The wacky new musical based on the British talent competition The X Factor is getting a facelift. Originally titled X Factor—It’s Time to Face the Musical, the stage show will now be called I Can’t Sing!, according to London’s Evening Standard. I Can’t Sing!, which features infamous judge Simon Cowell as a character, begins performances ...

The Donmar Warehouse has announced its 2013 autumn season, which will include two world premieres, an Avengers star on stage and the U.S. premiere of a new take on a Shakespeare classic. The productions will be presented in London, Manchester and New York. 

The season opens with the world premiere of Nick Payne’s The Same Deep Water As ...

Director Carrie Cracknell’s Young Vic production of A Doll’s House will transfer to the West End for a 12-week limited engagement beginning August 8. Simon Stephens’ new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s drama will officially open on August 14 and run through October 26.

Hattie Morahan will reprise her award-winning role as Nora Helmer, with Dominic Rowan as ...

Full casting has been announced for the new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music at London's Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, the musical will begin performances July 25 and will run through September 7. Opening night is set for August 5.

Charlotte Wakefield (Mamma Mia!) will star as Maria, opposite ...

Science nerds have cause to rejoice as the award-winning Sky TV show Brainiac: Science Abuse will make its West End debut with a new live show. Brainiac Live! will play 50 performances at the Palace Theatre July 18 through August 17.

Brainiac Live! Science Abuse promises theatergoers exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves, Airzooka challenges and live daredevil stunts, as the team ...

The West End will have to wait a few more days to get a peek at Willy Wonka’s factory. The world premiere of the new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has canceled its first two preview performances due to delays in the delivery of a piece of stage equipment. Originally scheduled to premiere May 17, the production will ...

Class is in session! Casting is complete for the U.K. premiere of Circle Mirror Transformation at the Royal Court Theatre, starring stage and screen favorite Imelda Staunton as a wacky acting teacher. Directed by James Macdonald, Annie Baker’s comedy begins performances July 5 at London’s Rose Lipman Building. Opening night is set for July 11.

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Comedian and Broadway vet Eddie Izzard says he is seeking a nomination as the Labour candidate for London's 2019 mayoral election, according to the U.K.'s Mirror. The Tony nominee has campaigned for Labour candidate Ken Livingstone to be mayor and in support of the European Union and voting reform, but he has never held political office.

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Original Broadway stars Colman Domingo, Forrest McClendon and more will reprise their roles in the London premiere of The Scottsboro Boys at the New Vic. Directed by Susan Stroman, the new production begins performances October 18, with an official opening night on October 29.

The Scottsboro Boys features music by John Kander and Fred Ebb, lyrics by Kander a book ...

The acclaimed National Theatre production of This House, starring Julian Wadham, Phil Daniels and Reece Dinsale, will transfer to the Aldwych Theatre in September, according to U.K.’s Daily Mail. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the cast is reported to be reprising their roles in the West End transfer of James Graham’s political drama. No official casting has been ...