The best of the West End meets the ballroom! On 2 December, it's Musicals Week on *Strictly Come Dancing*, where the five remaining couples are dancing to songs from London's hit musicals.

Take a sneak peek at the West End musicals featured on *Strictly Come Dancing* this Saturday, from Disney classics to film-to-stage adaptations and more. If you like the numbers you see and hear, book tickets to see the full shows live in London!

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## *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*

Maybe Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzman can-can-can advance to the next round with their paso doble to "Backstage Romance" — a steamy mash-up of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," Britney Spears's "Toxic," and more — from *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*.

Based on the hit Baz Luhrmann film, the stage show follows the star-crossed romance between a writer and a courtesan at the title nightclub. With all the glamour of the movie and dozens more modern [pop songs](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/all-the-pop-songs-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical), the stage show is even more spectacular (spectacular).

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## *Wicked*

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe could change the course of the competition for good with their foxtrot to "For Good." This bittersweet ode to friendship is from *Wicked*, a *Wizard of Oz* prequel that imagines Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, as friends before their fellow Ozians pitted them against each other.

This musical blockbuster has been in the West End since 2006 and continues to enchant audiences with songs like "Defying Gravity" and "Dancing Through Life." That one sounds like a plum choice for the next *Strictly* Musicals Week!

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## *Dirty Dancing*

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell are sure to have the time of their lives doing a salsa to “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” from the iconic romance film *Dirty Dancing*, which got the West End musical treatment in 2022. 

The show had two successful runs in London, but the latest closed in April 2023. While you wait for it to dance back around again, you can see other romantic, dance-heavy musicals like [*Crazy For You*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27116-crazy-for-you) and [*Mamma Mia!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/304-mamma-mia-tickets)

## *Mary Poppins* and *Beauty and the Beast*

The remaining two numbers in Musicals Week are from Disney favorites. Nigel Harman and Katya Jones will Charleston to the high-stepping "Step in Time" from *Mary Poppins*, the classic story of a magical nanny, and Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will quickstep to "Belle" from *Beauty and the Beast*, about a bookish young woman who teaches a selfish beast to love.

Neither show is currently in the West End, so you unfortunately can't hear these songs on stage. But if you want to get your Disney fix, check out the long-running blockbuster [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) or the magical princess tale [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical).

## See *Strictly Come Dancing* live

Can't get enough of *Strictly* on screen? Combine the dancing of the TV programme with the thrill of live theatre by seeing the *Strictly Come Dancing* U.K. tour. The tour will stop in [Birmingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34580-strictly-come-dancing-birmingham), [Sheffield](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34581-strictly-come-dancing-sheffield), [Newcastle](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34582-strictly-come-dancing-newcastle), [Glasgow](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34583-strictly-come-dancing-glasgow), [Liverpool](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34584-strictly-come-dancing-liverpool), [Leeds](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34585-strictly-come-dancing-leeds), [Manchester](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34586-strictly-come-dancing-manchester), [Nottingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34587-strictly-come-dancing-nottingham), and [London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34579-strictly-come-dancing-london), and London Theatre has tickets to them all.

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See West End musicals featured on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

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Week 11 of the hit ballroom dancing competition programme is Musicals Week, and five couples will perform to songs from beloved theatre on 2 December.

Olivier Award winner Anthony Boyle has joined the cast of [*Long Day's Journey into Night*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night), the latest revival of Eugene O'Neill's celebrated classic play. Performances run at [Wyndham's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) from 19 March.

Boyle, best known for originating the role of Scorpius Malfoy in [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21176-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-parts-one-two-tickets) in the West End (Olivier Award) and on Broadway (Tony Award nomination), will play Edmund Tyrone. He replaces the previously announced Alex Lawther, who has withdrawn from the production due to scheduling conflicts.

As previously announced, the starry cast also features Brian Cox (*Succession*) as James Tyrone, Patricia Clarkson (*Sharp Objects*) as Mary Tyrone, Daryl McCormack (*Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*) as James Jr, and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*) as Cathleen.

*Long Day's Journey into Night* takes place over one summer day in the life of the Tyrone family. Closely based on O'Neill's own dysfunctional family, the story shows how addiction, betrayal, and love rock the Tyrones' lives.

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Anthony Boyle to join 'Long Day's Journey into Night' cast

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Recommend age 12+. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.

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The Emmy, Golden Globe and Olivier award-winning actor Brian Cox, makes his return to the London stage in Spring 2024 starring in Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

Boyle will replace the previously announced Alex Lawther in the upcoming West End production starring Brian Cox, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.

*A Mirror*, the critically acclaimed drama from Sam Holcroft, will transfer to the West End next year following its world premiere this past summer. The show will play at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/trafalgar-theatre) for 12 weeks beginning on 22 January, with opening night on 1 February.

Jonny Lee Miller (*Trainspotting*, *Elementary*) will reprise his leading role as Čelik from the [Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre) premiere, and Tanya Reynolds (*Sex Education*) will reprise hers as Mei. Additionally, Geoffrey Streatfeild will return as Bax, and Samuel Adewunmi will make his West End debut as Adem.

*A Mirror* is set at the wedding of Leyla and Joel, which gradually reveals itself to be more than it seems. London Theatre's four-star [review of the Almeida production](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/a-mirror-review-almeida-theatre) reads, "Holcroft’s witty satire is an exuberant experience if you surrender to its looping structure, which does pay off smartly in a big climactic reveal."

Jeremy Herrin returns to direct. *A Mirror* also features sets and costumes are by Max Jones, lighting by Azusa Ono, composition and sound by Nick Powell, and fight direction by Jonathan Holby.

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Award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Elementary) and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Scenes with Girls) star in the "extraordinary and mesmeric" __*A Mirror*__, coming to London's West End following a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre. 

Sam Holcroft's play originally premiered at the Almeida Theatre in August and will now play a limited engagement at the Trafalgar Theatre from January.

Brian Cox had an incredible star turn on the gripping TV drama *Succession*, and he's now taking the opportunity to return to the West End stage. From March 2024, he stars in Eugene O’Neill’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece *[Long Day’s Journey into Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night)*.

