England’s capital city beckons travellers with its vast array of awe-inspiring attractions. London’s countless architectural wonders, cultural institutions, and rich history make the city a popular destination. 

Whether you are building an itinerary for a one-day trip to London Town or are fortunate enough to embark on a longer excursion, there’s plenty to do. We have curated a list of London’s top attractions to make for lasting travel memories. Stroll through the city’s many pristine parks,...

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Read our guide to London's top attractions to get tickets to, from Buckingham Palace to the London Tower, Wembley Stadium to Kew Gardens, and more.

Pop the champagne because *The Great Gatsby* is coming to the West End! The new Tony Award-winning musical, which opened on Broadway in April 2024, will arrive at the London Coliseum on 11 April 2025, running until 7 September.

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, *The Great Gatsby* follows mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby, who hosts decadent parties but pines for his former flame Daisy Buchanan. The novel was adapted for the screen in 2013 by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo...

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The new musical opened at The Broadway Theatre in April 2024, following a world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in late 2023. 

Help is on the way, dears! Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny – first inhabited in the 1993 comedy film by Robin Williams, playing a divorced dad who disguises himself as Mrs Doubtfire so he can see his children – is now a West End star.

The inventive, heartfelt and raucously funny stage musical adaptation has become a new audience favourite, packed with gags, big musical numbers, and a touching reflection on how family can come in different forms, as long as there is love.

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Make your family visit to West End musical comedy *Mrs Doubtfire* a sure-fire hit by adding even more fun activities to your London trip.

Further casting has been announced for the Brie Larson-led production of Sophocles’s [*Elektra*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42608-elektra) which begins performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End on 24 January, 2025.

Larson, who is making her West End debut, will be joined by Stockard Channing (*The West Wing, The Good Wife*), Marième Diouf (*Romeo and Juliet*), Greg Hicks (*Grapes of Wrath, Coriolanus*), and Patrick Vaill ([*Stranger Things: The First...

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Stockard Channing, Marième Diouf, Greg Hicks, and Patrick Vaill will join Brie Larson in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles's great tragedy.

The full cast has been announced for William Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, which opens at the Barbican in London on 3 December, running until 18 January, 2025.

Joining Mathew Baynton (*Ghosts, Wonka*) as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson (*Guys and Dolls*) as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce (*Waterloo Road*), who returns to the RSC as Puck.

New company members also include Alexander Bellinfantie (Moth), Eliza Smith (Mustardseed), and Natalie Thomas (Peaseblossom).

They join...

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Joining Mathew Baynton as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce as Puck. Eleanor Rhode directs Shakespeare's play about love, magic, appearance, and jealousy.

Lead casting has been announced for new musical *Hercules*, which opens in the West End next summer. Performances will begin at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 June, 2025.

Luke Brady will play the title role in the musical next year. His stage credits include *As You Like It* (RSC), *SuperYou* (Lyric Theatre), *Assassins* (Chichester Theatre), *The Prince of Egypt* (Dominion Theatre), *Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice,* and *The Taming of the Shrew* (Shakespeare’s Globe), while on screen he...

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*Hercules* has music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a new book by Robert Horn and Young Vic outgoing artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

There’s no better way to escape those dark winter nights than with a trip to the theatre. Happily, November is serving up plenty of exciting London shows to keep any winter blues at bay, with some major openings in the West End and beyond. 

Those who can't wait for *The Greatest Showman* musical to arrive in London can whet their appetities with [*Come Alive!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37379-come-alive), a spectacular circus show based on the music of the hit 2017 film, with an...

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Find out the best shows to see in London in November 2024, from *Barcelona* with Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte, to *Dr. Strangelove* with Steve Coogan.

Additional shows have been announced in the Bush Theatre's line-up for 2025, including a new play starring Olivier Award nominee and *It's a Sin* actor Omari Douglas.

He has been cast in Coral Wylie's new play *Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew*, which follows 19-year-old Pip as they dig into their family's past, unearthing old secrets. Directed by Debbie Hannan (Overflow), the cast also includes Wil Johnson, Pooky Quesnel, and writer Wylie. The show will run from 8 February to 22 March.

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Work by Coral Wylie, babirye bukilwa, and Mohamed-Zain Dada will continue the Bush Theatre's programming in 2025, with Olivier Award nominee Omari Douglas returning to the stage.

