The world premiere of *My Neighbour Totoro* triumphed at the 2023 Olivier Awards, winning six categories out of its nine nominations at the ceremony. It’s a good time for the Studio Ghibli stage adaptation, too, as *My Neighbour Totoro* will open in the West End next year, with performances at the [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) from 8 March.

Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* follows Satsuki and Mei,...

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Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* will return to London later next year, opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Next year, the [Royal Shakespeare Company’s](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/royal-shakespeare-company) triumphant 2022 stage adaptation of [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro) heads to the West End's [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) for a third run due to enormous popular demand. The show won six Olivier Awards and broke the Barbican’s box office record for the most tickets...

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Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation film studio founded in 1985. They are known for creating imaginative movies, including *My Neighbour Totoro* and *Spirited Away*.

A stage adaptation of television comedy *Inside No 9* will arrive in the West End next year. The show opens for a 12-week run at Wyndham's Theatre from 18 January 2025.

The TV show's original writers and performers Steve Pemberton (*The Pillowman*) and Reece Shearsmith (*A Very Expensive Poison*) will star in the West End show, titled *Stage/Fright*, which will blend original material with familiar characters from the series. 

Speaking about the announcement, Pemberton and Shearsmith said:...

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The TV show's original creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will star in the West End adaptation when it opens next year. 

The hit musical comedy *Titanique* has confirmed plans for a West End run later this year. The show is currently performing at Off-Broadway venue the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The musical, which is co-written by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli, has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022.

The parody of James Cameron's Oscar-winning *Titanic* film features a raft of Celine Dion’s iconic songs including “My Heart Will...

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The musical has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022. It is currently at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The British writer James Graham is on an incredible run at the moment. He just won the Olivier Award for Best New Play for *Dear England*, a fantastic drama about football manager Gareth Southgate, which enticed new audiences into theatre, and the musical *Tammy Faye*, for which he supplied the book, is opening on Broadway this autumn.

He’s also a prolific screenwriter, with recent hits including the crime series *Sherwood* and the dystopian drama *The Way*. Graham has that rare combination of...

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From plays *Dear England* and *This House* to TV hits like *Sherwood*, Graham is unstoppable – and now his *Boys from the Blackstuff* is coming to the West End.

The bright lights of West End theatres are always appealing, but there are also a number of exciting Off-West End venues in the capital, such as the small but mighty [Bush Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/bush-theatre), which is nestled in west London.

This theatre has always punched above its weight, launching the careers of hugely successful writers such as James Graham and Lucy Kirkwood, as well as actors like Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman, Andrew Scott, and Phoebe...

A complete guide to the Bush Theatre

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Get to know this exciting new-writing venue in west London, which has launched the careers of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Victoria Wood, among others.

The acclaimed screen and stage actor Ben Whishaw is back in town, starring in the premiere of Margaret Perry’s *[Bluets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39930-bluets)* at the Royal Court. The play is an adaptation of Maggie Nelson’s book and follows someone obsessed with the colour blue – taking in artists like Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday as they navigate a devastating heartbreak.

Whishaw is joined in *Bluets* by *House of the Dragon* star Emma D’Arcy and *The Girl Before*’s Kayla...

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The James Bond and *Paddington* actor is co-starring in this new adaptation of Maggie Nelson's book *Bluets* with Emma D'Arcy and Kayla Meikle.

It’s another fantastic year for [Shakespeare plays](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/shakespeare) in London, and as the weather (finally!) improves, you can start getting those outdoor shows in the diary, as well as all of the brilliant productions in the West End and beyond.

If you’re after a fresh take on the Bard, you’re definitely in luck. Sir Ian McKellen is already wowing audiences, giving his Falstaff a dynamic new spin in Robert Icke's adaptation of *Henry IV*, *[Player...

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From Ian McKellen in *Player Kings* to an incredible open-air season at Shakespeare's Globe, there's a wide variety of shows on offer in London.