Jeremy Herrin directs Cox in this revival at the [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) in London, along with an all-star cast: Patricia Clarkson (Oscar-nominated for *Pieces of April*), Alex Lawther (*The End of the F---ing World*), Daryl McCormack (movies *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*, and *The Lesson*), and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*).

Ahead of Cox’s exciting return to the West End, get to know the actor’s full career on stage and screen.

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## Brian Cox’s beginnings

Brian Cox was born in 1946 in Dundee, Scotland. His parents were working class and, following his father’s death from pancreatic cancer when Cox was eight years old, his older sisters helped bring him up.

Cox nurtured his passion for the stage at Dundee Repertory Theatre, and he left aged 17 to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

## Brian Cox on stage

Cox’s earliest experience of theatre was aged 14 at Dundee Rep. He also performed in the first show at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, *The Servant O’ Twa Maisters*, in 1965. He then played the title role in *Peer Gynt* at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1967 and made his West End debut later that year, playing Orlando in *As You Like It* at London’s [Vaudeville Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/vaudeville-theatre).

That impressive West End performance sparked Cox’s long run of Shakespearean roles with both the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) and the RSC – from *Titus Andronicus*, *Julius Caesar*, and *The Taming of the Shrew* to *King Lear* and *Richard III*. In fact he first played the Duke of Burgundy to Laurence Olivier’s Lear, in 1983, then graduated to the title role in 1990.

But he performed numerous other works too, including several productions at the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre), such as *In Celebration*, *Cromwell*, and *Hedda Gabler*. In 1984, he starred in Ron Hutchinson’s *Rat in the Skull* and went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a New Play.

He also starred in *Danton’s Death* at the National, and in 1985, he made his Broadway and off-Broadway debuts – in Eugene O’Neill’s *Strange Interlude* and the transfer of *Rat in the Skull*. Cox won his second Olivier for *Titus Andronicus* in 1988.

Cox is a musical actor, too, playing Harold Hill in *The Music Man* at [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre) in 1994. He returned to Broadway in 1997 with *St Nicholas*, and then with Yasmina Reza’s modern classic *Art*.

The 2000s saw Cox back at the Royal Court with Conor McPherson’s *Dublin Carol*, and then premiering Tom Stoppard’s *Rock ‘N’ Roll* at the Royal Court and on Broadway. He starred in another McPherson play, *The Weir*, at the [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/donmar-warehouse) in 2014, took *The Great Society* to Broadway in 2019, and most recently starred as Bach in new play *The Score* at the Theatre Royal Bath earlier this year.

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## Brian Cox in film

Cox made his film debut playing Leon Trotsky in the 1971 movie *Nicholas and Alexandra*. He then starred in the film adaptation of theatre production *In Celebration* in 1975. He came to wider public attention in 1986 with his chilling performance as Dr Hannibal Lecktor in the Michael Mann thriller *Manhunter*.

Roles followed in big Hollywood movies like the adventure film *Prince of Jutland*, historical dramas *Rob Roy* and *Braveheart*, sci-fi *Chain Reaction*, thrillers *The Long Kiss Goodnight* and *Kiss the Girls*, sports drama *The Boxer*, and comedy *Rushmore* – all cementing Cox’s screen presence and sheer range.

He was critically acclaimed for his performance as a paedophile in *L.I.E.* in 2001, earning a Satellite Award and nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and AFI Award.

In 2002, he took a key role in the film that kicked off a massive franchise: *The Bourne Identity*. He played CIA Deputy Director Ward Abbott, who appears again in the 2004 sequel *The Bourne Supremacy*. Cox also joined the *X-Men* universe in 2003, playing the villainous William Stryker in *X2*.

Subsequent films included the ancient epic *Troy*, Woody Allen’s *Match Point*, David Fincher’s thriller *Zodiac*, a big-screen *Coriolanus* directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes, and *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*. In 2017 he played the title role in *Churchill*. 

Most recently, he starred opposite Kate Beckinsale in *The Prisoner’s Daughter*, and he’s leading a new horror comedy, *The Parenting*, alongside Edie Falco and Lisa Kudrow.

## Brian Cox on TV

Cox’s first TV appearance was in 1968 in the BBC anthology series *Theatre 625*. He then played Henry II in medieval dramatisation *The Devil’s Crown* in 1978, followed by Laurent LeClaire in *Thérèse Raquin*. He guest-starred in the likes of *Red Dwarf* and *Inspector Morse*.

Numerous TV roles followed, including the closeted father of a gay man in *The Lost Language of Cranes*, which earned Cox a BAFTA nomination in 1993. He also won acclaim for playing Hermann Göring in the 2000 docudrama *Nuremberg*, about the trials of the same name. Cox was nominated for a Golden Globe and won his first Emmy Award.

In 2001, Cox played Harry Moon in TV sitcom *Frasier* and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor. In 2006, he took on a very different part as impresario Jack Langrishe in TV Western *Deadwood*.

He continued to play key guest roles in everything from *Doctor Who* and *A Touch of Cloth* to *Shetland* and *Penny Dreadful*. Cox also starred in the adaptation of hit novel *The Slap* in 2015 and in the BBC’s *War & Peace* in 2016.

But perhaps his most enduring role is that of Logan Roy in *Succession*. From 2018-23, Cox played the towering patriarch who manipulated and abused his unfortunate children and potential successors to his media empire. 

The HBO series has won countless awards, with Cox himself winning a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble, and being nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.

Cox’s most recent project is a more lighthearted one: acting as the host – and antagonist – in the James Bond-themed competition show *007: Road to a Million*.

It will be thrilling to see him back in action, playing another intimidating father figure in *Long Day’s Journey into Night*, in Jeremy Herrin’s highly anticipated West End revival.

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Learn more about Brian Cox's career ahead of 'Long Day's Journey into Night'

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Brian Cox returns to the West End in 2024 to star in director Jeremy Herrin's highly anticipated revival of Eugene O'Neill's *Long Day's Journey into Night*.

Three exciting actors join forces to star in a major London revival of David Ireland’s 2018 dark comedy, *[Ulster American](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35882-ulster-american)*. Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland lead Jeremy Herrin’s production at [Riverside Studios](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/riverside-studios), which plays a limited eight-week season from 4 December to 27 January.

