Interview
Irvine Welsh: “Musical theatre has dealt with a lot of dark issues – it can deal with this as well.”
With the arrival of Trainspotting: the Musical, creator Irvine Welsh tells us why the story of addiction is more topical than ever
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Latitude Festival announces another wave of new acts for 2026
The Suffolk festival has revealed more acts joining David Byrne, Teddy Swims and Lewis Capaldi
Big Day Out
A Big Day Out at Avenue Q the musical
Make the most out of your day seeing Avenue Q in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
By Numbers
Avenue Q By Numbers: Every song in the stage musical
Here’s your breakdown of every song on the soundtrack of Avenue Q
Preview
State Fayre 2026: The complete line-up deep dive
Americana comes to Essex this summer – take a closer look at the acts playing the inaugural State Fayre
Review
Review: A Mirrored Monet
The new musical at Charing Cross Theatre sheds light on the life and times of the famous painter
Plus One
The 11 best Enter Shikari songs
Ahead of their UK arena tour this November, we break down the career highlights from the genre-bending St Albans quartet
Plus One
New Music
Interview
The Molotovs: “Things have been shite for young people for a long time. We’re going to change it.”
Flying the flag for Britain’s disaffected youth, The Molotovs tell us about inspiring kids to start a band and blagging a spot on YUNGBLUD’s UK tour
Interviews
Interview
Kinky Boots: “This show has come at a time when people really need to understand each other”
The cast of Kinky Boots discuss the show’s return to the West End, adjusting to the London Coliseum stage, and why a story about seeing past differences is more needed now than ever
Interview
Stage Times: Tom Grennan
The singer-songwriter looks back over his most memorable live shows as he prepares to make new memories on the road this summer
Interview
Ego Ella May: “I vocally produce and engineer all my vocals”
The South London singer-songwriter talks about the versatility of live renditions, her MOBO nominations, and the importance of community care
Preview
UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
Theatre
Reviews
Review
Review: Teeth ‘n’ Smiles
Rebecca Lucy Taylor blazes bright in the 50th anniversary revival of David Hare’s pop anarchy play
Review
Review: The Hunger Games On Stage
The blockbuster adaptation at the new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre is a technical astonishment
Review
Review: Marie and Rosetta
Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu dazzle as the acclaimed two-hander moves to @sohoplace
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Fight nights: upcoming UK boxing matches and where to see them
The rising stars, title bouts and stadium-level grudge-matches set to take the ring across British boxing in 2026
By Numbers
Kinky Boots By Numbers: Every song in the stage musical
Here’s your breakdown of every song on the soundtrack of Kinky Boots
Plus One
The 11 best Pussycat Dolls songs
The Pussycat Dolls are back, with Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly reuniting for a UK tour this summer. Get yourself setlist ready with the best PCD tracks
News
Miss Saigon returns to the West End in 2027
Multi-award-winning musical Miss Saigon will be back in London next year
Stage Times
Embrace remember the time they broke into the Big Brother House
As Britrock anthem kings Embrace prep for this year’s 30th anniversary tour, Richard McNamara looks back at his gig history
Big Day Out
A Big Day Out at My Neighbour Totoro
Make the most out of your day seeing My Neighbour Totoro in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre