Features News

Discover unique feature articles on West End theatre, diving into trends, insights, and stories behind the magic on stage.

Sunny Afternoon: Proof That Jukebox Musicals Can Work

Features

Sunny Afternoon: Proof That Jukebox Musicals Can Work

I am no fan of the film version of Mamma Mia. It prioritises song over substance, indulging itsel...

7 Jul, 2016 | By Harry Tennison

Why You Should Watch 1984

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Why You Should Watch 1984

For a third consecutive year, the radical adaptation of 1984 from Headlong, the Almeida and Notti...

7 Jul, 2016 | By Harry Tennison

Review: Jenufa, English National Opera

Reviews / Features

Review: Jenufa, English National Opera

This was my first opera and I was drawn by the synopsis:

Loved by two half-brothers, Jenůfa is...

1 Jul, 2016 | By Shanine Salmon

10 Things You Need To Know About Hamilton, The Biggest Hit That Hasn’t Even Opened Yet

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10 Things You Need To Know About Hamilton, The Biggest Hit That Hasn’t Even Opened Yet

Unless you’ve been in hiding in the Himalaya’s for the past year, you’ll have heard of Hamilton. ...

29 Jun, 2016 | By Harriet Hards

Winners Of Sixth Annual Wicked Young Writer Awards, Young People Concerned About Impact They Have On Their Communities And The World

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Winners Of Sixth Annual Wicked Young Writer Awards, Young People Concerned About Impact They Have On Their Communities And The World

The 2016 Wicked Young Writer Awards announced its winners during a ceremony involving over 100 sh...

27 Jun, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous

Why A Hit Musical Will Never Grow Out Of A “Gap In The Market”

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Why A Hit Musical Will Never Grow Out Of A “Gap In The Market”

If you tried to pitch some of the world’s most famous musicals, like Hamilton, The Lion King, or ...

27 Jun, 2016 | By Harriet Hards

Review: "Aladdin has finally landed in the West End – and, no, it's not a pantomime"

Reviews / Features

Review: "Aladdin has finally landed in the West End – and, no, it's not a pantomime"

 So Aladdin has finally landed in the West End – and, no, it's not a pantomime. In fact, it is an...

27 Jun, 2016 | By Harriet Wilson