Of course, that trio of performers is already popular with audiences, thanks to the numerous screen credits between them – including *Cheers*, *The Hunger Games*, *True Detective*, *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Hobbit*, *Planet of the Apes*, and *Derry Girls*.

Read on to get to know this cast even better, and find out more about their roles in *Ulster American*.

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## What is *Ulster American* about?

Northern Irish playwright David Ireland premiered *Ulster American* in 2018 at the Traverse Theatre during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This provocative satire centres on an American actor, an English director, and (like Ireland) a Northern Irish playwright, who all have different aims with their latest project: a West End play about a Protestant activist.

The Oscar-winning actor, Jay, is fixated on connecting with his Irish roots, while playwright Ruth has Hollywood ambitions. Director Leigh hopes the play will reflect a divided Britain just after the Brexit referendum. 

In a fraught session at Leigh’s flat, they descend into furious arguments over everything from national identity and gender to politics and anti-PC speech. It’s very much a play for our times, presenting *Ulster American*'s big issues in a razor-sharp, blisteringly funny way — and with of-the-moment stars to boot.

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## Woody Harrelson

Hollywood A-lister Woody Harrelson stars as Jay. Born in 1961 in Texas, he got his big break in 1985 when he was cast as the endearing but dim bartender Woody in the hit sitcom *Cheers*. Harrelson received five Emmy Award nominations and won once during his eight seasons on the programme.

He guest starred on several other TV shows, including *Cheers* spin-off *Frasier*, *Will & Grace*, *The Simpsons*, and *Spin City*. In 2014, Harrelson co-starred with Matthew McConaughey in the acclaimed first season of crime drama *True Detective*. In 2023, he starred in *White House Plumbers*, which tells the true story of how Richard Nixon’s political operatives accidentally overturned his presidency. 

But Harrelson’s career went stratospheric on the big screen. He made his movie debut in 1986 with sports comedy *Wildcats* and soon racked up many notable credits, including the Oscar-winning films *No Country for Old Men* and *Three Billboads Outside Ebbing, Missouri*. He also starred opposite Robert Redford and Demi Moore in the zeitgeist drama *Indecent Proposal*, in which a billionaire offers a cash-strapped couple $1 million for a night with her.

Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the 1996 film *The People vs Larry Flynt*. He played Flynt, the publisher of *Hustler* magazine. In 2009, Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar again for playing Captain Tony Stone in war film *The Messenger*.

From 2012, Harrelson starred in *The Hunger Games* film series as Haymitch Abernathy. In 2017, Harrelson worked with his *Ulster American* co-star Andy Serkis in *War for the Planet of the Apes*.

Harrelson has plenty of theatre experience, too. He made his Broadway debut in 1985 in *Biloxi Blues* and starred in the Off-Broadway production of *The Boys Next Door* in 1987. In 1999, he returned to Broadway with *The Rainmaker*, and in 2005 he made his [West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on) debut with the [Tennessee Williams](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/tennessee-williams-plays) play *The Night of the Iguana*.

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## Andy Serkis

English actor Andy Serkis plays Leigh in *Ulster American*. Serkis was born in Middlesex in 1964 and developed a passion for acting while studying at Lancaster University.

Serkis began working in touring productions of plays like Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale* and *King Lear*. He built up steady credits in both TV and film, including the Mike Leigh period musical *Topsy-Turvy* and episodes of *Spooks*, *Finney*, and *Touching Evil*.

In 1999, he played the villainous Bill Sikes in a TV adaptation of *Oliver Twist*, and he was Rigaud in another Dickens adaptation, *Little Dorrit*, in 2008. In 2006 he played serial killer Ian Brady in *Longford*, and he starred as Albert Einstein in the 2008 TV movie *Einstein and Eddington*.

However, another literary adaptation, Tolkien’s *Lord of the Rings*, made Serkis a global phenomenon. He played Gollum in the first film of the trilogy, *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, mastering cutting-edge motion-capture technology and also providing the character’s unforgettable voice.

Serkis reprised the role in *The Two Towers*, *The Return of the King*, and in *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*. He played more motion-capture roles in *King Kong*, *Rise of the Planet of the Apes* and its two sequels, *The Adventures of Tintin*, and *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*. 

Serkis also played punk rocker Ian Dury in *Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll*, villain Ulysses Klaue in *Avengers: Age of Ultron* and *Black Panther*, and butler Alfred in *The Batman*. 

In 1995, Serkis starred in the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre)’s production of Jez Butterworth’s *Mojo*. But he hasn’t done much theatre otherwise, so *Ulster American* is a rare chance to catch him on stage.

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## Louisa Harland

Irish actress Louisa Harland stars as Northern Irish playwright Ruth. Harland was born in 1993 in Dublin and moved to London to train at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

In 2011, Harland made her professional debut in the RTÉ One crime drama series *Love/Hate*, in a recurring role over four episodes. Most audiences know Harland, however, for playing Orla in the smash-hit sitcom *Derry Girls* from 2018-2022. Lisa McGee’s beloved show centres on teenagers living in Derry during The Troubles in the 1990s.

Harland won praise for her vivid portrayal of Orla, the cousin of the show’s lead character, Erin. Many viewers identify with her proudly eccentric character – whether seeing her as on the autistic spectrum, or simply someone who isn’t afraid to be different.

In 2017, she worked with her *Ulster American* co-star Woody Harrelson for the first time, playing Stella in the independent film *Lost in London*. Harrelson wrote, starred in, and directed the autobiographical tale based on a real, wild night out in the city.

Harland also appeared in the 2020 TV drama *The Deceived*, led by Emmett J Scanlan and Paul Mescal. Coming up, Harland will star in Sally Wainwright’s historical drama *The Ballad of Renegade Nell*, about highwaywoman Nell Jackson. 

Harland has theatre experience, too. She began with *Cotton Fingers* at Aberaeron Memorial Hall in Wales in 2018, and then did two shows in London: Caryl Churchill’s *Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.* at the Royal Court in 2019, and, earlier this year, Brian Friel’s *[Dancing at Lughnasa](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/dancing-at-lughnasa-review-national-theatre)* at the National Theatre – which reunited her with her *Derry Girls* co-star Siobhán McSweeney.