You just can’t beat family when it comes to riveting drama. Perhaps that’s because no one gets under your skin quite like the people you love and who know you best – and who are bonded to you by blood, like it or not. From Greek tragedy through Shakespearean slanging matches and contemporary clans, shows with family drama at their centre have always ruled our stages.

That’s certainly true of London theatre this year, which features a range of bickering families – from plays like *[Long Day's...

Watch West End family dramas on the London stage

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Enter the homes of these loving but fraught families in West End plays such as *Long Day's Journey Into Night* and musicals like *Back to the Future*.

Get ready for what promises to be the most talked-about play of the year. Hollywood star John Lithgow will play Roald Dahl in a new drama, *[Giant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39984-giant)*, which sees the famous author about to release his children’s book *The Witches*, but then rocked by a scandal surrounding anti-Semitic comments he made in an article.

Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, directed by Nicholas Hytner (artistic director of the Bridge Theatre), also stars Elliot Levey...

Learn more about John Lithgow's career ahead of him playing Roald Dahl in 'Giant'

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The Tony and Emmy-winning Hollywood actor is starring in Mark Rosenblatt’s provocative new play *Giant* at the Royal Court in London this autumn.

Welcome to the candy store! A new cast will join [*Heathers*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical) for performances from 7 September. *Heathers* is at [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-other-palace) to 19 Feb. 2023. Book *Heathers* tickets on London Theatre.

Erin Caldwell will take over the role of Veronica Sawyer from Ailsa Davidson. Caldwell’s previous credits include *Pretty Woman: The Musical*. Nathanael Landskroner takes over the role of Jason ‘JD’ Dean from Benjamin Karran.
Maddison Firth continues as Heather Chandler, alongside Vivian Panka as Heather Duke and Jasmine Beel as Heather McNamara.

Lewis Asquith, Ryan Bennett, Billie Bowman, Brandon Gale, Georgia Gagen, Bayley Hart, Ashleigh Harvey, Amonik Melaco, Eleanor Morrison-Haillday, Elliot David Parkes, Lydia Eliza Roberts, May Tether, Tobias Turley, Stuart Turner complete the *Heathers* company.

*Heathers* centres around Veronica Sawyer, a teenager who finds herself falling into the wrong crowd. The *Heathers* musical film will be available to stream in the US and Canada from 16 September. [Find out more about the *Heathers* film from Hannah Lowther.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/hannah-lowther-on-heathers-tiktok-musicals-and-the-future-of-social-media) A singalong and dress-up *Heathers* performance will take place on 18 Jan. 2023.

*Heathers* is by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, with direction by Andy Fickman, choreography by Gary Lloyd, scenic design by David Shields, lighting design by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Dan Samson.

*Heathers* is at The Other Palace.

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From The Other Palace to the Theatre Royal Haymarket and back again, *Heathers* shows no sign of slowing down. See the high school homecoming at The Other Palace. *Heathers* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

*Heathers* first entertained West End theatregoers at The Other Palace in 2018, selling 19,000 tickets and becoming the best-selling show of all time at the London venue. Immediately, *Heathers* transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring West End sensation [Carrie Hope Fletcher](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/carrie-hope-fletcher) as Veronica Sawyer. 

In a [review of *Heathers* for London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-heathers-the-musical-at-theatre-royal-haymarket), "[this] is a musical for the college kids, they’re the ones who are going to see themselves in it, that will be singing these belting songs with their friends. I laughed, witnessed some top-class performances, and woke up singing the songs. How very.” 

### What is *Heathers the Musical* about?

*Heathers* is a musical that follows Veronica Sawyer, a high school “nobody” who dreams of becoming popular. Her call is finally answered when she’s accepted into the ‘Heathers’ clique, sitting at the top of the high school social pyramid. 

When Veronica attracts the attention of mysterious teen rebel Jason Dean, or JD for short, she’s lovestruck. But, as she begins to behave in order to fit in with the crowd, can Veronica remain true to herself? Shocking actions and testimonies await in this show, where it’s murder being a popular person. 

