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. 

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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.

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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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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.

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

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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.

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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. 

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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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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. 

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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.

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James Corrigan (*Jack Absolute Flies Again,* King Lear*), Doon Mackichan (*Toast of Tinseltown, The Duchess*), and Sara Powell (*The Seagull, The Madness of King George*) will join Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in the world premiere of Penelope Skinner's *[Lyonesse*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31741-lyonesse). 

Directed by Ian Rickson, this new play will begin performances on 17 October to 23 December 2023 at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre).

BAFTA and Olivier-winning actress, Kristin Scott Thomas, will star as a reclusive but talented actress who disappears under mysterious circumstances. She is finally ready to tell her story after thirty years. Enlisting a young film director (Lily James) to help her with a magnificent comeback. But can we really control the stories we tell? 

Lyonesse will be designed by Georgia Lowe, with lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, music by Stephen Warbeck, sound by Tingying Dong, and casting by Amy Ball CDG.

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Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James star in Penelope Skinner’s world premiere of *Lyonesse* at The Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End for a strictly limited season. Book your *Lyonesse* tickets on London Theatre now.

*Lyonesse* follows a talented actress named Elaine who disappeared mysteriously from public life 30 years ago. Now, this reclusive figure is mounting a comeback, and she wants to begin by telling her story to the world. To do that, she needs Kate, a young film executive. Kate travels to Elaine’s remote home in Cornwall for the interview. However, this sharply topical play promises to examine who really tells our stories and how women, in particular, rarely get to own the narrative.

*Lyonesse* is an exciting new work by British writer Penelope Skinner. She made an explosive debut in 2008 with *Fucked* at the Old Red Lion Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival, and she has continued to challenge audiences. For example, her comedy *The Village Bike* at the Royal Court starred Romola Garai as a sexually frustrated pregnant woman.

Ian Rickson, former artistic director of the Royal Court, directs *Lyonesse*. His extensive work includes *Translations* at the National Theatre, Jerusalem in the West End, *Hamlet* at the Young Vic, and *The Seagull* on Broadway.

The show stars two amazing actresses. Playing Elaine is Kristin Scott Thomas, a BAFTA winner for *Four Weddings and a Funeral*, an Olivier Award winner for *The Seagull*, and an Oscar nominee for *The English Patient*. She also played Elizabeth II in West End drama *The Audience*. Lily James, star of *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Downton Abbey,* and *Cinderella* will play Kate. On stage, she has starred in *Romeo and Juliet* and *All About Eve* in the West End.

See this talented team assemble for an intriguing new show. Book your *Lyonesse* tickets on London Theatre today.


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See Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James star at the Harold Pinter Theatre in Penelope Skinner's emotional and witty new play. When a young film executive travels to Cornwall to help with the comeback of a faded actress after thirty years out of the spotlight, it becomes clear that we don't always have control over our own narratives. Book tickets on London Theatre.

This is an exciting chance to see two iconic actresses in one play. Kristin Scott Thomas has an incredible body of work: she’s done everything from classic British comedies like *Four Weddings and a Funeral* to sweeping Hollywood dramas like *The English Patient*, plus a great cameo on TV hit *Fleabag*. On stage, she won an Olivier for *The Seagull* and played Elizabeth II in *The Audience*.

Lily James is more renowned for her screenwork, starring in movies like *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella, Baby Driver* and *Yesterday*, and in TV series such as *Downton Abbey, War & Peace, The Pursuit of Love*, and *Pam & Tommy*. But she’s also impressed in West End productions of *Romeo and Juliet* and *All About Eve*.

## What to watch for
- Does the story remind you of anyone in particular? We’ve seen numerous examples recently of celebrities re-evaluating the past and reclaiming their story – perhaps Skinner’s protagonist will follow in that interesting trend.
- Just as the actress in the story tells her tale, and the film executive shapes it, we’ll also be seeing all that operating in a wider narrative: the play itself. See if their exploration within the show shapes your response to the craft of playwriting.
- Fun fact: this isn’t the first time that Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas have been co-stars. They both appeared in the 2017 film *Darkest Hour*, about Winston Churchill’s decisions during the Second World War. Scott Thomas played Churchill’s wife, Clementine, and James played his secretary, Elizabeth Layton.
- They’ve also both tackled a Chekhov play about artists: *The Seagull*. Scott Thomas starred as the great actress Arkadina in 2007 at the Royal Court, and took the production to New York the following year, while James played country girl Nina, who performs in a play written by Arkandina’s son, in a Southwark Playhouse production in 2012.


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The Harold Pinter Theatre, established and adorned with Victorian architecture in 1881, is one of the most notable theatre venues in the heart of London. Originally known as the Royal Comedy Theatre, it later adopted the name of 'Harold Pinter', honouring the famous playwright. The theatre is situated conveniently in the centre of the bustling West End, an ideal location for tourists and locals alike. The interior is decorated with an impressive array of original features aligned with its historical era of inception, creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for theatre-goers. The theatre has an audience capacity of 796 people across four levels, with the seats divided into Stalls, Dress Circle, Royal Circle and Balcony. Over time, it has been home to many outstanding performances, including shows like 'The Homecoming', 'Moonlight', and 'Betrayal'. The Harold Pinter Theatre undoubtedly offers a memorable and culturally enriching experience for all those who visit.

### How to Get to the Venue 

Harold Pinter Theatre is accessible and well-connected, located at Panton Street in the City of Westminster. The closest Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, both within a short 5-minute walk. Numerous buses service the area regularly, making it straightforward to reach using public transport. For those driving, the MasterPark at Whitcomb Street and NCP at Denman Street are the nearest parking options.

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The Harold Pinter Theatre opened on 15 Oct. 1881 as a comic opera house. Its name on opening was the Royal Comedy Theatre, though its ‘Royal’ epithet was dropped in 1884.

The Comedy Theatre helped establish the New Watergate Club in 1956, a society which helped overturn the stage censorship enforced by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. The formation of the Club meant that the plays banned by the Government could be performed at this venue as it was now being run as a private club rather than a commercial entity. Notable plays in this category include Arthur Miller’s *A View from the Bridge* and Tennessee Williams’ *Cat On A Hot Tin Roof*. The censorship was finally overturned in 1968. 

Harold Pinter's works were often performed here: *The Homecoming*, *The Caretaker*, *Moonlight*, *No-Man’s Land* and *The Hothouse* all enjoyed successful runs, and Pinter directed a production of *The Old Masters* here in 2004. After his death, it was thought fitting to bestow the honour of naming a theatre after him, and the name was officially changed on 13 Oct. 2011 to the Harold Pinter Theatre. The Ambassador Theatre Group own the Harold Pinter Theatre.

## Harold Pinter Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels – Stalls, Dress Circle, Royal Circle and Balcony. The top three levels are a horseshoe shape around the stalls.

The Stalls is a single block of seats, and offers good sightlines. Some seats are impaired by supportive pillars and the overhang of the Dress Circle.

The Dress Circle doesn’t offer a great raking in the seating, but the view is not affected by the overhang of the Royal Circle. 

The Royal Circle seats curve towards the stage more noticeably than the Dress Circle.

The Balcony feels very high in this theatre.

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Opened in 1881 as the Royal Comedy Theatre, it became the Harold Pinter Theatre in 2011. It features four seating levels and hosted notable uncensored plays.

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The Harold Pinter Theatre is a historic venue in London's West End, known for hosting many notable performances. Convenient and easily accessible by public transit.

The world premiere of Penelope Skinner’s new play *Lyonesse* will begin performances in October at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End.

Full casting announced for 'Lyonesse' starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James

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