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*Top image credit: Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. (Photos courtesy of production)*  
*In-article image credit: The cast of Ulster American in rehearsal. (Photos by Johan Persson)*

Get to know the cast of the 'Ulster American' London revival

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An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.

David Ireland's blistering satire, at Riverside Studios through 27 January, features the notable trio of Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland.

It’s wonderful to spend quality time with your family over Christmas, and the perfect way to entertain everyone together – from kids all the way up to grandparents – is by booking tickets to a London show.

Whether it’s a traditional pantomime, a spectacular [musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/musicals), an exciting [play](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/drama), a side-splitting [comedy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/comedy), or a show aimed specifically at a [children's audience](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids), there are tons of great options in the West End and beyond.

This Christmas features a modern [*Cinderella* panto](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella), a fresh take on the classic story of [*Hansel and Gretel*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel), an exciting [interactive adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure), and Disney favourites like [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets) and [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) that will bring generations together. That's what Christmastime is all about, after all.

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## *[Frozen](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets)*, [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane)

Let it snow! Disney’s *Frozen* is a joyful family theatre outing year-round, but it’s particularly magical at Christmas. You’ve got Elsa’s magical touch, which transforms Arendelle into a snow-capped wintry wonder, and the musical’s focus on the enduring love between siblings.

Younger theatregoers will love all the inventive touches in Michael Grandage’s production, such as the puppet Olaf and Sven and the clever theatrical magic Elsa performs. Add in beloved songs love “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” and “Let It Go,” and *Frozen* is a spellbinding trip.

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## *[The Snowman](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26625-the-snowman)*, [Peacock Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/peacock-theatre)

This is the incredible 26th year of *The Snowman* at Sadler’s Wells’ West End house, and no wonder: It’s still a gem of a show, accessible to audiences of all ages (there’s no dialogue, and the story is easy to follow), and bound to move nostalgic parents to tears.

See the Snowman come to life, lead you on various adventures, and, of course, fly to the music of “Walking in the Air” in this beautifully crafted dance show. *The Snowman* is the perfect event to get the whole family into the Christmas spirit.

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## *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)*, [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyceum-theatre)

Disney classic *The Lion King* remains a fantastic introduction to theatre, thanks to Julie Taymor’s inventive adaptation of the brilliant animated film. Jaw-dropping puppets bring to life the animals of the African Pride Lands, including rising young ruler Simba.

Elton John and Tim Rice’s catchy songs are all here, including “Hakuna Matata,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” and of course “Circle of Life.” *The Lion King* is a lovely show that emphasises family: both the one you’re born into and the one you make.

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## *[My Neighbour Totoro](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets)*, [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican)

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s incredible adaptation of the Studio Ghibli movie is back by popular demand. It centres on two sisters who move to the country while their mother is in hospital and encounter all the spirits of the forest.

Although not specifically Christmas-themed, *My Neighbour Totoro* is definitely a heart-warming family show. The play celebrates the bonds between us, how we can help each other through tough times, and the magic all around. Plus, the titular Totoro is the most amazing puppet.

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## *[Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure)*, [The Old Bauble Factory, Waterloo](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-old-bauble-factory-22-fulton-road)

If you’re on the hunt for an interactive show this Christmas, look no further than London’s exciting new adventure *Wishmas*. Enter a festive realm and meet the Wishkeepers, who are charged with delivering everyone’s Christmas wishes to Father Christmas. It's your job to join them and make sure no one's wishes get lost or forgotten — and make yours come true in the process!

Climb aboard the flying Wishmas Train, which uses cutting-edge technology to help you journey over London and to the North Pole. There are fun tasks, food and drink, and you can even have a private audience with Santa.

Book [*Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure) on London Theatre.

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## *[Elf the Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical)*, [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Will Ferrell charmed cinema audiences as Buddy, the human who accidentally crawled into Santa’s sack and was raised as an elf at the North Pole. Now his story is a stage musical, once again following this lovable misfit as he seeks his real father in New York.

*Elf* is now back in the West End, this time starring Matthew Wolfenden, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock, and Kim Ismay. The musical is sure to have your family laughing along and embracing its heartwarming Christmas message.  

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## *[The Witches](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36046-the-witches)*, [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/olivier-theatre-national)

Roald Dahl’s spooky tale comes to rip-roaring life in this phenomenal new musical by Lucy Kirkwood and Dave Malloy. Can 10-year-old Luke and his Gran stop the witches from enacting their evil plan to turn all children into mice?

There are a few scares in here, so it’s for slightly older children (the theatre’s advice is 8+), but so much to enjoy too – from big song-and-dance numbers to slapstick, magic, and a thrilling tale. Grown-ups will love the razor-sharp script packed with hilarious one-liners.

Book [*The Witches* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36046-the-witches) on London Theatre.

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## *[Back to the Future: The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets)*, [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre)

Expect 1.21 gigawatts of incredible adventure at this spectacular stage version of the beloved 1980s movie comedy. There’s definitely something for the whole family here – even boys (or dads!) who claim not to like musicals will love seeing the DeLorean travel through time, and even take flight.

Join teenager Marty McFly as he accidentally lands in the 1950s and has to figure out how to get home – and to save his family. The fun pop-rock score, which includes favourites from the film like “Johnny B. Goode” and “The Power of Love,” adds to this high-voltage romp with the best special effects in town.

Book [*Back to the Future: The Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *[Peter Pan](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27869-peter-pan-rose-theatre)*, Rose Theatre Kingston

The Rose Theatre is staging JM Barrie’s enduring classic as its big Christmas show. Reunite with Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook as – with a sprinkle of fairy dust – you journey to Neverland.

This charming new adaptation is by Evan Placey, with original songs by Vikki Stone, and it features members of the Rose Youth Theatre. *Peter Pan* is sure to be a hit with your family, whether you’re encountering the story for the first time or the 100th.

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## *[Hansel and Gretel](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel)*, [Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre)

Welcome back to the Snow Globe: the winter wonderland version of Shakespeare’s Globe. As is now tradition, the theatre has an entrancing family show on offer, complete with music, magic, and other treats.