New play *The Last Laugh* will run at the Noël Coward Theatre in the West End from 25 February to 22 March next year, ahead of a season in New York and a UK tour. 

Written and directed by Paul Hendy, the show re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's greatest comedy heroes: Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse. *The Last Laugh* played at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. 

Bob Golding, Damian Williams, and Simon Cartwright will all reprise their roles as Eric Morecambe,...

'The Last Laugh' to transfer to the West End

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Written and directed by Paul Hendy, the show re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's greatest comedy heroes: Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse.

Something wicked this way comes… and London is packed with spook-tacular shows and activities that are perfect for Halloween 2024. The annual fright night falls on 31 October, which is a Thursday this year, and if you just love everything about this spine-tingling holiday, then you’ll want to start thinking about your plans now.

One ghoulishly great way to celebrate Halloween is with a play or musical – perhaps one that centres on witches, like...

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Trick or treat! Discover a wide variety of fun activities and events to book for Halloween in London, ranging from spine-chilling shows to eerie attractions.

Find out the full cast for the European premiere of [*A Doll’s House - Part 2*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25024-a-dolls-house-part-2) in London. *A Doll’s House - Part 2* begins previews at the [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/donmar-warehouse) on 10 June, ahead of a press night on 16 June and performances to 6 August.

The *A Doll’s House - Part 2* play is set 15 years after the ending of the Henrik Ibsen play, *A Doll’s House*. In this sequel, Nora’s lifechanging decision comes into question as she faces a family she left behind. 

[Noma Dumezweni will play Nora Helmer](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-dolls-house-part-2-and-the-bands-visit-in-donmar-warehouse-2022-season). She’s best known for originating the role of Hermione Granger in *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* in the West End and on Broadway. 

The Tony-winning actor Brian F. O’Byrne will play Torvald. His Broadway credits include *Outside Mullingar*, *Doubt: A Parable* and *Frozen*. Patricia Allison will play Emmy, and June Watson will play Anne Marie.

Lucas Hnath’s play *A Doll’s House - Part 2* ran on Broadway in 2017 and received eight Tony Award nominations. Hnath’s notable works include *Hillary and Clinton* and *Dana H*. *A Doll’s House - Part 2* features direction by James Macdonald, design by Rae Smith and lighting design by Azusa Ono.

*A Doll’s House - Part 2* is at the Donmar Warehouse. 

*Photo credit: Patricia Allison and June Watson (Photos courtesy of Kate Morley PR)*

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[Noma Dumezweni](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/noma-dumezweni) plays Ibsen’s famous protagonist, Nora Helmer, in *A Doll’s House - Part 2* at the Donmar Warehouse. *A Doll’s House - Part 2* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

*A Doll’s House - Part 2* play is set 15 years after the ending of the Henrik Ibsen play, *A Doll’s House*. In the final scene of *A Doll’s House*, Nora decides to live an independent life away from her husband and children. In making a lifechanging decision, she says goodbye to her past life. But at some point, Nora must ask those who she leaves a final question. In *A Doll's House - Part 2* Nora eventually returns to the house, but she must face the family she left behind and deal with the consequences. 

Not many plays have a “sequel” similar to *A Doll’s House - Part 2*. The play shines a light on what could have happened to Nora, albeit with a 21st-century focus. Lucas Hnath's 2017 play *A Doll’s House - Part 2* play premiered in California and transferred to Broadway in the same year. *A Doll's House - Part 2* received eight Tony nominations including Best New Play. Laurie Metcalf, who played Nora, won a Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play. 

In a [New York Theatre Guide review of *A Doll’s House - Part 2*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/a-dolls-house-part-2), a critic said: “It is the combination of empathy and bravado, clarity and uncertainty, resentment and hope that… lets the play sneak in and grab you where you live. A Doll’s House, Part 2 is a reminder of why theatre – or art itself – is, at its best, a life altering experience… This is the sort of play that makes us remember we are alive.” 

Dumezweni will lead the *A Doll’s House - Part 2* London performances as Nora Helmer. Dumezweni is best known for originating the role of Hermione Granger in [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21176-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-parts-one-two), winning an Olivier for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. 

Tickets to *A Doll’s House - Part 2* are available now. Book your *A Doll's House - Part 2* tickets on London Theatre today.

