Best theatre to see in London in May

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Set during the rise of Nazism at Berlin’s seedy cabaret spot The Kit Kat Club, Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Kander and Ebb’s musical has seen some incredible stars take to the stage, including Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley, Jake Shears, and Rebecca Lucy Taylor. Now is the turn of *Bridgerton* star Hannah Dodd and *My Son's a Queer* performer Rob Madge to become cabaret performer Sally Bowles and the Emcee, the Club’s ghoulish Master of Ceremonies. It’s a perfectly marvellous bit of casting! See the duo take over from Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter from 29 May.

Book [*Cabaret* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23939-cabaret-tickets) on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Ah, the good ol’ days... when rock ’n’ roll could save the world, and we’d get a set of killer all-star concerts to prove it. *Just For One Day* tells the story of Live Aid, the 1985 stadium shows performed in London and Philadelphia to support victims of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. The show features hits by legends such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Diana Ross. These are big songs that were made to be heard live, so get your tickets now and learn the real story of how they were brought together.

Book [*Just For One Day* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day) on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Just For One Day at Shaftesbury Theatre

It’s been a helluva run, but the reign of The Plastics is nearing its end, so treat yourself to one last performance of Mean Girls before the curtain comes down for good next month. The rock musical, written by comedian Tina Fey with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, is based on the 2004 film about a girl who’s been home-schooled while living in Kenya but gets a crash course in clique life when she starts up at a Chicago high school.

Book [*Mean Girls* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls) on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Mean Girls at the Savoy Theatre

The Titanic certainly proved to be sinkable, but not so *Titanique*. Freshly christened with the Olivier for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play, this bonkers musical carries on full steam ahead – extending its run until January 2026. Described as “a big queer cabaret with renegade energy”, *Titanique* takes the music of Celine Dion and slathers it over a camp skewering of James Cameron’s Oscar-winning film.

Book [*Titanique* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40903-titanique) on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Titanique at the Criterion Theatre

Now don’t you feel silly? Here you had John Lithgow playing at the Royal Court to intimate crowds last year and you were just like: “...maybe?”. Now the show – *Giant* – has won the Olivier for best new play. Luckily it’s doing a short run in the West End this summer, so don’t skip the opportunity twice! Accomplished director Mark Rosenblatt’s writing debut about a troubling period in author Roald Dahl’s life in the 1980s has scary relevancy to current events.

Book [*Giant* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43398-giant) on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Giant at the Harold Pinter Theatre

From the Jonathan Lithgow-led *Giant*, to *Just For One Day* and your final chance to see *Mean Girls*, here’s the top theatre picks in London in May 2025.

Todrick Hall to direct and choreograph 'Burlesque' in the West End

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Todrick Hall was in the original Broadway casts of *The Color Purple* and *Memphis*, and played Lola in *Kinky Boots*, Billy Flynn in *Chicago*, and Ogie in *Waitress*.

Paul Mescal to make National Theatre debut

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Paul Mescal will reunite with director Rebecca Frecknall on *Death of a Salesman* following their collaboration on *A Streetcar Named Desire* at the Almeida Theatre, in the West End, and on Broadway.


Nicola Coughlan to star in 'The Playboy of the Western World' at the National Theatre

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Directed by Abbey Theatre Artistic Director Caitríona McLaughlin, the play follows a young man on the run, who is unexpectedly elevated to folk hero status.

Cast revealed for 'Hamlet' at the National Theatre

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Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera (*Life of Pi*) will take on the eponymous role of Hamlet in a production directed by Robert Hastie.

Letitia Wright to make National Theatre debut in new play 'The Story'

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Tracey Scott Wilson's play is described as "the story of an ambitious black reporter who defies her editor to pursue an incendiary lead".


Casting announced for 'Bacchae' at the National Theatre

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James McArdle, Clare Perkins, and Ukweli Roach will star in this modern retelling of an ancient Greek story.

Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville cast in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' at the National Theatre

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Aidan Turner, Lesley Manville, and Monica Barbaro will appear in Christopher Hampton's adaptation of the French epistolary novel.

Stormzy involved in new show at the National Theatre

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The show will open in the National’s Dorfman space at some point in the next two years and will feature Stormzy's music.