This year’s offering is a fresh take on the classic tale *Hansel and Gretel* by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. The brother and sister venture into the forest, where they discover a strange old lady – can they save one another and find their way home?

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## *[Cinderella](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella)*, [Lyric Hammersmith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-hammersmith-theatre)

The Lyric Hammersmith always has one of the most energetic, creative, and downright hilarious pantomimes in town, thanks to its modern updates of familiar stories. This Cinderella is a boss-lady who meets a disguised Prince Henry – with the paparazzi hot on his tail.

So begins an unlikely romance amid comedy from Cinderella’s stepsisters Muffy and Gusset and her stepmother Lady Jelly Bottom. Expect loads of jokes, audience interaction, pop songs, love, and a festive happy ending. 

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The best London family shows to book this Christmas

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From festive favourites like *Elf* to seasonal pantomimes and wintry musicals, here are our picks of family-friendly London shows for the Christmas season.

Oz has a new cast! The new cast members will join *[Wicked](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets)* from 12 March 2024. *Wicked* is currently playing at the [Apollo Victoria Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/apollo-victoria-theatre).

Joining the cast are Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), and Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba).

Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Lucy St. Louis (Glinda), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible), Caitlin Anderson (Nessarose), Joe Thompson-Oubari (Boq), Lisa-Anne Wood (Standby for Glinda), Conor Ashman, Jessica Aubrey, Joshua Clemetson, Effie Rae Dyson, Kate Leiper, Jemima Loddy, Joshua Lovell, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, Millie Mayhew, Aiesha Naomi Pease, Jeanie Ryan, Natalie Spriggs, James Titchener, Micaela Todd, and Taela Yeomans-Brown will all continue in the show.

*Wicked* is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire and offers a unique take on the classic *Wizard of Oz* narrative, focusing on the unexpected friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and Glinda the Good.

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*Photo credit: Wicked (Photos by Matt Crockett and Mark Senior)*

'Wicked' reveals new West End cast

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Recommended 7+. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own. Children under 5 years will not be admitted. Please aim to arrive 60-90 minutes prior to the event. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point.

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“London’s No.1 show” (LBC) is back! Celebrating 16 triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre 

*Wicked* follows the untold story of the witches of Oz and is one of the West End's longest-running shows, having opened at the Apollo Victoria in 2006.

It’s the little big things that stay on your mind, and this new British musical will certainly cement itself in your thoughts long after you leave the theatre. *The Little Big Things* is currently playing at [Soho Place](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/soho-place).

[*The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) is based on the Sunday Times bestseller of the same name and follows Henry Fraser, a teenager becomes paralysed from the shoulders down after a diving accident. The musical is an inspirational story about the love and support of family, the connections made with those around you, and how people can adapt to new realities and ways of life.

Here’s your ultimate guide to *The Little Big Things* in London. Book [*The Little Big Things* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) on London Theatre today.

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## What is *The Little Big Things* about?

Adapted from Henry Fraser's bestselling memoir, the story unfolds during a 2009 holiday to Portugal with teenage Henry and his brothers. Tragedy strikes when a diving mishap leaves him with a damaged spinal cord. Faced with newfound paralysis, Discovering his talent for mouth painting, he embarks on an artistic career, all while embracing life's "little big things" with determination and resilience, alongside the support of his family.

[In a four-star review on London Theatre, our critic said:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-little-big-things-review-soho-place) “A big heart drives every moment of *The Little Big Things*, the new British musical that has arrived at Soho Place. This year-old venue’s first musical, the show puts disability movingly and unapologetically centre stage in a venue whose commitment to accessibility and outreach is everywhere evident.”

## Where is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* is playing at Soho Place in London's West End, with previews starting on September 2, 2023. Soho Place is the West End’s newest theatre and offers an exciting and versatile space for this new musical.

## How long is *The Little Big Things*?

*The Little Big Things* has a running time of 2 hours 20 minutes, including one interval. Typically, matinee performances of *The Little Big Things* run from 2:30pm to 4:40pm, and evening performances run from 7:30pm to 9:40pm.

## What days is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* has eight performances a week. Matinee performances take place on Thursday and Saturday. Evening performances take place daily from Monday to Saturday. For the complete performance schedule and show times, [visit *The Little Big Things* page on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things)

## *The Little Big Things* songs

*The Little Big Things* has a pop-inspired score with music and lyrics by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Tom Ling. Butcher has previously been a finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition and is one of the most exciting young contemporary theatre composers in the UK. *The Little Big Things* is set to release a cast recording, [with some songs already available to listen to. ](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z72Rl23lcZZ8ipkWfLcnw?si=ZvUOmRrgR1S468IBkw6ryw&nd=1&dlsi=8acf21568d85451d)

__Act 1:__

- "Prologue"
- "Never Coming Home"
- "Feel Like This"
- "One to Seventeen"
- "Work of Heart"
- "Part of the Plan"
- "Uma Vida"
- "Why"
- "Don’t Wanna Have To"
- "The World is Waiting"

__Act 2:__ 

- "Entr’acte"
- "What I Need"
- "Silence of the Sea"
- "Things We Shouldn’t Do"
- "Sympathy"
- "Miles and Miles"
- "Guide You"
- "One To Seventeen (Reprise)"
- "The Little Big Things"

## *The Little Big Things* characters

The musical revolves around the Fraser family and their individual experiences as they come to terms with how a tragedy has reshaped the lives they once knew. Read on to learn more about the main characters you will see on stage in *The Little Big Things* in London.

__Henry Fraser__: Henry Fraser’s story takes centre stage in this musical, chronicling his inspiring journey from a tragic diving accident to becoming a successful artist and author with a bestselling memoir. Two different actors bring the character to life, one pre-accident and one post-accident.

__Fran Fraser__: Henry’s determined mother, Fran, supports her son's rehabilitation and is the loudest voice, reassuring her son that, despite his accident, he can still do anything he sets his heart to.

__Andrew Fraser__: Henry’s father is the person who first supports Henry’s artistic endeavours, helping his son look forward to his future and the endless possibilities ahead of him.