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It’s the most famous exit in theatre history… but what happened after Nora Helmer left her life behind? Olivier winner Noma Dumezweni stars in a Tony-nominated script by rising American playwright Lucas Hnath. 
You don’t need to know your Ibsen to enjoy this critically acclaimed exploration of what it costs to pursue your dreams. 
Check out more about *A Doll’s House, Part Two* at the Donmar Warehouse today. 


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It was the door slam heard round the world. In 1879, Henrik Ibsen scandalised society with his climax to *A Doll’s House*, which saw Nora Helmer leaving her husband and young children – and rejecting conventional marriage. But what happens next? Is Nora truly free, and at what cost? That’s the tantalising premise of Lucas Hnath’s playful, provocative and richly intelligent [*A Doll’s House, Part 2*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25024-a-dolls-house-part-2).

We’re back at that door again, this time with Nora knocking and demanding re-entry. It’s 15 years later, and she has made a fulfilling new life for herself, but a shocking discovery – that husband Torvald never filed their divorce papers as promised, making her subsequent activities illegal – has necessitated this reluctant trip home. 

Hnath’s straight-through, 100-minute play, which garnered eight Tony Award nominations for its acclaimed 2017 Broadway production, could easily be a dry-as-dust intellectual exercise. But it’s absolutely not. Cleverly structured as a series of duels, with brief pauses for breath in between, it’s like watching several rounds of a boxing match, particularly in James Macdonald’s gripping in-the-round staging.

And though it initially feels like Nora will have the upper hand – with the audience’s sympathies, at least – Hnath gives everyone here a fair fight. Torvald, though wilfully obstructionist, makes a compelling point. After Nora had her great epiphany, did she never think to stay and see if they could both strive for that better marriage, one based on truth and mutual respect? Isn’t fleeing the more cowardly act?

Nora then meets her match with her engaged daughter Emmy, who isn’t remotely perturbed by her mother’s reappearance and is certain in her own views on marriage. It’s rather like watching different waves of feminism clashing. If Nora really wanted to empower women to choose, then she must respect Emmy’s decision – even if she disagrees with it. Yet Emmy’s strength is in part due to her unconventional upbringing in Nora’s absence, as is her desire for domestic bliss.

Even elderly servant Anne Marie gets in some good jabs. Put out by Nora trying to manipulate her, and barely acknowledging that she has raised Nora’s children while claiming female solidarity, Anne Marie reminds her that class is a significant factor too. Nora’s money and position gave her choices. The penniless Anne Marie, in contrast, was forced to look after someone else’s children at the expense of her own.

Hnath makes the inspired decision to keep the actors in period dress but make the dialogue contemporary. That means easily accessible speech, pithy phrasing, and occasional, very funny swearing from Anne Marie. The whole show plays with time: how these characters have changed – or not – in 15 years, their growing sense of mortality, and the distance – or not – between them and us. 

In some ways, it’s almost shocking how little has changed. Yes, laws have been reformed (in the 19th century, it’s significantly harder for a woman to get a divorce than a man; a handy programme timeline charts revisions to divorce law over the years). But we hardly have utopian gender equality, nor has marriage died out, as Nora speculates. And a woman prioritising her career or self-actualisation over her children is still judged far more harshly than a man doing the same.

Hnath also has some postmodern fun with the crafting of narratives. Nora has since written her life as a novel, and it’s that subjective framing which spurs Torvald into action: he wants to be the hero of his story, not her villain. The play is in conversation with Ibsen (familiar tropes like forged documents and blackmail, though the plotting is hazier here), and with us as an audience. Many people assumed Nora had died in penury. But do we want to see her unequivocably triumph instead? And if so, what does that say about us?

This meaty text is an absolute treat for the cast. [Noma Dumezweni](/stars-on-stage/noma-dumezweni) is a powerhouse Nora: an impressive survivor who has earned her dignity and autonomy, but who can also be selfish, condescending, even cruel. Yet being home leads to vulnerable moments of regression, especially as she confronts some unresolved feelings for Torvald.

Brian F O’Byrne’s Torvald is like a block of ice, a man who built up his defences when Nora left and has never found a way to lower them. He’s pitiable, folding his arms in childlike petulance, but we see glimpses too of Ibsen’s Torvald – the man who gaslights and talks down to his wife, whose blinkered views made it impossible for Nora to stay. 