### Is *Heathers the Musical* the same as the movie?

*Heathers the Musical* is based on the 1989 film of the same name, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The musical adaptation of *Heathers* features a book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, with songs including “Big Fun”, “Dead Girl Walking” and “Seventeen.” For the 2018 production in London, a new song was written for *Heathers*. “I Say No” debuted in London, and is sung by Veronica Sawyer. 

Tickets to *Heathers* are available now. Book your *Heathers* tickets on London Theatre today.

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Being a teen girl is murder– literally. The musical adaptation of the 80s cult classic returns to the West End after two successful London runs. 
Veronica Sawyer tries to navigate her final year at high school, where the students are ruled by the popular 'Heathers’ — until new boy JD offers her a different perspective in this high-energy dark comedy. 
Don’t be late for class, get your tickets to *Heathers* at The Other Palace today.

Even though the *Heathers* film tells of American teenagers, the *Heathers* musical found home in Britain. Since it opened at The Other Palace in 2018, the show's played two West End runs and a UK tour. Now *Heathers* makes a grand homecoming to The Other Palace and it's definitely top of the class. 

Over the years, many West End stars have starred in *Heathers*. Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jodie Steele, Sophie Isaacs, Jamie Muscato, Christina Bennington, Jordan Luke Gage, and Frances Mayli McCann have all played the infamous Heathers and J.D. in the West End. Like a real high school, the *Heathers* class changes often, so you’ll want to book many times to see all the stars in action. By the end of *Heathers*, you will wish you could go back to high school. 

## What to Watch For:

- *Heathers* became the first show at The Other Palace to go from a workshop to the West End. Since *Heathers*, *Be More Chill* has also enjoyed the same journey. *Be More Chill* was at the Shaftesbury Theatre in summer 2021.
- Look out for the new songs in *Heathers*, added for the West End production. Heather Duke sings “Never Shut Up Again” in Act One as she becomes “head Heather.” Veronica Sawyer then sings “I Say No” in Act Two.
- Unlike the movie, the musical adaptation of *Heathers* features characters from the afterlife, with appearances from those who are killed-off earlier in the plot. Warning: The ghosts of the dead remain in the costumes (or lack of) that they were wearing when they were killed.

