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Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

SMB College Group performing arts alumni Joshua Lloyd and pictured in his costume as Scar in The Lion King (left)

Former Melton college student stars in The Lion King

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet West End’s Layton Williams

Layton Williams at the BAFTAs

Layton Williams to make history in huge Strictly shake up

Kids can go free to some of West End’s top shows this summer

Bonnie Langford is set to reprise her role as Mel Bush in Doctor Who

Former Doctor Who favourite to return for new series

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

Melton lad, Ben Lee, starring as Jamie New in the Leicester production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie and (left) the full cast give their final bows at the end of the show

Melton performers shine in top Leicester stage show

Zoe Ball has a successful TV and radio career

Zoe Ball announces break from hosting Radio 2 and replacement

Zoe Ball is set to be replaced on Radio 2 as she takes time off hosting duties

Composer denies he was Meghan Markle in disguise at coronation

Craig Revel Horwood . (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Craig Revel Horwood replaces Paul O’Grady in Annie musical

2:22 Ghost Story announces exciting new cast line-up - full details

Paul Mescal won best actor at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards 2023: Full list of winners

How to watch Olivier Awards 2023 & who’s hosting

King Charles coronation is on May 6

West End shows cancelled due to Coronation of King Charles III

Full cast for Grease in the West End announced

Luke Newton has repordely split from his girlfriend

Bridgerton’s Luke Newton ‘splits’ from West End star girlfriend

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour - how to get tickets

The Wicked UK national tour is set to begin later this year.

When does Big Night Of Musicals 2023 air on BBC?

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash

West End star Ruthie Henshall to appear in Coronation Street

Comedian Dawn French

The health scare leading to Dawn French’s 7.5 stone weight loss

The gang return for Season 4 - with many viewers saying it is the best season yet.

Stranger Things set to hit the West End with new stage spinoff

Olivier Awards nominations 2023: My Neighbour Totoro, Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer shine - see full list

Olivier Awards nominations 2023 - see full list of nominees

Pretty Woman: The musical. Photo by Marc Brenner

Pretty Woman musical announces UK tour - how to get tickets

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Here’s what past winners of Love Island are up to now

Since it first broadcast into homes all over the UK, 16 people have won Love Island - here’s what they’re up to now with one starring on the West End

The infinity pool on Arvia

A first glimpse at P&O Cruises new 'sunshine ship' Arvia before she set sail

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Musicals Week songs and routines - including The Lion King, Cabaret and more

Why is Strictly Come Dancing on Friday this week?

Rex Orange County has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Rex Orange County: musician charged with sexual assault

Actor Kevin Spacey leaves the US District Courthouse on October 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Kevin Spacey’s trial in Manhattan has begun

Darius Campbell Danesh found dead in US apartment

The space was packed out for the iconic event

Wake me up before you Gaga! Great Eighties 'under the' stars shine

Cliff Edwards enjoying a Zacapa rum in the Mayfair Bar

West End shows its spirit with a summer of fun

Both Carnaby and Soho are world-renowned parts of our capital. Image: Sister London

A food and shopping-inspired staycation with rock star vibes in Carnaby and Soho

The hit west end production of David Walliams is coming to York

Get ready for a summer of fun, Only in the West End

Statue of Beau Brummell, the man responsible for the Royal Ascot dress code alongside blue badge guide Katie Wignall

Right Royal tour warrants your full attention

Author Agatha Christie (right) talking to impresario Peter Saunders (centre), actor Richard Attenborough and his wife Sheila Sim, at a party to celebrate her play 'The Mousetrap' (photo: Getty Images)

World Theatre Day shows importance of live performance

Fab Four tour bringing hit after hit

Bootleg Beatles Get Back to Fab Four’s music roots

Footloose hits the road for a tour of UK theatres

Darren Day and Jake Quickenden hit road in the musical Footloose - all dates and...

Catch the great dance moves of Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag on tour in Showtime

Strictly's Anton and Erin present Showtime on tour

Carrie Johnson has admitted to breaking Covid rules at an event in 2020 (Photo: Getty Images)

Carrie Johnson admits breaking Covid rules after party photo emerges

Gary Waldhorn poses with the award for Best Comedy Show for The Vicar of Dibley at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards (Photo: MJ Kim/Getty Images)

‘We will miss him terribly’: Vicar of Dibley star Gary Waldhorn dies age 78

Top 50 things to do in the West End this Christmas

Top 50 festive things to do only in the West End of London this Christmas

London’s West End, as the Christmas lights are switched-on across the whole district (photo: David Parry/PA Wire)

The world's largest Christmas light West End switch-on

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come...

Meet the new I’m A Celebrity 2020 contestants as they enter Gwrych Castle

Carrie Hope Fletcher is backing the contest

Youngsters invited to share their talents and win prizes

Venues and tour dates for Horrible Histories shows

How to watch a new season of major productions at home for free

The show was initially cancelled because of the pandemic (Photo: Back to the Future: The Musical)

A Back to the Future musical is coming to the UK next year

Why we are campaigning for our live entertainment venues - and how you can help

When will theatres be able to open for live performances? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when indoor theatres can reopen - and safety measures that could be in pl...