The musical also features Henry's three brothers Tom, Will, and Dom, as well as NHS staff and friends from school who supported his recovery.

## *The Little Big Things* West End cast

The cast features Ed Larkin and Jonny Amies as Henry Fraser, Linzi Hateley as Fran Fraser, Alasdair Harvey as Andrew Fraser, Jordan Benjamin as Dom, Rebecca Bowden as Surgeon, Jamie Chatterton as Tom, Gracie McGonigal as Katie, Tom Oliver as Marco, Malinda Parris as Dr Graham, Cleve September as Will, Amy Trigg as Agnes, Stephen John Davis, Elena Pitsiaeli, George Salmon, Amy West, and Joseph Wolff.

## How to get *The Little Big Things* tickets

You won’t want to miss one of the best new British musicals to grace the West End stage in years. Book your [tickets for *The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) now to avoid missing out.

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The Little Big Things

An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.

When one moment changes everything, Henry finds himself split between a past he no longer recognises and a future he can’t even begin to imagine. As he learns to navigate this new world, can he find a way to take control of his life, and keep his family from falling apart?

From how to get *The Little Big Things* tickets to when to see the musical in London, here’s your ultimate guide to the show. *The Little Big Things* is at Soho Place.

How fetch! It’s a total nostalgia fest in London theatre, with amazing musical adaptations of our favourite '90s and '00s films coming to the stage. Basically, if you watched a movie at a sleepover in your teens and fell in love with it, you can now see a fab new musical theatre version of it in the West End.

From [*Mean Girls*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls) and [*The Devil Wears Prada*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada) to [*Elf*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical) and [*Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24395-mrs.-doubtfire), there’s a blockbuster load of fab film-to-stage transfers in town. We could see even more coming soon: a workshop of a *13 Going On 30* musical just took place, and a [*Burlesque*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35510-burlesque) musical is opening in Manchester next summer.

So, gird your loins and prepare to go back in time via these great '90s and '00s movies that have been turned into London shows.

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## [*Mean Girls*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls), [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre)

Get in, loser – we’re going to *Mean Girls*! The hit comedy film became a Broadway musical in 2018, adapted by Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and Nell Benjamin. Now, that musical version is heading to the big screen for a 2024 release. Next year will also sees the stage musical finally making its UK premiere.

*Mean Girls* will run at the Savoy Theatre from June 2024, directed by Casey Nicholaw, with the cast yet to be announced. We can’t wait to see who’ll play these iconic roles of Cady Heron, Regina George, and the Plastics. Just remember: If you book for a Wednesday, wear pink.

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## [*Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24395-mrs.-doubtfire), [Shaftesbury Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shaftesbury-theatre)

We’ve got one 90s icon already installed in the West End, thanks to the fabulous musical adaptation of the [Robin Williams-led movie *Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mrs-doubtfire-in-the-west-end). Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny is now a London star in this funny and heart-warming celebration of family.

Jerry Zaks’s [brilliant production](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/mrs-doubtfire-review-shaftesbury-theatre) features Gabriel Vick as the divorced dad and out-of-work actor who goes to extremes to see his kids. It’s the film as you remember it, with some clever adds and tweaks – like turning that farcical dinner scene into a dramatic flamenco number. Get booking now, dearies.

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## [*Elf*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical), [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Another family favourite is in town, too – this time, all the way from the North Pole. Yes, the popular musical adaptation of 2003 Will Ferrell film *Elf* is back in the West End, telling the story of a human who accidentally stowed away in Santa’s sack and is now seeking his real father in New York.

Matthew Wolfenden stars as the titular “elf,” Buddy, alongside Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock, and Kim Ismay. The *Elf* musical is a fun-packed adventure that will definitely get you in the spirit — after all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.

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## [*The Devil Wears Prada*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada), [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Are you ready for the most stylish musical of all to strut its stuff in London? The legendary 2006 movie *The Devil Wears Prada* – starring Meryl Streep as formidable magazine editor Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt as her harassed assistants – is now a fashionable stage hit.

Featuring a score by Elton John and Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction by Jerry Mitchell, the musical, which premiered in Chicago, is coming to the Dominion Theatre in October 2024. Get a front-row seat at this unmissable runway show. That's all.

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## [*Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical), [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-other-palace)

Does anything say '90s quite like Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy gone bad!) starring in a Manhattan rich-kid remake of *Les Liaisons Dangereuses*? Happily, this indelible movie is now a cult musical, too, coming to London via New York and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Watch the warped step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn flirt, spar, and make sexy bets about the virtuous new girl, Annette. This run of the musical at The Other Palace, which features an incredible jukebox score with throwback hits like “Bittersweet Symphony,” “Torn,” “Genie in a Bottle,” “No Scrubs,” and “Bye Bye Bye,” marks the film’s 25th anniversary.

Book [*Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical) on London Theatre.

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## [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets), [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyceum-theatre)

It was 1994 when Disney’s animation first hit our cinema screens, introducing now-classic Elton John and Tim Rice [songs like “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-all-the-songs-in-the-lion-king) Julie Taymor’s inventive stage adaptation followed in 1997 and is still a West End family favourite.

Follow Simba as he struggles with his destiny: to become king and rule the Pride Lands. The African wildlife and setting are beautifully brought to life with jaw-dropping puppetry, making *The Lion King* a magical first theatre experience for young audiences – and a nostalgic treat for older ones, too.

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## [*Sister Act*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28926-sister-act), [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Hallelujah! *Sister Act* is back in town. The 1992 movie starred Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer and murder witness who hides out in a convent and turns their choir into a sensation – perfect fare for a stage musical.

Featuring roof-raising songs by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the theatrical version first played in the West End in 2009, and was recently revived to great acclaim. Happily, that production is playing at the Dominion in spring 2024, with [Beverley Knight](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/beverley-knight) and [Alexandra Burke](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/alexandra-burke) [sharing the lead role](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/meet-the-london-cast-of-sister-act).

