School of Rock

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Gillian Lynne Theatre

School of Rock, the hit Broadway musical from legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, has landed in London and has the Gillian Lynne Theatre rocking!

Based on the iconic 2003 film starring Jack Black, School of Rock is about layabout, wannabe rock star Dewey Finn who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school as a way of earning some much needed cash. When he stumbles on the kids’ music class, he discovers their hidden talents and tries to mould them into a full-throttle rock band to enter the prestigious Battle of the Bands competition. But can Dewey turn these straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock group and keep the secret from the kids’ parents and headmistress?

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new score has lyrics by Glenn Slater, and also includes songs from the original film, including “Teacher’s Pet”, “School of Rock” and “In the End of Time”. The cast of School of Rock incudes three teams of children who perform their instruments live on stage, complete with face-melting solos and bone-shaking drum solos.

After rave reviews in the West End, grab your air guitar, pull out your best knee slide and unleash your inner rock god!

Read our review of School of Rock and book your tickets today!

School of Rock running time: 
2 hours 30 minutes
Categories: 
Family & Kids
Musicals

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About School of Rock

In School of Rock - The Musical, down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ends meet. When he discovers his students' musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.

School of Rock Child Policy

Ages 5+

School of Rock CAST AND CREATIVE

By:
Book by Julian Fellowes
Producer:
The Really Useful Group, Warner Music Group & Access Industries, The Shubert Organization, and The Nederlander Organization
Director:
Laurence Connor
Songs by:
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Lighting:
Natasha Katz
Design:
Anna Louizos
Choreography:
JoAnn M. Hunter
Costume:
Anna Louizos
Cast list:
Noel Sullivan, Alan Pearson, Michelle Francis, Jake Sharp, Laura Tebbutt, John Addison, Nick Butcher, Rob Falconer, Martina Isibor, Claudia Kariuki, Jessica Louise Parkinson, Richard Morse, Andy Rees, Hannah Stratton, Alex Tomkins and James Wolstenholme, Gavin Alex, Georgie Ashford, Koko Basigara, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Ashford Campbell, Treyc Cohen, Natasha Cottriall, Michael Duke, Matthew Gonsalves, Jammy Kasongo, Leigh Lothian and Earl R. Perkins. There are three child actors cast in each role, appearing in rotation throughout the 8-show a week performance schedule. 

School of Rock Performance Dates & Times

Previews from: 
Monday, 24 October, 2016
Opening date: 
Monday, 14 November, 2016
Available from: 
Wednesday, 21 August, 2019
Booking to: 
Sunday, 5 April, 2020
MatineeEvening
Monday-7.30pm
Tuesday--
Wednesday-7.30pm
Thursday2.30pm7.30pm
Friday-7.30pm
Saturday2.30pm7.30pm
Sunday3pm-

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Gillian Lynne Theatre

Address:
166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW
Nearest tube:
Covent Garden
Seating Plan:
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Our School of Rock Review

Review of School of Rock the Musical at the New London Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber is on another roll right now. The undisputed King of the West End musical has just seen his 1971 show Jesus Christ Superstar win this year's Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical (for the summer revival at the Open Air Theatre that has now announced it is to return there in 2017) and The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 30th anniversary in the West End last... Read more

Latest School of Rock News & Features

Children and theatre: School of Rock cast on how theatre can empower kids
Thursday, July 4, 2019

If you’re reading this, you probably have an early memory of going to the theatre, or perhaps taking your child to see a show. Getting children to engage in culture like seeing plays or musicals from a young age seems important, but why? Research published last month by Encore Tickets, with Birkbeck University, crunched the numbers, and found that experiencing theatre improved social tolerance, led to better academic performance, and kickstarted positive social change. Click here to read more.
School of Rock
New casting announced for School of Rock in the West End
Friday, June 28, 2019

Hear’Say singer Noel Sullivan will take on the lead role of Dewey Finn in the West End production of School of Rock, as new casting for the show has been announced. Sullivan will take over from Craig Gallivan on 19th August. While his career began as a member of the band which had hits with songs like “Pure and Simple” and “The Way To Your Love”, he has appeared on stage in UK tours of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and It’s Only Life at the Union Theatre last year.
School of Rock's Justin Collette & Craig Gallivan
5 Questions from Over the Pond: School of Rock's Craig Gallivan & Justin Collette
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

London's Craig Gallivan takes on New York's Justin Collette in "The Battle of the Dewey Finns"...
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New cast announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock in the West End
Monday, October 23, 2017

A new West End cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical School of Rock has been announced. The cast, which started rehearsals today, includes alternate Stephen Leask stepping up to lead the cast in the the role of Dewey Finn, a lazy layabout who poses as a substitute teacher and forms a rock band which his class of 10-year olds, from 15th November.
Interview with School of Rock's Gary Trainor and Preeya Kalidas
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

After bursting onto the West End stage late last year Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest Olivier Award-winning musical School of Rock has quickly gone on to inspire audiences, commanding return visitors and bringing new audiences to musical theatre. Based on the popular film of the same name starring Jack Black the musical features an exceptionally talented cast of adult and child performers who bring this powerful story of 'sticking it to the man' to the stage.

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