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ONLINE THEATRE
Theatres throughout Britain were closed for most of 2020 and 2021, and some filled the gap by putting new and older productions online. Online theatre, both new and classic, continues to be a significant supplement to live performances, and we review them alongside our coverage of current London theatre.
CLICK HERE for online shows we have reviewed since 2020

What we do . . .

We offer authoritative, independent London theatre reviews. We cover London's West End, off-West End and fringe, and some theatre outside London, notably the annual Edinburgh Festival. We have a reputation for reliable evaluations, and if a show is bad, we'll say so. And therefore if we say it's good, you can believe us.

Our dedicated Off-West End, Family and Out Of London pages offer links to leading theatres in each category. We list upcoming shows and offer insiders' hints on saving money on tickets.

Whether you go to the theatre every evening or are planning a single night out, whether you already know what you like or want help choosing a show, Theatreguide.London's reviews of past and current London shows will help you decide what to see and what to skip! Click on one of the categories to the left to read our reviews of current London shows

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LATEST LIVE THEATRE REVIEWS . . . . A FACE IN THE CROWD, SKELETON CREW, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, BLUETS, THE CHERRY ORCHARD

LATEST ONLINE REVIEWS . . . . THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR, GOOD, MURDER IN THE DARK, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, JEKYLL AND HYDE, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

LAST CHANCES - Closing notices up for THE REAL THING October 26, BRACE BRACE November 2, OTHER PLACE November 9, CORIOLANUS November 9, GIANT November 16, TUPPERWARE OF ASHES November 16, JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK November 23, ROOTS November 30, LOOK BACK IN ANGER November 30, FEAR OF 13 November 30, WAITING FOR GODOT December 14, MACBETH December 14, STRANGER THINGS December 15, DUCHESS December 20, FAWLTY TOWERS January 4, OEDIPUS January 4, LEHMAN TRILOGY January 5, DR STRANGELOVE January 25

WHAT'S NEW . . . . . Theatre Royal Drury Lane, home of mega-musicals, to hold all-Shakespeare season this winter. . . . National Theatre trials 6:30 start for some performances . . . . Her Majesty's Theatre renamed . . . . THE MOUSETRAP to open on Broadway, only 71 years late . . . . THE WOMAN IN BLACK closed after 33 years run . . . . PHANTOM closed on Broadway but still going strong in London . . . . Several West End shows and fringe theatres have had to cancel performances or whole runs because of covid, so it would be wise to phone on the day you're planning to go to any London theatre . . . .During and after the shutdown, some theatres have put productions online. CLICK HERE for reviews.

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From the archives . . .
Our file of past reviews covers more than 3000 shows that played London, Edinburgh and elsewhere in Britain since 1999.

Top Five - Classic

If you haven't seen them yet, we suggest you begin your London theatre experience with these classics

Phantom of the Opera

Les Miserables

Matilda

Mamma Mia

Hamilton

Top Five - Online

Since theatres closed, we've been reviewing online shows. Here are the ones we've liked the most.

The Taming Of The Shrew

Gypsy

Much Ado About Nothing

Kiss Me Petruchio

A Moon For The Misbegotten