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## [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets), [Piccadilly Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/piccadilly-theatre)

Yes, you can-can-can get a blast of '00s entertainment at the spectacular West End staging of [Baz Luhrmann’s jukebox movie musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-moulin-rouge-the-musical-in-london), which starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. This Tony Award-winning production plunges you into the title nightclub, complete with its iconic elephant and windmill.

Follow the doomed lovers Christian and Satine, the idealistic bohemians, the possessive duke, and the canny Moulin Rouge owner Harold Zidler in this hedonistic whirlwind. *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* packs in [more than 70 songs](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/all-the-pop-songs-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical) from David Bowie, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, and more, plus iconic numbers from the film like "El Tango de Roxanne."

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Check out these iconic '90s and '00s movies-turned-stage musicals in London

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From *Mean Girls* to *The Devil Wears Prada* to *Mrs Doubtfire*, it's a fantastic time to catch your favourite film reborn as a London musical sensation.

*For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy* is to return to the West End next year. The critically acclaimed show will run at the [Garrick Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/garrick-theatre) from 29 February 2024 through 4 May 2024.

"I am thrilled by the prospect of *For Black Boys…* gracing the stage once more, delivering a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that has deeply resonated with both audiences and critics," playwright Ryan Calais Cameron said in a statement. "It is truly humbling to witness how this production has also propelled the careers of the first remarkable actors who breathed life into these characters. Observing their excellence on renowned stages and in high-profile projects is a source of immense pride. The opportunity to offer the roles to a new generation of actors brings profound joy. It is a testament to the ongoing dialogue sparked by *For Black Boys…* and a commitment to providing emerging talents with the chance to shine."

Nominated for Best New Play and Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Olivier Awards, the play enjoyed full houses during its original run at the New Diorama Theatre, subsequent transfer to the Royal Court Theatre, and initial West End stint at the Apollo Theatre. Praised by critics and audiences alike, the production has garnered widespread acclaim, with notable fans including John Boyega, David Harewood, Daniel Kaluuya, Beverley Knight, Rapman, Stormzy, and Letitia Wright. [Read our four-star review on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/for-black-boys-review-apollo-theatre)

Drawing inspiration from Ntozake Shange's influential piece, *For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf,* *For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy* uses music, movement, storytelling, and verse, as six men collide and connect in a desperate quest for survival. Amidst father figures and fashion advice, lost loves and jollof rice, African empires and clandestine affairs, the narrative unfolds as six young Black men convene for group therapy, allowing their hearts and imaginations to roam freely through good days and bad.

8For Black Boys* features a set design by Anna Reid, lighting design by Rory Beaton, sound design and composition by Nicola T Chang, movement direction by Theophilus O. Bailey, musical direction and vocal arrangement by John Pfumojena, and casting by Isabella Odoffin. Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu directed the show's original run at the New Diorama Theatre. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Book [*For Black Boys* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27460-for-black-boys-who-have-considered-suicide-when-the-hue-gets-too-heavy) on London Theatre.

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__*For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy* returns to London’s West End in 2024 following three previously sold-out runs.__

Ryan Calais Cameron's award-winning production returns to London's West End next year for a limited nine-week run at the Garrick Theatre.

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Esteemed writer Jack Thorne's joyous, atmospheric adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens classic returns to The Old Vic following a successful run last Christmas. *A Christmas Carol* returns to The Old Vic in 2023. Book *A Christmas Carol* tickets on London Theatre.

Based on Charles Dickens's beloved work, the play follows Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. He is visited by three ghosts, showing him either scenes from his past, a view of the present, or a peek into the future. Can Scrooge reevaluate his priorities and take stock on his life in time for Christmas morning? 

Jack Thorne's adaptation of *A Christmas Carol* is now a London institution. *A Christmas Carol* premiered at the Old Vic in 2017, starring Rhys Ifans as Ebenezer Scrooge. It immediately became a must-see piece of festive theatre, and *A Christmas Carol*'s returned to the Old Vic every year since. Actors to play Ebenezer Scrooge include Owen Teale, Stephen Mangan, Andrew Lincoln, and Paterson Joseph. This year, Doctor Who’s Christopher Eccleston leads the cast. 


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There’s no more welcome theatrical perennial these days than Jack Thorne’s take on [*A Christmas Carol*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24716-a-christmas-carol-or-old-vic-tickets) at the [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre), which I have now seen six times and will happily revisit for as long as that venue’s artistic director, Matthew Warchus, cares to put it on. 

Warchus’s own production of Charles Dickens’s malleable 1843 novella has boasted a different Ebenezer Scrooge each time, all the while bringing to bear a matchless aural component that won’t ever grow stale.

I envy playgoers their first exposure to composer-arranger Christopher Nightingale’s soundscape, which contains enough original composition to have won Nightingale a Tony for his incidental music: a rare victory in this category for a non-musical. But it’s the absorption into the rending whole of numerous seasonal standards that sets this production apart, whether that be the beloved French carol “Il est  né, le divin enfant”, or the most shimmering version imaginable of “In the Bleak Midwinter”. 

The use of bells lends a joyous tang to proceedings, and musical director Katharine Woolley and her band — seen perched to one side of this large-scale jewel box of a venue — deserve the cheers with which they are met at the end.

[Owen Teale](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/owen-teale), a Tony-winner a quarter-century ago for *A Doll’s House* who has gone on to TV renown, is the latest Scrooge, following where Rhys Ifans first led; Campbell Scott took the part on Broadway, and Andrew Lincoln persuasively stepped up to the plate for an online version during the pandemic. 

Teale makes a gruff, bluff Scrooge, making clear at the outset that this miserly stay-at-home has no time for revellers and even less patience for appeals to charity. Is Christmas “cause for trespass” he asks the hapless Bob Cratchit (Roger Dipper), who is later fired in any case for poor time-keeping. 

Scrooge visibly chafes at the very notion of beneficence and is at a scowlingly low ebb when a portent arrives like something out of Shakespeare that he will face up to three separate spirits before this parable of psychic balm has played itself out.

The production makes plain the violence doled out to the young Scrooge by his debt-ridden scold of a father (Sebastian Torkia) and the extent to which the parade of Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future represents turning points in a therapeutic reckoning with psychic damage. (Jenny Fitzpatrick’s Christmas Present, a mysterious figure in sunglasses, gets a great moment late on in this spectre’s desire to be known as Brenda.)