A guide to all the songs from 'Fiddler on the Roof'

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Learn more about Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's exuberant and bittersweet score, including "Tradition", "If I Were a Rich Man", and "Sunrise, Sunset". L'chaim!

*Horrible Histories* shows have entertained West End audiences for a decade.. This year, *Horrible Histories -  Terrible Tudors* takes over the [Garrick Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/garrick-theatre), with performances from 28 July to 3 September. [*Horrible Histories -  Terrible Tudors* tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28075-horrible-histories-terrible-tudors-tickets)

The two-person cast include Benedict Martin and Emma Swan. Neal Foster directs *Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors*, a kid-friendly history theatre show which compacts Tudor history into a 60-minute show. 

*Horrible Histories* shows are suitable for children aged 5 and over. [Read more about family-friendly West End shows this summer.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/book-tickets-to-west-end-shows-suitable-for-children)

*Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors* features design by Jacqueline Trousdale, lighting by Jason Taylor, music by Matthew Scott, sound by Nick Sagar, with choreography by Kenn Oldfield.

*Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors* will run in the daytime. The Garrick Theatre will be home to [*The Drifters Girl*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21273-the-drifters-girl) throughout the summer.

*Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors* is at the Garrick Theatre.

[*Horrible Histories -  Terrible Tudors* tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28075-horrible-histories-terrible-tudors-tickets)

*Photo credit: Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors cast (Photos courtesy of production)*

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We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage!

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack!

It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

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History comes to life! The team behind the hit television series comes to the West End with a hilarious and educational new show. Laugh and learn all about the Tudor dynasty, from Elizabeth to Edward– with all the horrid bits left in! Don’t lose your head, get your tickets to *Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors* at the Garrick Theatre today. 

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The Garrick Theatre is a renowned and historical theatre venue located in the heart of London, Charing Cross Road, near Leicester Square. Opened in 1889, it was named after the stage actor David Garrick. Designed by Walter Emden and C.J. Phipps, it is built with an exquisite blend of classical and baroque architectural styles, giving it a unique touch of elegance. The theatre boasts a theatrical heritage unrivalled in its history of performances, artists, and premieres, hosting a variety of world-class productions ranging from dramatic plays, farces, comedic performances, to Shakespearean plays. With a seating capacity of 656 spread across three levels - stalls, dress circle, and grand circle - the theatre offers an intimate atmosphere, drawing audience closer to the performances and making it a favourite venue for both theatre-goers and performers. Along with the splendid auditorium, the theatre contains bars at each level providing a comfortable space for refreshment. The theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art systems offering excellent audio and visual experiences. A visit to the Garrick Theatre is a step back into time, offering classic London theatre experience in a beautiful and iconic venue. 

## How to Get There
The Garrick Theatre is easily accessible by various modes of transport. If you are using the London Underground, the closest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern). By bus, several bus routes pass close to the theatre, including the numbers 24, 29 and 176. If driving, the nearest car park is Q-Park Chinatown.

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The Garrick Theatre opened in 1889, and is named after actor David Garrick. When the theatre was built, architects discovered an underground river on the site!

The theatre became associated with comedy in 1982 with a four-year run of the farce *No Sex Please, We’re British*. This was the longest-running show at the Garrick, until J. B. Priestley’s *An Inspector Calls* transferred from the [Aldwych Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/aldwych-theatre) in 1995 and resided for six years.

In recent years, a number of musicals have played here, including *A Little Night Music*, *Chicago*, and *The Scottsboro Boys*. In 2015, [Kenneth Branagh](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/kenneth-branagh) took up residency at the Garrick for a year-long season of plays with his own theatre company. 

## Garrick Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. In the Stalls, the view of the top of the stage is slightly obscured by the overhang of the Dress Circle from Row N onwards. 

In the Dress Circle, the view of the stage is not obscured by the overhang of the Upper Circle, but the ceiling can feeel low for those in the last row. The seats are designed in a horseshoe shape around the theatre and the Dress Circle offers good sightlines.

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The Garrick Theatre, opened in 1889, is associated with comedy and musicals, and has housed popular shows like 'An Inspector Calls'. It features three seating levels.

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The Garrick Theatre is an iconic London venue, known for its architectural elegance, rich history, and hosting top-tier productions.

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