The magic returns! [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets), the stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's beloved same-named Studio Ghibli movie, will transfer to the West End in 2025. The [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) will host the 34-week run from 8 March to 2 November 2025. Opening night is 20 March.

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Following two seasons at the Barbican Centre, the acclaimed play adapted from the classic Studio Ghibli film will play a 34-week run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

All hail Macbeth! *Macbeth*, starring [David Tennant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/david-tennant) in the title role and Cush Jumbo as Lady Macbeth, will play in the West End this autumn, with performances running at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 1 October to 14 December.

The production comes to the West End from a critically acclaimed premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in fall 2023, with the entire original cast returning. Alongside Tennant (*Doctor Who*) and Jumbo (*The Good...

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo-led 'Macbeth' to transfer to the West End

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The critically acclaimed production played the Donmar Warehouse in 2023, also starring Tennant and Jumbo, and will now have a two-month run in the West End.

Truth is, no one can do what he does. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, Elton John has been one of the world’s most successful pop stars and songwriters since he released “Your Song” in 1970. 

Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin, some of his greatest hits include “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “I’m Still Standing”, “Are You Ready for Love”, and, of course, “Candle in the Wind”, which was revised as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death and became a...

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Follow our guide to the shows composed by legendary pop star Elton John, including *The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Tammy Faye*, and the forthcoming West End musical *The Devil Wears Prada*.  

Revivals of musicals are often every bit as revelatory as new takes on classic plays. In recent years, Daniel Fish’s *Oklahoma!* imbued the 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a chillingly contemporary significance without changing a word, and Jamie Lloyd’s stripped back *Sunset Boulevard* recently swept the Olivier Awards.

This summer, *Starlight Express* makes a spectacular return in a specially designed auditorium. There’s star casting aplenty as Imelda Staunton leads *Hello, Dolly!*...

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Relive all the joy of classic West End musicals as they return to London in 2024, including *Hello, Dolly!*, *Starlight Express*, and *Kiss Me, Kate*.

The [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) will show a *Robin Hood* pantomime in December, continuing its annual tradition of presenting a panto each Christmas season. Performances will run from 7 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.

The star-studded cast includes [Julian Clary](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/julian-clary) as Robin Hood, Jane McDonald as Maid Marion, Paul Zerdin as Will Scarlet, [Nigel...

Jane McDonald, Julian Clary to lead 'Robin Hood' panto in December

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Numerous award-winning West End actors will join the ninth annual panto at the historic venue, with performances running from December 2024 to January 2025.

*2:22 — A Ghost Story* is set to return to London’s West End for a strictly limited 10-week. The play will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 25 May.

The play premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2020, and featured Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser, and Jake Wood. A number of famous faces have gone on to star in the production, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush, among others. This run at the Gielgud marks the play's seventh West End season. ...

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A number of famous faces have starred in *2:22 — A Ghost Story*, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush. 

A new revival of *Oliver!* will transfer to the West End this December. Lionel Bart's adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel will open at the Gielgud Theatre.

The cast will include Simon Lipkin (*Elf*) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (*Miss Saigon*) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (*The Lord of the Rings*) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (*Dodger*) as the Artful Dodger, and Philip Franks (*Art*) as Mr Brownlow. 

The production will be directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, in collaboration with Cameron...

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Lionel Bart's adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel will have direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne. It opens at the Gielgud Theatre in December.

When someone says the words "Moulin Rouge", what do you think of first? We tend to think of the lascivious, nighttime behaviour mixed with the lavishness and luxuriousness of a sizzling nightclub. If you've watched the film and even been to visit the Moulin Rouge in Paris, you'll love [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets) at the [Piccadilly Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/piccadilly-theatre).

Baz Luhrmann's...

Everything you need to know about 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' in London

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Dom Simpson and Tanisha Spring play Christian and Satine in *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* in the West End. Read our guide to learn more about this spectacular show.

Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production of [*Guys & Dolls*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25504-guys-and-dolls-tickets) has announced its final extension at London's Bridge Theatre. The show will now run until 4 January 2025.

The production, which opened at the theatre in March 2023, recently won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer for Arlene Phillips with James Cousins.

*Guys & Dolls* stars Owain Arthur (*The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors, The Lord of the Rings*) as...

'Guys & Dolls' extends performances through January 2025

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Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production recently won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer for Arlene Phillips's work with James Cousins.


Find out the full list of winners at the 2024 Olivier Awards with London Theatre. The ceremony took place at the Royal Albert Hall on 14 April.

Jamie Lloyd's *Sunset Boulevard* won big on the night, with seven awards including Best Actress in a Musical for Nicole Scherzinger for her turn as Norma Desmond, Best Director for Jamie Lloyd, and Best Musical Revival.

*Dear England, Operation Mincemeat*, and *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* all won two awards each.

Sarah Snook scooped Best...

2024 Olivier Awards: Full list of winners

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Hannah Waddingham hosted the 2024 Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Jamie Lloyd's *Sunset Boulevard* was the night's biggest winner, and took home seven awards.

<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical" target="_blank">Heathers </a>has extended its booking period at The Other Palace. Heathers is now at <a href="/theatres/the-other-palace">The Other Palace</a> to 1 May, and <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical" target="_blank">Heathers tickets are on sale now.</a>Based on the 1980s film of the same name, Heathers sees school girl Veronica Sawyer try to become a part of the popular crowd. Heathers first opened in London at The Other Palace, starring <a href="/actor-profile/carrie-hope-fletcher">Carrie Hope Fletcher.</a> <a href="/theatre-news/west-end-features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-heathers-in-london" target="_blank">Find out more about Heathers in London.</a>The Heathers cast includes Ailsa Davidson as Veronica Sawyer, Freddie King as JD, Emma Kingston as Heather Chandler, Inez Budd as Heather Duke, and Teleri Hughes as Heather McNamara. The cast is completed by Vicki Lee Taylor, Lizzie Bea, George Maddison, Tom Scanlon, Kieran Brown as Ram's Dad / Coach Ripper, Iván Fernández González, Jacob Fowler, Jordan Cunningham, Eliza Waters, Mary-Jean Caldwell, Hannah Lowther and Kayleigh McKnight.New&nbsp;Heathers&nbsp;casting from 21 February include Jacob Fowler as JD and Maddison Firth as Heather Chandler, Andy Brady as Coach Ripper / Dad, May Tether, Benjamin Karran, Jermaine Woods.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.In addition to Heathers in the main performance space, The Other Palace's spring season will see the studio reopen for the first time since the pandemic. Two new musicals will premiere at The Other Palace Studio: Love is Only Love, a show that celebrates the joy of Golden Age Hollywood, and Millennials, a show that examines 21st-century childhood."We are so excited to be starting this new chapter in The Other Palace's journey", said artistic director Paul Taylor-Mills. "We're reopening the Studio with such a great range of new and exciting projects, working with new and emerging artists and producers as well as developing our exciting own new musical projects."<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical" target="_blank">Heathers</a>&nbsp;is at <a href="/theatres/the-other-palace">The Other Palace</a>.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical" target="_blank">Heathers tickets are on sale now.</a>Photo credit: Heathers (Photo courtesy of Heathers) Article Updated: 18 February 2022

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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)

'Heathers' returns as an elevated teen dark comedy with a fresh-faced cast

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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.

‘Heathers’ tickets available through May 2022

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