A bewhiskered Teale posits Scrooge’s steadfast refusal to learn even as the story pivots on his capacity for change. That very quality “is in all of us,” notes his onetime defender Belle (a charming Lydia White), for whom Scrooge has long harboured romantic feelings. 

Before you know it, Scrooge professes real love for his nephew Fred (Dominic Sibanda) and is getting out of the way of a turkey that comes hurtling along the same cruciform walkway – designed by Tony-winner Rob Howell – where we have earlier seen Jacob Marley trailed by more chains than one would have thought possible.

At its limitlessly moving core, this story is one of a necessary emotional awakening that has resonances for us all, not least in an era newly gripped by near-Dickensian levels of want and need as Teale’s finely calibrated appeal to the audience following the curtain call makes clear. 

The actor finds more laughs in the role than I remember: “you can’t have too many potatoes,” he notes in a second act that replaces bleakness with bounty and showers delighted playgoers with fast-melting snow. Teale’s avuncularity is at first a tad offputting, as if he were holding the depths of the part at arm’s length in a way that last year’s leading man, the matchless Stephen Mangan, never did.

But as the narrative shifts towards inclusion, Teale digs further down and was seen daubing an eye during his climactic exchange with Tiny Tim (played at the performance caught by Casey-Indigo Blackwood-Lashley). A smile from Scrooge looks to be as hard-won as laughter was once deemed to be from Greta Garbo, but this production succeeds in wresting from playgoers far more than just a grin. 

As the auditorium erupts in the final sequence into song, dance, snow, and merriment, one’s joy is tempered only by the prospect of its absence. That duality sends playgoers tearfully into the night, their empathy reinforced just as Scrooge himself is spiritually restored.

[*A Christmas Carol is at the Old Vic to 7 January.*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24716-a-christmas-carol-or-old-vic-tickets)

*Photo credit: Owen Teale as Scrooge (Photo by Manuel Harlan)*

'A Christmas Carol' review — a festive story that serves as an emotional awakening

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A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London’s longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.

The Old Vic, originally named the Royal Coburg Theatre, was designed in 1818 by Rudolph Cabanel. Its name was later changed to the Royal Victoria Theatre, then the Royal Victoria Hall, before it took on its nickname of 'The Old Vic' as its official name in 1925. 

The Old Vic has housed acclaimed performances with such celebrated actors as John Gielgud’s *Hamlet*, Laurence Olivier’s *Macbeth* and *Othello* in 1937, and Judi Dench’s Juliet in *Romeo and Juliet*, which was privately performed for The Queen in 1957.

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## Old Vic Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels - Stalls, Dress Circle, and the Lilian Baylis Circle.

Despite the Dress Circle overhang, this doesn’t affect the view due to pillars. There is also a staggered rake that will be noticeable from row J to allow better viewing.

The Lilian Baylis Circle is high above the ground and overhangs the Dress Circle at row C meaning row E will miss the top of the stage. There are also standing seats available at the sides of this circle.

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Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted man, but three Christmas spirits offer him one last chance to mend his ways. The Old Vic’s smash hit returns for a new celebrity-helmed holiday run. 
From the writer of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, this is a fresh take on a Christmas tradition.
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Taking up residence at the Old Vic every Christmas since 2017, Jack Thorne’s adaptation of *[A Christmas Carol](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24716-a-christmas-carol-or-old-vic-tickets)* shows every sign of being a long-term fixture in one of London’s most beautiful and historic theatres, with the warmth and familiarity of greeting an old friend. With complimentary satsumas and mince pies, hand bells and two flurries of menthol-scented snow foam, any sense of resistance is futile.

Matthew Warchus’s production remains as picturesque as an engraving in the *Illustrated London News*, and Christopher Nightingale’s enchanting use of carols is its trump card (it’s terrible that there still hasn’t been a recording). Of course, Charles Dickens’s 1843 novella, in which Scrooge sees poverty as a moral failing and has an ensuing change of heart, is always timely: if only those in power would have a similar epiphany.  

Thorne presents Scrooge as the product of a physically and emotionally abusive alcoholic father who relied on his son for money. He’s possibly how Dickens himself could have turned out if he’d been of a different disposition.

Donning the ikat dressing gown this year, Christopher Eccleston gives a performance of considerable subtlety that’s considerably less bluff and blustering than many Scrooges. Instead, he’s withered and zombie-like, inclined towards silent, simmering resentment.

Rob Howell’s design features a peninsular-like walkway on which Jacob Marley makes his entry with his seemingly eternal train of chain. The three spirits are all female, dressed in crazy patchwork dresses and pushing prams. Rather than the usual Darth Vader type, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is Scrooge’s late sister Fan (Rose Shalloo), delivering a few home truths with a velvet glove.

The ever-haunting "Coventry Carol" is sung at Scrooge’s lowest ebb, and there’s a joyous rendition of "See Amid the Winter Snow" as Scrooge greets the world the morning after and assembles the best feast of all – the parachuting sprouts are truly irresistible.

It is of course a fable populated by stock characters, though there are times when some deeper digging would pay off. A plot strand that is particularly well handled is young Scrooge being motivated in his pursuit of riches by his belief that a middle-class life as the wife of a tradesman isn’t enough for his sweetheart Belle (Frances McNamee). There’s a touching speech from her about Scrooge being part of her story and how she’s happy with the choices she has made. 

Representing Scrooge’s fresh start, Freddie Merritt (one of four young actors sharing the role) is an adorable Tiny Tim, and Rob Compton is an underwritten but endearing Bob Cratchit.

No stranger to activism himself, Eccleston drops Scrooge’s received pronunciation to use his authentic voice to encourage the audience to donate to City Harvest London, a charity that helps combat food poverty – if only that wasn’t necessary. 

As escapism that’s also all-too-pertinent, with the prettiest staging and the loveliest music, this production really is the crème de la crème of traditional *Christmas Carols*.

[*A Christmas Carol* is at the Old Vic through 6 January. Book *A Christmas Carol* tickets on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24716-a-christmas-carol-or-old-vic-tickets)

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