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...

'The Great Gatsby' musical to transfer to the London Coliseum 

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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.

As you prepare for...

Make a day out of 'Mrs Doubtfire' in London

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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...

Further casting revealed for Brie Larson-led 'Elektra' in the West End

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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...

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' announces full cast at the Barbican

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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.

Making...

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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,...

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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.

Ahead of [*2:22 - A Ghost Story*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26645-2-22-a-ghost-story-lyric-theatre) opening later this month, see the new cast in rehearsals. *2:22 - A Ghost Story* runs at the [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-theatre) from 21 January to 23 April. 

Danny Robin’s supernatural thriller sees Jenny and her husband Sam invite friends over to their new house. Jenny believes her new home is haunted, so to find out once and for all, the foursome stay up to 2:22am to discover the truth. 

[Cheryl](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/cheryl) will play Jenny in *2:22 - A Ghost Story.* She’s joined by Hugo Chegwin as Ben, Louise Ford as Lauren, and Scott Karim as Sam.

*2:22 - A Ghost Story* is at the Lyric Theatre.

Book *2:22 - A Ghost Story* tickets on London Theatre.

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First look: See Cheryl in ‘2:22 - A Ghost Story’ rehearsals 

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*2:22 A Ghost Story* in London is the first play written by Danny Robins, the creator of the award-nominated BBC podcasts *Uncanny* and *The Battersea Poltergeist*. The show was an instant sensation, with record-breaking seasons at the Noël Coward, Gielgud, Criterion, The Lyric Theatre, and The Apollo Theatre. 

The talented creative team behind the play includes directors Isabel Marr (*John Gabriel Borkman*) and Matthew Dunster (*The Seagull, A Very Very Very Dark Matter*), Olivier-winning set designer Anna Fleischle (*Hangmen*), and illusions by Chris Fisher (*Back To The Future: The Musical, Company*).

Ian Dickinson (*Angels In America, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time*) is the Olivier-winning and Tony-nominated sound designer for *2:22 A Ghost Story*. 

“The use of sound is so important – the way the music goes from feeling comforting and seductive to feeling quite sinister,” [said Danny Robins](https://theface.com/culture/2-22-a-ghost-story-west-end-cult-classic-jenny-cheryl-lily-allen-sophia-bush-danny-robins). 

## What to watch for

- *2:22 A Ghost Story* is a play that has drawn in a younger audience than many plays. As writer [Danny Robins said](https://theface.com/culture/2-22-a-ghost-story-west-end-cult-classic-jenny-cheryl-lily-allen-sophia-bush-danny-robins), "I wanted to create this thing that felt like an event…I like a big night out [where you] laugh, jump out your seats, scream, accidentally spill your drink on your mate – and then go off talking about it into the night. Most of our audiences are under 35, and I think a lot of them are people that haven't seen a play before. I love that."
- The play went across the pond to the United States, where it had its debut in 2022 in Los Angeles and then moved to Boston. It starred Constance Wu as Jenny, Anna Camp as Lauren, Adam Rothenberg as Sam, and Finn Wittrock as Ben.
- [Critics have loved the play](https://222aghoststory.com/press/). Broadway World called it 'a fantastic piece of writing.' Time Out said the play is 'a cracking supernatural thriller.' 
- *2:22 A Ghost Story* has had over 500 performances in London since its premiere. 


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The award-winning supernatural play, *2:22 A Ghost Story*, is filled with laughter and eerie moments in a tale about a potentially haunted house. After five record-breaking runs, the show is back in the West End for the sixth time. 


The supernatural thriller smash hit *2:22 A Ghost Story*, written by Danny Robins, the creator of the award-nominated BBC podcasts *The Battersea Poltergeist* and *Uncanny*, returns for its sixth West End run. Book *2:22 A Ghost Story* tickets on London Theatre. 

*2:22 A Ghost Story* was Robin’s first-ever play and has been an instant theatre sensation. In 2022, *2:22 A Ghost Story* was nominated for three Olivier Awards and won three WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Play. The show has had five record-breaking seasons at the Noël Coward, Gielgud, Criterion, The Lyric Theatre, and The Apollo Theatre, and now it returns to the Gielgud. 