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'Dear Diary. July 12th, 2021.' Veronica Sawyer opens Heathers&nbsp;with the phrase "Dear Diary", so it feels fitting to mark the day I battled through the wind and rain to see Heathers&nbsp;in the West End.The growing domination of cult teen musicals is alive and well as the West End reopens. Be More Chill and Six are playing in their largest West End venues to date. Dear Evan Hansen is set to reopen in the autumn. But for all the shared playground politics in teen musicals, no show takes on adult themes quite like Heathers, back at the Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer. Don't be fooled by this youthful cast and expect an upbeat show; there's dark turns aplenty in this sinister musical. But for all its doom and gloom, this is a Heathers that feels closer to being age-accurate, even with its far-fetched storylines.Based on the 1980s film starring Winona Ryder,&nbsp;Heathers&nbsp;follows Veronica Sawyer, a reserved teen that's thrust into the spotlight when joining the 'Heathers' clique. Her relationships change when she falls in love with J.D., ultimately causing her to have a personal check-in and assess how her life has turned so quickly.&nbsp;The original West End's Veronica Sawyer, Carrie Hope Fletcher, left big boots to fill for its newest holder. Now the teenage outcast turned cool girl is played by Christina Bennington, who's sure to be idolised by a younger demographic. Approaching the role with the dewy-skinned mystery of a 17-year-old, it's easy to fall for her, laughing along with her as she fast-tracks to being the most popular kid in school.&nbsp;From the opening number "Beautiful" and beyond, there's never a sense that Bennington preempts Veronica's actions, leaving audiences in the palm of this blue-blazered teen. She's quirky. She's lovable. She's everything you'd want from a teen just trying to do good. Fletcher's conniving, calculated approach has been replaced by Bennington's unassuming approach. Both takes work well, but Bennington's reads closer to acting as if an actual high school dispute has spiralled out of control.&nbsp;And even though I saw the 2018 cast, I was still shocked by how Veronica behaves —&nbsp;a sign that Heathers has not only become slicker, thanks to direction by Andy Fickman,&nbsp;but also demonstrates Bennington's ability to breathe fresh air into an iconic role.She's balanced by Jordan Luke Gage, newly cast as the alluring J.D. This chiselled actor has the teenage heartthrob look down to a t, while turning the creepiness up to level 100 in the final scenes. You wouldn't want to meet this J.D. alone in an alleyway. Duets between Veronica and J.D. capture tender teenage love too; "Dead Girl Walking" has a possessive quality, later polarised by "Seventeen" where it's almost as if you can see the twinkles in their eyes.This musical is about the Heathers though, and this new trio of same-named women are definitely queen bees. Jodie Steele reprises her role as Heather Chandler, adding an exaggerated comedic lease of life into her performance, especially in "The Me Inside of Me." Bobbie Little (as Heather Duke) and Frances Mayli McCann (as Heather Macnamara) complete the trio to rival&nbsp;Mean Girls, sassily stomping all over the audience in their colour-coordinated looks.For all its bright lights and laughs, it'd be remiss to not acknowledge its questionable approach to discussing adult topics. In a sociopolitical climate that encourages body positivity and loving yourself, is placing characters throwing up to lose weight and pretending to commit suicide glamourising mental health crises? Considering the teenagers that flock to Heathers, does the musical inadvertently teach that it's okay to make fun of difference? Sure, the movie&nbsp;Heathers&nbsp;was written in the 1980s, when it is still set, and society has progressed considerably since. But Heathers is a contemporary musical, and being too on-the-nose could be triggering to its young fans.Heathers does have its moments of pure joy though. Olivier winner Lauren Ward steals the show as eccentric teacher Mrs. Fleming in "Shine a Light,"&nbsp;playing to an audience of 250 like it's 25,000. In "My Dead Gay Son,"&nbsp;Simon Bailey and Steven Serlin take audiences to church in a Leap of Faith-inspired number, where rising up is the key to getting through tough times. Clean, sharp choreography by Gary Lloyd is placed in all the right moments too, feeling organic and not like a Glee flashmob.Like a lot of teen musicals, its ending is wrapped up very quickly, simplifying struggles into just becoming friends again like nothing's changed. But few people come to see Heathers for its resolution. They're there for an evening of&nbsp;film nostalgia and imagining they're at Westerberg High. This Heathers cast really has made the musical their own, elevating this teenage tragedy into a razor-sharp show. To take a phrase from the Heathers themselves — how very.<a href="/show/heathers-the-musical">Heathers is at Theatre Royal Haymarket to 11 September. Book Heathers tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk now</a>.Photo credit: Heathers cast (Photo by Pamela Raith)

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Following two smash hit London seasons and the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers the Musical is back! 

Read our review of Heathers the Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket at London Theatre.

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A must-see experience in New York and Los Angeles and following a sold-out, critically-acclaimed production in the Assembly Palais du Variété spiegeltent at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, finally hits London.

Formerly the St. James Theatre, The Other Palace opened its doors in February 2017. It's a home and breeding ground for musicals at various stages of development. 

The Other Palace focuses on four key areas: programming, creative use of spaces, musical theatre development and audience engagement. West End premieres have taken place at The Other Palace, including *Amelie*, *Be More Chill* and *Heathers*.

## Where is *Heathers* in London?

*Heathers* is at The Other Palace in London. The Other Palace is located in Victoria. It's close to the Victoria Palace Theatre and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Erin Caldwell and Nathanael Landskroner to join ‘Heathers’ in London

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