As Emmy, Patricia Allison is effectively unruffled, meeting her mother on an intellectual level instead of an emotional one. And June Watson nearly steals the whole thing as a hilariously dismayed, foul-mouthed Anne Marie.

I’m not sure Rae Smith’s shell of a doll’s house, which is whisked up into the ceiling at the beginning, is necessary, but the resulting set – just four chairs, strategically deployed by the quartet – works brilliantly. Macdonald ensures that the physical powerplay mirrors the verbal fireworks. There’s also great use of lighting (Azusa Ono) and sound (Max Pappenheim) in those gaps between sparring matches, with a bold red wash and all-important ticking clock. 

If not quite as earth-shattering as the original, Hnath’s play still asks big, existential questions. Can you really evolve over a lifetime while remaining tied to another person? Or can you be happy alone, if it means you find your own voice? This blistering drama is just the beginning: the conversation will run and run. Ibsen would surely approve.

[*A Doll's House, Part 2 is at the Donmar Warehouse to 6 August.*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25024-a-dolls-house-part-2)

*Photo credit: Patricia Allison and Noma Dumezweni in A Doll's House, Part 2 (Photo by Marc Brenner)*

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Read our review of *A Doll’s House, Part 2*, playwright Lucas Hnath's follow-up to the classic Henrik Ibsen play *A Doll's House*.

The Donmar Warehouse is a captivating theatre venue located in the bustling theatre district of Covent Garden, London. Known for its dynamism, intimate environment, and productions that often stir substantial acclaim, the theatre comfortably accommodates 251 spectators, across its stalls and circle, striking an impactful yet warm connection between performers and audience. Host to an impressive history, the Donmar Warehouse continuously draws in locals and tourists with its blend of classic theatre and contemporary performance art. Its dedication to fostering new talent is matched by its commitment to honour the traditional, offering a unique blend that appeals to a broad audience. 
**How to Get to the Venue:**
The Donmar Warehouse is accessible via various modes of public transportation given its central location. The nearest underground station is Covent Garden, which comes on the Piccadilly Line, just a short five-minute walk away. Additional stations within walking distance are Leicester Square and Holborn. Buses are another viable option, with multiple lines available on Kingsway, Charing Cross Road, and The Strand. Arrival by car is also possible; however, due to its central city location, parking is limited and the congestion charge may apply. To find the best route for your journey, consider using a transport app or the Transport for London website.

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The Donmar Warehouse opened on 18 Jul. 1977, as the Royal Shakespeare Company acquired the space as a theatre. The Donmar is a thrust theatre, meaning actors perform to audiences on three sides.

The theatre quickly became a testing ground for [Royal Shakespeare Company shows](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/rsc) and Stratford-upon-Avon transfers. After half a decade of RSC ownership, Nica Burns took over as artistic director from 1983 to 1989.

In 1992, the Donmar Warehouse became an independent producing house in 1992, and Sam Mendes took over as artistic director for ten years. Under Mendes, notable shows include *Cabaret* in 1993, starring Alan Cumming and [Jane Horrocks](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/jane-horrocks), as well as revivals of *The Glass Menagerie*, *Endgame* and *Into the Woods*. Michael Grandage then took over as the Donmar’s artistic director in 2002; it was his first London theatre leadership.

In 2021, the Donmar Warehouse partnered with Wessex Grove, a UK based production company. The companies will develop new shows and take the theatre’s work to a wider audience.

## Donmar Warehouse Seating Information

The Donmar Warehouse seats 251 people across two levels - Stalls and Circle.

The Donmar Warehouse auditorium is on an upper level, and is approached by stairs. The Donmar is wheelchair accessible, with three wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.

In the stalls, seating is on one level, with side seats on the rake. As there are few rows on each side, there is good visibility of the stage in all stall seats.

The circle seats offer good visibility also, with a maximum of three rows of seating. There is a safety rail, but this does not impede on viewing. 

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The Donmar Warehouse, opened in 1977 by the Royal Shakespeare Company, is a 251-seater thrust theatre that became an independent producing house in 1992. It has partnered with Wessex Grove in 2021.

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The Donmar Warehouse is a renowned theatre in London's Covent Garden, hosting a blend of classic and contemporary performances. Accessible via Covent Garden Underground Station.

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