*2:22 A Ghost Story* in London transports audiences into an eerie story in which a woman believes the home she and her husband recently purchased is haunted when she hears unexplainable happenings every night at 2:22 a.m. When the couple hosts a dinner party, the group stays until 2:22 a.m. to see if anything happens. 

“I wanted to create this thing that felt like an event,” [Robins explains](https://theface.com/culture/2-22-a-ghost-story-west-end-cult-classic-jenny-cheryl-lily-allen-sophia-bush-danny-robins), “like a big night out (where you) laugh, jump out your seats, scream, accidentally spill your drink on your mate – and then go off talking about it into the night.”

This revival of *2:22 A Ghost Story* boasts an accomplished cast, including Donna Air (*The Split*) as Lauren, BAFTA Award nominee James Buckley (*The Inbetweeners*) as Ben, Joe McFadden (*Holby City*) as Sam, and Stacey Dooley (TV presenter) as Jenny. 

The show also has an exceptional creative team, including directors Matthew Dunster (*The Seagull, A Very Very Very Dark Matter*) and Isabel Marr (*John Gabriel Borkman*). The sound design by Ian Dickinson (*Company, Hangmen, Uncle Vanya*) is instrumental in setting the eerie and sinister tone of this supernatural play. 


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The Olivier-nominated and WhatsOnStage Award-winning supernatural thriller play, *2:22 A Ghost Story*, returns for its sixth West End run with an exceptional cast, including Donna Air (*The Split*) and BAFTA Award nominee James Buckley (*The Inbetweeners*). 


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Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the “bona fide West End phenomenon” (Time Out) now returns to London! Running for a strictly limited 10 week season at the Gielgud Theatre from 25 May. 

The Gielgud Theatre is an iconic heritage venue located in the heart of London's bustling West End. Showcasing a wide array of performances ranging from dramatic plays, to musicals, to stand-up comedy, the theatre has been a magical place of storytelling since its doors first opened in the late 1800s. Upon entering the theatre, patrons are greeted by a stunning interior complete with opulent gold leaf detailing, royal red plush seating and ornate carved plaster. The plush Royal Circle boasts excellent sightlines, while the intimate, yet spacious Dress Circle and Stalls ensure every audience member feels close to the action. With a seating capacity of 986 spread across three levels, the theatre boasts an intimate atmosphere making every show a unique experience. 

**How to get to the venue:** Located at Shaftesbury Avenue, one of the easiest methods of reaching is by Tube. The closest station is Piccadilly Circus on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. There are also many bus routes which stop close to the theatre making it easily accessible from all parts of the city. For those driving, a nearby Q-Park Theatreland car parking facility is available, though the theatre encourages use of public transport due to high congestion in the area.

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The Gielgud Theatre opened on 27 Dec. 1906, and was built for Seymour Hicks. The Gielgud was built as a pair with the [Sondheim Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/sondheim-theatre).

The house was renamed the Globe Theatre in 1909 by its new manager, Charles Frohman from America. It was known as the Globe Theatre for the next 85 years until a 1994 name change to avoid confusion with [Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre) on the South Bank. It was then that the theatre received its current name, the Gielgud.

Hit shows at the Gielgud Theatre include Simon Stephens' [*The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time), Jez Butterworth's *The Ferryman* and a gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim's *Company*.  Delfont Mackintosh Theatres own the Gielgud Theatre.

## Gielgud Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

The Stalls offers very good sightlines with each row being offset from the one in front. The overhang of the Dress Circle becomes apparent from Row R onwards.

The Dress Circle doesn’t have a strong rake. The stage is not obstructed by the overhang of the Upper Circle.

The Upper Circle seats offer good legroom. The seats curve inwards towards the stage.

## Where is *To Kill a Mockingbird* in the West End? 

*To Kill a Mockingbird* is at the Gielgud Theatre. The Gielgud Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Avenue, and is one of six theatres on the West End road.

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The Gielgud Theatre, opened in 1906, was renamed the Globe Theatre in 1909. It received its current name in 1994 to avoid confusion with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

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The Gielgud Theatre is an iconic, intimate London theatre, featuring lavish interiors, located in West End accessible by Tube, bus or car.

First look: See Cheryl in ‘2:22 - A Ghost Story’ rehearsals

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