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

Life As A Swing In Urinetown

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Life As A Swing In Urinetown

How many times have you seen someone listed as 'swing' on a theatre programme and wondered what i...

5 Nov, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Diane Pilkington and Ruthie Henshall, It's Not Always 'Razzle Dazzle' For These Leading Ladies!

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Diane Pilkington and Ruthie Henshall, It's Not Always 'Razzle Dazzle' For These Leading Ladies!

For any working mum juggling a job and home life can be tricky, but how do you manage if you are ...

4 Nov, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Week 4 In The Life Of A Musical Theatre Fanatic

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Week 4 In The Life Of A Musical Theatre Fanatic

We catch up with Nicky Sweetland again for the fourth Week In The Life Of A Theatre Fanatic.

4 Nov, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

London's Spookiest Shows This Halloween!

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London's Spookiest Shows This Halloween!

With Halloween just around the corner, there is plenty of attractions, plays and musicals in Lond...

30 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Why I Won't Be Seeing The Woman In Black This Halloween (But You Should!)

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Why I Won't Be Seeing The Woman In Black This Halloween (But You Should!)

I've seen a lot of shows in the West End, some of them more than once (and some more like five or...

30 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Big Names Vs. Alternates, Stand-Ins, And Understudies

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Big Names Vs. Alternates, Stand-Ins, And Understudies

How many West End shows have you been to see when the big named star you've been looking forward ...

30 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

10 Ways To Turn Your Musical Theatre Fans Into Fanatics.

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10 Ways To Turn Your Musical Theatre Fans Into Fanatics.

Are we as devoted to our favourite shows as football fans are to their teams? I often liken my...

28 Oct, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct